Amendments to be voted on July 23rd in Texas
Five constitutional amendments head to voters on July 23 covering legislator mileage and per diem, voting qualifications and absentee ballots, abolishing the prison commissioners, executive officer salaries, and Confederate soldiers and widows pension aid. The package proposes reduced expenses, new poll tax rules, prison reform, salary caps, and expanded pensions.
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Texas
United States
Board of Prison Commissioners
Lynch Davidson
T. V. Davidson
Govrnor
Nation wide tax drive ordered by Blair
Washington reports a July start for a nationwide tax drive by Commissioner Blair aiming to recover millions in delinquent taxes and penalties. Flying squads will target large cities and focus on excise taxes on manufacturers and various levies including luxury taxes, jewelry, medicines, soft drinks, and amusements. The drive seeks unpaid totals from retailers and requires proper records from soft drink vendors, with follow up prosecutions of ticket brokers for failing to file monthly returns.
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Washington
Internal Revenue Bureau
Blair
New York
Can You Beat It Economy Tale From a Connecticut Bank
A Connecticut country banker reports an odd case where a farmer muzzled a horse with a feed bag and tethered a chicken by a string to the hitching post to pick oats dropped from the horse. The farmer’s stunt stands as a record with one exception the man who played a phonograph record for five weeks to wear it out.
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Connecticut
Great excitement at the country club recruit trial
A country club hosts a curious incident as a local man attempts to join, sparking surprise and lively chatter among members. Officials confirm the application was reviewed but details remain private.
Overpaid Anyway Claim on Congress Pay
A quip notes Congress members are paid more than they are worth. The speaker asks how much they are paid and admits ignorance about the exact figure. The exchange highlights concern over lawmakers' compensation.
Confederate Soldiers Widows Adopted Tax Rise Suggested
Confederate soldiers and their widows should be adopted and the tax rate proposed to rise from five to seven cents on every hundred dollars of property.
State lands to go on sale September 1
State Land Commissioner J T Robison announces about 500000 acres will go on sale September 1 with a list by counties classification and minimum price ready for distribution by July 1. In western counties land forfeited for non payment of annual interest may be removed from the list if interest is paid before sale. Bids must meet the minimum price and all bids are written and sealed.
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J. T. Robison
Robison
The Amatuer Un Believer And The Atheist Census Man
A census taker questions Mike about his beliefs, challenging him to reveal faith. Mike bluntly replies he is an atheist, highlighting a clash between personal belief and official inquiry. The piece reflects the era’s humor and social attitudes toward religion and identity.
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Mike
White's Cream Vermifuge advertised as safe for all
Advertisement claims White's Cream Vermifuge destroys intestinal worms and is harmless to children and adults. It lists a price of 35 cents and notes availability from Dyer and Jones, druggists.
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Dyer & Jones
Legion Auxiliary Meeting Notice
All members of the Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion are requested to attend the regular meeting next Tuesday at 4 o'clock in the Legion Hall.
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Ladies’ Auxiliary of the American Legion
Legion Hall
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