Texas school funding debate stirs rural districts
A local political ad argues a Texas law would supply nearly twenty million dollars this biennium for poorer schools but critics say distribution is unjust. The piece claims Van Zandt County and other rural districts receive far less per child while richer counties appear favored, urging support for C. S. McLellan and detailing the writer's grievances and calls to vote.
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Texas
Austin County
Colaride
Rome
C. S. McLellan
Fort Worth reader recalls past and recalls Alfalfa Bill Murray
A Fort Worth observer reflects on vulgar threats and old time politics. He recalls the 12 year old memory of Alfalfa Bill Murray from Collinsville Oklahoma and a visit to his birthplace amid flags bunting and a cold drive in.
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Caollinsville
Mapryy
Cotton acreage in Texas at lowest since 1899
The United States Department of Agriculture reports Texas planted cotton acreage at 7,326,000 on July 1, the smallest since 1899. Much land shifted to sorghum and other foods as parts of the state faced drought or flood.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Texas
Crop Reporting Board
D. A
In Memoriam Mrs. A. Horak
In memoriam Mrs. Apolonia Horak nee Zapatac. Born in Europe she came to the United States with her parents at age two. She married John Horak in Fayetteville in 1870. Funeral by Knesek Funeral Home at Conhalie Cemetery Boyetteville with Rev Urbansky officiating. Surviving daughters Frances Fendanywood Annie Krisinek Crosby Mercuary Janak Wharton Julia Korrki Gene Can do Horak and many grandchildren. Interment in Fayetteville area.
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Apolinia Morais
Conhalie
Mary Krenek
Annie Shutik
Frances Becka
Fayetteville
Jor
Vine Zapatac
Knesek
Horak
Apolonna Zapatac
Europe
John Horak
Fred G. Frnisa
Glidden
Illness Report on Mrs Mose Townsend Cher Home Ri Sister
The record notes the continued illness of Mrs Mose Townsend Cher at her home in Rhode Island and mentions Mrs G C Weisler visiting during extended time with her.
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Mose Townsend
G. C. Weisler
Woodard Appeals for Reelection in Eagle Lake
Fred Woodard Columbus attorney asks Eagle Lake voters to reelect him to the Legislature. He cites his WWI and WWII service, argues a true representative must serve district interests, not as a lobbyist, and urges support on Saturday July 22. He notes opponents have had chances to prove their records.
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Fred Woodard
Columbus
Meadtighi
Eagle Lake
Wagdéard
Pryde Lake
Woodard
Mt Lwo
France
118Th Infantry
Abilene
Texas
Camp Barkely
Camp Claiborne
Membership Meeting Set for Rice Growers In Eagle Lake
The Eagle Lake district invites rice farmers to the American Rice Growers Cooperative Association annual membership meeting on Thursday July 22. Important votes will be cast. attendance is urged by S. White manager. Also notes travel of Mrs. Bruce W. McCarty Mrs. Roger Killough and Miss Wyatt Graves to Houston with Graves extending stay.
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American Rice Growers Cooperative Association
S. White
Mgr
Bruce W. McCarty
Roger Killough
Wyatt Graves
Houston
Miss Graves
A. B. Dotinson
McCarty
Killough
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