Texas’ Oldest Married Couple Reside In Sterling City
Abilene May 18 The oldest living married couple in Texas are Judge J N Kellis and Mrs Kellis of Sterling City. He turned 101 on April 20 and she will be 97 in July. Married November 20 1848 they will celebrate 79 years together on their next anniversary. Kellis editors the Sterling City News Record and the News Record dates back to 1902.
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Abilene
Texas
Sterling City
J. N. Kellis
W. F. Kellis
Sterling City News Record
Kellis
Shelby County
News-Record
The
News
Record
Calls Got Mixed In Doctor Family Mix Up
A doctor hurries from the study shouting to fetch his bag. He fears a caller says a man cannot live without him, but his wife identifies the call as likely intended for their daughter.
Star Parasite Remover for Birds Rids Worms and Parasites
Water or feed additive damages intestinal worms disease parasites and pests in chicks and turkeys. Improves health reduces disease increases egg production and promises better hatch with money back. Sold by Bow-Wright Drug Co and Dyer Jones.
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Bow-Wright Drug Co
Dyer & Jones
Proposed Texas Amendment for Supreme Court Expansion
The proposed amendment restructures Article V sections to widen the Supreme Court by appointing six additional associate justices and extending appellate jurisdiction, detailing qualifications, elections, terms, and vacancy rules, and instructing immediate governor appointments and commission of appeals termination. It outlines the governor’s temporary appointments and the general election process for filling unexpired terms.
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IS. J. BR
Texas
State of
State of Texas
Supreme Court
United States
Commission of Appeals
Courts of Civil Appeals
Court of Civil Appeals
Habitual Constipation Cure Promoted in 14 to 21 Days
An advert promotes LAX FOS WITH PEPSIN a syruphonic laxative for habitual constipation. It claims relief within 14 to 21 days with regular use to induce regular action and regulate the bowels. The product is described as pleasant to take and priced at 60 cents per bottle.
Texas Constitution Amendment Expands Supreme Court Powers
The proposed amendment outlines enhanced appellate and original jurisdiction for the Supreme Court and Court of Criminal Appeals, details on writs and habeas corpus, district and civil appeals structure, and judicial district organization with specific terms and qualifications, to be voted on August first, 1927.
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Courts of Civil Appeals
Supreme Court
Court of Criminal Appeals
Courts of
Civil Appeals
Court of Civil Appeals
Proclamation and Election Law Figures in 1927 Texas Amendment
The document outlines the process to publish a proclamation for an election on a constitutional amendment in Texas. It covers the governor's duties, voter canvassing, and payment appropriations of twelve thousand dollars for publication and election expenses, approved March 10, 1927, with Jane Y. McCallum as Secretary of State.
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Jane Y. McCallum
Texas constitutional amendment on officer salaries proposed
The measure adds Section 60 to Article 16 authorizing the Legislature to set salaries for district and county officers including the district attorney sheriff and county clerk by salaries rather than fees or perquisites. It calls for submission to voters on the first Monday in August 1927 with a two option ballot and an appropriation to pay expenses.
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United States
Supreme Court
State of Texas
A. D
Election Proclamation Funds Authorized in 1927 Act
The document authorizes use of up to five thousand dollars to cover expenses of an election including notices and advertisements. It directs the Governor to issue the proclamation and have it published as required by state law. Approved March 25, 1927.
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Jane Y. McCallum
Not So Surprising Lovers Show City Pairings
A witty exchange about a couple in a parked car reveals a twist: two people married for ten years, but not to each other. The line plays on mistaken assumptions and clever irony.
Public interest in diet linked to lower meat intake
A historical report notes per person meat consumption fell last year to the lowest level since 1921, driven largely by rising public interest in diet and nutrition influencing eating habits.
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Davidson & Barbee
Dyer
Jones Drug Store
Rexall Store
Rmon Cog
Whitewright
Sherman
D. G. Coley
Nevada
Collin County
S. H. Montgomery & Son
the Insurance Men
First National Bank
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