Bond Issue Sought for McCulloch High School
Austin Aug 22 EB L White McCulloch county schools superintendent seeks approval from the attorney general for 4000 high school bonds at 5 percent. Proceeds fund a county line high school near Concho and McCulloch counties, about twenty miles from the nearest railroad. He notes strong educational interest and hopes for a 1,000,000 aid appropriation from the next Legislature for country schools. Governor Ferguson expected to back such an act for the two ensuing fiscal years.
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Austin
Tex
EB. L. White
McCulloch County
Attorney General’s Department
White
Concho
McCulloch
Ferguson
Debated Sale of Danish West Indies Stirs St. Thomas
On St. Thomas the transfer proposal to the United States sparks divided opinion among locals and foreign interests. Concerns center on harbor status under new ownership, tax laws, foreign capital, and Panama canal defenses potentially hindering the harbor’s commercial role.
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Associated Press
ST. Thomas
D. W.I
Island
Damas West Indies
United States
Denmark
Copenhagen
Panama Canal
Europe
Hair Secret of Movie Actresses Revealed
A sensational claim suggests popular film stars owe their hair beauty to a self made shampoo using a teaspoon of canthrax dissolved in hot water. It promises rapid drying even color and a healthy scalp that supposedly promotes hair growth.
Stomach Troubles Due to Acidity
A New York physician explains that indigestion wind and stomach ache arise from fermentation in the stomach food. He recommends a teaspoonful of bisulated magnesia with water after meals or when acidity is felt to stop fermentation neutralize acid and aid digestion.
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New York
Rumor Abolition of Facilities and Hamburg Line Shift
The text suggests potential abolition of these facilities and even claims Hamburg-American line officials may favor moving their headquarters to Curacao in the Dutch Caribbean.
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Curacao
Good Roads Policy Debated Ahead of Texas Legislature
Austin figures push for a State Highway Commission modeled on a prior proposal endorsed by good roads groups. L Tillotson of Austin County and Senator Carlos Bee of San Antonio urge road bond reforms ensuring maintenance funds. Sam Speir Hardware ad notes complete carpenters' tools.
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Austin
Tex
Texas
L. Tillotson
Austin County
Tillotson
San Antonio
Carlos Bee
Ferguson
Sam Speir Hardware Co
King Victor Emmanuel Visits Gorizia Under Fire
King Victor Emmanuel rode into Gorizia amid Austrian shelling across Lucinio bridge to assess civil recovery efforts. Crowds cheered as the royal procession toured the city hall and streets, signaling renewed Italian resolve despite ongoing bombardment.
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Udine
Italy
Paris
Victor Emmanuel
Gorizia
Lucinio
King
Ammunition Discount at Sam Speir Hardware Co
Hardware firm Sam Speir announces lower prices on ammunition compared with current market costs. Local shoppers are invited to compare prices and stock up while supplies last.
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Sam Speir Hardware Co
Katmai Crater Described by Griggs Expedition
Robert F. Griggs of the American Geographic Society reports from Kodiak Alaska that Katmai crater is one of the world’s greatest. He notes a vast mile across opening and a deep blue-green lake at the bottom with sputtering activity. Accompanying him are Lucius C. Folsom and Donovan Church.
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Kodiak
Alaska
Katmai
Robert F. Griggs
American Georgraphic Society
Lucius C. Folsom
Donovan Church
Oho State University
Kodiak Island
Shelikoff Strait
Gas ranges Alcazar price range from 13.50 to 60.00
Sam Speir Hardware Co advertises Alcazar gas ranges with prices spanning 13.50 up to 60.00, highlighting affordable options for home kitchens.
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Alcazar
Sam Speir Hardware Co
May Become Y W C A Secretary In City
Miss Ida Jontz of Chicago national secretary of the Young Women's Christian Association has been invited as general secretary of the local group. She may accept and will arrive in the next weeks. Directors hosted a dinner for three national secretaries, Ernestine Friedman Katherine Scott and Elizabeth Boies, at the association cafeteria. New York Life Will Re-enter. Austin Tex Aug 22 As a result of overtures which have been
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Ida Jontz
Chicago
Young Women's Christian Association
Jontz
Association
Ernestine Friedman
Katherine Scott
Elizabeth Boies
New York
Austin, Tex
New York Life Plans Texas Return Amid Tax Dispute
The New York Life Insurance Company plans to re-enter Texas after years of negotiation. Protests focus on back taxes allegedly owed to the state, with figures near $100,000 cited. The company’s withdrawal followed a broader move by foreign life insurers after Texas tax changes.
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New York Life Insurance Company of
New York
Texas
New York Life
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