Postage Rate Legislation Delayed Until Next February
Washington news notes delay of permanent postal rate legislation until after next February as the postal commission awaits accurate temporary-rate estimates. Also reported: banks total resources at about 24.57 billion dollars, up from last year. Kerrville Texas hospital sale recommended to the Veterans' Bureau. Italy debt funding expected. October postal receipts rise to 32.49 million across 50 cities. aviation development lags behind other nations. income tax publicity law repeal voted by the House committee.
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Texas prison population drops in September
The Texas prison system fell from 3,491 inmates on September 1 to 3,443 on October 1, per the prison commissioners report to the governor. Atlanta was chosen as the 1926 Southern Medical Association convention city in Dallas. Adjutant General Mark McGee announced his resignation effective December 1. Quarantine in 19 South Texas counties was lifted, with Harris Galveston and Brazoria counties remaining restricted for weeks.
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Doria Arrives at Le Ros Dodecanez Base with Destroyers
Italian battleship Doria and four destroyers reach the Le Ros Dodecanez Islands base and will stay ready to move to Syria if needed. In Paris the 15 percent capital levy on securities was defeated by the finance committee. In England twelve leading men will begin a broad inquiry into unemployment insurance and the dole’s effect on worker morale. Professor Inouye of the Higher Serk cultural School of Uydea, Japan, reports a method to convert silk rags into silk thread with the properties of newly spun silk.
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Texas News Roundup Highlights Land, Crops and Commerce
Land owner A Waltenbarger reports a coal vein 10 feet deep on Red Branch farm 25 miles northwest of Sherman. Cameron County property values rise to 27.27 million from 26.29 million. Menard ships 300000 pounds of pecans. Kimble County 800000 pounds. Rusk County cotton ginning up to Oct 18 totals 44802 bales, triple last year.
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Uncle Eben Pokes Wit On Friendships And Borrowing
Uncle Eben quips that friendship ends in a poker game but begins when you realize you must borrow. The Washington Star anecdote frames a humorous, folksy view of money and pride in a social game.
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