Texan Proposal for Confederate Pension Fund Amendment
Texas legislature proposes to amend Section 51 of Article 3 to allow a pension fund for Confederate soldiers sailors and widows who resided in Texas since before 1910 with a seven cent tax per hundred dollars on property to fund pensions and related aid. The measure outlines eligibility and home assistance, sets election procedures for November 1924, and allocates funds for publication and election costs. The governor is directed to issue the proclamation and a $3000 appropriation is provided.
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Senate
State of
Texas
State of Texas
L. Staples
Frank Stephens Co
Doubt as a Driver of Progress and Caution
The Fort Worth Record reflects on doubt as a force that has spurred beliefs, from debunking witches and flat earth notions to advancing science, while noting doubt must be tempered. It cites biblical exhortation to Prove all things and observes locals gathering wild grapes for preserves, jelly, and small wine.
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Stires
Fort Worth
Balance sheet excerpt from 1924 bank report in Colorado County
The document lists liabilities and funds totaling 95 184 53 with capital stock 15 000 and undivided profits 2 851 95. It shows deposits subject to check 51 406 67 time certificates 263 64 demand certificates and cashiers checks. Notary J H Van Alstyne sworn July 9 1924.
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A. D
J. H. van Alstyne
Colorado County
Texas
R. E. Ratcliff
Carl A. Milentz
Henry J. Laas
Sap depot gains new look after gang renovation
The Headlight notes Sap depot improvements including a fresh coat of paint and new flooring after a gang action. Agent Jesse Thomas is boasting about unveiling a "new depot." The Headlight also thanks Strickland Insurance Agency for a green service glare shield for autos, noting the attachments are handy.
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Sap
Jesse’ Thomas
Strickland Insurance Agency
Lax-Fos With Pepsin Promises Constipation Cure
An advertisement touts LAX FOS WITH PEPSIN as a Symuphonic laxative for habitual constipation. It claims prompt relief and a 14 to 21 day regimen to induce regular action, stating the product stimulates and regulates, with a pleasant taste and a 60 cent per bottle price.
Optometry explained by J F Ulery in Eagle Lake Texas
An article by J F Ulery outlines what optometry means and why optometrists are the specialized eye strain experts. It warns against door to door eye glass sales and emphasizes consulting established optometrists for eye care and glasses.
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J. F. Ulery
D. C
Eagle Lake
Texas
What Is Home Gems From a London Prize Entry
The London magazine Home offers a prize for the best answer to What Is Home and prints seven responses. They describe Home as a world of strife or love, a place where the small are great and the great are small, the father's kingdom, the mother's world, and the child's paradise.
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London
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