Penny Postage Bill Set to Pass Reducing Rates
A proposed penny postage bill to cut delivery letters from two to one cent gains support in Congress. Senators and Representatives from Texas Oklahoma Missouri Nebraska and others back the measure, arguing it will aid small businesses and boost mail volume. Local petitions to lawmakers reflect broad public interest in the reform.
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Q Ban Hair Color Restorer Ad Charms Shoppers
An ad promotes Q Ban Hair Color Restorer promising a natural dark shade for gray hair with harmless dye. It claims quick, even coverage and a young look, noting price 50 cents at Sommer's Drug Store in San Antonio. The piece then shifts to a political column urging postal rate reform, citing Gore and Weeks on postage, and support for lowering the first class rate.
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Opposing a Compromise on the Robertson Insurance Law
Austin lawmakers discuss a proposed compromise tying the Robertson law to an issued plan. Representative Mondail cites scant support from Senator Warren who opposes repeal, preferring to let voters decide in July primaries. About 45,000 names back a petition to place the propositions on the official ballot.
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Fire insurance hearing resumes in Texas commission session
June 5 in Austin the State Fire Insurance Commission reopened the petition of Texas fire insurers seeking rate boosts of 23 7 percent for mercantile risks and 10 percent for dwellings and apartments. Hearings began May 28 and were paused amid municipal and merchant protests. insurers must present tangible justifications before any rate increase is allowed as proceedings continue through the week.
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Governor Ferguson Leads Texas Delegation to St Louis
Governor Ferguson delivers opening remarks in Austin then heads to San Antonio and a special train to St Louis for the Decas ions convention. Lieutenant Governor Hobby will preside in his absence as he reviews a 40 year administration and hints at potential July speeches.
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Vasquez Aims For Mexico City Conference With Carranza
Mexico City reports say Vasquez plans to meet First Chief Carranza to dispute a claim that permission was granted for cross border action. Vice Consul Vasques at Del Rio traveled toward the capital with unclear aims and no details released.
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Tourists flood Corpus Christi as summer season opens
June arrivals bring a surge of business with thousands of visitors expected. Hotels and bathing establishments report heavy inquiries and potential record years ahead. European sleepers to Memphis and Chicago noted. transport ads listed. Closing exercises at the Brute Bind Institute held in Austin with diplomas to graduates and honors pupils.
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Dodson's Liver Tone replaces calomel for liver relief
An old advertisement warns against calomel and touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe, vegetable liver remedy. It promises gentle cleansing, no salivation, and improved energy and digestion, urging readers to switch through their druggist for the 56 cent bottle.
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Schiff Declares He Will Eschew Jewish Politics
New York delegates of the Kehillah hear Schiff vow to work for his people as a private individual The speech defends his stance against a proposed American Jewish Congress and pledges continued support for Jewish uplift and rights in Poland Russia Montenegro and Palestine The address is met with strong applause and a near unanimous vote of confidence from Ay Sanders calling Schiff the greatest Jew alive today
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Mexicans Hold Monterey Parade Against Possible U S Intervention
About 14 400 workers and civilians marched through Monterey protesting potential American action in Mexico. A circular letter urged Mexicans to show unity and patriotism, and anti American sentiment dominated the event as families joined a disciplined procession.
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Walton Civic Leader Dies in Corpus Christi
The body of O C Walton a prominent Corpus Christi resident and longtime civic worker died Saturday from heart failure He had moved to Corpus Christi in the early ghties and ran the local Taylor Lumber Co branch He served as a deacon at First Baptist and held Woodmen of the World membership Interment slated for today with services in Grantview notes of his donating activity and religious community ties across years
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