Old Age Pension and Liquor Amendments Explained
The article explains the August 24 special election amendments on Old Age Pensions granting the Legislature authority to fund pensions with possible federal matching funds and a maximum $15 monthly state payment. It also covers the Repeal Amendment to end statewide prohibition and define open saloon terms, plus the impact on local dry status and a potential state monopoly option.
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Gerald C. Mann
Texas
Mann
Proposed Amendment No 2 Temporary Commitment of Insane
The Aug 24 special election ballot includes Proposition No 2 authorizing a ninety day confinement of mentally ill persons for observation without a jury trial, to precede a trial, with the right to jury trial remaining inviolate for criminal cases.
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Gerald C. Mann
Proposal to allow amendments at special legislative sessions
Proposition No 4 would let Texas legislators submit constitutional amendments in special sessions. Currently amendments may be proposed only at regular sessions. The measure aims to address emergencies where congressional sessions are far away.
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Texas
44Th
Proposed Amendment No 5 Suspended Sentence or Probation
A summary of Proposition 5 on the August 24 special election ballot describes authorizing courts to place defendants on probation. Proponents argue it could allow suspension of sentences for some first offenses, subject to court restrictions, though current law restricts only felony convictions.
Proposed Amendment No 6 Abolishing Fee System for Officials
A Texas constitutional amendment would abolish the fee system for paying county district and precinct officials in counties of 20 000 or more, with salaries set by the Legislature. In smaller counties, commissioners may switch to salaries. fees would go to the county. The measure also discusses Amendment No 7 on free textbooks for all schools and potential changes to school fund apportionment.
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Senate
Texas
Gerald C. Mann
Cardus advertised to relieve pains in women
An advertisement claims Cardus eases functional pains caused by poor nourishment. A Leesville Louisiana woman, Mrs. Cole Young, reports relief from irregularities and pain, noting improved nerves and digestion after taking Cardus.
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Cardus
Cole Young
Leesville
Proposed Amendment on Free Text Books for Private Schools
A Texas proposal aims to amend the constitution to address funding for free textbooks in private and parochial schools. The measure discusses state responsibilities and the balance with public education requirements.
Time and toil behind animated cartoons
A Pathfinder scribe reports on the effort to make an animated cartoon reel. Estimates vary from two weeks to a month, but investigation shows a solo artist would take over two years for a 600 to 700 foot reel. In studios up to 200 people may work, with a 50 artist staff taking two weeks or more to finish a single reel.
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Pathfinder
Neighbor Quips on Genius and Perpetual Motion
A joking exchange between an interested neighbor and Farmer Hawbuck centers on a boy described as a genius. The neighbor suggests perpetual motion fascination, while Hawbuck quips the boy seeks perpetual rest instead.
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Hawbuck
Farm Income Soars by Two Billion in Two Years
The Bureau of Agricultural Economics reports farmers gross income from 1934 production exceeds 7.3 billion, up nearly 0.9 billion from 1933 and 2.0 billion from 1932, with cash income at 6.267 billion. Despite higher costs, improved finances are noted as production costs rose less than income, marking the largest sustained gain in over a decade.
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Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Washington
Bureau
FERA Wheat Costs 600 To Raise 12.6 Bushels Of Wheat
Springfield Missouri and St. Joseph Arkansas report a record in high production cost on 30 acres of wheat raised by the FERA. Total outlay exceeded 600 dollars for plowing seeding clearing and harvesting with overheads. The 30 acres yielded 19 bushels and the thresher took 1.8 bushels, leaving a value of 12.60 dollars at one dollar a bushel.
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Springfield
St. Joe
Ark
FERA
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