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Newspaper
Bowie News
Location
Bowie, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1937
Page
2
Industrialist Henry Ford predicts a swift upturn in business in 1938 and says Wall Street effects are limited to speculation. He believes government cooperation and new legislation will restore confidence, with a big year ahead for American industry.
An editorial argues that Fire Prevention Week reduces fires only during the week and loss rates rise afterward. It calls for year round vigilance by property owners in Bowie, warning that autumn remains the most dangerous fire season and extreme care is needed to save lives and property.
An Indian tribe in Iolaho petitions for a new chief, arguing a 60 year old leader is needed for wisdom and experience, while industry favors younger workers under 45. The writer contrasts youth fire, middle age mastery, and old age wisdom, noting past shifts in valuing age and asking readers to reflect.
The special session concluded after debating four major bills including Farm and regional planning measures. Senate action on the Farm Bill stalled on funding and price support, while calls for cost of production parity and broader farm relief were debated. The piece ends with a holiday greeting from the author, extending best wishes for Christmas and the new year.
The Texas Department of Public Safety launched its two week Peace Officers Training School at Camp Mabry with fifty officers from across the state and Mexico City. Lectures covered criminal investigation, ballistics, violence control, narcotics law, extradition, and crime scene science, with demonstrations in a modern lab. Enrollment was $20 per officer covering meals lodging and linen service.
Camp Mabry facilities and meals in the barracks illustrate the Public Safety Department’s state wide impact. By using an emergency $10 000 appropriation and WPA labor to erect three permanent buildings, the state saves rent and gains a premier facility for the Highway Patrol Ranger force and related divisions. Proposals to buy near the Capitol would have left the state renting at $15 000 annually and been far smaller.
Six lean veal chops simmer until tender with onion carrot peppercorns and cloves. Drain dredge in seasoned flour dip in egg wash with milk, coat with dry bread crumbs, brown in hot fat. Serve on heated platter with macaroni as a surrounding garnish.
The article advises rubbing felt hats with sand paper to remove spots from the Clothes Closet. It suggests adding olive oil to water to wash chamois gloves for pliability and softness. It recommends using brown or blue paper for storing garments and warns that chloride of lime in white paper can destroy color, causing yellowing.
If clothing catches fire a person should wrap in a rug or blanket and roll on the floor. By lying flat the face and arms are less likely to be disfigured and flames are more easily extinguished.
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