Columbus Fire Destroys Racket Store and Hurts Nearby Goods
A fire in Columbus Texas on Sunday destroyed Mrs. C. M. Bailey’s racket store and damaged several adjacent shops. Estimated losses range from 500 to 5,000 dollars with most uninsured fixtures or water damage. Buildings owned by Mrs. George Gegenworth suffered about 5,000 dollars in damage. E. C. Thrower puts his loss at 2,500. D. C. Boyd at 4,000. John Rolf dry goods at 5,000. Wegenboft meat market damaged by smoke and water.
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Columbus
Texas
C. M. Bailey
E. C. Thrower
D. C. Boyd
John Rolf
Wegenboft
George Gegenworth
Marrs Mails School Funds
Amarillo Texas September 7 state department of education has $1 of the $17.60 per pupil apportionment left to pay. S M N Marrs heads Texas public schools and says 50 cents per pupil will be paid this week totaling about $800000, with the remainder due before October 10. He notes that the September 1 payment does not indicate a real deficit because deferred taxes due October 15 cover more.
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Amarillo
Texas
State Department of Education
S. M. N. Marrs
Public
Lavaca County Tax Levy Set At Regular August Court Session
Lavaca county commissioners court in August 1931 levied taxes on the $100 assessed valuation across several funds including General, Road and Bridge, Court House Sinking, and more. Specific district road taxes and a road tax of $3 for eligible males were imposed, plus poll and occupation taxes as required.
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A. D
Aug. W. Janszen
Frank Matula
O. E. Kubenka
O. C. Burkett
Leo Gerdes
Lavaca
Texas
General Fund
Road and Bridge
Court House
Lavaca County
Hallettsville New Era-Herald
Highway Commission to award $4.5 million contracts in Austin
The State Highway Commission will meet in Austin on September 20 21 and 22 to award road and bridge construction contracts totaling an estimated 4 500 000.
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State Highway Commission
Austin
State Fair of Texas to Show 30 Percent of Texas Counties
The largest agricultural display in state history will run October 10 to 25 at the State Fair of Texas in Dallas. J A Moore, superintendent of the department, says more than 30 percent of Texas counties will be represented in the agricultural show.
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Texas
Dallas
J. A. Moore
150th Anniversary of Cornwallis Surrender Observed
Sunday October 18 marks the 150th anniversary of Lord Cornwallis surrender at Yorktown ending the American struggle for freedom. President Hoover urges religious services on October 18 and observances on October 19 in churches universities and schools nationwide.
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Lord Cornwallis
Yorktown
Hoover
Byrne Colleges Offer Practical Education Across Five Cities
The Byrne Colleges in Dallas Houston San Antonio Fort Worth and Oklahoma City invite young men and women to visit for a personal interview with the President to choose a practical business course. They promise reasonable costs and terms and emphasize strong training leads to better positions and longer term dividends. Fathers and mothers are welcome to inspect facilities and housing while discussing tailored study plans.
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Byrne Colleges
Byrne
Dallas
Houston
San Antonio
Fort Worth
Oklahoma City
Moulton Merchants Boost Trade With The Eagle Ads
The Eagle highlights strong store activity in Moulton as local merchants attract more customers. Advertising columns promise money-saving purchases and increased shopper value through weekly listings.
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The
Eagle
Moulton
the Eagle
Millions Starve Amid Unprecedented Chinese Floods
Millions in China face starvation as unprecedented floods devastate crops and livelihoods. Authorities scramble to deliver relief while displaced communities seek shelter, food, and clean water amid ongoing rainfall and rising waters.
United States Army Band Tour Heads to Texas
The United States Army Band plans a fall tour starting last week, visiting 54 cities in 16 states with seven Texas stops scheduled. A San Antonio concert is set for Saturday October 17 as part of the itinerary.
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United States Army Band
San Antonio
Texas
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F.T. Fehrenkamp & Sons
Henry Krause
Marrs
A.F. Kotzebue Drug Co
C. F. Knape, Pusiisuer and
Proprieztor
Moulton Texan
Commissioners Court
United States
Central Power and Light Company
Yoqur
H. EB. Byrne
Carreer
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