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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1924
Page
7
Legislative proposal to amend Section 51 Article 3 to allow pensions for Confederate soldiers sailors and widows who were Texas citizens before 1910. It would place eligible individuals on pension rolls funded by a seven cent tax per hundred valuation and permit rate reductions, with an election date and appropriation to cover expenses.
The document outlines amendments to Texas constitution sections enabling grants to Confederate veterans and widows, authorizing an election on the measure for November 1924, and the governor to issue proclamations. It details pension funding, eligibility limits, and a seven cent ad valorem tax to support pension payments and related care.
The document presents a financial statement for the Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce. It lists cash in bank on April 30 totaling 4317.82 and disbursements including secretary salary 2098.70 and various office, travel, and event expenses. A May 31 cash balance is shown as 24.57 with notes on subscriptions, memberships, and committee activities.
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