The Great Depression Echoes In The Modern Mood
A 1978 Brady Texas column contrasts the 1930s Great Depression with today. It notes higher unemployment then and government relief limits, cites FERA CCC and WPA projects, and warns readers to avoid reckless risk while advising practical self rescue tips from a pamphlet.
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New York Times
U. S
New York City
Brady Standard
Heart O Texas News
Brady
Texas
Public Works Administration
Works Progress Administration
Boulder Dam
Triborough Bridge
New York
Chicago
Community Greetings and Visits Across Melvin Area
Local residents share weekend and holiday visits across Melvin and nearby towns. Fort Worth relatives enjoy family meals, while travelers visit San Angelo Brownwood and Brady. Art exhibits in Mason Llano and Burnet attract regional guests and extended family gatherings are noted.
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Floyd Marshall
Mason
Llano
Buchanan Dam
Kingsland
Marble Falls
Burnet
Georgia Turner
Brazoria
Edward Turner
Sue Cole
Houston
M. P. Renfroe
San Angelo
Grady Peters
Jan Jacobson
Baylor University
Waco
Keith Jacobson
A&m University
College Station
V. Y. Middleton
Fife News highlights gardens bloom and local visits
April weather brings replanted gardens and blooming bluebonnets along the Colorado River in Bradley pastures near the road. Notes on cemetery flowers, local visits, and upcoming travel plans for the Draycott and Tedder families accompany brief community updates and a request for more news items.
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Fife
Texas
Colorado River
Bradley
James Draycott
Jason
Jimmy
Jeffrey
California
Oma Tedder
Brady
Draycott
Japan
Don Duncan
E. L. Marshall
Lohn
Drowning Season Warns Texas Anglers and Boaters
Texas outdoors writer warns that drowning rises during warm seasons and urges use of U S Coast Guard approved life jackets and water safety rules. The piece stresses personal responsibility, such as wearing a life preserver and not standing in boats during engine start, noting common dangers on lakes rivers and pools.
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U.S. Coast Guard
Rochelle School Menu Weekday Highlights
Rochelle school serves Turkey sandwiches and fruit cobbler on Monday. Tuesday features Meatloaf with pinto beans and peach slices. Wednesday offers Chicken and rice with baked beans and desserts. Friday presents ground beef macaroni casserole with corn bread and butter. Margarine and milk accompany each meal. Hallmark Greeting Cards at THE STANDARD.
Canning tomato acidity and safety guidelines from extension agent
County Extension Agent warns weak acidity in canned tomatoes can allow botulism growth while strong acidity prevents it. Recommendations include adding citric acid per pint or quart, using tested USDA methods, avoiding home shortcuts, and using proper jars lids and handling to prevent spoilage.
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USDA
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Gretchen Noekke Parker
Melvin News
Mrs. W. O. Akins
Arch Jacobson
Eddie Spivey
Brownwood
Allan Ledbetter
W. O. Akins
Frank Leady
Walter Murray
Willard Kyzar
Olive Hutchison
Eden
Tim Siler
David Siler
Bill Siler
Lester Murray
Ruth Terry
Doole
C. V. Siler
Slaton and
L. A. Patton
Baird, N. Mex
August Steelhammer
Jack Towery
Midland
Jack Garner
Tommy Kyzar
Bluebonnet Trail
Almer Thorson
Livingston
Montana
Fife News
O. C. Utley
Agnes Bradley
Margaret Frost
Elizabeth Ballew
Eldorado
Tom Bradley
H. D. Bradley
W. A. Finlay
Lucien Stervinon
Roy Langerhans
Anson
0. C. Utsey
Bessie Tedder
Heart of Texas Memorial Hospital
Tedder, Jr
Dallas
Tedder
Brad Davies
del Rio
G. Rollie White Downs
Wilkerson
Roy Hall of
Fort Worth
Hii
Jack Davis
Mary Pearce
Snyder
Oklo
Zapata
Falcon Dam
Tom Hickman
Hickman
Temple
Starrett Hickman
Cameron
Major P. Aouwens
Zoological Museum
Buitenzorg
Bogor
Java
Pope
Gregory
Rome
Texas Outdoors
W. R. Long
Texas Parks & Wildlife Department
G. Rollie
White Downs
Brady, Texas
Brady Chamber of Commerce
E. 1St St
Cox’s Food
Kountry
Jeno
NEC
Johnson
Pepsi-Cola
Rochelle School
Hallmark Greeting Cards
Jack Shaw
County Extension Agent News
Mrs. Vyvien Duncan
Sweet Sixteen
Oleo
Imperial
Reeve
Gandy
Ayrcsa
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