Opposition to Texas sales tax tied to pensions
A Texas columnist denounces a proposed general sales tax linked to pensions as undemocratic. He urges including an income or natural resources tax to offer voters a real choice and condemns shifting the burden onto home consumers and merchants. The piece reflects on oil industry taxes, KRLD broadcast notes, and calls Texans to defend wealth from foreign interests.
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Texas
Trenckmann
the Post
Austin
Bro. Trenckmann
Cotton and labor moves boost Texas farmers outlook
The article highlights two advances aiding Texas farmers: wider use of labor-saving machinery like tractors and trucks, and a strong one-variety community effort in Texas. These should raise cotton quality and efficiency, potentially restoring export markets and profits despite global competition.
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Federal Research Laboratory
New Orleans
Texas
Cotton
Jack Shelton
Texas A. and
M. College Extension Service
San Anaonio
Catholic Facts for Catholic Neighbors at St Anthony’s Club
A discussion club at St. Anthony’s Church invites readers to ask Catholic questions. The piece reflects on Albert I of Belgium and Harry Donahue, Philadelphia police, as exemplars of Catholic faith, asking if Catholic truth and church unity are logical, promising courteous replies to inquiries.
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Albert I
Harry Donahue
Philadelphia
Albert
Harry
Tieter
D’ansy
Michelangelo
Michael Donnelly
Louis
Ludwig
St. Anthony’s Church
Presbyterian Church Notices and Service Schedule
Church announces H H Fairchild Sunday School Superintendent Mrs J E Sylvester Baptist Training Union Director Sunday School 10 00 a m Preaching Service 11 00 a m Baptist Training Union 7 15 p m Preaching Service 8 00 p m Prayer Meeting Wednesday 8 00 p m W M U and W M S meet first Friday monthly Welcome to the church where everyone is welcomed.
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H. H. Fairchild
J. E. Sylvester
Baptist Training Union
Presbyterian Church
Church Services Schedule and Lent Additions
The Presbyterian church holds services first and third Sundays at 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM with Sunday school at 10:00 AM led by Rev. David Johnson. Bible study and Sunday school hours vary with additional Sunday afternoon meetings led by Rev. M. P. Burton. Catholic Masses occur Sundays at 10:00 AM with German services Sundays afternoons during Lent and English Friday nights stations. The Discussion Club meets Fridays after Stations with Ash Wednesday on Feb 22 and next meeting Feb 24.
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the Presbyterian Church
David Johnson
Klein Bernhard A Simple Beautiful Wedding at St Anthony Harper
Werner Klein and Meta Bernhard exchanged vows at St. Anthony's church Harper on February 20 in a ceremony described as joyous and devout. The groom wore blue, the bridesmaid Viola Bernhard carried roses, and the couple will reside with the groom's parents Mr and Mrs Edward Klein at Tivydale after a reception at the bride's parents home.
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St. Anthony’s Church
Harper
Werner Klein
Klimond Roeder
Meta Bernhard
Albert Bernhard
Tivydale
Edward Klein
L. EF. Barber
Remembering Senator F. C. Weinert of Seguin
A tribute to former Senator F. C. Weinert of Seguin, lauded as a grand old statesman. The piece praises his patriotism and devotion to Texas and notes his service in multiple official capacities.
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F. C. Weinert
Seguin
Old School of Democracy
Texas
Businesses urged to close Sundays for worship
A citizen urges Harper business leaders Willie Kaiser and Max Lange to close shops from 9 am to 4 pm and again at 6 pm on Sundays to honor the day of the Lord. The call asks all organizations to schedule events to avoid Saturday and Sunday evenings to support worship and Christian duty.
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Willie Kaiser
Max Lange
God
Christ
Harper
St James Lutheran Church German Service and Sunday School
Nev parish invites worshipers to a 2 p.m. German service led by Pastor Walter C. Probst followed by a 3 p.m. Sunday school with an open invitation to attend.
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ST. James Lutheran Church
Walter C. Probst
For Sale Pedigreed Rhode Island Red Eggs and Chicks
Pedigreed Rhode Island Red hatching eggs 315 egg strain priced at 1.00 for 15 and 1.50 delivered. Also offering chicks. Contact Fred Iverston at 24 Main Street Kerrville Texas.
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Rhode Island
Fred Iverston
Main Street
Kerrville
Texas
Electric power expansion visits Harper county
A Lower Colorado River Authority representative surveys right of way and signs up new subscribers in Harper county this week. Construction for rural electrification will start soon, bringing electricity to local ranchers and farmers.
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Lower
Colorado River Authority
Harper Country
Harper Boys Fourth In Moody Contest
The Harper F F A livestock judging team finished fourth at Moody with members Aubrey Harper Kenneth Parker and Raymond Parker. About 30 teams competed. They placed third in goal judging and W C Whitworth tied for second in feeder steer selection. Moody hosts offered hospitality and assistance. despite bad weather the trip was enjoyable and successful.
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Harper F.F.A
Moody
Aubrey Harper
Kenneth Parker
Raymond Parker
Harper
W. C. Whitworth
Farewell to Senator Weinert in Our Time of Grief
The notice honors the late Senator Weinert as a great and good man and friend who visited our desk often. It expresses love, honor, and shared sorrow as it bids farewell until roll call in the eternal land of God's glory.
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Senator Weinert
Kerrville Pastor Leads Sunday Lutheran Service
Rev. Walter Probst of Kerrville conducted his regular service at the Lutheran church on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Kott visited Mr. and Mrs. Glen Hopf Sunday to greet them.
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Walter Probst
Kerrville
Alfred Kott
Glen Hopf
Future Farmers Visit Mason
The Harper vocational agriculture boys spent Thursday in Mason for the Mason county livestock show. They saw fat steers and Hereford bulls and in the afternoon the bull sale drew attention as the auctioneer called the sale.
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Harper Vocational Agriculture
Mason
Mason County
Mr and Mrs Rolan Taylor Visit Harper Monday
Mr and Mrs Rolan Taylor of Reservation community were in Harper on Monday for a brief visit. They toured local shops and spoke with residents about upcoming community events.
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Mrs
Rolan Taylor
Reservation Community
Harper Monday
Farm Truck Plates Require Affidavit for Farm Use
The State Highway Department now requires an affidavit to obtain Farm Truck Plates and limits their use to hauling farm produce or farm purchases. Plates must be on trucks or converted pickups with truck beds and cannot be used on passenger vehicles. A driver may not register a single vehicle as a Farm Truck and local officials will explain eligibility.
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State
High Way Department
State Highway Department
Texas
Wm. M. Petmecky
Highway Department
Vetmecky
Highways Work Underway Near Harper with Prep for 14 Mile Link
Construction crews move heavy equipment for a new 14 mile road to the Queensland border area. Workers prepare Harper area properties, secure horses and trains, fix Man Street, lay caliche base, and complete sidewalks in the week ahead.
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Qld
Motion Picture Quiz Winners to Be Announced February 27
National Announcement Night will mark Motion Pictures Greatest Year with 5 404 winners of a 250000 prize pool. The Rialto and Arcadia Theatres will reveal national prize winners from 40000 to 1000, with certified checks to present if winners attend.
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Dock Boyle
Rialto
Arcadia Theatres
Boyle
Birschwale Family Visit With Center Point Group
Mr and Mrs G L Birschwale and family of Center Point visited Mrs Allen Smith and son Jack Sunday afternoon. Uncle Sam Ezell returned with Mr and Mrs Bierschwale for a visit.
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G. L. Birschwale
Center Point
National Flower Show Enchants Houston Crowds
Attendees at the National Flower and Garden Show in Sam Houston Coliseum Houston praised the event amid drizzle praising the beauty created by dedicated effort. Displays included thousands of tulips hyacinths calas lilies azalias gardenias and orchids plus a $1000 specimen and a Japanese birds of paradise. A poem by Elizabeth Dinwiddie Holladay expressed the show's spirit and devotion to flowers.
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Sam Houston Coliseum
Houston
India
California
Japan
Elizabeth Dinwiddie Holladay
Deed to Park Land Goes to United States Government
The Commissioners Court and the February term record a deed of a square tract of land from the courthouse park to the United States Government. The sale was offered earlier to support road and park use, with the site spanning around blocks near Crockett and Main streets. Additional actions include land purchases for road widenings, easement payments, a new county depository contract with Fredericksburg National Bank, and appointments and monthly financial reports.
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United States
Courthouse Park
Commissioners
U.S
Counly
Seledt Tata Ates
Kneese
Burnet Road
Louis Eckhardt
Thekla Duecker
Alfred McDougall
McDougall
J. E. Peden
Elgin O. Crenwelge
Wm. M. Petmecky
Albert E. Klett
Mergenthaler
Fat Stock Sale Highlights 4 H Club Event at Frederick
Fat stock show at the Frederick fairgrounds February 18 by Gill County 4 H Club and FFA yielded top calves weighing 1060 pounds and prizes in lamb and hog divisions. Judges awarded first and second places to local youths including Roland Bonn and James Henke. sales prices ranged from 10 to 20 cents per pound with calves and lambs averaging strong returns.
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Gillespie
Fair Grounds
Fredericksl -R
Rolandstonn
Stanley Grona
Frederick Fuhrmann
Wesley Crenwelge
Harold .Nke
Otto Henke
Roland Bonn
San Antonio
M. EF. Keath
Harper School
J. . Henke
Elton Dur
Robert Lehne
James Henke
Ken Durst
Marshall Brow
Jasper Danz
Shropshire Lambs
Aml
James F.ye
Fred Burrer
Rsz
Oliver 1
Shenniz
Robert Henke
da Neffendorf
District Court Opens With District Judge Presiding
District Court opened Monday with Judge Raymond Gray presiding. The grand jury, empanelled with Luckenbarh as foreman, returned indictments. Several cases were dismissed on motion, others transferred to federal court. Mrs. Bernice Davis returned home to San Angelo after visiting local families. Alvin Kensing was being treated.
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District Court
Raymond Gray Presdling
G Rand
Luckenbarh
Wallie Meur
Alfred Petmechy
Lawren Burrer
Adolf Filter
Heig Filter
Walter Hollmig
A Kott
Louis Molzberger
Wm. G
Sk. EF. Jennings
Tinental Oil Company
Federal District Court
Wm. Borchers
Iset
Clara Borchers
Fredericksburg Impke+ Company
Alfred Hennig
Christine Noble
P ‘St State Life Insurance Company
County Funds Report Highlights Varied Balances Readout
The county funds balance report lists several Fund accounts including Road and Bridge, Courthouse and Jail, Special Road Tax, County Highway Interest and Sinking, and Available funds. The figures show various balances with a total in the range around one million two thousand dollars.
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Varines County
Crenwell E
Fragmented OCR Summary Item
An OCR fragment mentions names and a location but lacks clear context or details about event, date, or outcome. The readable parts include scattered letters and possible proper nouns without reconstructible meaning. Further text is needed for a coherent headline and summary.
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