Oil Code Argument Before Supreme Court Attaches Narrow Hopes
The Supreme Court heard oral arguments on the NRA oil code challenges brought by Texas companies. Justices critiqued government actions and omissions as they weighed the constitutionality of the National Industrial Recovery Act section authorizing the petroleum code, marking the first New Deal case to near a decision.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Texas i
NRA
Brandeis
Courthouse Records and Vehicle Registrations Highlight Obscure Debits
The notice lists a deed transfer from W. W. Alfred to Gty. St. Bldg. & Loan dated 12 6 1934 for lot 1 block 7 Roberts valued at 10 dollars and details on 1935 Studebaker and 1934 Ford registrations. The surrounding text covers debates on a national code with Brandeis and Roosevelt referenced along with Panama Refining Company and nickel coin comparisons by Russia.
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W. W. Alfred
St. Bldg. & Loan
Roberts
How Calotabs Help Nature To Throw Off a Bad Cold
Millions find Calotabs valuable for colds. Take one or two tabs first night and repeat third or fifth night if needed. Calotabs cleanse the intestinal tract of germ laden mucus and toxins and act as a diuretic to the kidneys, helping eliminate cold poisons from the blood. Economical at twenty five cents for the family package and ten cents for the trial package.
Naval officer faces court martial over bribe scheme
Washington December reports the House Military Affairs sub committee turning over evidence of an unnamed naval officer who allegedly offered to steer navy airplane business to a company for a 1000 dollar monthly fee. The officer proposed forming a new corporation with stock shares and a Washington representation role. Company officials denied any interest and refused the proposition.
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Washington
Navy
House
War Department
Auto Awaits Good Crops To Run In 1922 Story
Readlyn Saskatchewan December item notes Garnet Barmall’s new automobile unused since 1922 due to poor crops. He keeps it showroom pristine and plans to drive only once crops recover. A cross reference adds that Madame Tible’s ascent in Lyons in 1784 is mentioned as first recorded flight by a woman.
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Readlyn, Sask
Garnet Barmall
Barmell
Madame Tible
Lyons
Allred to Auction First Ten of Centennial Coins
Texas Governor elect James V. Allred schedules a public sale from the Texas Capitol steps of 1936 commemorative silver half dollars to raise funds for a Texas history museum on the University of Texas campus. Minimum price is the face value plus a premium, with proceeds for the museum and related activities.
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Allred
Austin
James V. Allred
Texas
Texas Capitol
American Legion
University of Texas
Legionnaires
Lone Star State
Legion
Tash Letters Ad Offers and Personal Notices
A collage of reader submissions and pleas for work housing and favors. Notes include a dairyman seeking fair work, a lost package reward at Montgomery Ward, jokes about weather prophets, and multiple want ads from individuals seeking employment housing or clothing for their families.
Help Wanted Notices From Tack Column In City Paper
Numerous brief requests seek jobs or help including Gladys Brown offering housework child care light office or cafe work and quilting with strong references. Willie Jones seeks carpentry or auto parts trade in exchange for a car. E J P advertises farm work references. R J S requests pen pals. A widow seeks housekeeping nursing or childcare for room and board. Lost glasses noted with reward.
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Gladys Brown
South
Garfield St
Tack
Willie Jones
Georgia Street
Missing Book Reward and Help Wanted Notices
A collection of small notices seeks rewards and work offers. Addresses include 215 B East Sixteenth Avenue 203 South Lincoln Street 910 South Tyler Street. Names appear as Tom Mary Margaret Adams Marvin Jones Ruby Rawlings. Requests include finding a lost book and seeking hourly or daily domestic or farm work. A reader advertises child care services and contact number 2 1561.
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South
Tyler Street
America
Henry Wallace
Marvin Jones
Mr. Condron
Ruby Rawlings
Dial
Unclear ad copy on health products and remedies
Fragmented promotional text describes remedies and products to improve health and vitality. It mentions magnesia oxolde and oxygen related claims, with scattered phrases about energy, nerves, digestion, and wellness. The passage appears to be an advertisement with sensational promises and dubious medical claims.
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Courthouse Records
H. C. Badger
Studebaker, Armour & Co
Ford Track
F. W. Fischer
Panama Refining Company
East Front
John Furbach
Polk
Allired
Fort Worth
Wise County
Bowie
Ainsworth
Texas Memorial Museum Commission
University of Texas Board of Regents Museum Committee
American Legion Texas Centennial Committee
H. Miller Ainsworth
R. A. McKinney
Dallas
Federal Reserve Bank District
W. A. Philpott, Jr
Texas Bankers’ Association
Federal Reserve Bank
Houston
San Antonio
el Paso
Tash
Montgomery-Ward’s
Montgomery Ward
Williams
Hartley
Ahal
Jackass
Babe
South Pierce Street
Amarillo
North West
Fifteenth Avenue
van Buren Street
Thurman
West Seventh Avenue
A. V
B. V
Thea
Clothiers
Aen
Lakeview Tourist Camp
Job
Kress
Fager
C. W
Hill Street
Humphreys Highlands
R. J
North Taylor S Treet
Will
East Sixteenth Avenue
Tom
Mary Margaret Adams
Lincoln Street
Taylor
Mike Cheta Vy Oe
Mas
White & Kirk's
Ciro
Paris
Caron
Jean Patou
Jeane Lanvin
DOUX
Jasmin Gardenia
Sauvage
EAU DE
de Vilbiss
Amarillo, Texas
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