Monahans Courthouse Fight Rumor Sparks Ward County Debate
Rumors of a courthouse location fight in Ward County surface from Monahans tied to a possible oil boom. Monahans leader Tatum argues for a courthouse to boost growth while Barstow contends there is no water and seeks to halt any election via injunctions.
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West Texas
Ward County
San Angelo
Sam Ashburn
The
Standard
Monahans
W. H. Guy
Monahans News
Guy
Wink and
Hobbs
Bankhead
Tatum
Highest price paid for old gold and jewelry today
Advertises top prices for old gold silver platinum diamonds and dental work with a warning the offer may drop tomorrow. Urges selling today and ships to Gold Smelting and Refinery Company Los Angeles with guaranteed satisfaction and return option.
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Gold Smelting and Refinery Company
South Broadway
Los Angeles
California
Citation to W W Brown for divorce action in Reeves County
Reeves County District Court issues a four week publication command to summon W W Brown to appear at the September 3 1934 term in Pecos to answer a cruelty and divorce petition filed August 9 1934 in suit 3323 by Mary Woods Brown. Clerk Vannie Ingle Hester notes the writ is returned with execution details.
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State OF Texas
Reeves County
W. W. Brown
District Court
Texas
Pecos
Mary Woods Brown
Vannie Ingle Hester
Mary Caroline
Death of Dr M E Corbin in Crane City
Reports say Dr M E Corbin formerly of Mentone died at his Crane home Thursday morning of heart trouble.
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M. E. Corbin
Mentone
Crane
Sam Ashburn Sees Things From Speeding Auto
Sam Ashburn recalls events while at Heavy Brackeen's in Wink, as W L Beckham of Jal describes entering Winkler County in 1885 with cattle, the first road links, and the fluctuating value of cattle from £40 in 1929 to under $15.
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Wink
W. L. Beckham
Jal. N. M
White Sands
Winkler County
Palo Pinto
Cowden’s
Winkler
Tom Green County
New Mexico
Tom Green
Sam
L. W. Anderson
Pecos
Andrews
Salt cedar hedge grows fast in Pecos country
A familiar Pecos country scene notes the salt cedar hedge as hardy and quick to spread with a single sprig today becoming a forest tomorrow, likened to the bois d'are hedges of East Texas.
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Pecos
Texas
Mountain water dealer in Pecos faces problem
30th Mann of Barstow who sold large quantities of mountain water to Pecos residents is facing a problem as Pecos is poised to receive soft water. Hotels serve soft water in rooms while running water remains native. Three mule drawn Mexican conveyances were seen yesterday hauling water from 4.3 miles away to Barstow.
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Mann
Barstow
Pecos
Barsiow
Cattle Seeed In Sand Dunes Of Winkler County
Winkler county ranchman Seth Campbell notes cattle on his land feed on shin oak and mesquite beans while six head per section graze the sand tract. Rocks and dunes rise to 60 feet above caliche base as Monahans nears, and heavy overstocking appears on hard land with six bulls and one cow across 2 4 sections.
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Winkler County
Monahans
Seth Campbell
Kingston couple return from Southwest trip ends dry
Mr and Mrs W L Kingston pioneers of the Davis Mountain area returned from a trip through Arizona and New Mexico. When asked about the sights he replied dry very dry.
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W. L. Kingston
Davis
Elevator Installation Bid Notice for Pecos Post Office
Treasury Department Procurement Division in Washington invites sealed bids in duplicate by Aug 28 1934 for labor and materials to install one passenger elevator in the Pecos Texas post office and court house. Bids must show qualifications and comply with wage laws and codes. drawings may be obtained from the Public Works Branch office.
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Treasury Department
Public Works Branch
Washington, D. C
U.S. Post Office
Court House
Pecos
Texas
Procurement Division
United States
National Industry Recovery Act
Public Works
W. E. Reynolds
Texas Home Rule Charter Amendment Proposal Text
Texas legislative resolution amends Section 5 of Article XI to allow home rule cities with over 5000 residents to adopt or amend charters by a majority vote and levy taxes under limits, with provisions on debt, interest, sinking funds, and biennial charter changes. The measure is to be submitted at the November 1934 general election with specific ballot wording.
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Texas
State of Texas
State of
W. W. Heath
Texas Senate Joint Resolutions on County Creation and Tax Lands
Constitutional amendments propose to allow the legislature to create new counties under set area thresholds and adjust boundaries with two thirds vote, plus a tax provision to tax University of Texas lands for county and school purposes and remit funds to affected counties. The measures are set for the next general election and require voter approval.
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State OF Texas
University of Texas
University
W. W. Heath
Texas Taxation Amendment Drives Uniform Real Property Tax
The proposed constitutional amendment in Texas calls for equal and uniform taxation of real estate and allows classifications of other property for taxation. It would enable poll, occupation, and income taxes with household furniture exemptions and caps on local occupation taxes. The measure awaits statewide vote.
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State of
Texas
Texas Constitutional Amendment Adds Section 2A to Article IX
The document outlines a proposed constitutional amendment to add Section 2A to Article IX. It grants the Commissioners Court general management of county affairs while preserving Legislature oversight. It creates the roles of Record Clerk and Tax Clerk and allows combining offices, sets term lengths, and enables contracting for cross jurisdictional duties with other local governments. The measure notes election timing and voting options for approval or rejection.
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W. W. Heath
Texas Constitution Amendments on City Terms and Tax Limits
The document outlines proposed amendments to Texas Constitution sections on term lengths for elected officials in home rule cities, taxation limits tied to state population, and a salary or fee basis for county and district officers. It specifies voter instructions for an election and the processes for counting votes.
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Stu
Alfalfa Trade Notes From Local Market Report
Reading of a brief market report shows alfalfa hay prices and supply in the area. Thrashed alfalfa is quoted at 20 dollars per ton with limited availability and irrigation water stress affecting the crop this season. Three cars of alfalfa seeds have shipped this season and more shipments are expected.
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Trans- Pecos
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Statfe
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