Texas Farm Ad Valorem Levy Falls Below National Average
A Department of Agriculture report shows Texas farm real estate levies in 1947 at 52 cents per 100, far below the national average of 96 cents. Adjacent states ranged from 58 to 74 cents, while Maine led with 2.92 dollars. Per acre levies averaged 18 cents in Texas versus 53 cents nationally.
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Washington
Texas
Department of Agriculture
Lone Star
Oklahoma
New Mexico
Louisiana
Arkansas
Maine
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
Florida
South
Will scratched on tractor fender accepted as valid
Saskatchewan surrogate court accepts a will scratched on a tractor fender as valid. Cecil G. Harris, a farmer, died from injuries after an overturning tractor accident and reportedly left his wife all he had. The case highlights ad hoc testament proof in rural Ontario?
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Saskatoon
Sask
Saskatchewan
Cecil G. Harris
The Spice of Life and a Chestnut Tree Anecdotes
A quirky meditation on everyday conversations and misread signals. A traffic officer, a driver, a playful exchange about honesty and responsibility unfolds with lines about pencils, trees, store play, and a radio program.
Collision courtesy ends with mutual apologies
A head on crash prompts both drivers to exit and apologize, the woman insisting it was her fault and the man replying with a gallant denial, stating it was not her fault. The scene matches the era’s polite accident conduct.
Buttering Up Father and a Witty Exchange
A mother teases Charles about telling his father of misbehavior after dinner. The boy pleads to be spared with a clever request for a good dinner first. An economist jokes that swapping unwanted items could cut wasteful spending.
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Charles
Prices don’t go down, say two neighbors in town
A brief exchange shows worries over living costs and persistent taxes after a conversation between Mrs. Riggs and Mrs. Diggs about expenses from rent to college bills and bonds.
Corner punishment echoes in school tale
Robert explains he was sent to the corner for talking too much but says the corner was needed for others. The homely anecdote reflects school discipline and a child’s humorous view of consequences.
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Robert
They Both Chatter Son and a Gun Joke
A humorous dialogue features a father and son exchange about guns and a machine gun. A desk sergeant interrupts with a sharp line about not wanting the boy back, and Mike responds to a judge with a quip about not convincing a cop.
Drunk Driver Protests Driving Despite Intoxication
An officer stops a man attempting to unlock his car door while intoxicated. The man insists he can drive, arguing he cannot walk because he is too drunk. The exchange highlights a humorous yet dangerous disregard for public safety.
Merule Fungus Threatens Dunkirk Reconstruction Efforts
A voracious mushroom called merule is attacking Dunkirk by consuming wood and building materials. It damages joists timbers brick surfaces and foundations hindering postwar rebuilding. Control methods so far replace damaged wood and lime treatment but remain largely ineffective.
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Dunkirk
France
Notice of Sheriff's Sale in Grayson County Texas
The State of Texas Grayson County issues sheriff sale notices for judgments No 56361 and 56506 from 1948 in favor of the state and taxing units against J C Thorpe and W E Snyder. Sales set for September 7 1948 and further details describe parcels with specific metes and bounds and redemption rights. Sheriff Fred Prestage and Deputy Ira Wisely announce the sale at the Grayson County courthouse in Sherman Texas with proceeds applied to the judgments.
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State of Texas
Grayson
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District Court
Grayson County
15Th Judicial District of Texas
J. C. Thorpe
Texas
Fred Prestage
Ira Wisely
Sherman, Tex
Black-Draught Laxative Ad Claims Quick Help
An old advertisement touts Black-Draught as a prompt thorough laxative. It links constipation with dullness and lists symptoms like loss of appetite headache upset stomach flatulence fatigue sleeplessness and mental haziness. It promotes a penny per dose price and a four generation best seller.
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Fee
Pete
Auction Notice of Real Estate in Denison Texas
On August 10 1948 real estate owned by W E Snyder et al was levied upon by Ira Wisely deputy in Sherman Texas The property includes Lots 15 and 16 Block 25 Sunnyside Addition Denison Grayson County Texas The sale directed by judgment terms dated August 12 1948 and September 7 1948 includes title and interest of the Snyder group in the described property.
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Grayson County
W. E. Snyder
Sunnyside
Denison
Texas
Fred Prestage
Ira Wisely
Sherman
Texas House Joint Resolution on $3000 homestead tax exemption
Constitutional amendment H J R No 35 proposes adding Section 1-b to Article VIII to exempt $3000 of assessed value on residence homesteads from all state taxes. It outlines submission to voters, proclamation, and publication requirements with an effective date. It reserves home values and tax terms per current law.
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State of Texas
State of
Texas
Constitutional Amendment Election Process Description
The text outlines that Section 1 requires passage by people via House Joint Resolution No. 24 before taking effect on January 1, 1951. Section 2 sets the November 1948 general election date with ballots listing FOR or AGAINST a $3,000 residence homestead tax exemption. Section 3 directs the Governor to issue the election proclamation. 4al7
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