Facts on Texas blind citizens and legislative gains
Adele Cordes of Moulton Texas praises the Texas Legislature for passing bills aiding the blind. The Alumni Association saw two bills pass without opposition, including amending compulsory school attendance to remove blind exemptions and establishing an industrial training school for adults, vetoed by Governor Neff. The essay notes a loan fund, a state library department for the blind in Austin, and efforts to teach reading by touch while urging interested readers to contact Cordes for more information.
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Texas School For the Blind
Alumni and ex-Students Association
Neff
School of Mines
A, & 4, College
College of Industrial Arts
State Library
Austin
Elizabeth West
Emil Braun Dies in Germany After Houston Ties
Emil Braun, longtime Houston resident, died in Germany on April 13 after visiting relatives there. He left Houston for Berlin last June and was buried April 18 at age 72. Survived by daughters Anna Green of Houston, Ella Johnson, Frieda Braun. son Hugo Braun of Colon, Panama. brother Robert Braun of Shiner. two grandchildren Marjorie and Natalie Johnson.
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Emil Braun
Houston
Germany
Anna B. Green
Braun
Berlin
Ella Johnson
Frieda Braun
Hugo Braun
Colon
Panama
Robert Braun
Shiner
Texas
Marjorie
Natalie Johnson
James S Hastings Dies at Cincinnati At 53
Noted newspaper man and humorist James S Hastings known as Luke Mc Luke died in Cincinnati on June 9 at age 53.
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James S. Hastings
Luke McLuke
Cincinnati
Advertising law bans misleading ads takes effect June
The pure advertising law became operative June 12 prohibiting any advertising that misleads the public. Local officials urge compliance as businesses adjust messaging to meet the new standard.
County Clerks Denied Separate Notary Bond Fee
The attorney general rules county clerks are not entitled to a separate recording fee for bonds of notaries public. The decision affects clerks handling notary filings and fee structures statewide.
New York July Fourth Anti Prohibition Parade Estimated Attended
Estimates indicate more than 590000 people will join the anti prohibition parade in New York on July 4. The Mexican government bans rice oats cocoa beans corn and wheat exports to prevent a domestic food shortage.
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New York
Utah Bans Free Distribution and Sale of Cigarettes
The state enacts a law prohibiting giving away selling or bartering cigarettes and forbids smoking in public places to curb tobacco use among residents.
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Utah
Rear Admiral Sims Ordered Home From England Vacation
Rear Admiral Sims, then on vacation in England and reportedly talkative to the press, has been ordered back to the United States by the secretary of the navy.
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Sims
England
Secretary of the Navy
General Goethals Invited to France for Reconstruction Advice
General George Goethals famed for the Panama Canal has been invited to France to inspect devastated regions and advise on reconstruction efforts. The invitation signals the Allies seek expert guidance on rebuilding colonial and civilian infrastructure damaged in the war.
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George Goethals
Panama Canal
France
Texas tax limit amendment becomes effective
The constitutional amendment raising the tax limit in independent and common school districts, approved by Texas voters in last fall’s election, is now in effect.
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Texas
German Teaching Returns to Washington DC Schools
Report from Washington that the resumption of German instruction has been authorized in the District of Columbia schools after its elimination since 1917. Authorities cite renewed interest in language education and cultural ties as the basis for the policy shift.
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Washington
District of Columbia
New International Bridge At La redo Nears Completion
Project to span the Rio Grande at La redo advances toward January 1 completion. Construction uses concrete reinforced by steel, measures 810 feet long and 42 feet wide, with an estimated cost around 500000 dollars.
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Rio Grande River
Laredo
Steele
Rotary Clubs of Texas Plan Centennial Texas Colony Celebration
The Rotary Clubs of Texas propose a fitting observance for the 100th anniversary of the first American colony in Texas founded in 1821. Gov. Neff is requested to issue a proclamation for the event.
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Rotary Clubs of
Texas
Gov
Neff
Baptist Leader Dr J B Gambrell Dies at 80 in Dallas
Dr J B Gambrell, noted Baptist leader, died in Dallas on June 10 at age 80. In other news the House approved the Porter resolution by 305 to 61 establishing a technical peace with Germany and Austria, sending the measure to the Senate.
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J. B. Gambrell
Dallas
House of Representatives
Germany
Austria
Senate
Navy reform urged as elder commanders urged to lead
In London Admiral Sims reportedly warned that one British warship could easily wallop four or five of our ships. He argued the time had come to place the navy under elder, more experienced commanders to restore strength and effectiveness.
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Sims
London
State lands to be offered for sale September 1
Aus tin announces about 500000 a cres of state land will be put on the market September 1. The list of lands is with the printer and will be ready for distribution July 1.
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Austin
Neff to Reintroduce Johnson Bill at Extraordinary Session
Governor Pat Neff will resubmit the Johnson bill to the legislature during the upcoming extraordinary session. The measure would remove from office any officer who wilfully and corruptly refuses to enforce state laws.
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Pat Neff
Johnson
Unincorporated Business Must File Fictitious Name
The new law requires unincorporated businesses to register any fictitious name along with the proprietor’s name with the county clerk. Reports must be filed within thirty days from the operative date of June 11.
Victory Week Drives Cotton Pool Campaign Across Texas
June 20 to 25 labeled Victory Week by the Texas Farm Bureau calls on each cotton contract signer to recruit more signers. The million-dollar cotton pool campaign closes July 1 with several counties already meeting quotas.
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Texas Farm Bureau
Old Moulton Weather and Social Notes June 12 1921
A heavy rain fell at Old Moulton drawing farmer approval. Annie Lee Wood of Cheapside visited friends. Mrs Joe F Gold and daughter Cheresa stayed with Mrs Jim Weidel. Dewey Maree and Hobson visited Mrs William Brigge. Joe Gold and family drove to Bayville to visit relatives. Richard and Charlie Kurtz visited Joe Gold family. Alisses Cooper of San Marcos and Lorena Askey attended preaching at Cluss school house and greeted friends Blue Wing.
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Mies
Annie Lee Wood
Cheapside
Joe F. Gold
Cheresa
Mre
Jim Weidel
Dewey Mareee
Hobson
William Brigge
Joe &. Gold
Baureville
de Weidel
Richard
Charlie Kurtz
Joe Gold
Alisses Cooper
San Marcos
Lorena Askey
Cluss School
Nice Rain Fails Beside Harvest Hopes In Victoria
Rainfall in Victoria last week boosts corn and cotton prospects as farmers hope for good yields. Social notes report gatherings at the McCurry home for Georgie McCurry's birthday and various visits among local families. Education plans include multiple students heading to Southwest Texas State Normal School in San Marcos. Lutheran services announced with morning German rites and no evening worship.
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George McCurry
Georgie
Jordan
Otto Raabay
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