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Newspaper
Brookshire Times
Location
Brookshire, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1941
Page
2
A Washington column by Conklin Mann argues farm prosperity hinges on parity and guaranteed prices. He compares the farmer to a manufacturing plant, noting improved security boosts buying power and plans for increased production aided by government support.
Army officials eye a potential cotton linters shortage by 1942 and even February, warnings from Rep. Wright Patman. Plans to avert crisis include substituting alpha pulp, chopping cotton into short lengths for use, and producing wood linters from gum trees. The piece also notes Washington workers, cars, and civil service life amid wartime conditions.
A young whale, about a ton, nicknamed Albert of Baltimore, tours the Baltimore harbor guiding motor boats each season as Scotland’s Nessie rivals entertain locals. The creature resides in the city bay and delights spectators.
Joyner quips Finch gives until it hurts while Rygg questions if generosity applies to money. Joyner insists the generosity is in advice not funds, framing Finch as relentlessly helpful.
A circus and fair visited a small town and an elderly man named Ebenezer rode the merry-go-round until his money vanished. He finally left to rejoin his wife who had watched him with impatient eyes. The tale ends with a wry remark on platonic friendship and loaded guns.
A compact reflection on how knowledge becomes wisdom through the application of facts rather than mere acquaintance. The quote contrasts pedantry with philosophical use of information.
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