John P Borden and Gail Borden kinship noted in Texas history
The text confirms John P Borden as Gail Borden's brother and explains his crucial role in preserving the Spanish archives. Bascom Giles cites that Borden collected records forming the basis for millions of acres of Texas land titles. It also notes John Lee Smith of Throckmorton hailed as a premier linguist in Texas public life.
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John P. Borden
Republic of Texas
Gail Borden
Bascom Giles
The
Land Office
Texas
A. John Lee Smith
Throckmorton
Texas State Senate
Armall H-9 duck attachable mac for Farinal machines
The ad touts the H-9 as a duck attachable device for farming tasks. It claims quick attachment and removal in minutes and promises ease of use for busting and middles with 27 acrez points. The copy invites readers to visit to learn more about this and other farm machines.
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Farinal
New McCormick-Deering Harrow-Plows For Farmall A and B
Two harrow-plows No 7 and No 8 suit small tractors like Farmall A and B. No 7 offers five or six disks and No 8 offers three or four with larger disks and wider spacing. They cut furrows wide and deep, handle stalks and cover crops, and pulverize soil. Easy to operate with ample clearance in heavy growths.
Average Texas vehicle tax of 52.50 in 1989
Texas motorists paid an average 52.50 per vehicle in 1989 according to the Texas Motor Transportation Association. The figure tops the national average of 50.82 but ranks well below Florida at 82.13. Tax components include 27.94 state gasoline taxes 13.10 state registration and other fees 7.00 federal gasoline taxes and 4.46 other federal excise taxes.
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Austin
Texas
Texas Motor Transportation Association
Florida
Texas Readmitted to the Union in 1870
After the Civil War Texas was readmitted in 1870 restoring political control to its citizens. The move marked the restoration of governance and a return to civilian rule.
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Texas
A. Texas
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Glen Rose
Somervell
Counties
McCormick-Deering
Cleburne Hardware Co
Cleburne, Texas
Kotex and
KOTEX
Kleenex
Gresham & CO
Iic
Three States Telephone Co
Chevrolet
Ernest Weinert
Iron Mountain
Mich
Weinerts
New York
Weinert
M. E. Coyle
Detroit
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