State aided highway system urged for Texas growth
The article argues for Texas to adopt a state controlled road system under the Federal Aid Act, noting Texas leads in federal road aid, the need for state supervision, and the failure of counties to finance designated segments. It warns voters that bond issues yield little value and stresses national importance of proper highway management. Also included is a public probate notice from Young County and a probate case for Houston Kay Weems with Estella R. Weems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Federal Road Aid Amendment Heads to Texas Voters
Texas voters face a July 28 1923 ballot on a constitutional amendment to authorize state control of highway construction and maintenance with federal cooperation. The measure does not raise new taxes but allows an excise tax for roads. ad valorem tax provisions for retiring bonds were left in by error and mean nothing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Senate
House
Texas urged to accept federal road aid to build highways
The Texas Highway Bulletin argues for accepting federal aid to develop roads, noting Arkansas has lost federal support and engineers after lawmakers rejected the Federal Aid Act. It contends Texas would benefit from a valuation based tax and mileage based appropriation, with northern states subsidizing Texas road miles. It urges removing legal obstacles to a comprehensive highway system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Arkansas
Union
Texas Highway Bulletin
Notice of Probate of Will in Young County Texas
Notice to publish in a newspaper for one year and print weekly for ten days before return day. Estate of Alice Rhoda Masey deceased. G C Masey applies for probate of will and letters testamentary in Young County Court Graham. Hearing set from July 1, 1923 and July 2, 1928. Interested parties may appear and contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Texas
Young County
Young
Houston
Kay Weems
Estella R. Weems
A. D
Graham
Exas
Alice Rhoda Masey
G. C. Masey
Texas
Sheriff Sale Notice in Petrolia v Revere Oil Case
Sheriff Dan Cambern announces a public sale June 20 1923 at Graham Texas to satisfy a May 8 1923 judgment for 2591 12 plus costs in Petrolia Supply Company versus Revere Oil Company. The sale lists oil field equipment including boilers drilling stems bits tanks a circle truck and rig tools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of
Wichita County
Petrolian Supply Company
Revere Oil Company
Petrolia Supply Company
Court House
Graham
Young County
Texas
Oil City
Browell
Fairbanks-Morse
Struthers
Dan Cambern
W. J. A. Cooper
Tex
Kennedy Wire Notice From Ham Texas May 29 1923
A dated notice from Ham Texas on May 29 1923 signed by W H Kennedy, identified as a wire notice or telegram related document.
Secrets of Success Told by Inanimate Objects
A whimsical exchange lists advice from a Button to the Oak on success and character. Each object offers a pithy directive such as push forward, stay current, reflect, or help others, weaving a playful parable about practical virtues.
Notice of Trustee's Sale in Oil City Texas 1928
Trustee in bankruptcy B E Isaacs announces sale of Hugh E Robinson estate personal property in Oil City Young County Texas on June 20 1928 at 2 pm. Items include oil well drilling machinery and equipment valued around 26000 with liens cleared subject to court approval by Glenn Smith referee in bankruptcy Fort Worth Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oil City
Young County
Texas
Hugh E. Robinson
Glenn ‘Smith
Football Rules For 1923 Are Changed
The University of Texas Interscholastic League approved a revised plan to crown the 1923 state high school football champion. More than 160 schools joined, with enrollment open until October 1, including San Antonio Brackenridge and Dallas Oak Cliff, among many others.
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
Valuable Wheat Bulletin For Field To Market
A new bulletin titled Handling Wheat From Field to Market by H. M. Bainer director of the Southwestern Wheat Improvement Association outlines practical experience and conclusions from leading wheat authorities. It promises simple, valuable guidance for producing better wheat and is available free from the association in Kansas City Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Bainer
Southwestern Wheat Improvement Association
America
New York
Notice of Hearing to Appropriate Public Waters of Texas
Notice is given that Mutual Oil Company of Fort Worth filed May 9 1923 with the Texas Board of Water Engineers for a permit to appropriate unappropriated Brazos River water in Young County for mining. Water would be diverted by a pumping plant located on the right bank southeast of survey No 1. Public hearing dates and further details follow in the official notice.
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 Ad From Morgan City
Mrs. J G Bowman of 1319 Front Street Morgan City Louisiana describes severe weakness loss of appetite and nervous trouble. She credits Cardui with restoring strength appetite sleep and energy after a few bottles. She urges others to try Cardui NC-144.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan City
Cardus
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Graham National Bank
Gostam National Bank
H.D. Criswell
A. A. Morrison
R. B. Whittenburg
Graham Leader Company
Bowron & McLendon, Props
W. H. Kennedy
Pearl Matthews
Federal Road Aid
Sheriff's Sale
W .H. Kennedy
Valuable Wheat Bulletin
Louisiana
Wrigleys
Bey Fish
Moody Bros. Auto Co
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