Preventing Fires During War Declared Patriotic Duty State Officials
AUSTIN TEXAS OL Culberson secretary for 23 years of the State Firemen and Fire Marshals association and railroad commissioner urged Texans to prevent fires during wartime to keep insurance rates low and avoid hindering the armed forces He noted last year’s carefulness reduced fires and that fires are mainly caused by carelessness He stressed fire records credits and the role of volunteers in fighting fires as part of wartime patriotism No fires for the duration message urged with emphasis on civic duty and fire prevention.
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Austin
Texas
Olin Culberson
Cuberson
Culberson
Orer
Youth Ends Bike Trip From Kerrville to Ohio
Kerrville 18 year old Allen Learned completed a 1290 mile bicycle journey from Kerrville to Columbus Ohio in 16 riding days averaging 80 miles per day with a 145 mile best day. He built the bike from an old frame and parts after arriving in Texas and faced a transport problem back home. He traveled with Richard Keller who moved to Texas and formerly worked at a Linden Ohio cycle shop.
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Kerrville
Allen Learned
Columbus
Ohio
Tere
Richard Keller
Texas
Keller
Linden
Moonlit Faiths of African Bushmen
A brief note outlines beliefs of African Bushmen who honor the moon and other celestial bodies with prayers and a rich tradition of myths and legends surrounding the sky. It highlights the central role of astronomy in their cultural narratives and daily life.
School Buses Restricted to Pupils Under Wartime Ration Rules
Brewster county War Price and Rationing board notes guidance from the state OPA that school buses must be used only to transport teachers and students to and from school. Buses used to carry football teams bands or other groups risk losing tire eligibility, forcing reliance on private cars or public transport. Rationing rules require that normal school buses cannot be diverted for excursions without jeopardizing a school’s transportation capacity.
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Brewster County War Price and Rationing Board
Office of Price Administration
OPA
War Price and Rationing Board
Tat Schibol
Ust
Historic odds and ends in a compact list
Alberta, Copenhagen, Danzig, Memel, Riga and Stockholm appear alongside dates and events such as 1536, the surrender at Appomattox, and a 1919 transatlantic flight from St Johns to Clifton Ireland in 16 hours 12 minutes. The list includes references to Hopi people, central Asia, the Neander Valley, Archimedes, and Theodore Dreiser, woven as scattered historical facts.
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Alberta
Copenhagen
Danzig
Memel
Riga
Stockholm
Appomattox
Arthur Whitten Brown
St. Johns
New Brunswick
Clifton
Ireland
Central Asia
Neander Valley
Germany
Archimedes
Theodore Dreiser
Mirror Test Reveals Path From Despair to Stability
A private investigator recounts a man in crisis who, after losing his job and facing debt and estrangement, used a self mirror exercise and a borrowed book to rebuild his life. Within two months he had a steady job at 15,000 dollars a year, cleared debts, and reconciled with his wife, proving self-reflection can spark tangible change.
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Arthur Fancer
Jay
Tarzan's Jungle Family Brings New York Adventure
Tarzan and Jane explore a crowded city in Ian's New York Adventure at Granada theatre. Johnny Weissmuller Maureen O Sullivan and John Sheffield star as Tarzan battles circus men, rescues Tarzan Junior and returns to the jungle amid thrills, jungle beasts and comic episodes.
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Tarzan
New York
Ian
Johnny Weismuller
Maureen O'Sullivan
John Sheffield
Granada Theatre
Tarzan Junior
America
Jane
Brooklyn Bridge
Weissmuller
Miss O’sullivan
Johnny Shoffield
Cheeta
American Doughboy Eats Over Ton of Food a Year
The Texas U S D A War board cites Army and Agriculture records to show soldiers consume far more food than civilians. A soldier eats about one and a quarter tons annually while a civilian eats under three quarters of a ton, with daily milk and eggs counts far above civilian levels.
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Texas U.S.D.A. War Board
U. S._ Army Quartermaster corps
Department of Agriculture
Chickens hatch in oak tree nest above ground
A farmer reports a bantam hen built a nest in a 20 foot high oak fork and hatched 23 chicks there. He claims he brought the brood to earth at 406 pounds. It takes half a ton more to keep the soldier fit.
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Bloomington
Til
Earth
None Escape Kansas City Personal Tax Suit Notice
Notice of a personal tax suit to collect 6.24 dollars against Rex Bradbury was set at the Bradbury home. The property listed includes one pair of roller skates, one toy wagon, and one scooter. The list was enumerated by Jack Bradbury, father of eight year old Rex.
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Kansas City
Rex Bradbury
Bradbury
Jack Bradbury
Rex
A Man Blames Trouble On A Couple Of Beers
The speaker condemns a fellow who gets into trouble and tries to blame it on a couple of beers. He argues the public supports sensible moderation and the right to enjoy beer without being unfairly blamed.
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Burt
Preserve Your Motors With Simple Wartime Tips
American electric motors have been essential and affordable. Clean them, ensure good airflow to prevent overheating, fit properly sized fuses, and have a skilled electrician inspect wiring switches and fuses regularly. CPL offers to help locate service or parts as part of wartime customer support.
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American Electric Motors
CPL
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Ofcil
Alpine Drug Store
Congress
Marfa National Farm Loan Association
J.C. Fuller
Sec.-Treas
Marfa
Alpine
T. F. Skevington
Johnny Doughboy
Joe Marsh
Brewing Industry
Central Power and Light Company
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