Salaries Of Many State Officers Increased
In Austin on June 4 the special session raised salaries of state officials by ten to over twenty percent. The increases are fixed by a special law, limiting future changes by legislature. Notable hikes include State Superintendent of Public Instruction from 2500 to 4000, Adjutant General from 2000 to 3000, Insurance and Banking from 5000 to 6000, Health Officer from 2500 to 3000, and Registrar of Vital Statistics from 1800 to 2500.
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Austin
Tex
House
Senate
State Superintendent
M. W. A. Degree Work Sunday City Camp Plans
The Whitewright M. W. A. Camp will present degree work Monday night June 11 assisted by the Sherman degree team. All camp members are urged to attend. T. W. Gattis, Clerk.
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Whitewright
Sherman
T. W. Gattis
Provision Made For Maintaining Roads In Grayson County
The Grayson County Commissioners' Court at Sherman last week approved a 55 cent tax levy for the coming year, a 5 cent increase on the $100. The plan raises road and bridge 15 cents, bridge repair 1 cent, good roads bonds sinking 14 cents, and general 25 cents. a 5 cent jury levy was omitted. General fund up 10 cents. Denison Road District No 1 down to 14 cents. Sherman Road District No 2 down to 18 cents.
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Grayson County
Commissioners’ Court
Sherman
Good Roads Bonds
General Fund
Denison Road District No. 1
Sherman Road District No. 2
Man Reflects on Wrinkle as Cause of Thought
A pondering remark notes a man’s crease in his brow as the moment he believes thinking created the wrinkle. The line hints at self awareness and irony about thought and appearance.
Second Officers Training Camps Set for Aug 27 to Nov 26
Washington announces a second series of officers training camps from August 27 to November 26 in eight southern locations to train 500000 more soldiers. Age limits start at 20 years 9 months, with preference for those over 31. applications due June 15 to July 15 with three references.
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Washington
McCain
Si Wheat Case Continued
State charged Si Wheat with killing Tom Murphy at Howe last March. Defense moved for a continuance due to a missing witness, Haynes C. Hughes, who is at an officers training school. Judge Freeman sustained the motion and set the case for October term.
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Si Wheat
Tom Murphy
Howe
Fifteenth District Court
Council For
Col
C. B. Randell
Haynes C. Hughes
Leon Springs
Cal. T. Freeman
Government Buys Shoes for Army and Navy
Washington June 1 contracts for 3,450,000 pairs of shoes for army and navy awarded through the National Defense Council. Delivery required within eight months at an average price of 4.85 dollars per pair, with contracts distributed among twenty-seven firms after competitive bidding.
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Washington
Army
Navy
National Defense Council
Cautionary Quaint Advice on June Bride Gifts
A humorous note counsels avoiding solid silver gifts for a June bride, suggesting such gifts might provoke a reaction or be misused by the couple after marriage.
Insurance Plan Would Provide $4,000 Free Life Insurance
Washington reports plans to issue $4,000 free life insurance on every American soldier and sailor during the war in place of pensions. The plan, to be reviewed by the Council of National Defense, would be administered by a government insurance bureau with optional higher coverage for those who pay peace-rate premiums.
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Washington
Council of National Defense
Sweet
Commerce Department
France
Defense Council
Department of Commerce
One Man Offers Fifteen Sons to Uncle Sam
John Taylor a 50-year-old Mississippi farmer near Crystal Springs says he has fifteen sons and all twenty-one children ready to serve. He would willingly go himself if needed and notes his sons meet the army and navy age limits if a call comes.
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Sam
John Taylor
Crystal Springs
Miss
Army
Navy
Mr. Taylor
Uses Of The Liberty Loan In World War I Civic Call
The article explains Liberty Bond proceeds fund arms, equipment, food, and supplies for American forces at home and abroad. It notes part supports allies, all spent in America, as America's first contribution to defense against autocracy in the global war.
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United States
America
Europe
Preacher’s Wardrobe Sparks Daring Pulpit Comment
A community remark challenges a preacher’s attire, noting concern over a chest adornment as his wife dresses freely. The remark frames attire in a public speaking setting, highlighting cultural expectations and decorum.
Surplus Food Tips and Wage Increases Reported
Preserving guidance from the United States Department of Agriculture urges efficient use of jars and cans and drying beans for winter. Separate notice states W. A. Webb announces June 1 wage increases for M. E. and T. railway station staff, with raises of five dollars monthly and larger boosts for certain telegraph operators and foremen. oe Sun and Dallas News $1.75.
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United States Department of Agriculture
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