County Finances Prompt Call for Reform and Action
In Richland Springs the editor cites Leslie Davenport’s withdrawal from re election citing unpaid warrants over two decades and urges vigorous action to restore county finances. Taxable values exceed 10 million with 58 cents per hundred, yielding about 58 060 yearly for jury road and general funds, while road and license revenues and allocations show deep shortfalls and funds diverted to Austin under highway statutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richland Springs
Leslie Davenport
Commissioners Court
Jury Fund
Road Fund
General Fund
Austin
County Finances Urged For Open Public Records
In San Saba Texas on February 8 1922 W M Allison urges county officials to publish quarterly affidavits and annual finance ledgers showing the financial condition of the county and balances held by the treasurer. He argues publicity in public affairs is essential and compares to other counties reporting these items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Saba County
W. M. Allison
A L Hamricke Visits Family From Mason
A. L. Hamricke came down from Mason and spent a few days with the family and was a trades day visitor Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Hamricke
Mason
Parrish Urges Progressive Platform In Democratic Primary Speech
Senatorial candidate Lucian W Parrish releases an opening speech advocating collective bargaining cooperative marketing and prosecution of profiteers. He calls for credits for farmers and stockmen rigid federal economy disappearance of useless bureaus and war budget cuts. He seeks state rights preservation and railroad rate reforms immigration restrictions and recognition of Mexico with safeguards for American lives and property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucian W. Parrish
State Railroad Commission
Mexico
4 Stitch in Time Saves Nine Farm Advice 1922
A 1922 farm advisory piece urges farmers to plan ahead, overhaul machinery, sharpen plow points, and repair fences during winter. It highlights stocking treated posts, preparing planter equipment, and completing painting, drains, and manure hauling to ensure spring and summer efficiency and lower costs.
Doan's Kidney Pills Prove Worth in Texan Testimony
Mrs. J A Houston of Cherokee Texas reports severe backaches and migraines linked to kidney trouble. She credits Doan's Kidney Pills with relief and regulated kidneys after periods of dull pain and fatigue. 60 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. manufacturers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doan
J. A. Houston
Cherokee
Tex
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Mfrs
Buffalo
N. Y
Mrs Kate Hartley Returns to Subba Neighborhood
Mrs Kate Hartley arrives from Fort Worth on Saturday to reside with her mother Mrs W E Graves north of town. She had been living with her son for the past year and is glad to be back among old friends as a neighbor once more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Hartley
Fort Worth
W. E. Graves
Walking by Faith and Old Time Gospel Versus Modern Theology
The note summarizes a Church of Christ session with J T Whitt, detailing Bible study topics, service times, and a month’s tally of attendees, readers, and chapters read. It highlights a Bible reading campaign growing in participation and invites continued attendance from all, including rural residents. It also includes abrupt political asides about agrarian tariffs and farmer rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Whitt
A. R. Dockray
Rivers Morris
Lee Whitt
Wilma Moore
J.T. Whitt
Byron Jennings
The Farmer and The Tariff Citizen Editorial
The agrarian bloc critiques tariff policy, noting established political groups in New England New York and New Jersey have long shaped tariffs to shield industry and penalize Western farmers and manufacturers. It asserts farmers demand a fair deal and warns that tariff legislation may be withheld without concessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Guard
Southland
New England
New York
New Jersey
South
Buck Chamberlain Seeks Re election for Justice of the Peace
U T Chamberlain known as Uncle Buck announces his candidacy to succeed himself as justice of the peace for Pre No 1 in the Democratic primary this July. He has long served in county law enforcement and is widely known for his lifelong devotion to duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. T. Chamberlain
Uncle Buck
Mr. Chamberlain
Court House
Joe Harkey
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San Saba
Texas
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First State Bank
Co. L
A. B. Taff, Cachier
Gates
Church OF Christ
Chesterfield
Liggert & Myers Tabacco Ca
Buck Chamberlain
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