Small Flower the Formosa Teacher Faces Rising Costs
In Taipei Formosa the underpaid school teacher Mrs Chu Ming tse known as Fong Yu hwa struggles to feed her family as rice costs rise after last year’s flood. At 39 she earns 12.75 dollars monthly plus 1.50 for dependents and 10 from her husband while a 5.25 budget remains for essentials. She supports three children with frugal meals and small outings each month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Confucius
Asia
Chu ‘Ming-tse
Fong Yu-hwa
Anhwei
Central
South
Formosa
Tsoying
Remembering Texas figures and the power of memory
The author muses on memory and recognition in Texas life, recalling meetings with Fred Korth and Pat Neff. Neff’s sharp wit and eloquence at the 1942 State Democratic Convention stand out, as does Baylor University president Neff inviting the author to speak and closing with a communal song.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Fred Korth
Continental National Bank
Pat Neff
Texas
Neff
Austin
Baylor University
Hollywood
Water Safety Key for Texas Vacation Camps
The Division of Sanitary Engineering reports 140 camps located with 70 inspected and total attendance of 140000 children. Major issues include safe water supplies, bacteriological testing, waterfront safety, food sanitation, insect control, and waste disposal to prevent pollution and fly breeding across camping associations and local health authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Division of Sanitary Engineering
Texas State Department of Health
Health Department
Sani
Sanitation Law Underpins Camp Health Rules
The Texas General Sanitation Law of 1945 provides the regulatory basis for sanitary practices and the upcoming Vacation Camp Sanitation Program will continue this summer, guiding engineering and health standards for camp facilities and operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Division of Sanitary Engineering
Easy-wash fabrics ease travel wardrobe overseas
Travelers benefit from easy-wash, low-iron fabrics that reduce wrinkles. Wool, knits, silks, jerseys, and prints also work well to camouflage spots and maintain a neat look while on the road.
Persuasive Talk Drives a Loan Request
A man finds success in securing a loan by delivering a persuasive talk that reassures lenders and clarifies his repayment plan. He emphasizes reliability, clear terms, and prior financial responsibility to gain confidence.
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Brownfield News-Herald
Sun
Taipei
Yen-ping
Yen-ming
Chu Mingtse
Chu Ming-tse
Jessie G. Randal
Sam Z. Hernandez
Levelland Highway
Estelle Work
East Hill
Beatrice Flores
Adolfo Flores
Mercedes de la "O
Frank de la O
Lamesa
Frogge Road
Paula Garcia
Seveco Garcia Jr
Leandro Morin
Rudy Ruiz
Felix Ruiz
South Seventh
Clardy
Jack Bailey
Chevrolet
Kelvinator
Ety
Electrical Testing Laboratories, Inc
W. Main
Gor
Shiplap
Mau’ Sen Ret
Fast Firestone Farm Tire Service
S&h
Crawford Home & Auto Supply
W. MA
Ken KL Mmerk
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