Texas A and M criticized for finances and programs
A legislative committee report sternly criticizes Texas A and M College for accounting inadequacies and an expensive athletic program. It urges transferring North Texas Junior Agricultural College to Dallas Territory, making John Tarleton a UT junior college, converting Prairie View Normal into an independent school, and shifting graduate engineering work to UT. It notes football funding and coaches lack of state support.
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North Texas Junior Agricultural College
Arlington
Dallas
Terrant Countielor
John Tarleton Agricultural College
University of Texas
Praire View State Normal and Industrial Cellege
M. College
Colege
Anderson Urges Proration Law Repeal Bill in Texas House
In Austin on February 16 Representative P J Anderson of San Antonio introduced a bill to repeal Texas proration laws and restore production regulation to prevent physical waste. He also proposed separating oil producers from retail distribution and banning dual stock ownership and interlocking directorates. The piece notes state athletic department practices and hints at a magazine feature in the American Weekly about Argentine white slayers.
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Austin
Fec
Texas
Texaz House of Representatives
P. J. Anynderson
San Antonio
Anderson
Wold
Could Not Sleep at Night for Years Cuthura Healed
Miss Lizzie K. Carter of Covington Georgia describes years of intolerable itching eczema on face and neck. After trying many remedies she used Cu cula Soap and Ointment and reports marked improvement within weeks and complete healing after months. Free samples advertised with order details and pricing for soap ointment and talcum.
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Lizzie K. Carter
Covington
Bae
Cobo
Malden
Mase
Kayton Proposes Two Sales Tax Bills in Austin
Austin February 10 Two new sales tax proposals were introduced in the Texas legislature. Rep Harold Kayton of San Antonio backed two bills one for a 2 percent levy drafted by San Antonio Mayor C M Chambera as head of the Sales Tax committee and Kaytons own 3 percent plan directing a share to counties cities and school funds The measures aim to cut state ad valorem taxes proportionally as sales tax revenues grow and return portions to localities while varying the revenue distribution among general funds schools and municipalities.
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Austin
Harold Kayton
San Antonio
C. M. Chambera
Texas
Kayton
J. G. Duvall
Fort Worth
George Parkhouse
Dallas
Chambers
Scheol Fund
Stalr
General Revenue Fund
Secord
Delay Likely in Texas Highway Contract Awards
Texas high commission chairman W. Ely said new highway construction awards will probably be withheld until April due to funds shortfalls. He cited good winter weather speeding progress and faster upcoming estimates, reducing anticipated needs for March awards.
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Austin
Rep
Ely
Texas High Commission
Lkely
Commission
Econtractors
Taxpayers Protest Costs Meet in Austin Texas
Taxpayers gathered in Austin to demand that the state public servants bear the cost of state government. A statewide protest meeting was arranged for tonight with participation from city leaders and lawmakers. Speakers were slated for the House chamber to address cost concerns.
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Austin
Izena
House of Representatives
Central Mailing for State Proposed in Texas House
Representative Harold Kaybon of San Antonio proposes a central mailing bureau with automatic stamping machines to curb stamp pilfering by state employees. The plan would route outgoing mail through the bureau and route sales tax refunds accordingly, with revenue allocations set at 25 percent to the school fund, 70 percent to general revenue, and 5 percent to the Confederate pension fund.
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Austin
INS
Petty
Harold Kaybon
San Antonio
Mayor Chambers
House Committee On Revenue and Taxation
Kayton
Fee cap bills sent back to committee in Texas
In Austin on February 10 the house referred back three county office pay bills after two hours of debate. One bill would cap local official pay at 5000 dollars annually, another at 5000, a third lets county commissioners set counts of assistants and pay. Harris County officials could reach 8500 dollars under an added amendment. A public hearing and further committee review are planned.
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House
P. TL
Anderson
San Antonio
Mlb
W. T. Savage
Dallas
Sarah Hughes
Harris
Emmett Morse
Houston
State Affairs Committee
Savage
State Government Reorganization Proposal by Texas Legislator
A sweeping plan to consolidate all state departments and boards into 16 executive cabinets would give the governor broad control. Representative Harry Graves of Georgetown introduced the bill, shifting many elective offices to appointive status and centralizing executive power under a governor’s cabinet.
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Austin
Chicago
Harry Graves
Georgetown
Bil
Sharper oil laws urged in Texas probe
Austin February 10 The Texas oil investigation committee pressed for tougher proration laws as Luther Swift deputy supervisor of the Railroad Commission oil and gas division testified in East Texas that violations continue. He said enforcement is difficult, illegal overproduction persists despite court injunctions, and hot oil sells for 14 to 29 cents a barrel versus a 50 cent posted price. About 45 000 barrels of hot oil moved daily a few months ago.
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Austin
Texas Oil Investigation Committee
Luther Swift
Henderson
Oil and Gas Division
The
Railroad Commission
East Texas
Swift
East
Texas
Reduction bill mirrors Savage measure on cap at five thousand
The proposal mirrors Representative Savage by capping compensation at $5000 for any local official. The bill seeks a uniform limit across local offices, limiting payouts regardless of role or tenure.
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Savage
Bill to limit execution hour in Texas debates
A bill by Representative Quleon of Coleman proposes executions only after 11 a.m. and before sunset with the electric chair carrying out the sentence at the earliest daily moment after midnight. Another bill by Funeh of Brenham would impose the death penalty for a second armed robbery conviction, regardless of where the first was tried. A nearby classified note advertises a full equipped downtown cafe for sale at 400.
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Quleon
Coleman
Funeh
Brenham
Pain Reliever Alenua Promises Quick Rheumatic Relief
An advertisement touts Alenua as a non opioid remedy for rheumatic pains neuritis lumbago and sciatica. It claims rapid relief within 24 hours by reducing excess uric acids and toxins, with Summers drug stores and leading druggists stocking it with a money back guarantee.
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Allenia
Drugeie
MTIST
Better Than Whiskey For Colds and Coughs Elixir Claims Fast Relief
An advert promotes Aspironal as a superior cold and cough remedy that outperforms whiskey and other tonics. It guarantees two minutes relief and offers a money back promise if symptoms do not fade. The pitch urges readers to buy at drug stores and share the bottle with family.
Immediate relief claim for Capudine cold remedy
An ad-like claim promotes Capudine as fast acting liquid pain relief for head pain and neuralgia. It asserts ingredients are dissolved and absorbed instantly, avoiding slow dissolution. Offered in 10e 30e and 60e sizes.
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