Prison to Turn Back $500000 Into Treasury
Austin reports the Texas prison system will return more than $500000 of last year’s operating funds to the state treasury. General manager Lee Simmons noted additional $200000 for permanent improvements was also spent, with a forthcoming annual report showing cost per inmate at $85 and major savings from internal production, farming, and improved management. He cited reduced escapes and extensive self sufficiency at Huntsville and state farms.
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Eastham
Ramsey
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Harlem
Gasoline tax rates vary by state from 2 to 7 cents
Federal gasoline tax 1 cent remains after the half cent expired. State rates range from 2c to 7c per gallon, with additional city or county taxes possible in Alabama, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, New Mexico and Florida. The list names states by rate and notes multiple jurisdictions.
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Moonshine Law Sparks Buyer Passes Fine Warning
A new federal liquor tax law takes effect February 11 making purchases without a government stamp a felony with up to $1,000 fine and five years in prison. It allows searches without warrants and targets transport, possession and transfer of untaxed liquor, with penalties for buyers and sellers alike.
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Fort Worth
Star-Telegram
United States
Clyde Eastus
Internal Revenue
Eastus
Texas
Prohibition
Liquid laxatives guide safe bowel care from Dr Caldwell
A health note warns harsh laxatives harm digestion and kidneys while promoting liquid laxatives for a comfortable, safe movement. It advises reading labels, avoiding doubtful drugs, and using Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin which contains senna and no minerals.
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Dr. Caldwell
Scapegoats and World War Fears Reflected in Discussion
A dialogue on the dangers of scapegoating surfaces amid fears of another European war. The speaker links anti Jewish rhetoric to Nazi strategy, noting Germany’s drift from Christianity and a revised Psalm praising Germany. Also discussed: thrift, a maze keeper’s fortune, and stamp collecting as a profitable long term investment.
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United States
America
Mr. Hoover
Hitler
Germany
Doctor appointed physician to Queen Victoria prompts student quip
A London medical school teacher was named a staff physician at Buckingham Palace in the 1800s. He explained he could no longer teach as he was appointed physician to Her Majesty Queen Victoria. A student later wrote on the board God Save the Queen.
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Queen
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