Federal Aid in Texas Roads Urges State Control
A Texas opinion argues for state takeover of highway construction and maintenance to secure federal aid. It notes the federal government funds four dollars back for every one dollar Texas spends and urges compliance with the Federal Aid Act to protect investments, improve road service, and avoid bond-heavy county projects. It cites Texas’ large mileage and counties’ failures to fund designated segments. The piece emphasizes national importance of road building and the shift from local to state leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Federal Road Aid Amendment Heads Texas Ballot
On July 28, 1923 Texas voters will decide a constitutional amendment to allow state control of highway construction and maintenance with federal cooperation. The measure does not expand taxing power but allows an excise tax for roads. ad valorem tax provisions for bond retirement are technically moot due to edits and last session oversights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Senate
House
Texas urged to accept federal road aid for a connected system
The Texas Highway Bulletin argues for accepting federal aid to develop roads, noting Arkansas lost funding after refusing the Federal Aid Act and claiming northern states would fund Texas via a valuation tax and mileage-based distribution. It urges removing legal obstacles to build a comprehensive highway system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Arkansas
Union
Texas Highway Bulletin
Notice of Probate of Will in Young County Texas
Notice of application for probate of will filed in Young County Texas. G. C. Masey seeks probate of the last will of Alice Rhoda Masey deceased and letters testamentary. Court in Graham to hear the matter starting July 1 1923 with publication requirements and time to contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Texas
Houston
Kay Weems
Estella R. Weems
Young County
A. D
Graham
Exas
Alice Rhoda Masey
G. C. Masey
Sheriff sale notice in Graham Young county Texas
By order of the Wichita county district court and judgment for Petrolia Supply Company against Revere Oil Company the sheriff of Young county Texas will sell on June 20 1923 at Graham Court House door the personal property of Revere Oil Company including boilers drilling gear tanks and rig equipment to satisfy a 2591.12 verdict plus costs. Dan Cambern sheriff and W J A Cooper deputy. Graham Texas June 4 1923.
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District Court of
Wichita County
Petrolia Supply Company
Revere Oil Company
Court House
Graham
Young County
Texas
Oil City
Browell
Fairbanks-Morse
Dan Cambern
W. J. A. Cooper
Tex
Football Rules For 1923 Are Changed
The University of Texas Interscholastic League outlines a revised plan to crown the 1923 state high school football champion. More than 160 schools have enrolled as the league leverages three years of experience to ensure a fair division of areas and teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
University of Texas Interscholastic League
Abilene
Albany
Alvin
Atlanta
Ballinger
Bay City
Bartlett
Beaumont
South Park
Beeville
Bertram
Bonham
Breckenridge
Bremond
Bridgeport
Brownfield
Bryan
Burnet
Burkburnett
Caldwell
Calvert
Cameron
C. H. Yee
Canadian
Canton
Canyon
Chilton
Chillicothe
Cisco
Clarendon
Claude
Cleburne
Coleman
Comanche
Conroe
Cooper
Corsicana
Crockett
Crowell
Dallas
Oak Cliff
Dayton
Decatur
de Leon
Denison
Devine
Donna
Dublin
Eagle Lake
Eagle Pass
Edinburg
el Campo
Electra
Ennis
Falfurrias
Farwell
Floresville
Floydada
Forney
Fort Stockton
Galvestion
Ball High
Gates
Fort Worth
Masonic Home High
McKinney
McLean
Memphis
Mercedes
Meridian
Merkel
Mertens
Miami
Midland
Mineral Wells
Mineola
Mt. Pleasant
Navasota
Nocona
Orange
Paducah
Palestine
Pampa
Panhandle
Paris
Plainview
Pearsall
Port Arthur
Quanah
Ralls
Ranger
Rosebud
Range
Rusk
San Angelo
San Antonio
Bra
Local Notice From Ham Texas May 29 1923
A dated notice from Ham Texas on May 29 1923 signed by W H Kennedy. The fragmentary text references Texas and a price notation 41 42 cents, indicating a currency or sale context from the period.
Secrets of Success Says Tools Speak Their Bits
A whimsical exchange lists guidance from objects like the Button Pencil Calendar Barrel Hammer Glove Mirror Flue Glue Seal Lathe Compass Crank Ball Oak on how to succeed. Each item offers a practical virtue from staying current to helping others, presented in a playful exchange.
Notice of Trustee's Sale in Oil City Texas 1923
Public auction of Hugh E Robinson bankruptcy estate assets in Oil City Young County Texas on June 20 1923 at 2 pm carous of oil drilling machinery equipment including boilers engines drilling stems and bits valued around 26000 to be sold free of liens but subject to court approval by Referee Glenn Smith in Fort Worth Texas with cash payment required May 29 1923 by trustee B K Isaacs
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oil City
Young County
Texas
Hugh E. Robinson
Glenn Smith
Fort Worth
B. K. Isaacs
Valuable Wheat Bulletin From Field to Market
A bulletin titled Handling Wheat From Field to Market is compiled by H. M. Bainer director of the Southwestern Wheat Improvement Association. It reflects the views of leading wheat authorities in America and offers concise practical guidance for better wheat. Free copies available by writing the association at 205 New York Life Building Kansas City Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Bainer
Southwestern Wheat Improvement Association
America
New York
Notice of Hearing to Appropriate Public Waters in Texas
Public notice announces Mutual Oil Company filed May 9 1923 with the Texas Board of Water Engineers seeking a permit to appropriate nonappropriated waters from the Brazos River in Young County for mining. Water would be pumped via a plant located 1180 feet from the S E Corner of survey No 1 on the riverbank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham
Texas
Mutual Oil Company
Board of Water Engineers
State of
Board
Austin
Ft. Worth
Brazos River
Young County
J. Poiterent
Worse Than Pain Cardui testimonial from Morgan City Louisiana
Mrs J G Bowman of 1319 Front Street Morgan City recounts severe run down health prior to Cardui use. She describes weakness nervousness poor sleep and fatigue improving after several bottles and urges others to try Cardui NC 144
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Morgan City
J. G. Bowman
Front Street
Cardus
Louisiana
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The
Graham National Bank
H. D. Criswell
R.B. Whittenburg
Graham Leader Company
Bowron & McLendon, Props
Young
W. H. Kennedy
Pearl Matthews
Federal Road Aid
Wim
Sheriff’s Sale
W .H. Kennedy
Valuable Wheat Bulletin
of Texas
Wrigleys
Moody Bros, Auto Co
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