Texas amendments seek bonds for UT and state buildings
A set of proposed Texas constitutional amendments would authorize state and university bonds to fund the University of Texas buildings including a medical department, Agricultural and Mechanical College facilities, and other state institutions. It also covers bonds for river and canal projects, bridges, warehouses and public improvements. The measures would require voter approval in a July 1913 election and allocate funds for interest and sinking, with governing rules on debt limits and public credit.
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University of Texas
Vegas
Interes Ned
State of
Texas
Agricultural and Mechanical College
Permanent University Fund
University of Texas, Agricultural and Mechanical College
Joun L. WorrHam
Aud
Ion
Bej
Jxo
L. WortHam
Texas Legislature Proposes Salary Plan for State Officials
A joint Texas resolution proposes adding Section 58 to Article 16 of the state constitution, mandating fixed salaries for all state, district, county, and precinct officers. The measure, set for voter consideration at the July 1913 general election, outlines ballot wording and the four year term, with publication and proclamation procedures per the constitution.
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State of
Texas
Texans
United States
Travers
Offort
John L. Wortham
Secretary of State
Huguinst
When He Swore Off It Brings Calm No More
A rural diary recounts Maw and Paw reacting to Paw swearing off. The home quiets briefly as plans improve, then tension returns. Maw and neighbors note the change but the swearing continues, ending with Maw urging a fresh vow. The piece balances humor and domestic strain.
Witty reflections on promises and manners in old prose
A string of aphorisms on promises, diligence, luck, jealousy, truth telling, and fashion. The speaker notes the value of a cigar, the folly of comparisons, and the idea that truth helps confidence. Ends with a quip about understanding women's fashions and fish biting with tatt.
Bright Future Hint in Kitchen Role Change
A humorous exchange suggests that growing girls will gain an advantage as future wives because husbands will no longer be reminded of their mothers' superior cooking. The cooks themselves allegedly shield younger generations from kitchen nostalgia, signaling a shift in gendered domestic roles.
Naval strategy class contemplates naval alert scenario
A teacher asks a class to imagine sitting atop a fort as a fleet of Japanese warships approaches the bay. The pause prompts discussion without panic, with the instructor arguing that running about would expose students to danger from stray shots.
Night Dress Alarm Forces Call in Strange Household
Mrs Ar buthnot urges William to answer a ringing telephone while he protests sleep in the night attire. The scene captures a tense domestic moment as a wary spouse questions the caller’s intent and potential intrusion.
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William
Mra. Arbuthnot
Little Willie on Family Troubles
A quirky parental note recounts a family with illnesses and mishaps. The speaker mentions a baby spazzum a dog fleag mumps hives and a feverish caregiver while noting health woes and confusion amid domestic chaos. The tone is humorous and rustic with phonetic spellings.
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Willie
Manny
Pa captains of Industry wear uniforms
A fragmentary exchange asks if captains of industry wear uniforms and answers no citing why not. The retort suggests nightwear and loose clothes with pockets as a practical contrast to formal attire.
Vincl praised by mother for delicate child recovery
Mrs Win Archer of Long Branch New Jersey credits Vincl with ending her fourteen year old daughter's cough improving sleep appetite and weight. The ad claims Vincl is a cod liver and iron body builder and promises money back if no benefit, from Liles Bros Hearne Texas.
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Vincl
Vinci
Mrs. Win
Archer
Broadway
Long Branch
N. J
Vincl Liles Bros
Hearne
Texas
Dr King’s New Discovery Praised by Marion Druggist
Marion Ohio druggist C Lower recommends Dr King’s New Discovery for colds throat and lung troubles claiming it cured his wife of a severe bronchial cold after other remedies failed. He sells it with a two bottle home stock and price guarantee. Mrs Hugh Echols and her sons visit cousin Mrs J Felton Lane.
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C. Lower
Marion
Ohio
Dr. King
Eveyone
A. B. Boyd
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Saulie
S.J. R. Now
Paw Uy
Paw
WM. Archer
Robertson County
Woman's List
Leon Sr
Evarmo
D. Rojar
Gabriel
Chas. J. Hostrasser
Hugh Echols
Little Sons of
Longvielv
J. Felton
Lane
Dub
Joy
Stuur
JO Soobsine Moon
Njuo
Smiaswoda
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