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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1920
Page
3
The notice states an election on the 17th of August 1920 at Aberdeen School House District No. 2 to decide on issuing bonds of 3000 dollars for a wooden public free school building and to determine tax authority for debt service. Sheriff M. S. Carpenter issues the notice per June 28 1920 order.
Senate Joint Resolution No. 17 proposes amending Section 3 of Article VII to exempt independent and common school districts from the limitation on total taxes. The measure seeks constitutional change affecting tax power of school districts within Texas.
A Texas woman Mary Kilman recalls severe postpartum pain lasting three months before starting Cardus tonic. She credits three bottles of Cardus with restoring her health and life, then urges others with monthly pains or fatigue to try the remedy.
The Texas Legislature considers amending Article VI to raise state taxes for public schools. It proposes a poll tax of 1 and a quarter dollars plus a 35 cent ad valorem tax per hundred dollars valuation to fund free textbooks and school districts. The measure outlines district formation, tax collection rules, and submission to voters in November 1920 with specified ballot language. A $5000 appropriation funds publication and election costs.
Senate joint resolution proposes amending Section 4 of Article XI to raise the maximum ad valorem tax for cities and towns with populations of five thousand or less from one quarter of one percent to one and one half percent and to authorize related appropriations. The measure calls for statewide submission at the next election on the first Tuesday in 1920 for voter approval.
An old notice touts lithia and lemon juice as a home remedy to flush and stimulate the kidneys, neutralize urine acidity, and prevent bladder irritation. It claims the effervescent drink is harmless and can be taken occasionally to keep kidneys clear and active.
The Hart ford and Franklin are investigated as reliable hail insurance options. Mrs. J. M. Strong Agency promotes coverage, noting trusted providers and regional availability in the brief notice.
The notice proclaims new egg prices at Nicholl & Davis with eggs at 27 cents. The brief item highlights a price change impacting local shoppers and vendors.
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