University notes praise and aims for Frexas University
Former Texas governor James E Ferguson lauded President W M W Splawn and the University of Frexas at the annual commencement. He urged a 2.5 million dollar maintenance grant and 25 thousand dollars for public schools, pledging to press Texas toward a top national educational system. Governor Miriam A Ferguson supported her husband’s remarks and expressed pride in the university.
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Austin
Texas
James E. Ferguson
W. M. W. Splawn
University of Frexas
Splawn
United States
Miram A. Ferguson
Teacher Examinations Scheduled at Hallettsville
Examinations for teachers will be held in Hallettsville on July 10 and 11, August 14 and 15, September 4 and 5, and December 4 and 5. The sessions mark the annual testing window for certification and licensure.
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Hallettsville
Ford’s 999 racing car returns to Henry Ford museum
The old world famous 999 racing car, twenty years after its glory days, is again in the possession of Henry Ford. He has placed the vehicle in his Dearborn museum to preserve it as a relic of the early days of the automobile industry.
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Henry Ford
Mr. Ford
Dearborn
Reward Offered for Trash Dumping Prosecution Near Green School
Walter Manchen offers a $10 reward for information leading to prosecutions of parties dumping trash and scrap iron on the road into his field near Green School. He specifies contact details and files.
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Green School
Walter Manchen
Mrs Rahman Visiting Daughter in Fiatonia
Mrs. E. F. Rahman is visiting her daughter Mrs. W. C. De Weese in Fiatonia, staying for an extended visit and to spend time with family. Local relatives welcome word of her arrival and partake in planned social gatherings during the stay.
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E. F. Rahman
Mrs
W. C. de Weese
Fiatonia
It Is Easy to Quit Says the Eagle Lake Head Light
A reflective piece titled It Is Easy to Quit urges perseverance when faced with hard tasks. It condemns quitting as the path of fools and cowards and celebrates enduring effort to reach fortune or fame. The narrator invokes enduring resolve despite fatigue, ending with a rallying call to “keep right on plugging.”
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Eagle Lake Head
Currency Elasticity Shown by Federal Reserve System
New York. Demonstration that complete elasticity has been imparted to the currency by the Federal Reserve System is given by W. Randolph Burgess of the New York Fed as showing Federal Reserve notes now comprise nearly half of money in circulation. He notes growth from 1920 to 1925, returns after Christmas, and explains the mechanism by which currency expands and contracts with demand, including secondary elasticity during wartime.
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New York
United States
Federal Reserve System
American Bankers Association Journal
W. Randolph Burgess
New York Federal Reserve Bank
Federal Reserve
Reserve Bank
Wade
Federal Reserve Banks
Mobiloils Free Crank Case Service Ad
Mobiloils offers free crank case service at all times for every car in stock. Use Mobiloils for your Ford and notice the difference as an oil that really stops chattering. A trial will convince you at Highway Filling Station City Garage 831f.
Supplying the Nation's Change Supplying the Nation's Change
The United States mints report 1924 output for cents nickels dimes quarters and silver dollars. In 1925 half dollars were rare only 142,080 struck all commemorative Huguenot Walloon coins. Double eagles totaled 10,300,500.
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United States
Death of an Estimable Lady Surprises Family
Mrs. Louisa Armstrong, beloved companion of J. J. Armstrong Sr., died Wednesday night after a sudden sinking spell. Though her health had not been robust, her cheerful manner masked the coming tragedy and left relatives shocked by the loss.
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Louisa Armstrong
J. J. Armstrong
Capital Stock Tax Returns for 1925 Due in July
A statement from James W. Bass, Collector of Internal Revenue for Austin Texas, orders Form 707 capital stock tax returns for the year ending June 30 1925 filed in July by all corporations associations joint stock companies and operating trusts. Blanks must be secured promptly to prepare and file before July ends to avoid penalties. The tax is one dollar on each full thousand dollars of the capital stock over a five thousand dollar deduction for domestic concerns. Foreign corporations operating in the United States lose the deduction. Taxes due must be paid when the return is filed.
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James W. Bass
Internal Revenue
Austin
Texas
Collector of
United States
Two Deaths in Family Within Four Days
In Weimer Mercury report, Claude Armstrong dies at home after a brief illness on Sunday morning, following his mother Louisa Armstrong death the prior Wednesday. Claude learned of the loss too late for the funeral, fell ill Saturday night, and died at 4 15 Sunday. The family mourns the double bereavement.
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Our
Claude Armstrong
Claude
Louisa Armstrong
Weimer Mercury
Dayton Thorobred tires and tubes offer lasting service
Dayton tire shop markets Thorobred tires and tubes for long mileage. It promotes low pressure cords and balloons in all sizes with an unqualified guarantee. Proprietor Emil L Balusek emphasizes enduring quality and satisfaction for vehicles over thousands of miles.
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Dayton
Emil L
Balusek
School Board Elects Principal for 1925 26
At a Wednesday meeting the School Board elected Prof William Biggs of San Marcos as Principal of the public schools for the 1925 26 session. Katharine McWhorter, daughter of Rev J D McWhorter, was chosen grade teacher. One high school teacher remains to be elected. Hallettsville Herald
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Wm. Biggs
San Marcos
Our City
Katherine McWhorter
J. D. McWhorter
Hallettsville Herald
Powder and Paint Menace To Flappers
San Francisco physicians Hiram E Miller and Lawrence R Tarsig warn before the American Medical Association that face powders can clog pores and harm skin. They advise cleansing with cold cream at night and caution against hair dyes and line dyes which may irritate or damage hair and skin.
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Hiram E. Miller
Lawrence R. Tarsig
San Francisco
American Medical Association
Alb Migl's Garage Ad Near Shiner on Yoakum Route 2
First Class Garage operates two miles south of Shiner on Yoakum Route 2. All work quickly done with oils, gas and grease always on hand. Alb Migl's Garage.
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Shiner
Yoakum
Wedding of Anton Geisler and Ludmila Olbrich in Charlottenburg
The marriage occurred Tuesday morning at St Marys church with a reception at the bride’s parents home, Mr and Mrs Jos Olbrich, near here. A dance concluded the celebrations. Local residents shared in greetings for the newlyweds.
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Anton Geisler
Montanna
Ludmila Olbrich
Temple
St. Mary's Church
Jos. Olbrich
Near Here
Albert Wehmann
Alfred Nollkamper
Landa Park
New Braunfels
W. A. Goesh
Austin
Frank Heger
St. Louis University
Anton Raab
Rud. Freytag
Rosenberg
Jos. Heger
Frank
Weimar
Elizabeth Rabel
George Herring
John E. Rabel
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