Many Government Jobs In North Texas
The civil service commission reports nearly 240 federal positions in Texas not under civil service rules will go to Democrats after the new administration. In Dallas, posts include collector of internal revenue at $7,000, and a Dallas marshalship at $5,800 annually. Up to 756 presidential posts will have Democratic postmasters over four years, with vacancies filled by the party.
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Washington
Texas
Civil Service
Civil Service Commission
Senate
House of Representatives
Morris Sheppard
Tom Connally
House
Dallas
Internal Revenue
George C. Hopkins
United States
Samuel L. Goss
Department of Agriculture
Dallas Federal Employment Bureau
Bureau of the Department of Agriculture
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Collector of Internal Revenue
Federal Farm Loan Land Bank
Veterans Administration
Departments of Agriculture
What's The Matter With Texas Legislation Critique
A columnist laments Texas legislative chaos and official corruption. He faults officials for attacks on citizens at committee hearings, questions the sales tax, and argues the income tax is fairer as income rises. He urges clearer governance and accountability.
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Texas
Which Bigger Baby Is The Biggest
A playful riddle notes that if Mr and Mrs Bigger had a baby the result would be “A Little Bigger.” The pun hinges on wordplay about size and the surname.
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Mrs. Bigger
Grace and Jack Warn of Dangers of One-Hand Driving
A dialogue notes hazards of driving with one hand. Grace warns it is dangerous while Jack counters that several people have crashed into a church due to this habit. The excerpt highlights cautionary attitudes toward careless driving.
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Grace
Jack
Origins of Freemasonry and its early records
The article notes Freemasonry’s origins are uncertain due to lost records. It cites The Book of the Constitutions (1723) claiming biblical leaders Moses and Solomon masonry roles, mentions 14th century records, and describes the rules as an extended form of the Ten Commandments. The mother lodge was inaugurated in 1717 in London.
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London
James Allen
Moses
King Solomon
Jerusalem
England
Quotations on a swimmer's figure and merit
A brief dialogue contrasts a young woman’s swimming talent with her perceived body image. The exchange may reflect social attitudes toward female athletes and public expectations of appearance during the period.
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S. W. Adams
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Sherman
Freemasonry
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Fred
John T. Nall
ELY & Sons
N. Travis St
Grayson, Fannin and
Collin Counties
The
Grayson
Fannin
Whitewright Sun
Whitewright, Texas
Sun
Collin
the Whitewright Sun
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