Texas Joint Resolution Proposes Probation Power Change
A proposed constitutional amendment in Texas would authorize courts with original criminal jurisdiction to suspend sentences after conviction and place defendants on probation with reimposition under legislative conditions. The measure calls for a statewide special election on the amendment in August 1935 and appropriates 4000 dollars for publication and election costs.
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State of Texas
State of
Texas
Texas Proposal Amends Constitution to Allow Old-Age Aid
House Joint Resolution proposes adding Section 61-b to authorize Texas Legislature to provide old-age assistance not exceeding fifteen dollars monthly for bona fide Texans over 65 who are not habitual criminals or inmates of state institutions. Requires five years residency in nine years before application and allows U. S. financial aid. Submitted to electors on the fourth Saturday of August 1986 with ballot clause.
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State of
Texas
United States
Texas Legislature Sets Old-Age Aid Limitation at $15 Monthly
A proposed amendment outlines a system of old age assistance not to exceed $15 per person per month and to accept federal aid. The governor is instructed to issue the proclamation for the election, with $6,000 appropriated to cover publication expenses.
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United States
Texas
Texas House Joint Resolution 48 proposes amendment process changes
A Texas House Joint Resolution proposes amending Article XVII Section 1 to allow constitutional amendments from the Legislature at special sessions under conditions, with election procedures set for August 24, 1935, proclamation duties, and a $5,000 appropriation for publication and election. includes text on voters marking for or against amendments and governor’s proclamation duties.
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Texas
State OF
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Texas House Joint Resolution on Mental Health Commitment Amendment
The document proposes a constitutional amendment enabling the legislature to authorize temporary commitment of mentally ill persons not charged with a crime for treatment or observation without a jury trial. It seeks to modify Article 1 to preserve the right to trial by jury while allowing noncriminal commitments.
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Texas
State OF
State of Texas
Texas Amends Constitution to Salary-Pay District and County Officers
A proposed Texas constitutional amendment would add Section 61 to Article 16, requiring all district officers and county officers in counties with 20,000+ population to be paid a salary, with precinct officers in all counties eligible for either fee or salary. a special election is called for August 24, 1995 to decide the measure.
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State of
Texas
Commissioners’ Court
Notarley
State of Texas
Amendment text for Texas ballot proposal on county officer pay
The document outlines ballot wording for a proposed Texas amendment concerning a pay system for county and precinct officers. It describes two opposing positions on whether counties with populations of 20 000 or more will use a fixed salary or a fee basis and directs the Governor to issue the required proclamation for the election. A $6000 appropriation is authorized for publication and election costs.
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PCR
Commissioners’ Court
State of Texas
Texas Open Saloon Amendment Proposed by Joint Resolution
A joint resolution proposes amending Article XVI Section 20 to ban open saloons and empower the Legislature to regulate intoxicating liquors including a possible state monopoly on distilled spirits. It allows counties and towns to vote to prohibit or legalize sales, with provisions for gradual rollout and retention of certain low alcohol beverages, and calls for a special election to ratify the constitutional amendment.
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Texas
Justicce
State of
Texas Joint Resolution for Free Textbooks in Public Schools
The document proposes amending the Texas Constitution to fund free state text books for all scholastic age children. It details revenue sources from occupation taxes and polls, a state ad valorem tax, and possible Legislature actions to form districts and raise additional taxes for school maintenance and buildings. It also instructs the State Board of Education to provide state adopted textbooks free to students.
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Ang
State of Texas
State OF
Texas
State Board of Education
Board of Education
Texas Voters Weigh Proposed Amendment on Prohibition
Fragmentary text indicates a statewide Texas election on a proposed constitutional amendment to repeal statewide prohibition. Pro and con ballots would read FOR the Amendment to the State Constitution or AGAINST the Amendment. The governor’s signature and appropriation of funds appear in the text, along with election logistics and dates.
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Texas
Jace Om
Amendment Vote On Free Textbooks Set For August 1935
The resolution schedules a statewide election on the Fourth Saturday in August 1935 to decide amendments permitting free textbooks. Ballots will present FOR and AGAINST options with a method to mark votes, and officials must publish the election per state law. A funding allotment of ten thousand dollars is authorized to cover publication and election expenses.
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Arica
Funeral ventriloquist claims aided slow burial tale
A ventriloquist at a black funeral tells how another man described the burial in the cemetery. The speaker recounts Joe asking to be lowered gently as workers prepared to bury him. The listener asks if the burial proceeded, and the tale continues with uncertain certainty.
Open AH Night! Harrison Motor Co. Delivery Offer
Spencer-Sauer Lumber Company delivers Porch and Lawn Rockers from Lee Hazelwood to customers at the shop site. Delivery announcement highlights ready-to-ship status and local availability for porch furniture purchases.
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Harrison Motor CO
Spencer-Sauer Lumber Company
Lee Hazelwood
Adlerika Promises Quick Gas Relief At Bruhl's Drug Store
Mr. Woodrow Lowry reports gas relief after using Adlerika on his left side. He says the first dose relieved gas and allowed eating beans onions and tomatoes without distress. The ad claims Adlerika eases gas bloating stomach pain indigestion headaches and constipation with thorough action and no griping.
Leto's Pyorrhea Remedy Endorsed by Dentists
Foul breath and loose teeth are linked to sore gums with Leto's Pyorrhea Remedy highly recommended by leading dentists. Druggists offer money back if it fails. Corner Drug Store.
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Leto
Trespass Notice Issued For Fitzsimons Land and Cattle Co Ranch
A notice from Fitzsimons Land and Cattle Co authorizes the Mr. Damon Smith manager to halt all hunting on the right of way between the pastures. Hunters are urged to discontinue trespassing for safety and to protect railroad property and Fitzsimons Ranch property.
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Texas
Damon Smith
Fitzsimons Land & Cattle Co
Fitzsimons Land and Cattle Co
Fitzsimons
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