Alpine to Elect Mayor and Two Commissioners in April 1940
Notice from Alpine Texas announces an election on the first Tuesday in April 1940 to elect a mayor and two commissioners for two year terms. John Young is presiding judge with Murphy Johnson and Mrs. Henry Lease plus Mrs. Bernal Slight as clerks. Returns to the Mayor within two days after the vote.
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Texas
Brewster
Alpine
John Young
Murphy Johnson
Henry Lease
Bernal Slight
A. D
L. B. Starns
M. H. Moorman
Dangers of Flying Kites Warned by CP and L Official
CP and L local manager D C Littleton warns boys to steer clear of flying kites near electric lines during kite season. He urges no metal on kites or strings to prevent shocks and outages, stressing safety around power infrastructure.
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D. C. Littleton
Central Power and Light Company
Mr. Littleton
The American Boy Magazine Companion Appeal and Rates
The American Boy is pitched as a living companion for boys and young men with sports tips and articles by famous athletes and coaches. Readers praise its helpful guidance, especially in sports, and many subscribe or buy on newsstands. rates include 20 cents a copy, 2 dollars yearly, 3.5 dollars for three years, with 50 cent foreign add-ons.
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Detroit
Michigan
Dangers of Kite Flying Near Power Lines Highlighted
A utility official warned that damp kite strings and any metal in kites can cause severe shocks or fatal injuries and disrupts in power service. He cited recent outages in South Texas caused by kites snagging transmission lines and urged two rules for youngsters to avoid both shocks and outages. A Boston textile firm employee quipped about a minimal pay raise, saying she is not worth more than her salary.
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South
Texas
CPL
Boston
Texas Oil Wells Above Ninety Thousand Production Figures
The state contains more than 90,000 producing oil wells. In the previous year each well averaged under 15 barrels per day.
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Texas
Bar Sign In Louisville Prompts Bitter Joke
A Louisville Kentucky bar displayed a sign reading If you drive your husband to drink drive him here another sign mocks spousal drinking culture. The provocative message circulates locally as a sharp social comment and sparks mixed reactions.
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Louisville
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