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Newspaper
Austin American
Location
Austin, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1950
Page
15
Georgetown resident E C Pate of 508 W 10th St writes that Baker s Hair Tonic relieved his dandruff and itchy scalp after about 18 months of use. He recommends Baker s Hair Tonic and Baker s Lather nist Shampoo for clean scalp and lustrous hair and promises a full refund if not satisfied.
City Manager Walter Seaholm confirmed talks on annexing fringe territory before January 1. Officials expect about 15 000 people and 15 million dollars in new valuations to join the tax rolls, with first payments due in 1952 if done on time.
Reports from 14 Central Texas cities compiled by the Bureau of Business Research at the University of Texas show July building construction totaling 6 607 000 dollars. Austin led with 5 079 000 dollars and 324 new dwelling units valued at 3 081 000 dollars while 1 453 000 dollars covered non residential construction. Other listed totals include Lockhart 367 000 dollars and Temple 328 000 dollars with smaller amounts in Brady Brenham Brownwood Cameron Fredericksburg Georgetown Gonzales Kerrville Lampasas New Braunfels San Marcos Taylor and Temple.
Joe Frank Riseden of Austin remained in good condition after a car crash caused by fleeing bandits near Phenix City Alabama. His mother Mrs W R Riseden of Thornton died in the crash. Police say Clyde Gordon of Phenix City was killed and another bandit was shot dead in a cemetery as officers closed in. The men had robbed a case of $3000 and were trying to escape when the wreck occurred.
Erosion is estimated to destroy about half a million acres of US farmland each year, highlighting ongoing soil loss concerns and potential impacts on agricultural productivity and land management strategies.
Tarrytown opened a new postal station at Spring Lane and Bowman Streets on Tuesday at 8 am with H W Chalberg as superintendent Clyde Craven in charge and Bob Phinney as postmaster. Seven carriers will serve the area from the station in the Tarrytown shopping center built by Enfield Development Company. Although some equipment is pending, partial service was available and Mrs T P Baker became the first customer buying air mail stamps. Post office boxes are due in about 90 days and applications are being taken.
An ad promoting FASTEETH denture powder claims it tightens upper and lower plates for a firmer fit and greater comfort. It advertises no gummy taste or paste feel, is alkaline and non acid, helps reduce denture odor, and is available at any drug store.
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