Tax tablets reveal ancient days of bills and barter
University of Texas exhibit shows 2300 BC clay tablets acting as tax receipts paid in sheep and goats. Other tablets record butchered livestock, sales contracts, and a canal boat cargo list, illustrating early Mesopotamian commerce under Bel’s temple receipts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Baylonians
Anthropology Museum
University of Texas
Anthropology Department
Drehem
Nippur
Bel
Nana
Jakhe
Williams urges education as a path to future opportunities
Dr. Jesse Feiring Williams of Teachers College Columbia University addresses Texas State College for Women students on education opportunities. He stresses good living over mere knowledge and notes postwar health interest reshaping education, urging personal responsibility for health forty years hence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
Jesse Feiring Williams
Teachers College
Columbia University
Texas State College For Women
CIA
Williams
Taxes and hardships of 1830 farming amid modern tax talk
A citizen notes the severe gaps between 1830 living and today, citing 80 acres taxed at 25 cents and no schools roads or mail delivery, contrasting with modern benefits amid a mock ribbon of criticism toward a largealphabet tax system. Dr Morse advocates bed rest for colds and criticizes whiskey as a cure, urging parents to keep children home and seek medical advice to curb contagion and protect babies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Flowers of Love and Gratitude in Daily Kindness
The piece argues gratitude grows only from generosity and kindness. It says thankfulness brings warmth to the heart and joy to the eyes, more valued than public accolades, as expressed in a Dallas News item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iorrab
Dallas Arm News
Whiskey as Cold Cure Decried by Harvard Doctor
Dr John Lovett Morse of Harvard Medical School told a Houston audience that whiskey is used as an alibi to obtain a drink and has no medicinal value for treating colds. The talk cautioned against relying on spirits for health remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Morse
Post Graduate Medical School of
South Texas
Morse
John Lovett Morse
Harvard Medical School
Houston
Lands posted against trespass and hunting on multiple properties
Notice posts all lands owned or leased by various individuals are posted against trespass including hunting with dogs or firearms trapping and wood hauling. Previous permits cancelled. Landowners named include ALEX F KOTHMANN ROY ROT HMANN J D SLATOR AND SONS MRS J A BIRD and ELI RUSCHE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.D. Slator and Sons
J. A. Bird
Eli Rusche
The Unifying Power of Air Travel in Texas
The piece argues faster air speeds could shrink Texas by reducing travel time between cities. It envisions El Paso becoming nearby and retail markets redefining regional reach. The author stresses aviation as a potential catalyst for economic unification across Dallas Fort Worth and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Fort Worth
Texas Enterprise
Texas
el Paso
Rettail
Very Much Improved After Taking Cardui
Mrs W A Sewell Jr of Waco Texas reports cramping chills and fatigue easing after using Cardui. She says she improved and no longer spends days in bed and recommends Cardui to others though she notes consulting a physician if it fails to help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cardui
W. A. Sewell, Jr
Waco
Texas
Cardus
Moss Ranch posted lands notice by Mark A Moss
Public notice from Mark A Moss manager of Moss Ranch states all lands are posted in accordance with state law. Trapping hunting with dogs or firearms wood hauling and any depredations are prohibited. Signed by Nettie Ward with posting date February 1st.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nettie Ward
Land Trespass Notice Posted by W H Roberts
Property owner W H Roberts declares lands posted under state law prohibiting hunting trapping and all trespasses and warns against entry or use without permission.
Trespass Warning Issued by Moseley & Son Lands
The public is warned that all lands owned or controlled by T. P. Moseley & Son are posted against trespassing. All prior privileges are revoked and anyone found on the lands will be prosecuted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. P. Moseley & Son
Hunters and trappers warned on my pasture
A local notice states that anyone caught hunting or trapping on the pasture will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. The message is signed by Jim Tow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Tow
WW Willbern Ranch Lands Posted Against Trespass
All lands known as the WW Willbern ranch are posted against trespass of all kinds. The notice marks the property as closed to entry and warns against any interference by unauthorized persons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willbern
Pasture Lands Posted Against Trespassing in State
A. J. Fraziar and Mrs. Kate Gray post all lands under their control warning trespassers will be prosecuted for any entry. The notice bans hunting trapping and all depredation with penalties under state law and asks people to stay out.
Land postings in Liang County by Franklin Brothers
All lands in Liang County controlled by Franklin Brothers are posted under the State laws. Store PL. W. W. FRANKLIN, W. E. FRANKLIN.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liang County
Franklin Brothers
Private land posted to prohibit trespass and hunting
Notice to the public that all lands owned or controlled by the undersigned are posted under state law. Trespassing hunting trapping or any depredation is prohibited. Violators will be prosecuted. Baumann Westerman Beesley Kassell signatures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Roberts
Notice Posting Pastures For Trespass and Reward
The adjoining pastures of the Everette ranch Harvey Johnson ranch and W A Laning ranch are posted against hunting trapping and trespassing. A reward of 100.00 is offered for anyone taking live stock from these pastures. Signed by R R Treadwell and Lillian Treadwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everette Ranch
Harvey Johnson Ranch
W. O. Laning
R. R. Treadwell
Lillian Treadwell
Fitzsimons Land and Cattle Company Post Trespass Notice
The Fitzsimons Land and Cattle Company posts trespass warnings across all lands under its control. The notice is attributed to Damon Smith, manager, and asserts restricted access to the property.
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the Fountain Corner
Dallas Evening Journal
State College
Kansas
Sherwin - Williams
Gallon Family
Rockwell Bros. & Co
Lange, Mgr
Undertaker
Llane, Texas
Lin P. A. BL Behans
Alex F. Kothmann
Roy Rothmann
A. F. Moss
Mark A. Moss
Mgzr
A. J. Fraziar
Kate Gray
Sotre
W. W. Franklin
W. E. Franklin
Baumann
F. H. Westerman
C. H. Beesley
Fritz Kassell
Fitzsimoa Land and Cattle Company
Fitzsimons Land and Cattle Co
Damon Smith
Mer
Legion
Hazelwood
Spencer Sauer
Ween Cages
Vassonatos
DALCHAYA @ SMITH
Llano
International Trucks
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