Doings of the lawmakers in Texas ghost dance era
Austin is abuzz as the Legislature debates a slate of tax bills led by Williams on taxing intangible corporate assets. The anti nepotism and free pass bills advance despite Senate resistance while railroads fear higher taxes. A журналист tone notes lobbying, political maneuvering, and a clouded Texas budget with debt mounting as the Ghost Dance goes on.
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Austin
Texas
Williams
Tarrant County
House
Senate
Lena Bradfield
Georgia
Love
Bowser
Ft. Worth
Jos. Say
Farru
Fort Worth
Union
Gosses
Lanham
Bell
Colquitt
Tom Campbell
House Committee
Standard Oil Co
Legisla
Twenty-Eighth Legisla
Skinny
Blue
Rankin
Bro. Rankin
Washington
Laredo
Railroads
Pullman Company
Pullmans
Dimmitt
Decker
Lone Star
Brelsforg
Thrice-A-Week World Promises Full Campaign Coverage
The Thrice-A-Weekly World promotes its election reporting on Parker and Davis versus Roosevelt and Fairbanks with bold claims of prompt, truthful coverage. A concurrent East War is noted with correspondents in the field. Subscription rates: one year for 1.65 when bundled with its companion edition.
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United States
Parker
Davis
Roosevelt
Fairbanks
A Leaf of Tobacco Moralized in Verse
A dated verse argues against chewing tobacco, detailing filth from the mouth, health harms, and social decay. It warns how quitting would please a future wife and protect a household from stained carpets, ruined walls, and lost virtue, ending with a husband and wife sharing a pipe.
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House OF God
Eve
Adam
Indian Mound School Examination Results Preview
Mr Editor sends a summary of school exam results from Indian Mound School listing general averages across Reading Spelling Grammar Arithmetic Geography History Civics Composition and Physiology. The report notes pupils do not carry all subjects and marks include plus or minus indicators for near equal grades.
W P Stewart Loans Real Estate Insurance
W P Stewart promotes loans on farms ranches and other real estate and offers insurance from major fire and life companies. Located near the First National Bank in Jacksporo Texas. Will buy and sell vendors lien notes and provide liberal terms through reliable lenders.
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Fire
Life
Jacksporo
Texas
Wanted Men and Women for Advertised House Positions
Wanted men and women in this county and adjoining territories to represent and advertise an old established house of solid financial standing. Salary to men $21 weekly and to women $12 to $18 weekly with expenses advanced each Monday by check from headquarters. Horse and buggy furnished when necessary. Position permanent. Address Blow Bros. & Co. Dept. 5 Monon Blog Chicago IU 2-2-06.
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Blow Bros. & Co
Monon
Chicago
Resolutions of Respect for J J Still 1905
Resolutions from True Camp 1099 W O W announce the passing of Sovereign J J Still on January 28 1905. The camp notes his valued church membership citizenry and devoted family role and orders minutes copies to family papers and county papers for publication. Committee members J H B Jones L Richardson J A Blakney.
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J. J. Still
Church
J. H. B. Jones
L. Richardson
J. A. Blakney
Letter from Devoe about paint coverage in Westerly
A letter to P. A. Martin from F. W. Devoe & Co discusses paint coverage claims. It notes Westerly painters expect a gallon to cover 19 blinds while typical coverage is 16, Devoe claims superior coverage and full measure. The exchange implies skepticism about local painting practices and product performance.
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Graham
Teras
Thomas J. Bannon
Westerley
R. I
Devoe
Affiliation prospects for Graham high school and UT letter
University of Texas official writes Supt. B C Odom from Austin on February 24 1905 regarding examination papers in English history mathematics and Latin. He notes Latin doubts, praises daily recitations, mentions University Inspector Prof Hopkins, and hopes for affiliation with the University before the current session ends.
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Graham High School
University of Texas
Austin
Tex
B. C. Odom
Graham
Texas
Mr. Odom
Prof. Hopkins
University Inspector of Schools
W. S. Surton
Indian Mound School Notes Amid Blizzard Recovery
From Indian Mound Mr Editor I have been out of favor yet proud someone remembered me Gladys School has moved along since the blizzard Grandma Riddling grew worse last week Pneumonia is her ailment Our literary society met Friday night a short program Fair S S met yesterday with decent attendance Mr and Mrs A B McLoud visited Mr Drum s folks Sunday Mrs Gentry Williamson visited the McCommas family Saturday Citizens went to Graham for feed Roy Rutherford passed through Friday en route somewhere west Misses Allie and Tara McLoud ate dinner at J S Fisher s Sunday Beecher Baker visited from Martin s ranch Sunday Respectfully PHILEAS FoGe
Meeting Notice for Old Soldiers at Courthouse
To Old Soldiers please attend the meeting at the courthouse on the first Saturday in March. Bring dues and participate in important business. Old Confederate Veterans should be on hand promptly at 2 o clock p m.
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Court House
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Jno McCommas
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Terrell McLoud
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