Teeth in the Gas Tax Law Enacted by Legislature
The Houston Chronicle reports rapid passage of a new gas tax law with emergency status. It criminalizes deliberate evasion as a felony, imposing fines up to 5000 dollars and two years imprisonment. It requires clear labeling of inferior fuel, keeps hoaky records from crude oil to pumps, and mandates truck ownership and cargo manifests. A motor fuel tax division funds investigations and aides to pursue offenders, aiming to recover millions for roads schools and bond-refunding.
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Llano Echoes On Crop Fears And Local Pride
A Llano writer laments possible damage to peach blooms from a late cold snap while noting hopes for a fruit crop. He roams through local business, poverty, and civic spirit, arguing residents value honor over profit and cautioning against trends like a sales tax affecting newspapers and advertising.
Prosperity days loom for Tolano county and Southwest growth
News notes rising hopes for farming, granite industry, and construction as Tolano county nears prosperity. Texas delegation leads major committees while France-United States debt issues echo past promises and policy shifts. Zangara's Florida execution linked to broader crime-talk amid political commentary.
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America
Tolano County
Great Southwest
Beasts and Angels in the Garden of Faith
A reflective commentary contrasts man’s dual nature as beast and angel, urging moral renewal. It cites Adam and idolatry, laments reduced church attendance, and calls readers to repentance through Christ and spiritual renewal.
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Paradise
Adam
Eden
Hosti
Malachi
Soldiers of the Cross
John
Christ
God
Christian Church Invites Worship Sunday Services
The Christian Church invites all to worship with Pastor J. J. Ray extending cordial greeting. The notice notes usual Sunday services and a welcoming tone for attendees. Wilbur C. Treadwell optometrist will be in Llano on Saturday March 26 offering glasses fitting and eye relief. Cabinet and shop work offered by Spencer-Sauer Lumber with contact phone 88.
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J. J. Ray
Wilbur C. Treadwell
Llano
Hazelwood
Spencer-Sauer Lum
Bette Davis Showcases New Technique In Prison Film
Bette Davis stars in Twenty Thousand Years in Sing Sing at Lan ter Theatre for three days March 26 28 with Spencer Tracy in a film dramatizing Sing Sing prison life. The program also features a Vitaphone Musical Revue Tee For Two in natural color.
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Richard Tarthermess
Lanter Theatre
Boston
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Spencer Tracy
Lewis E. Lawes
Sing Sing Prison
Michael Curt
Warner Bros. Studio
Gardening Brings Fresh Joy and Health Benefits
The Scurry County Times urges homeowners to plant a Bar den plot this spring. From fresh soil to blooming flowers, the gardener enjoys a unique thrill and satisfaction in watching seeds sprout and mature. Gardening is highlighted as a healthful pursuit with cultural value.
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Holland
Long life and happiness in an age of science
Dr Francis Pottenger argues long life brings hardships when age reduces job prospects and charity rises. He warns society overuses science with cars planes and weapons, urging wiser use to abolish poverty and ensure elder serenity while leveraging communications for a better civilization. The essay ends noting the challenge remains to harness opportunities.
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Francis M. Pottenger
Monrovia
California
American College of Physicians
San Angelo
Service notice for French Coach stallion at Castell Texas
B G Bauer of Castell Texas offers service with French Coach a Hamiltonian stallion at the sender's place five miles west of Castell. Charges ten dollars after delivery of the standing colt.
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Castell
B. G. Bauer
Texas
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