Special Texas Tax Amendment for Free Textbooks
Proposed constitutional change would create a 35 cent per 100 dollar state ad valorem tax plus existing revenue to fund public schools and provide free textbooks, with allowances for deficit coverage from general funds and district formation rules. It calls for statewide submission to voters on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November 1918.
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House
State of Texas
Texas
State of
State Board of Education
Who Will Win This Battle
Anuric claims to cleanse kidneys and bladder, alleviate rheumatism, and prevent serious diseases. The ad cites Dr. Pierce and offers a 60 cent bottle or a 10 cent trial package via Buffalo New York.
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Dr. Pierce
W. M. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
Rheumatism Ended By Anuric Tablets Says Texas Officer
SEAGOVILLE TEXAS peace officer T J Allen states at age 45 he has suffered rheumatism most of life. A severe winter 1910 attack forced leave from duties and led him to try Doctor Pierce’s Anuric Tablets. After about ten months he reports a cure and high praise for the remedy.
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Seagoville
Texas
Doctor Pierce
Dr. Pierce
T. J. Allen
Texas House Proposes Tax for School Maintenance Ballot
A memorial proposes an amendment to the Texas Constitution to levy a special school tax to maintain public schools and provide free textbooks. It directs ballots to show For or Against the amendment with the Governor to issue a proclamation and allocate 2000 dollars for publication and election expenses. Approved March 19 1917.
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State of Texas
Texas
House of Representatives
Yeas
Senate
Texas amendment on criminal trial rights takes effect in 1917
House Joint Resolution No 2 proposes amending Section 10 of Article 1 of the Texas Constitution to guarantee speedy public trials, confrontation, and witness deposition under specific conditions. The measure, approved March 10 1917, calls for voter submission at the next general election with a $5000 appropriation for publication and election costs.
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House
State of Texas
State of
Texas
House of Representatives
Yeas
Senate
Cotton Grading Classes Urged To Meet National Shortage
The government projects a 15 million bale cotton crop with a 4 million bale carryover making 19 million bales to market. The A and M College of Texas and the Bureau of Markets offer graded stations to improve quality and save money. A four to six week course costs 30 dollars and covers samples and materials. both men and women are urged to enroll in Tyler Texas.
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A. & M. College of Texas
Bureau of Markets
U. S Agriculture Department
Tyler Commercial College
Tyler
Texas
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Boosts Strength Through Summer
Promises to strengthen the frail and young through the heat of summer. Claims to purify and enrich the blood and build up the whole system. Text emphasizes a noticeable strengthening and invigorating effect after use. Dose description notes a price of 0c.
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Grove
To Improve Your Digestion With Chamberlain's Tablets
Mrs Blanche Bowers of Indiana Pennsylvania reports long lasting digestion relief after trying various remedies. She credits Chamberlains Tablets with enabling her to eat better and feel normal again. The testimonial emphasizes effective digestion improvement from use.
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Blanche Bowers
Indiana
Quinine Tonic Laxative Promote Noted Remedy Signature
A historical ad-promotes LAXA TIVE BROMO QUININE highlighting tonic and laxative effects with claims of no head nervousness or aging. It mentions seeking the signature of E. W. GROVE and urges recognition of the full product name.
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E. W. Grove
Promises of Quality Hardware Draw In Repeat Customers
An ad pitches a hardware store offering reliable tools and strong customer loyalty. It claims every buyer will like the products and return for all their hardware needs. The message emphasizes a better shopping experience and lifelong customer value.
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J.F. Lilley
G. J. Hornbuckle
Sun
Dallas News
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