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Newspaper
Bowie News
Location
Bowie, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1939
Page
2
A collection of reflective opinions on optimism versus security, work, education, advertising, hospitality, war and neutrality. The piece cites social habits, voting age shifts, thrift, and foreign policy, stressing prudent restraint and evolving national mood. It notes that a shift toward accepting limits at sea and in war might prevent conflict.
Austin column notes prospects of a special session to finance social security have faded as House support wanes and Governor O'Daniel appears secure. Ragsdale's impeachment plan is dismissed, while Senate support for a constitutional sales tax and oil tied plans persists. Next year's gubernatorial campaign looms as the central battleground.
Harris County faced a potential public calamity ruling on ad valorem taxes as the state debates a tax remission bill. Attorney General Mann disputes the measure, with a Dallas County court case ruling for the county and an appeal to the Fifth Court of Appeals. Cement company penalties finalize the state anti trust suit as more factories settle. Early the year will see formal candidate announcements for statewide offices and hot races emerge.
The writer visits Bert Moore's Buffalo Springs farm noting his hogs, white and red chicks, and a dog that treed 70 squirrels. Moore irrigates a 352 acre property with 71 acres cropland, pastures for cattle, and a 50 year full water tank. He describes wood cutting, storage, kitchen canning progress, orchard work, and a bumper yet cash poor fruit year in 1939.
Mrs John Holland recounts organizing the first Home Demonstration Club at Mallard in November 1938 and being elected pantry demonstrator for 1939. She recalls doubts about handling nine family members while learning the duties.
A homemaker details 1200 quarts of preserved foods including fruit vegetables and meat. The store room holds multiple bushels of potatoes onions apples pears and other produce with dairy from three cows and meat from three hogs. She lists jar lid and rubber costs totaling 5.25 and notes pride in feeding her family healthful meals, thanking club members for encouragement.
Advert appears to promote Alkalo as a remedy for indigestion gas gall bladder pain and high blood pressure claiming restoration of potassium balance with a 30 day money back guarantee sold at Griffit Drug Store and presented as a drugstore offer.
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