Texas Enacts 19 New Laws in 1932 Cotton Session
Texas began 1932 with 19 new laws aimed at curbing cotton surplus and boosting state revenue. Key measures limit cotton cultivation to 30 percent of cultivated land and authorize development of state river beds for oil or gas, both enacted as emergencies and set to take effect 90 days after adjournment.
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Texas
University of Texas
McCullough
Brown
Coleman
Judiciary
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Galveston
Harris County
Valentine
McLennan
Brazoria
Matagorda
Recipe for Long Life From 88-Year-Old Yonkers Millionaire
John E. Andrus, an 88 year old Yonkers manufacturer, shares his life recipe: clear conscience, simple diet, good sleep, ample work, and honesty. He notes many ignore health, and emphasizes doing what is known. A second joke about a boy and his sister follows.
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John E. Andrus
Yonkers
N. Y
Kriss and Birdie Exchange Witty Quote Duel
A humorous exchange unfolds as Kriss insists a woman swore she was never kissed and Kriss retorts that such a claim could drive anyone to swear. The bite marks a playful moment in a lighthearted column.
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Bobbie
Dickie
Kriss
Honey Grove students compare cotton and dairy profits
In Honey Grove yearbook records, 19 pupils show 174 acres of cotton yielded net $667.31, while 6 Jersey cows gave $661.80, a $5.51 cotton edge. Corn and brood sow projects also show profit comparisons, with brood sows earning $287.41 over 96 acres of corn by $79.20.
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Honey Grove
Elow
Jersey
Honey Grove Signal
Stores Owned by God Nets Texas Man a Hundred Thousand
A. W. Purvis of Waller runs God's Mercy store selling at actual cost and accepting free will offerings. He says a Bible reading sparked a vision to quit his farm and open a store as God's agent. Clerks receive 4 percent of sales value, and the business has grown to 7,500 square feet with new rooms and additional staff.
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Waller
Purvis
Community notices and cooperation requested by newspaper
The Sun invites readers to share visits parties and other news items. It aims to publish community happenings and asks for cooperation to cover events within the area.
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the Sun
Chicago taxes hit record highs as 1930 levies rise
A Windy City report shows the 1930 tax bills payable Jan 1 1932 carry a 9 to 9 percent rise over 1929 and about 30 percent over 1928. Chicago area dominates, with principal townships taxed at 6.58 to 6.88 per 100 assessed value, vs seas taxes and 1926 rates.
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Whitewright
Chicago
Windy City
Cook County
Robert Sweitzer
Mark Levy
Chicago Real Estate Board
Prosperous New York officers cited in city salary surplus report
World Telegram summary lists New York City officials and deputies with large banked sums: Farley $360,660, McQuade $547,254, Perry $135,061, Cruise $142,800, Curran $662,311, Flaherty $20,000, Rosenberg $22,000, Sherry $186,799.19, Cruise’s brother $20,000, Kelly $35,597, Mullarkey $27,65, Wright $92,240, McCormick $299,499.25, Quinn $32,000, Kavanagh $250,099.90.
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New York City
World Telegram
Thomas M. Farley
New York County
James A. McQuade
Kings County
Harry C. Perry
Michael J. Cruise
Peter J. Curran
Joseph Flaherty
Jacob Rosenberg
Edward P. Sherry
George C. Cruise
Corporation Counsel’s Office
Thomas J. Kelly
Thomas W. Mullarkey
Dennis Wright
James M. McCormick
Joseph T. Quinn
Queens
Sanitation Department
John M. Phillips
William L. Kavanagh
Manhattan
Greatest war song debate sparks Bride in discussion
A playful exchange names Here Comes the Bride as a surprising contender while discussing wartime music. The remark highlights contrasting views on what defines a classic war song and stirs lighthearted debate.
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Dibble
Dabble
Green acquitted of murder charge in Sherman trial
The jury in the fifty ninth district court acquitted E. W. Green of murder in the death of Judge J. Q. Adamson shot on Sherman’s square last Sept. 19. Green claimed self defense against A. L. Gooding. Trial lasted a week with motions and jury selection, testimony, and closing arguments before the verdict at 8:30 p.m. Saturday.
Grayson County Sheriff Sale of Maverick Survey Land
The State of Texas Grayson County sheriff will sell at public auction the Maverick survey land in Grayson County by order of the 10th Judicial District Court Galveston County in case Texas Investment Company of Galveston vs Grace Milling Company et al No 47720. Sale on the first Tuesday in February 1932 at the courthouse door for cash. The described tract follows a long private boundary description ending near Red River with numerous field notes and bearings.
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State of
Texas
Grayson
10Th Judicial District Court
Galveston County
Texas Investment Company of
Galveston
Grace Milling Company
Court House
Grayson County
Towit
Samuel A. Maverick
John McMullen
James McGloin
Jacob Groomer
D. Jones
Jones N. E
L. B. Ham
S. W
H. Marshall
N. W
R. S. Clements
Reuben
S. E
Mary A. Anderson
N. E
Thomas Polk
W. R. Bryson
Red River
H. Cowan
L. C
L. C. Brs
M. H. Harris
Property sale notice in Grayson County Texas court order
Judgment lien on land and lease hold in Sherman Texas described by metes bounds and mineral reservations. Real and personal property of Grace Milling Company levied to satisfy a 1931 judgment of 49734.05 with 5 percent interest, sheriff's sale set per notices posted January 4 1931 by Frank Reece sheriff and deputy Fred Holloway.
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Groomers
N. E
Ike Exstein
Jake Exstein
M. S. Magee
Grayson County
Texas
Sherman
Canning Station
H&tc Railway Company
Texas and Pacific Railway Company
Gard
Lot 2
Block 13
Block
Willow Street
Grace Milling Company A Corporation
Grace Milling Company
Frank Reece
Fred Holloway
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Texas Man
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What
Bon-Wright Pharmacy
Bow-Wright Pharmacy
New York
Smith
Mark Montgomery
Green
Sheriff’s Sale
B & B Hatcheryark Benton, Mgr
W. 4Th St
Bonham
Mangrum Bros
The
First National Bank
U. S
Planters National Bank
Federal Reserve Bank
Banking House
U. S. Treas
Liberty
U. S. Veterans Loans
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