Reserve Bank Earnings Down in 1931 Report
The Federal Reserve Board reports 1931 gross earnings of 29.701 million for the 12 banks, down from 36.424 million a year before, with net earnings of 2.972 million after expenses. Four districts show an excess over income and dividends not fully paid, as depreciation reserves reduce surplus to 259.42 million.
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Washington
Federal Reserve Banks
Federal Reserve Board
Federal Reserve
Boston
Richmond
St. Louis
Kansas City
United States
Bellville Firemen Win Speed Test At Meeting
Six Bellville firemen with a borrowed truck ten days earlier won $300 in the pumper race at the Texas Firemen's and Fire Marshals' Association meet in Austin. They connected to a hydrant and laid hose in 25 seconds but incurred a one second penalty for a leak. Corpus Christi was chosen as the 1933 convention city. officers included F. W. Williams, C. N. Humason, D. B. Clark and Mrs. George Farris.
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Austin
U.P
Bellville
Texas Firemen's and Fire Marshals’ Association
Corpus Christi
F. W. Williams
Winters
C. N. Humason
Lufkin
D. B. Clark
Beaumont
George Farris
Fort Worth
Texas Firemen
Taxpayers' League Approves 100 Candidate Endorsements
Reports on endorsements for 100 counties were ready for review by the steering committee of the State Taxpayers' Association as a statewide meeting was set for tomorrow in Waco. The notice accompanies unrelated items including funeral rites for a one-day-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Perry M. Jackson in Wichita Falls and a regional note about Omaha, Nebraska located on multiple highways.
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Waco
State Taxpayers’ Association
Boxwell Brothers
Perry M. Jackson
Brook Avenue
Robert C. Jones
Church of Christ
Memorial Park Cemetery
Guiding 4 Your Child by Mrs Agnes Lyne
The article argues that children must learn to face a harsh world and that parental kindness is essential. It explains that snubs from peers teach resilience, while harsh treatment from others drives conflict, retaliatory behavior, and the need for social initiation through play.
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Agnes Lyne
Russia Not Asked To World Oil Talk
In New York on June 17 oil circles said representatives of the Russian oil industry have not been invited to the International oil conference in Paris starting June 29. The parley will include representatives from other major producers and buyers.
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New York
Paris
Represen
Hoover Receives Telegrams After renomination
Several hundred telegrams arrived at the White House amid celebration of President Hoover’s renomination. Mills called with convention plans, then Vice President Curtis joined Hoover on the south lawn for photos. Aides said most messages were congratulatory though some objected to the prohibition plank.
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Hoover
White House
Mills
Chicago
Ing
Curtis
Mr. Hoover
Executive Mansion
Oil talks set with international industry leaders
Charles E. Arnott, president of Socony-Vacuum, will sail next week to attend meetings with representatives from Romanian, American, British, Dutch firms and possibly other nations as part of efforts to stabilize petroleum export markets. Previously Russians were thought to participate.
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Charles E. Arnott
Socony-Vacuum Corp
Wright Trial Proceeds in $75,000 Extortion Case
Continuation of testimony was in order at the Nile Wright extortion trial over a 1930 demand of $75,000 from R. W. Morrison in San Antonio.
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San Antonio
Nile Wright
R. W. Morrison
Unidentified man shot dead along Belton Austin highway
A man found shot twice in the chest in a car on the Belton Austin highway was buried yesterday. He had not been identified, and a verdict was withheld pending further investigation by Justice of the Peace A. G. Vick.
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Belton
Belton- Austin
Justice of the Peace
A. G. Vick
DESPERATE FOR WORK IN 901 JEFFERSON STREET
Middle aged applicant seeks work at home in house cleaning or practical nursing. Provides medical references, skilled cook and caregiver with baby care experience. Willing to work by hour or day and at reasonable rates. Includes note that daughter could assist with housekeeping and child care.
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Tack
Dear Tack a young husband seeks help amid job loss and gloom
A brief letter from a reader describes a young married man living in a furnished house who has lost his job and asks for a favor to cope with his low mood. It notes his hardship and desire for assistance.
Request for donated furniture to furnish a home
A person seeks free furniture from readers who are willing to donate. They offer to collect items themselves and mention they are living with Tack in care of Vv. 8.
Girl Seeks Housework and Care Work
Elizabeth Hughes 2204 Garfield Street seeks housework or child care positions. She offers companionship for elderly couples and notes she is 16 years old and available for domestic duties.
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Elizabeth Hughes
Garfield Street
CAFE CLUB WORK SEEKER AND HOUSEKEEPER ADS
Two notices from individuals seeking employment. A 20 year old with cafe, housekeeping, clerking and hotel experience offers services and lists contact at 1005 North Fillmore Street. A widow with housekeeping and child care experience seeks a suitable placement to care for children.
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North Fillmore Street
Student Seeks Room and Board Near College
A Reader advertises a student seeks room and board near a business college. Prefers church services and provides good references. Telephone 5917.
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Business College
Baby needs a go cart for five month old child
Mrs. 7. L. P. seeks a baby carriage or buggy so she won’t have to carry her five month old. Address 819 North Van Buren Street. Any assistance appreciated.
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L. P
North van Buren Street
Looking for Driver from Kansas City to Amarillo
The note seeks a light office worker with driving experience and asks to connect with a driver traveling from Kansas City to Amarillo in the near future. Also mentions a Denver theater using a trained dog to spotlight window advertisements to pedestrians and shoppers.
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Tack
Kansas City
Amarillo
Foch
Denver, Colo
Children Seek Work to Support Two Dependents
A brief plea from a parent stating need for employment to support two children. The message emphasizes urgency and willingness to take any available work to provide for dependents.
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Tack
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