Texas Items Highlight State Health Work and Local Developments
Texas health measures resume tick eradication in Jackson county and the next state board of health meeting is set for May in Fort Worth. Also reported are shifts in banking bonds approved in Orange County, promotion of medical experts to Rockefeller Foundation roles, and plans for a new Sharp Independent School District brick schoolhouse.
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State Board of Health
Fort Worth
W. H. Beasidy
Sharp Independent School
Milam County
Sharp
Raymond Beard
Air Service
Brooks Field
San Antonio
American Individualism and the Value of Leadership
A 1923 essay argues that intelligence, character, and the drive for self expression rest with individuals not groups. It warns against unrestrained self interest and socialism, defends opportunity, and says progress hinges on leadership from the mass and the rise of capable individuals.
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Tammany Hall
Russia
Earth
Germany
America
Europe
Washington
Jefferson
Hamilton
Great Britain
Marlborough
Nelson
Separation of Insurance and Banking Divisions Delayed
Austin reports that separation of the insurance and banking divisions will occur by Sept 1 next, with speculation about a May special session. The State Banking Board issued a charter for Central State Bank of Magnolia Park with 25000 capital and 2500 surplus. Simpson Hornsba ugh is president and R B Craig cashier. Additional items include gas potential in Stephens County, resignations in the Railroad Commission, bass and crappie protection in spring, and a Corpus Christi sheriff election case ranger detail. The Senate adopted a Near East relief resolution and the Confederate Home enforcement case proceeds. The Adjutant General faces funding issues, Treasury shows about 10 million cash, and American Legion property tax exemption is deemed unconstitutional.
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The
State Banking Board
Central State Bank of
Magnolia Park
Simpson Hornsbaugh
Houston
R. 8. Craig
State Treasury
General Revenue Fund
Treasury
Child's quip on real ducks having motors
A four year old, visiting his grandmother, wondered aloud about ducks. He said real ducks have motors, after pondering a while.
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Master Hesser
Hair-Groom Promises Glossy, Combed Hair All Day
A drug store jar of Hair-Groom offers a greaseless combing cream that keeps any hair style neat from morning to night. The product claims to be absorbed by the scalp so the hair stays soft, pliable, and natural looking without visible residue.
The Reason Why Children Mind Their Manners
Gap John, son of Rumpus Ridge, declares to gents at the crossroads store that he makes his children mind. Old man Sockery asks for the reason and the reply notes that they generally do not want to, calling it the confounded reason why.
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Washington
Gap Johnson
Rumpus Ridge
Old Man
Sockery
Kansas City Star
Possession of a Return Ticket Sparks Vacation Flair
A quirky line notes that carrying a return ticket seems to heighten vacation flair and a sense of adventure as travelers plan their journey home.
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Georgetown
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East Bernard Road
Individualism
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W. F. Lewallen
Roland Harrison
P. A. Sanders
Commission
State Game Fish and Oyster
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Nueces County
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Burmeister
House Committee On Roads, Bridges and
East Texas Normal College At Commerce
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State Board of Control
Near East
Senate
John Davis
Dallas
Board of Control
Adjutant General's Department
Ranger
National Guard
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