Diverse Occupations in Census Noted and Public Figures Compared
The article surveys 25 000 occupations per the Census Bureau and contrasts Admiral Hobson with Lindbergh. It recalls Hobson's fame from the Spanish American War, his public kissing reception, and city records of fans. it also cites antiquated Indiana apprenticeship laws and tax consciousness advice.
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Richard P. Hobson
Lindbergh
Hobson
Cervera
Werner
New York
Chicago
Kansas City
Legislative program for child labor and fair wages debated
The President urged Congress to bar interstate child labor products and set up a five member wage board. Proposals define unfair practices and fair wages, with exemptions for small employers. Supreme Court rulings on Social Security proceed amid debate on New Deal legality and revenue looms.
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Congress
Senator Black
Senate
Representative Connery
House
Supreme Court
Supereme
New Deal
Duke Power Company
Power Trust
Circuit Courts of Appeal
Administration
Certified seeds urged for Texas farmers
Field seeds of unknown origin are unreliable and Texans are urged to buy state certified or state registered seeds. The tag shows seed purity and variety fidelity after plant inspections. Counties should plant adapted varieties, especially legumes, with certified seeds to protect against cross pollination and weeds. County agents can advise soil building crops for better yields. Marjorie Stallings of Montague visited Bowie Monday.
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Texas
Ventriloquist Dizzy Crean Acts and Balloon Zipper Oddities
A quirky feature highlights ventriloquist Dizzy Crean and the oddball duo Sue Sez and Sue Barksdale. The piece riffs on trick props, headlines on amusing acts, and balloons as part of a circus style show.
Conoco Shifts to Independent Dealers for Service Stations
Continental Oil Company ends direct operation of Conoco stations in favor of selling products through independent dealers who own or lease their outlets. Dan Moran says the move puts salespersons as local merchants, reducing company administration and boosting public goodwill and community involvement.
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New York
N. Y
Continental Git Company
Dan Moran
Continental
Moran
Conoco
Weekend visit by Beard guests to Bard kin in Vernon
Mr and Mrs H. H. Beard of Winnsboro were weekend guests of Mrs Bard's parents, Mr and Mrs Will S Young. On Sunday they drove to Vernon for the day.
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Beard of
Winnsboro
Belknap Club Members Learn Canning Methods and Recipes
The Belknap Club met on May 26 with Mrs. Wesley Wadsworth leading a session on canning kraut and Mrs. Ben Parker sharing a mayonnaise recipe. Members canned jars of peas and beans, and Mrs. Jack McNatt read a poem as the gathering closed with songs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belknap Club
Wesley Wadsworth
Ben Parker
Troy Posey
Jack McNatt
Dpeggie Leona
Billie Joe Butler
Decatur
S. W. Miller
Bill Blue
Chico
Bowie
Oscar Miller
Donald Miller
W. Miller
Donald
Lawton
Okla
Alta Burk
Weldon
Jimmy Marion
Stephen Kovacs
Barbara Jean
Jerry Steve
Bill Butler
Billy Jo
Peggie Leona
Orie Anderson
Sor Wesley Wadsworth and Son
W. Tomilson
Alma Parker
Lorene Jones
J. F E. Davis
H. B. Posey
Clarence Ward
Jim Jones
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Bowie News
Coy Perry
Tarrant St
Bowie, Tex
the City of
M. A. Bryan
Ehold
Isaiah
United States
Browie
Indiana
Albert Hubbard
California
Sacramento Valley
Pen Gheeoc
Concresman
W.D McFarlane
Jim
New Deal Power Program
PWA
WPA
Marjorie Stallings of
Montagne
R. E. Golden & Son
Elvin Butler’s
Summer
Y Sue Barksdale
Vandervoort
Bowie Drug CO. ‘Re Servi
Ollie Gilmer
Mgr
Belknap
Continental Oil Co
J. L. Barnes
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