Direct Jobs Program Aims Quick Prosperity Recovery
Washington officials push a $200,000,000 public works plan to create fast jobs, raise wages, and aid unemployed, homeowners, farmers, and consumers as Roosevelt and agencies coordinate the recovery drive. Johnson targets steel code talks while lumber and coal groups push wage standards and home loan boards expand state director roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Industrial Administration
Relief Administration
Home Loan Board
Cummings
Farm Administration
Bureau of Public Roads
Public Works Cabinet Board
Capital
Hugh S. Johnson
Johnson
Roosevelts Prosperity Scheme and Ancient Conquerors
An examination of Roosevelt era policy rhetoric and speculative archaeology. The piece blends political commentary with tales of Attila and Genghis Khan, mentions about dollar value and gold reserves, and notes Jimmy Mattern’s Siberian survival aided by a Russian gift gun. It reflects era anxieties over currency, empire, and global misadventures.
Courthouse Records and Property Deeds Listed in notices
Courthouse records show warranty deeds transferring multiple parcels in Morning Side, Bak 1 and Mirror areas among H A Witcher W Falls G G Taylor Venita M Taylor L R Erwin M L Gray and others. Building permits issued for reshingle and kitchen dining room upgrades totaling $1128 and $1000 respectively.
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H. A. Witcher
W. Falls B & L
Morningside
G. G. Taylor
Venita
M. Taylor
L. R. Erwin
M. L. Gray
Mirror
W. D. Smiley
Polk
Plymouth
R. J. Buler
Madison
Ford
Shamrock Oil and Gas Co
R. K. Puckett
van Buren
Shield of Faith School
N. Pierce
Houston bakers defend bread price rise
Bakers in Houston presented evidence to Mayor Oscar F. Holcombe that a one cent loaf price increase instituted yesterday was justified under the government's process tax. The mayor telegraphed Secretary Wallace who supported the rise amid rising commodity prices. Wallace said he had reports of unreasonable bread price increases in Houston.
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Houston
Oscar F. Holcombe
Wallace
Cotton Acreage Cut Effort Advancing Across Regions
Efforts were underway to secure farmer assent to reduce cotton acreage and implement the plan. Sugar industry representatives were near finishing an agreement to allocate production, aiming to raise prices through coordinated action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ment
Guardsmen To War In Indian Country
Guardsmen from the 56th Texas Cavalry brigade report terrain for next week’s combat will be dense and rugged. In a shallow ravine they found a pyramid shaped deer trap and deer skeletons, with plentiful arrowheads and Indian relics. Troopers will dismount and move single file through the underbrush.
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56Th
Texas Cavalry Brigade
Red
Roosevelt’s gov power aid benefits children and workers
The piece notes President Roosevelt’s belief in government action helping tens of thousands of children. It also reports a New York Central Park menagerie selling a two year old bison for 75 to an eastern dude ranch where cowboys will torment it for entertainment, urging humane voices to speak out.
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Roosevelt
New York
Central Park
Society For the Prevention of
Dude Ranch
Kidneys and Rheumatism Cure Claim Ad
An advertisement describes kidneys filtering blood and linking kidney function to rheumatic pains and other ailments. It promotes Doctor’s prescription Cystex with a “guaranteed” formula that works in minutes and offers money back if not satisfied.
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Atilla
Genghis Khan
Attilla
Japan
Russia
Russian
United States
Tokio
Europe
Jimmy Mattern
Siberia
Mattern
Smithsonian Institution
John K. Ottley
Atlanta
Sturdivant
Ottley
James Pryor Bowen
Inset
Associated Press
Hk Castle
Tobatoca
Courthouse Records
Houston Bakers
Palmolive
America
Chevrolet
Fisher
Chevrolet Motor Company
Detroit, Mich
Flint, Mich
General Motors
Andeto A
Imperial Chevrolet Company, Inc
Canyon, Texas
Grizzle Chevrolet Company
Hereford, Texas
Randel Motor Company
Panhandle, Texas
Unsell Chevrolet Company
Groom, Texas
Dimmitt Motor Company, Inc
Dimmitt, Texas
Nelson Chevrolet Company
Claude, Texas
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