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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1920
Page
9
Commissioner King presses the State Equalization Board to advance taxation reform amid calls for funding for public schools, debates over assessment methods, and plans to levy new taxes to support state services. The remarks touch on corporate taxes, school aid, and potential impacts on residents.
A fire caused about 300000 in damage and destroyed the international bridge at Laredo. Investigators say a cigarette stub likely started the blaze in wooden decking beneath the structure, spreading rapidly. Local and railroad officials plan to replace the bridge with a temporary span while repairs proceed, with a full rebuild expected to take about a month. The incident disrupted river traffic and freight movement between the United States and Mexico.
Report details a complex oil well survey across Me Mullin and nearby counties. It mentions Derrick operations, field locations near Carbyau and Dick Yang tie, with wells showing limited success and depth readings around 205 feet.
A heated discussion centers on income tax opposition and railroad regulation. Key figures criticize statewide tax plans, while the debate touches on interstate commerce, public welfare, and farmer associations amid calls for policy simplification and protection of consumers.
A damaged OCR fragment notes storage and sale concerns for household fuel stockholdings. It references a house related issue and storage agent, with unclear details about quantities and parties involved.
A列 assortment lists discounted textiles and linens including towels, diapers, counterpanes, sheets, damask, table sets, roller crash, napkins, domestics, sheeting, long cloth, pajama checks, novelty waistings, ramie linen, long cloth, white rep, curtain nets. Prices range from 18c to $4.50 with many items per Second Floor display.
An old advertisement thread lists items including crepe de chine handkerchiefs in plain shades with corner embroidery and hem stitched edges, pendulum bags in genuine leather of good quality, with sale prices around 4.29 to 5.59. The copy references regular prices and discounts on assorted fashion accessories.
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