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Newspaper
Bowie News
Location
Bowie, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1940
Page
2
A historical look at the rise and fall of patent medicines and cosmetics ads in the United States. The piece notes early 20th century roguish nostrums, the shift to more trustworthy medical sources, and the decline of cosmetic fraud as reputable stores resist products causing allergies or no results.
An article praises soil and water conservation with Texas Spur Experiment Station data. It reports twelve year cotton trials showing terracing yielded 816 pounds of lint and 1306 pounds of seed per acre, profit about 6.51 dollars per acre annually, plus pasture improvements raising cattle weights. It urges ginners to educate farmers and spread scientific findings at the gin house.
In Washington July 31 the talk centers on defense measures and funding as Congress weighs emergency action on taxes and profits. Debates spark around conscripting profits, delaying long term policies, and shaping third term politics. Senator Wheeler backs conscription of profits while Henry Wallace’s cabinet future stirs debate amid hints of his resignation.
A wartime letter from Canada discusses refugees, vigilance against the enemy within, and political opinions. It cites Canada’s only woman MP Mrs Nielsen, the British and Belgian refugees, and the danger of fifth column activities. Local social notes mention Mr and Mrs Luther Brooks visiting Pittsburgh for a silver wedding anniversary.
Far across the Pacific Guam a 30 by 4 to 8 mile island hosts about 600 Americans mainly Marines and naval personnel The island serves as a vital unfortified naval base with 20 000 population including service members Chamorros the native inhabitants cultivate coconuts copra and produce valuable oil Marines enjoy swimming tennis golf and baseball while island life stays connected via a radio and cable station Local Dallas visitors are listed with names and relations.
E R Eudaly, a dairy specialist, urged trench silos at District Dairy Day. He emphasized saving green feed at low cost, storing in ground trenches covered with dirt, and noted silage retains feeding value for years. He claimed tenfold value versus dry feeds and urged storing six tons per cow and four per horse or mule.
A distinguished lecturer forgets his train ticket on the journey. The conductor, familiar with him, says it will be fine since he knows the ticket was purchased. The lecturer replies he must locate the ticket to determine his destination.
Mr. and Mrs. H. I. Gill and Dee of Dallas returned home after visiting relatives here. Miss Mary Goyer of Fort Worth came to see her sister Miss Jeanette Goyer and left Sunday. Rev J. C. Branch of Washti was in Bowie Tuesday. Charlie Morris of Burkburnett visited Bowie Saturday. C. E. Litchfield of Wichita Falls was in Bowie Monday evening on business.
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