State Finances Now In Good Condition
Austin July 4 The State of Texas likely will not run a deficit this administration says State Treasurer W Gregory Hatcher in a statement noting 11799639 in cash on hand July 1 This is the first semi annual finances report by Hatcher showing funds in State depository and reserve depository banks The cash on hand belongs to forty six funds including 4663698 76 highway fund 2193609 general revenue and 2066151 74 available school fund Total receipts first half year 49828085 63 with 41381347 98 disbursements The state holds 4221500 in 115 state depository banks earning four percent and 7578139 29 in twenty reserve depository banks in ten cities at two percent The rate is fixed by the Rate Making Board The reserve funds were previously in Austin and are now in big city banks to aid small banks Hatcher expects 4600000 to 5000000 more in treasury by Sept 1 1925 compared to Sept 1 1924 and reiterates no anticipated deficit This spring the Treasurer paid county and independent schools
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Austin
Texas
W. Gregory Hatcher
Hatcher
State finances and veteran pensions discussed
The speaker noted more than eight million dollars and a school apportionment paid about thirty days earlier than in prior years. He stated a ten dollar increase in pensions to each Confederate veteran had been made and expressed hope for further increases if state finances permit.
Road Committee Sets Plan for Grayson County Roads Bonds
A 1925 statement outlines the Grayson County mass meeting in Sherman on February 10 to discuss issuing bonds for a county road system. A sixteen-member County Highway Executive Committee drafted a three-tiered road plan, A concrete or equivalent, B well-ballasted gravel, and C less formal routes, with an election ordered for July 28, 1925.
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Grayson County
Sherman
Court House
Commissioners’ Court
Grayson County Good Roads Plan Seeks Bond Approval
The county outlines a five million eight hundred thousand dollar bond proposal to take over local roads and build Class A to C roads with federal and state help. It argues the plan will reduce maintenance costs, relieve district taxes, and improve overall road value despite topographical challenges. The advisory urges voters to approve the bond as a prudent business decision supporting a near ideal countywide road system.
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Grayson County
Raphy
One in Ten Wound Care Advertisement
A medical ad warns that neglect of even small skin injuries can lead to blood poisoning or lockjaw. It urges using Borozone liquid and powder to disinfect and heal, listing prices of 30c, 60c, and 1.20 for liquid and 30c and 60c for powder. Sold by Bow-Wright Drug Co.
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Bow-Wright Drug CO
Grayson County Rises in State Progressive Leadership
Grayson County will again take her place at the head of the progressive counties of the state, a place to which she, by reason of her natural resources and character of people, is entitled. The statement highlights the county's enduring leadership and the strong community attributes backing its status.
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Grayson County
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State Bank Bldg
Bonham
Planters National Bank
D. S. McMillin
T. H. Sears
Guy Hamilton
H. G. Webster
B. H. Thomson
Dr. R. L. Sears
J. R. Pennington
J. L. Dyer
T. E. Barbee
H. C. Willis
Sol
J. L. Kirkpatrick
Home Ice & Mfg. Company
Cunty Highway Executive Committee
Sun and
Dallas News
Texas Qualified Druggists’ League
League
Farm and Ranch
Holland’s
J. W. Davidson
the Quality Store
First National Bank
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