State calls for 900000 loan bids for pension funding
The Texas Board of Control announced bids open at 10 a.m. February 24 for up to 900000 to cover warrants funding old age pensions. The move aims to prevent a 28 percent cut in March payments averaging 13.80 for about 115000 pensioners. Officials expect interest around 1.5 percent amid competition, with funds planned to reach pension warrants in time each month.
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Austin
Board of Control
W. Lee O’daniel
Claude D. Teer
Teer
O’daniel
Texas Bill Aims To Halt Vacancy Hunters Protect Lands
A Texas House measure seeks to shield landowners from vacancy racketeers tied to oil activity. Supported by the Texas Landowners Association, the bill would raise vacancy filing fees, allow occupant purchase rights, reserve a 1/16 royalty to the school fund, and press trials in local counties to curb title clouding.
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Austin
Texas
Texas Landowners Association
Paris Smith
Bay City
Price Daniel
Permanent School Fund
To Look In You Desire a Mirror Madam A Hand Mirror
A brief dialogue fragment features a woman asking for a mirror and another character clarifying the request is for her face rather than a larger mirror. The exchange suggests a moment of vanity or preparation within a larger scene. The text centers on visual self-checking and social poise.
Cotton Homes of Varied Colors May Soon Blossom Out
A five room cotton house designed for milder climates could be tenantable in parts of the United States. The New York Cotton Textile Institute describes walls floors and roof all using cotton duck with fireproof resins. The color can be renewed with a cheap dye liquid preserving waterproof and fireproof qualities.
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Austin
New York Cotton Textile Institute
United States
William H. Jones
Texas
Institute
Jones
The First Offender Oliver Careless With Clothes
A mother discovers clothes scattered about and asks who failed to hang them up. A muffled voice from under the covers answers, Adam.
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Oliver
Adam
Texas Legislature Moves Toward Old Age Pension Reform
Conservative blocs in the Texas Senate and House push to enact a clear old age pension policy to guide revenue decisions in the coming biennium. A Senate sentiment shows no universal pension bill, favoring a conservative liberalization of the pension law and financing shifts away from the sales tax on beer and other items, amid rising middle-class pressure and tax unpopularity.
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Austin
Senate
House of Representatives
Texas
Governor ODaniels Challenge Spurs Tax Plan Debate
Legislators appear ready to embrace Gov. O Daniels call to craft a superior plan to replace the transactions tax and show decisive leadership in both houses. They have granted him time to shape the agenda and will soon decide on the initial step toward concrete legislative action.
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O’daniel
O'Daniel and Legislature Move to Tighten Oklahoma State Spend
Conservative leaders in both houses quietly cooperate with Governor O'Daniel to enact economy measures. Abolishing the state tax commissioner post saves 50000 yearly, auditing state accounts by an auditor chosen by the Legislature, merging six departments into a Department of Agriculture, and consolidating special funds into a general fund are under consideration. The House pledges cooperation with the governor's program.
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O’daniel
Department of Agriculture
House of Representatives
Tax proposal faces deaf ears in legislature
Both houses ignore O'Daniel's transactions tax after initial hearings. Advocates from Townsendite groups protest with placards but fail to win credible support, while the Governor declines to attend. Sales tax backers seek to push their plan as an alternative.
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O’daniel
House Taxation and Revenue and Constitutional Amendments
Pension Funding and Tax Revenue Estimate Discussed
Conservative leaders argue revenue must be set by choosing pension recipients and costs. They add teachers pensions blind aid and child support into the equation. Economies from reorganization and smaller appropriations offset the need, leaving any surplus tax revenue to be addressed by method of raise once need is clear.
Leonard Underpass Construction In 1939
State engineers survey plans for an underpass beneath the Missouri Kansas Texas tracks at the Leonard crossing of highway 78. Begun under the Kessler building program, the project should be completed this year with cost estimated at 80000 dollars. The Leonard city council, state highway department, and Katy railroad sign the agreement for construction and maintenance responsibilities.
Netherlander joke sparks dinner nationality pun
A light exchange notes that Sandy forgets his nationality during dinner, prompting the pun that he goes Dutch. The quip turns on a play of words about cultural terms and dining manners.
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Sandy
Pants putter saves men from bending over
Charleston West Virginia reports Auburn Taylor, a press foreman, invented the Valet Cabinet a machine to put on pants for tired or frail men. The device raises a waist high platform, uses pedals and belt loops to pull on trousers and includes a sock device. A torque motor will replace weights in the unfinished model and suspenders remain unsolved.
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Charleston
W. V
Auburn Taylor
Bill” Dyer
Taylor
Auburn
Bill
Milk Cows Need Continuous Access to Fresh Water
The guidance states cows require abundant, clean water at all times. In summer, water should be cool and plentiful, while in winter it should be warm and clean. Ensuring constant hydration supports health and productivity.
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