Doings of the lawmakers in Texas March 15 05
The legislative session in Austin shows a strained House Senate relation over taxation, appropriation and corporate regulation. Bills on free passes, railroad and corporate taxes, oil and mining regulation, parole, and banking pass through committees and await Senate action. Love's proposed corporate taxes and railroading duties data are urged to boost state revenue while opponents fear burdens on farmers and business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
House
State
Senate
Williams
Love
Kennedy
House Committee
Webb
Blanton
Bee
Beef
Looney
Grinnan
Farmers Union
T. B. Love
Dallas
Texas
Bowser
Mr. Love
Kenedy
Capt. Dobbs
Railroad Commission
U. S
United States
Illinois Looms Whole Alimony Prohibition for Divorce
Illinois weighs a sweeping reform to divorce by barring alimony payments. The move aims to simplify settlements but could affect spouses seeking support.
Ye Editor's Perplexities of Squibbs the Editor
A satirical tale follows Mr Squibbs, a pompous editor, who steals and defends a railroad pass. He is challenged by brakemen and a vigilant ticket man, ends up battered and disgraced, and vows never to ride on a pass again. The incident ends with his dignity wrecked and a humbling cautionary note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Squibbs
Squibbs
Springtime musings and local happenings in Orienna
Weather has been sunny and mild with hopes for a vibrant spring. Community notes recount pastor Pro Wilson’s Sunday sermon, visits by O L Walsh in Graham, school progress, and plans for a literary session. Maggie Kramer visits Graham. Wash Robinson seen Sunday. S M Robinson buys well-digging equipment. Jim Walsh in town.
Weathered news pauses. Graham grain man visits Bend
The record notes no serious illnesses or marriages currently. J. L. Anderson, a grain dealer from Graham, visited Bend last week. George Allison was kicked by a dog during a minor incident in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Anderson
Graham
Bend
George Allison
Neighbors report a horse fright and local farming busiest
A horse caused a scare last Saturday but was not seriously hurt beyond fright and minor blood loss. Corn planting is underway with everyone at work. Finis Burnett visited in the Bend Sunday while W. T. Steadham traded in Graham Saturday. Bart Allison and Will Seddon visited in Graham and Tank Valley respectively. Born March 1 1905 to Mr and Mrs Tobe Walker a son. All are doing well. SNIGGLEFRITZ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finis Burnett
Bend
W. T. Steadham
Graham
Bart Allison
Will Seddon
Tank Valley
W. E. Curmings
Tobe Walker
Drummond School Spelling Report Reveals Mixed Results
A class of ten pupils faced a state exam style spelling drill with words such as Holiday Ivory venture and Canonize. Only two failed to make a grade while several top spellers performed poorly and one strong student failed entirely prompting requests for better preparation next time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosa Dozier
Flossie Cummings
Eula Cummings
Hattie Reeves
Eddie Reeves
Bessie Ratliff
Delia Bartlet
Walter Dozier
W. T. Blakely
Come Over and Help Us. A Fort Worth Mail Complaint
A Fort Worth reader criticizes Rock Island mail service in Graham Texas citing long car delays and late paper arrivals. The writer urges improvements and asks Guy Adams to visit, noting early train departures disrupt Sunday routines and breakfast, claiming the current system harms peace of mind and domestic life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Adams
Rock Island
Fort Worth
Adams
Graham
Cowe
Exivor
Also Mentioned on This Page
Illinois
Fish Creek
Wilson
O. L. Walsh
Maggie Kramer
Mrs. Walsh
Wash Robinson
Leader
Orienna
Huffstuttle
Bob Mayes
Bettie
S. M. Robinson
Jim Walsh
Snigglefritz
Drummond School
Carter
Boyd
W. A. Hart
Cicero Smith
JO. C. Kay
Farmers
W. O. Clark
Chas. Gay
A. A. Weeney
Ass’t
Graham National
Capital
Johnson
C. Kay
W.C. Clark
A.A. Mirrisin
Graham, Texas
R. Crawford
Ds We Gallaher
M. K. Graham
J. M. Norman
G. F. Meece
The
Beckham National Bank
J. W. Gal
Oliver Loving
W. TD. Stewart
W. L. Donnell
Boyd Street
Jin
Old Rock Island
Regis
Address
Landa Cattle CO
New Braunfels
Mitre
Itu Heat Market
GE Wa Ene
Old Court House
West Side Square
Young County Relief Association
E. C. Stovall
J.C. Vaughan
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!