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Income tax. (T. D. 1901-1909.) (open access)

Income tax. (T. D. 1901-1909.)

Pamphlet issued by the U.S. Commissioner on Internal Revenue outlining information on "Treasury Decisions Nos. 1901 to 1909."
Date: 1913
Creator: United States. Office of Commissioner of Internal Revenue.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. E. Fryer to Truett Latimer] (open access)

[Letter from J. E. Fryer to Truett Latimer]

Photocopy of a letter from J. E. Fryer to Truett Latimer discussing an offer for portraits and group photos of the 53rd legislature.
Date: Autumn 1953
Creator: Fryer, J. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Ten Reasons Why the El Paso Sunland Is a Desirable Industrial Locaion (open access)

Ten Reasons Why the El Paso Sunland Is a Desirable Industrial Locaion

Pamphlet summarizing reasons that businesses might want to build factories or other industrial facilities in El Paso, Texas. It also includes a series of photographs showing factories, processing plants, and other industries labeled as: petroleum products; smelting; copper refining; natural gas; clothing; cement; meat products; electric light and power; and food processing and distribution.
Date: unknown
Creator: [El Paso Chamber of Commerce (Tex.)]
System: The Portal to Texas History
If the Legislature enacts a Flexible Rate Law . . . Texans can save $34,000,00 per year on Auto Insruance Alone!  [Copy #2] (open access)

If the Legislature enacts a Flexible Rate Law . . . Texans can save $34,000,00 per year on Auto Insruance Alone! [Copy #2]

Pamphlet arguing for a "flexible rate law" rather than the uniform rate for auto insurance in Texas and suggesting that constitutents write their state legislatures in support of the bills already introduced in the Texas House and Senate. The inside of the pamphlet provides a table of projected savings per person by city.
Date: 1959~/1961~
Creator: National Association of Independent Insurers (U.S.)
System: The Portal to Texas History
If the Legislature enacts a Flexible Rate Law . . . Texans can save $34,000,00 per year on Auto Insruance Alone!  [Copy #1] (open access)

If the Legislature enacts a Flexible Rate Law . . . Texans can save $34,000,00 per year on Auto Insruance Alone! [Copy #1]

Pamphlet arguing for a "flexible rate law" rather than the uniform rate for auto insurance in Texas and suggesting that constitutents write their state legislatures in support of the bills already introduced in the Texas House and Senate. The inside of the pamphlet provides a table of projected savings per person by city.
Date: 1959~/1961~
Creator: National Association of Independent Insurers (U.S.)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Baptist Temple Bulletin: March 22, 1959] (open access)

[Baptist Temple Bulletin: March 22, 1959]

Church bulletin listing the order of worship for the 9:45 and 11:00 Sunday morning services at the Baptist Temple in Big Spring, as well as various notes about upcoming events, congregational news, and other information of relevance to church members.
Date: unknown
Creator: : b&w
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Fort Sam Houston Bulletin 130] (open access)

[Fort Sam Houston Bulletin 130]

Bulletin reprinting communications from the US Army Adjutant General's Office for soldiers at Fort Sam Houston, regarding: carrying the Dempsey Code Book; the treatment of conscientious objectors; identifying and recommending soldiers for railway work; and a reminder for commanders on giving clear instructions for the number of rations needed during travel. At the start is also a note admonishing units and exchanges against maintaining excess funds outside of their allotted rations.
Date: October 8, 1918
Creator: United States. War Department.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Fort Sam Houston Bulletin 131] (open access)

[Fort Sam Houston Bulletin 131]

Bulletin from US Army Southern Department Headquarters discussing the disregard for appropriate channels of communication when troops send forms to the War Risk Insurance Bureau, instead of through their appropriate chains-of-command.
Date: October 9, 1918
Creator: United States. Army. Headquarters Southern Department.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[U.S. War Department General Orders 88] (open access)

[U.S. War Department General Orders 88]

Document outlining orders from the Secretary of War regarding the the award of a Distinguished Service Medal and that of several posthumous Distinguished Service Crosses.
Date: September 26, 1918
Creator: United States. War Department.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[U.S. War Department General Orders 82] (open access)

[U.S. War Department General Orders 82]

Document outlining orders from the Secretary of War regarding empowering the commander of Syracuse Recruit Camp to appoint general courts-martial, minor changes to previous orders, and the course and organization of Army equine schools.
Date: September 7, 1918
Creator: United States. War Department.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[U.S. War Department General Orders 87] (open access)

[U.S. War Department General Orders 87]

General orders outlining new requirements on qualification cards for embarked officers; a terminology change affecting "attached" versus "assigned" officers; requirements for finger printing; and the organization of new special and technical engineer units.
Date: September 23, 1918
Creator: United States. War Department.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Fort Sam Houston Bulletin 136] (open access)

[Fort Sam Houston Bulletin 136]

US Army Southern Department Headquarters bulletin reprinting a War Department bulletin that outlines regulations for soldiers' private property, followed by amendments to orders on troops' accommodations, and communications from the Army Adjutant General's office regarding the stoppage of pay for absent soldiers, applications for Army commissions by employees of government offices, and a prohibition on the voluntary induction of soldiers registered before September 12.
Date: October 23, 1918
Creator: United States. War Department.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Fort Sam Houston Bulletin 124] (open access)

[Fort Sam Houston Bulletin 124]

Bulletin reprinting War Department special regulations 28, change 3, which outlines footcare regulations for soldiers, as well as letters from the US Army Adjutant General's office regarding a change to form 1010 "P.M.G.O.," a change to general orders number 82 section IV, and a reminder about regulation of Red Cross sweaters.
Date: September 30, 1918
Creator: United States. War Department.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[U.S. War Department General Court-Martial Orders 198] (open access)

[U.S. War Department General Court-Martial Orders 198]

Document outlining the trial of Second Lieutenant John J. Grimes on charges of absence and drunkenness, including the final verdict and sentence, and a presidential commutation.
Date: September 18, 1918
Creator: United States. War Department.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[U.S. War Department General Court-Martial Orders 204] (open access)

[U.S. War Department General Court-Martial Orders 204]

Document outlining the trial of Second Lieutenant Charles F. Mayer on charges of lying to superior officers, including the final verdict and sentence.
Date: September 24, 1918
Creator: United States. War Department.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[U.S. War Department General Orders 91] (open access)

[U.S. War Department General Orders 91]

Document outlining orders from the Secretary of War regarding a remitted court-martial sentence for Lt. Col. Beverly A. Read, changes to the duties and related procedures of the Director of Purchase, Storage, and Traffic, changed procedures for soldiers to vote in US elections, "Automatic Guns" and their sub-classifications, and substantial information on motor vehicle registration.
Date: October 8, 1918
Creator: United States. War Department.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Fort Sam Houston Bulletin 126] (open access)

[Fort Sam Houston Bulletin 126]

Bulletin reprinting changes to Army Regulations, paragraph 1165, which addresses discharge, as well as letters from the US Army Adjutant General's Office regarding: carrying ammunition on troop transports; naming an artillery battery at Fort Crockett after soldier Leonard Hoskins; application to Central Officers' Training Schools; and enlisted men sent to officers' schools.
Date: October 2, 1918
Creator: United States. War Department.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Fort Sam Houston Bulletin 136] (open access)

[Fort Sam Houston Bulletin 136]

Bulletin reprinting a communication from the U.S. Army Adjutant General's Office regarding the need for officers to familiarize themselves with a "Civil Rights Bill," which affects insurance policies, and to explain its provisions to their soldiers.
Date: October 29, 1918
Creator: United States. War Department.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[U.S. War Department General Court-Martial Orders 206] (open access)

[U.S. War Department General Court-Martial Orders 206]

Document outlining the trial of First Lieutenant William B. Lamberton on charges of drunkness, including the final verdict and sentence.
Date: September 27, 1918
Creator: United States. War Department.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[U.S. War Department General Orders 86] (open access)

[U.S. War Department General Orders 86]

Document outlining orders from the Secretary of War regarding a change of command for U.S. Army Southern Department, economizing the use of steel, the establishment of the Commissioned Personnel Branch, new regulations for transfers, and operations districts of the Motor Transportation Corps.
Date: September 18, 1918
Creator: United States. War Department.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Fort Sam Houston Bulletin 129] (open access)

[Fort Sam Houston Bulletin 129]

Bulletin reprinting several letters and memorandums from the US Army Adjutant General's office and other commands for troops at Fort Sam Houston, regarding: records of replacement troops; barring soldiers from listing "alien enemies" as beneficiaries; the allotment of benefit payments for soldiers under a suspended sentence or who are dishonorably discharged; and discontinuance of the War Risk Insurance.
Date: October 7, 1918
Creator: United States. War Department.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[U.S. War Department General Court-Martial Orders 187] (open access)

[U.S. War Department General Court-Martial Orders 187]

Document outlining the trial of PFC Edwin E. Schonofsky on charges of desertion and theft, including the final verdict and sentence, and a presidential commutation.
Date: August 24, 1918
Creator: United States. War Department.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Fort Sam Houston Bulletin 128] (open access)

[Fort Sam Houston Bulletin 128]

Bulletin reprinting announcements from the US Army Adjutant General's Officer regarding: screenings for the elimination of "mentally defective" soldiers; instruction of soldiers in French; applications for transfer of enlisted men; designation of general hospitals; and an amendment for the War Department Circular of July 11, 1918.
Date: October 4, 1918
Creator: United States. War Department.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[U.S. War Department General Orders 93] (open access)

[U.S. War Department General Orders 93]

Document outlining orders from the Secretary of War regarding the empowerment of Fort Sill's commander to appoint general courts-martial, the compliance of quartermasters with US Food Administrator regulations, the designation of camp ordinance officers at all camp depots, and patents filed by soldiers.
Date: October 17, 1918
Creator: United States. War Department.
System: The Portal to Texas History