Many devices used in Dixie to bar negroes from primaries
Francis W. Carpenter surveys how Southern states after emancipation created rules to exclude Black voters from Democratic primaries. He notes Texas Florida Georgia Louisiana Mississippi Alabama Tennessee and Virginia measures emphasizing literacy tests registrations and other restrictions that effectively limit participation to whites, with varying local practices and custom. He traces evolution from Reconstruction era approaches to ongoing suppression methods.
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Cardui praised by Mrs Ferrara for back and nervous relief
Mrs Sam Ferrara of Hammond Louisiana credits Cardui with easing back and side pain and dizziness after just one bottle and reports further improvement after a second. The ad claims Cardui has benefited thousands of women over fifty years and advises consulting a physician if no benefit.
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Cardus
United States Keeps Fully Abreast in Arming Expenditures
A U P dispatch notes the United States builds a formidable war machine while remaining aloof from Europe and Asia conflicts. It outlines 1935 36 defense spending estimates of about 1 billion, with 400 million for the army and 475 million for the navy, plus a 405 million army modernization request. It lists 1934 35 expenditures and armed forces counts for the major powers, and discusses debates on war profits and international arms programs.
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Europe
Asia
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Navy
Russia
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Italy
Germany
Great Britain
Japan
France
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White Primaries and Voter Exclusion Across the South
The Supreme Court struck down laws barring black voters by statute and ruled state action unconstitutional when denying involvement in primaries. It notes Arkansas and Georgia cases where parties claimed the right to set white primary rules, while general elections remained open to black voters in the South.
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High Court
Democratic Party
Arkansas
Little Rock
Texas
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Georgia Democrats
South
Russia pushes Far Eastern pact amid Versailles fears
The piece notes mass Polish involvement and warns real trouble looms unless Versailles issues are settled. It reports a proposed Far Eastern alliance including Britain, Japan, and Russia, with mutual aid pacts and questions why Europe cannot unite to suppress any war start.
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Russia
British Empire
Japan
Western Europe
Germany
Europe
Roosevelt Threatens Trade Reprisals Over Discrimination
President Roosevelt urged foreign nations to grant equality of treatment for American imports or face economic reprisals. He announced Belgium American reciprocal trade terms effective May 1 and extended similar concessions to Canada Spain the Netherlands Switzerland and Liechtenstein for six months while negotiating new pacts. He warned that Germany Italy Denmark and Portugal may have existing treaties abrogated and favorable terms withdrawn with 30 days notice if discrimination continues.
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Morgenthau
United States
Germany
Italy
Denmark
Portugal
Belgium
Canada
Spain
Netherlands
Switzerland
Liechtenstein
Remodeled Randal Drug Store Reopens in Amarillo
Randal Drug Store No. 2 in the Amarillo Building reopened yesterday after a weeklong remodeling. The expanded space doubles the prescription department and adds a new soda fountain with updated refrigeration. Oscar Randal, president of Randal Drug Stores, announced an early formal opening. Manager S. W. Evans, brought from Dallas, and assistant manager Fred R. Jenkins, are in charge.
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Dallas
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Fred R. Jenkins
Positive Relief For Itchy Skin Ointment Claims Deep Skin Action
Cooling soothing Blue Star Ointment melts on the skin and sends medicines into pores to kill itch rash eczema tetter and foot ringworm. Money back if the first jar fails.
Ford Show Opens Here Through Thursday
The Ford show sponsored by Texas Panhandle Ford dealers and Walter Irvin remains open to the public through Thursday. It features World’s Fair displays including the talking Ford, a motor assembly and disassembly crew, and a sound film of the exposition walk through. Peggy Rhythm Girls provide musical entertainment with hours 1 to 5 and 7 to 11. No admission is charged.
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