Four Constitutional Amendments for Texas Voters
Texas voters face four proposed amendments on August 1. They aim to revise legislative compensation and travel, expand governor salary, reform the judiciary by abolishing the Commission of Appeals, add nine Supreme Court justices in place, and adjust Court of Civil Appeals limits to twelve. The package promises stricter salaries, streamlined appeals, and a more robust high court system.
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el Pago
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Supreme Court
Court of Criminal Appeals
Abolish Fee System Aimed at State Officials urged
The article discusses proposed constitutional amendments including limiting the number of courts of civil appeals, equalizing district court workloads, and tax redistribution to favor farmers and poorer taxpayers. It argues for abolishing the fee system for district officials, replacing it with fixed salaries, and cites M S Clifton of Abilene opening a Floyds service station for auto repairs.
Don’t Count the Days Until Xmas Count the Dollars
A festive message urges readers to focus on saving money this season, urging practical budgeting and mindful spending ahead of the holidays. The note highlights rising costs and advises tracking expenses to secure financial footing.
Card of Thanks for George Lawrence Death
Card of thanks from the Lawrence family of Winters expresses gratitude for kindness received after the sudden death of George Lawrence. They thank neighbors and locals for support, mention Rev. Bryan and the undertaker Mr. Spill, and extend blessings to Winters residents and relatives.
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Winters
George Lawrence
Bryan
Spill
Baby
Valley Mills
Wouldn't this be a heck of world if all reports were true
The remark questions the reliability of widespread reports and hints at disbelief or irony about sensational claims. It suggests skepticism toward claimed truths without presenting specific details or sources.
Houston Lady Injured Near Wingate in Auto Accident
Mrs. Pace of Houston suffered a wrenched back Sunday afternoon when the car carrying Mr. and Mrs. N. R. Otey of Sweetwater passed over a bad dip near Wingate at high speed. The Oteys and Pace were returning from a Houston vacation. Medical help came from Dr. Barren of Wingate and the injured woman was taken to Sweetwater by Spill Bros. ambulance.
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Otey
Pace
Houston
Barron
Wingate
Spill Bros
Beauty Parlor Moves to Spill Building in Abilene
Mrs J W Dickerson of Abilene who runs the beauty parlor at Skaggs Dry Goods was here Wednesday arranging final plans to move the shop to the Spill Building above Owens Drug Store.
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J. W. Dickerson
Abilene
Skaggs Dry Goods Store
Owens Drug Store
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Welch
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Floydd
Gladys Bull
Worcester County
Maryland
Washington
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J. M. Skaggs
San Antonio
Mr. Skaggs
City Delivery
Jeanes
Neill
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