Henry in Burnet map sketches tied to O Henry origins
Comissioner Leo Giles reveals a 1854 Burnet county map bears pen sketches labeled Porter vs Herman and attributed to O Henry, a General Land Office draftsman from 1887 to 189, predating his later works by decades. The study links Herman Pressler and Henry in a possible map dispute reflected in the border figures, illustrating the sly humor of America's beloved short story writer.
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Checking Up Kent County Map Shows Similarities
In 1889 notes compare Burnet county map figures to Henry's style, suggesting the delicate pen work may be by Hot Commissioner Giteswad notes the tet ring resembles the Hot. authority. The fragmented data references Mr nit and Cha pe Fe'tn with unclear attributions.
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Local notes from Ravenna and Denison area visitations
Lane Barnett whort Lecy quit Hl for the past fewer days. Lois Enelish of Giechgitl visited Col. de Hearlge last week. Billy Finley visiting Dallas relatives. George Eaton and son Bills, Wubert Battet and Si Pras were in Denison Sunday afternoon. Ruth WWuelsess ayes Cough te Glenna Lee of Grande Valley visits Mr. del My QO. A. Moore and Mrs Grew Owen of Pallas. Kennedy of Lave and others visited. Norm Finley furlough released, Bowle Mio and Mr Worgee at Hol Okla spent the weekend.
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Texas Banks Made 337000 Loans in 1940 Second Half
Texas banks reported 337 thousand loans totaling 609 million dollars during the July to December 1940 period. The American Bankers Association survey covered 207 Texas banks, showing mortgage and business loans across the state with 10 new mortgages per bank on average and a broader credit activity pattern amid a recovering economy.
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Bonham Daily Favorite Rights Statement
Society Editor notes United Press holds exclusive rights to use all news dispatches whether credited or not in this paper. It reserves all local and foreign news and related material published herein.
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Army manpower and wartime industrial production figures
Census data show 3.44 million men and officers in peacetime U.S. Army, with large outputs in agriculture and manufacturing. Reports note soybean crops, copper byproducts, gold and silver yields, oleomargarine production, and printing inks, highlighting per worker values and regional outputs in 1940 census findings. Includes WPA campus projects at Stephen F. Austin and state production totals.
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Navy Seeks Hold Men In Service Till Crisis Over
The Navy asked Congress to approve legislation to hold in service all enlisted men beyond term expiration when national interests demand it. The proposal aims to enable extended service for the duration of a crisis or emergency.
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Beirut Bombarded by British Naval Units First Time
British naval forces carried out four heavy bombardments of Beirut in a direct attack on the Lebanese port. Dispatches from Syria reported the action as the first such assault, with details limited to the naval operation and the location.
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Census Bureau reports accidental deaths 1919 1939 totals
The Census Bureau records 1600226 accidental deaths in the 1919 1939 two year period. In 1936 there were 120052 deaths and in 1939 the total was 9728.
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Let Them Stop Hefler Uncle Ashley Thought For Today
A dated reflection contrasts past schoolyard bullying with resistance to war stance. The narrator says if Lindbergh and allies want neutrality they should oppose Hitler and his satellites, arguing truth fights the German press. The piece notes growing global muddlement.
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