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Newspaper
Junction Eagle
Location
Junction, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1925
Page
4
Denton Record Chronicle notes rising talk of movie candy and soft drink taxes as campaign pledges on curbing state spending clash with lawmakers actions. Critics warn foreign investments and the Robertson law shaped the fiscal scene, while advocates push for fairer tax AP portioning and new revenue.
Report outlines expected tax proposals amid new session. Gasoline tax increases and license-fee reductions aim to raise more revenue. A nuisance tax on cigars and cigarettes proposed by Ma Ferguson could yield about 4 million to 6 million annually for education. A 10 percent admission tax on athletic contests is also planned, with uncertain revenue but clear aim to raise funds.
The Nation’s Business notes Kingsville Texas learned cooperation as the key to growth. Founded 1904, now about 6000 residents, prospering beyond the average. A robust commercial club spurred a creamery and a $250,000 cotton mill, proving unity drives progress for new and old communities.
A Texas legislature bill seeks repeal of the provision requiring life insurers to hold reserves in Texas securities. Proponents argue that many out of state companies have withdrawn from Texas due to this clause. The editorial notes the abundance of life insurance concerns in Texas and the presence of many agents serving the market.
Edwards County Leader reports a new Christian church planned for Rocksprings replacing the old structure. W E Simpson, county road engineer and architect, says design work is in progress in San Antonio with bids to be advertised after completion. The white stucco 40 by 60 foot building will sit at College and Bandera streets, include a basement with four Sunday School rooms, a main auditorium, and a baptistry in the chancels, costing about 7500 dollars.
Leon Powell to build a new 50 by 60 foot frame garage at the Cloud estate corner just north of the A. L. Bartley residence. The two-story structure will house a workshop, ladies’ rest room, men’s shower and toilet, and a drive-in front as part of Junction’s 1925 building program.
Last Wednesday night the Valentine dance at Hawkins-Riley Hall attracted many locals and visitors from several nearby towns. The Brownwood Foot-Warmers provided music and kept dancers going past midnight. Out of town guests included Mr. and Mrs. Page Carson Byron Newby Lester Phillips and Worth Evans of Rock Springs Scott Fawcett Walter Saenger Lee Maize J C Mc Farland Bill Secor Dick Smith Otis Powell Mabel Meeks and Mrs. Martin of Kerrville Buzzy Stokes Bill Miers Sam Thomas Frank Bond Jos Vander Stucken Dixie Miers and Mr and Mrs Mirs Ben L Wheat of Sonora Mabel and Ethel Mears Flora Mae Spiller Roy Spiller and Joe Glasscock of Menard.
The text notes that Cathay was the historic name used for China during exploration eras and how explorers like Columbus believed the New World to be part of Cathay in their search. It links Maren Volo’s travels to the term and its geographic assumptions.
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