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Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1949

Page

11

Snuff's Origins Traced to Western Hemisphere

The article notes that snuff, made from tobacco leaves and other plants, originated in the Western Hemisphere before Columbus's arrival, highlighting early use and regional production.

Western Hemisphere Columbus

City Council faces zoning, five day week and concessions

The regular session includes a 25 foot setback rule for East Ave Lamar Blvd and East Seventh Street extensions, off street parking provisions, and zoning lines for Govalle area. Appointments for zoning commissioners will fill vacancies from Pruett and Ward. A five day work week for city employees and bids for Coliseum and Butler Park concessions are on the agenda. A Real Estate Board rent decontrol request is not to be considered.

Tom Miller Eugene C. Bartholomew Miller Bartholomew C. M. Bartholomew East Avenue Lamar Boulevard East Seventh Street Lamar 24Th 45Th Street First Street North Camal East City Limits Govalle William B. Carson Austin W. D. Sylvester Union Carpenter Harry D. Pruett J. T. Ward Pruett Ward Burke Matthews Matthews Barton Springs Deep Eddy Austin Real Estate Board

Chiropractor C L Vaughn Offers Gentle Pain Free Care

C L Vaughn, chiropractor with twenty years of experience, advertises modern equipment and diversified methods. Convenient parking and the Rio Grande office at 1010 with phone listed as 2 7354 for appointments.

Rio Grande

Barcentrate grapefruit juice diet touted for quick fat loss

A reader from Stamford Texas endorses Barcentrate as a safe fat loss method without starvation. She claims rapid weight loss and improved appearance while maintaining appetite and energy. The message emphasizes the product’s non harmful ingredients and personal benefit.

H. P. Bishop Stamford Texas

Teaching Problems To Be Aired Here

Texas Society of College Teachers of Education members meet on the University of Texas campus to discuss improving teacher education. About 50 educators from across the state attend Friday and Saturday sessions with speakers from Baylor University McMurry College East Texas State Teachers College University of Houston West Texas State Teachers College and UT. Officers include J. E. Franklin Corrie W. Allen Donner and B. F. Holland with others listed.

Texas Society of College Teachers of Education University of Texas M. L. Goetting Baylor University Waco H. S. von Roeder McMurry College Abilene C. H. Thurman East Texas State Teachers College Commerce J. H. Dougherty North Texas State Teachers College Denton

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