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- [Clipping: International-Great Northern Railroad Company v. Reagan, No. 1013]
- Journal clipping discussing cause no. 1013, International-Great Northern Railroad Company vs. P. C. Reagan, in the Court of Civil Appeals of Texas, Waco, heard February 12, 1931 and rehearing denied March 12, 1931. The original cause was brought by P. C. Reagan, alleging that his cotton crop was damaged due to negligence on the part of the railroad company, and appealed by the railroad company after the district court decided in favor of Reagan.
- [Clipping: $2.45 Million Asked for Streets Work]
- Newspaper clippings of two articles about Abilene city's plans for funds for improvements to city streets, including illustrations of several streets in need of improvement.
- [Clipping: Council Okays Federal Aid Application for Water Plant]
- Newspaper clipping of an article about Abilene City Council's approval of action to file an application for federal aid for the city water plant, including the council's considerations, decision-making process, plans for the aid, and public reception of the plan.
- [Clipping: Parks Bonds]
- Newspaper clipping of an article about Abilene park improvements, including a map of the parks, and a photograph of one of the parks.
- [Clipping: Progress Needs Wings]
- Newspaper clipping of an article about the Abilene Council's vote on improvements for the Abilene Municipal Airport, including a photograph of an airplane and an airport.
- [Clipping: Here's What City, County Bonds Would Buy]
- Newspaper clipping of an article about Abilene's plans for city and county bonds, including a list of the proposed improvements. The article includes a photograph of an airplane stewardess standing on an airport runway, looking upwards.
- [Clipping: Prohibition, Senate Votes Hike State Poll Tax Total]
- Newspaper clipping about the poll tax payments in some Texas counties such as Dallas, Galveston, Orange, Harris, and Tom Green.
- [Clipping: Abilene Secured the Broadway Of America and Railroad Park']
- Newspaper clipping of an article written by W. J. Bryan about the proceedings of the U.S. Good Roads Association convention in 1919. Articles about dolomite discovery and a lime producer are visible on the back.
- [Clipping: Chicago, Rock Island, and Gulf Railway Company v. Martin. No. 12422]
- Journal clipping discussing the cause no. 12442, Chicago, Rock Island, & Gulf Railway Company vs. C. L. Martin in the Court of Civil Appeals of Texas, Fort Worth heard on January 31, 1931. The cause was brought by C. L. Martin who alleged his property flooded due to the negligence of the railway company.
- [Clipping: Showdown Nears on Gas Price Rule]
- Newspaper clipping about the ruling to allow the Federal Power Commission jurisdiction at the wellhead if the gas moved for resale in interstate commerce.
- [Clipping: I Cover The Lake Front]
- Newspaper clipping about the Latimer Bill and how it would affect the Eisenhower State Park Marina.
- [Clipping: Roy Mattox Dies in Jacksonville]
- A newspaper clipping with a circled article titled "Roy Mattox Dies in Jacksonville". The article is printed by The Clinch County News, dated February 5, 1954. Carswell handwrites on the clipping that Mattox was a childhood friend and neighbor.
- [Clipping: Roads Make Money]
- Newspaper clipping of the article, "Roads Make Money," subtitled "Colquitt Declares Railways Now Suing to Enjoy Commission are Paying," "At Five and Six Percent," and "Announcing Rate on Interest-Bearing Bonds, Commissioner Asserts Companies' Financial Status Secure." The clipping discusses recent decisions by the Texas Railroad Commission.
- [Clipping: Drama, Courage Fill Business History]
- Newspaper clipping of an article about businessman W. G. Swenson, including a photograph of Mr. Swenson with three young entrepreneurs.
- [Clipping: The Big Floods]
- Newspaper clipping of an article about one of the worst floods in Abilene history, including a drawing of Abilene showing the flood area. There is also a small additional article about the runoff effects of the flood.
- [Newspaper Clippings from The Abilene Reporter News]
- Newspaper clippings from The Abilene Reporter News. One clipping has a picture of the 1884 Electors, and the other is a related article entitled "Page One" by Katharyn Duff.
- [Newspaper Clippings from The Abilene Reporter News]
- Newspaper clippings from The Abilene Reporter News. One clipping has a picture of the 1884 Electors, and the other is a related article entitled "Page One" by Katharyn Duff.
- [Clipping: No. 10940. Sheriff's Sale.]
- Newspaper clipping announcing a sheriff's sale of lots No. 2, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, and 13 of D. Boone's subdivision of block -F3 in Eastland, Texas. The real estate was levied against W. L. Morris and Mrs. W. L. Morris in cause no. 10940, J. L. Chapman vs. W. L. Morris and Mrs. W. L. Morris.
- [Clipping about the New Sunset Motor Lines Building]
- Newspaper clipping about the new Sunset Motor Lines building.
- [Clipping: Says City's Pumps Short on Horsepower]
- Newspaper clipping of a letter to the editor of the Abilene Reporter-News concerning the city's work on Abilene's water pumps.
- [Clipping: Texas A.&M. College: Better Than Fourth of A.&M. Students Help to Pay Way]
- Newspaper clipping about Texas A&M students working to pay for college. A partial narrative from another article is on the back.
- [Clipping: Cartoon]
- Newspaper cartoon clipping of a man pointing to a gun on the wall while saying to another man, "Yep, every notch in thet gun means a daughter married off!"
- [Clipping: Brannan 'Playing President,' Senator Tells Grain Probers]
- Newspaper clipping about Senator Williams' remarks on the Secretary of Agriculture's, Mr. Brannan, recent actions. There is another clipping titled 'Area Highway Bids Tabulated' about the bids tabulated by the state Highway Department.
- [Clipping: American Glycerin Company et al. v. Kenridge Oil Company et al., No. 301]
- Journal clipping discussing cause no. 301, American Glycerin Company and Nelson Mosier vs. Kenridge Oil Company et al., in the Court of Civil Appeals of Texas, Eastland, heard on April 29, 1927. The original cause was brought by Kenridge Oil Company and others for damage to an oil well due to the premature explosion of a nitroglycerin shell, and the district court's judgement in favor of the plaintiff was appealed by the American Glycerin Company and Nelson Mosier.
- [Clipping: Wichita Valley Railway Company v. Marshall, No. 3549]
- Journal clipping discussing cause no. 3549, Wichita Valley Railway Company vs. W. P. Marshall, in the Court of Civil Appeals of Texas, Amarillo, heard on February 14, 1931 and denied a rehearing on March 11, 1931. The cause was brought by W. P. Marshall to cover damages allegedly caused by the railway company to his land in Dickens County, Texas.
- [Clipping: Editor Pleads for Immediate Action On 12-Point Gambling Bill -- Signed by L. Etna Carr]
- Editorial from the February 21, 1961 issue of The Baptist Standard, detailing what happened during the hearing on House Joint Resolution 4 and asking that people contact their representatives to oppose the bill. There is a pre-printed letter on the editorial for one to sign and fill in their representative; it is signed by L. Etna Carr and addressed to Truett Latimer. The other side of the paper contains an article titled 'Safeguards Against Secularization'.
- At the Athletic Club
- Newspaper clipping of a political cartoon by Herbert Johnson depicting two men in the dressing room of an athletic club, getting dressed in clothes held together by safety pins and nails. The man on the left asks the other man, "Your Wife Doing Any Knitting For Soldiers?" The other man answers, "Yep!"
- [Clipping: Urges Solons Be Told: No Tax Hike!]
- Newspaper clipping of a letter to the editor by Mrs. J. H. Kellett. She criticizes the tax increase in various industries.
- [Clipping: Hidalgo County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 v. Peter et al., No. 1256-5642]
- Journal clipping discussing cause no. 1256-5642, Hidalgo County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 vs. J. R. Peter et al., in the Commission of Appeals of Texas, Section B, heard April 15, 1931. The original cause was brought by J. R. Peter and other defendants, claiming the plaintiff caused their land to become waterlogged through holding water in the canal near their properties.
- [Clipping: Lone Star Gas Company v. Hutton et ux., No. 3972]
- Journal clipping discussing cause no. 3972, Lone Star Gas Company vs. J. R. Hutton and Clara Hutton, in the Court of Civil Appeals of Texas, Texarkana, heard March 25, 1931 and denied rehearing April 2, 1931. The original suit was brought by J. R. and Clara Hutton for damage to their land allegedly caused by the gas company diverting natural water ways, and the district court's judgement for the Huttons was appealed by the gas company.
- [Clipping: Brick Paving, Long Used All but Faded From Scene]
- Newspaper clipping of an article about the historical brick paving in Abilene's streets and the city's replacement of the brick with more modern paving material. The article includes a photograph of an example of brick paving in Abilene.
- [Clipping: Critical Sewer Line Planned]
- Newspaper clipping of an article about Abilene's plans for the city's sewer system, including a map of the planned sewer line in relation to the layout of the city. On the same page are advertisements for Grissom's couturier and drinking glasses, as well as an article about Abilene High School.
- [Clipping: Notice]
- Newspaper clipping providing notice that Mrs. Bobbie Terry, guardian of the estate of Norma Terry, Leone Terry, Suler Terry, Eunice Terry, and Lee Edwin Terry, is seeking the court's permission to lease the oil and gas interests of her minor wards' land in Erath County, Texas to A. J. Mercer.
- [Clipping: Notice]
- Newspaper clipping providing notice that Mrs. Bobbie Terry, guardian of the estate of Norma Terry, Leone Terry, Shuler Terry, Eunice Terry, and Lee Edwin Terry, is seeking the court's permission to lease the oil and gas interests of her minor wards to L. G. Tinsley. There are some notes written on the clipping reading, "52 acre tract," 52/ 26000 (500 [..]) 260/ 00," and "R. [..] R[..]"
- [Clipping: In the United States Circuit Court for the Northern District of Texas sitting at Fort Worth.]
- Newspaper clipping stating the hearing date, April 11, 1910, in cause no. 573, Grenville M. Dodge vs. Abilene Central Railway Company et al., in the United States Circuit Court for the Northern District of Texas sitting at Fort Worth.
- [Clipping: Taylor County, Texas, Greeting]
- Newspaper clipping announcing the hearing date for the condemnation of property in Abilene, Texas owned by J. H. Miller, Hannah J. Miller, A. K. Levy, and their unknown heirs, and instructing the people of Taylor County, Texas to serve the summons to the named persons and their unknown heirs by publicizing this notice.
- [Clipping: To the Sheriff or Constable of Taylor County, Texas]
- Newspaper clipping announcing the hearing date for the condemnation of property in Abilene, Texas owned by W. H. Rawlings and instructing the sheriffs and constables of Taylor County, Texas to serve the summons to W. H. Rawlings and his unknown heirs by publicizing this notice.
- [Clippings about Cartoon Artist Roy Crane]
- Two clippings of articles about cartoon artist Roy Crane, Jr., his background, career, and a story about a sea storm he experienced. Both articles include a photograph of Crane and the clipping on the left has small cartoon drawings by Crane.
- [Clipping from the Oklahoma City Times]
- Newspaper clipping from the Oklahoma City Times concerning the death of Elizabeth Bacon Custer, widow of General George Armstrong Custer. The rest of the article goes on to discuss or life.
- [Clipping: City Construction Continues to Soar]
- Newspaper clipping of an article about Abilene city construction plans and progress with the object of promoting business. The article includes photographs of the construction around Abilene, Texas. The last clipping also includes an American Stock Exchange List.
- [Clipping: $2,433,000 City's Bonded Debt For Water, Sewer Systems]
- Newspaper clipping with several articles, including one reporting on the financial picture of Abilene, Texas. In particular, the article discusses a $2,433,000 bonded debt for water and sewer systems.
- [Clipping: $3.6 Million Proposed For Water, Sewer Plan]
- Newspaper clipping of an article about funds for Abilene City's improvement plans for their water and sewer systems. To the right, there is also a small article about nine men who were rescued at Padre Island.
- [Clipping: 123 Named For Bond Issue Study]
- Newspaper clipping of an article about a committee for Abilene city to study the feasibility of a capital improvements bond program, including the names of the committee members and a photograph of the chairman, John A. Wright, who helped select the members.
- [Clipping: And Just Where Does All That City Money Go?]
- Newspaper clippings of an article about the Abilene City budget and how the funds are used.
- [Clipping: Bond Issue Improvements By City Are on Schedule]
- Newspaper clipping of an article about the progress of Abilene city improvements, including changes to the city zoo, work on the water lines, and the purchase of land. The article includes a photograph of construction on Abilene city hall.
- [Clipping: City Bus Takeover Studied by Council]
- Newspaper clipping of an article about the Abilene city council's takeover of the Abilene bus system.
- [Clipping: Improvements on 9 Major Thoroughfares Docketed]
- Newspaper clipping of an article about road work in Abilene, Texas.
- [Clipping: Modernization, Key Rate In Fire Dept. Bond Item]
- Newspaper clippings of an article about Abilene's plans for improvement in their fire departments for better protection, including a map showing the location of Abilene's seven fire stations and the radius of their service.
- [Clipping: Water System Needs New Tanks, Mains and Pumps]
- Newspaper clipping of an article about Abilene's water system, including a map of the city water lines.
- [Clipping: Where Does Money Come From?]
- Newspaper clippings of an article about how the City of Abilene generates revenue for their budget. There is also a photograph of four Abilene High School cheerleaders on the first clipping.