National Y M C A awards scholarships to ex service men
The National Y M C A committee in Austin awards eighteen vocational scholarships to ex servicemen in the district funded from wartime leftovers and salvaged canteen assets. The district includes Blanco, Burnet, Caldwell, Hays, Lampasas, Travis, Llano, Mason and Williamson counties with T W Currie of the University of Texas Y M C A as chairman.
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Austin
Texas
National
T. W. Currie
University of Texas Y. M. C. A
Blanco
Burnet
Caldwell
Hays Lampasas
Travis
Llano
Mason and Williamson
Texee
EF Bert Science
Bseuneeseen
Ger
MeXeillmmietry
Soutiwerent Universite
Georgetown F. Beuiteter
University of Texee
Ko Cott Pusmes
Sommestretion Tigteerstts
Teme & Wier
Cardui-like remedy touted in Gonzalez testimonial
A Gonzalez resident, Minnie Pb! pot, describes years of severe back pain and weakness from a rib area. After using a product named Cardus from a Birthday Almanac testimonial, she reports rapid improvement and lasting health recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cardus
Gardai
Who is who in Southwest agriculture
Dr. James Oscar Morgan of Texas A and M College is profiled as a leading authority in agronomy. Born 1880 in Etowah North Carolina, he trained at North Carolina Cornell and Mississippi, published Field Crops for the Cotton Belt, and works to advance farming methods across Texas and the Southwest as a noted researcher and educator. He is a member of major agronomy and genetics groups.
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James Oscar Morgan
Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas
Etowah
N. C
Agricultural and Mechanical College of
North Carolina
Cornel University
Cornell
Mississippi
Texas Agricultural and Mechanical College
Fis Neeg Sam
Cotten Belt
Cleservoms
Texas
Southwest
American Society of Agronomy
American Farm Eevete Aseersetion
American Genetic Association
Terese
State Aid For Texas Free Schools
Rural schools numbering 1766 were allotted state aid totaling 641642 from the 200/00 fund for the year. The State Board of Education met and approved bonds purchase totaling 461051 and an issue of 25000 Pearsall Street improvement bonds for the permanent school fund.
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Austin
Texas
State Board of Education
Pearsall Street
Political Convention Schedule By Party and Location
Political program lists Democratic events from May 1 precinct conventions to May 25 state convention in Dallas. Republican events cover county conventions on May 4, Twelfth Congressional in Granbury May 8, and state convention in San Antonio May 25, followed by national conventions in June.
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Granbury
Dallas
San Antonio
San Aoecisco
A New Prosperity in Oil Fields Draws Printer Help
Several printers are summoned to the oil fields where booms are active. Advertising rates run 35 to 50 cents per inch, paid by merchants and business men. Workers sleep on cots in a blacksmith shop for $2.00 nightly and spend about $1.05 for a ham sandwich and coffee, plus $1.00 for a bath.
State announces May college entrance exams in Texas
Austin on April 23 reports that Texas will offer college entrance examinations May 10 to 13 under the state education department. High schools will supervise with county superintendents, allowing credits in two or three subjects yearly for up to five years. Eligible include non affiliated students and teachers with first grade certificates. May 18 covers remaining subjects with a $1 fee per student.
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Austin
Texas
State Department of Education
S. M. N. Marrs
British mandate for Jewish homeland confirmed
A Telegram from New York dated April 26 confirms a British mandate for a Jewish homeland in Palestine. The message to R. A. Maniloff of Bryan Texas notes mutual congratulations and plans for demonstrations, reflecting wide rejoicing in Jewish communities worldwide over the change.
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Palestine
Zionist Movement
Holy Land
Europe
Maniloff
New York
R. A. Maniloff
Bryan
Texas
Israel
Jacob de Hass
Plumbers and Carriers Urged to Inspect Daily Change
The Des Moines Register notes a warning that cleverly executed 50 dollar bills are circulating, urging all plumbers and delivery carriers to carefully examine their small change with each payday.
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Des Moines Register
Calotaba tablet advertised as perfect remedy for biliousness
An inventive patent claim promotes Calotaba as a nausea free digestive aid. The tablet is advertised with no taste or after effects and a refund if not delighted. It promises cleansing by morning with one nightly tablet and water.
No Cotton Equal to America's Is Yet in Sight
Washington report from the Department of Agriculture concludes no large quantities of cotton with American qualities will be produced outside the United States for many years. The survey of promising regions shows even with rising world demand, new fields of larger production are not in sight.
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Washington
United States
Department of Agriculture
Swindling in War Contracts Probes Uncover Large Sums
Attorney General Palmer announced that ongoing investigations into fraudulent World War I era contracts reveal illegal transactions in the millions. Withholding of payments totals about 4.42 million dollars, while indictments in Seattle target shipbuilders and Shipping Board figures. fifteen major fraud cases are before the Grand Jury. Separate item notes Senate moves to require price stamping on shoes to reveal retailer costs.
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Washington
Palmer
Department of Justice
Department
Northern Pacific
Seattle
United States Shipping Board
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Bureau of Investigation
Grand Jury
Ohio
Senate
McNary
Oregon
Senator McNary
Sugar Dealers Arrested in New Orleans Case
Ten sugar dealers were arrested on Federal warrants in New Orleans including six wholesalers and four retailers. They are charged with selling sugar at a profit exceeding two cents a pound. District Attorney Mooney says several wholesalers planned to profit by selling to each other with increasing prices at each sale.
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New Orleans
Mooney
Tenants Prepare Citywide Strike in New York
About twenty thousand tenants organize a May Day walkout while reports say sabotage by tenants in Brownsville and the Bronx damages property. Dumbwaiter ropes cut wash pipes plugged water overflow. slogan hell for the landlords and free houses for the tenants cited.
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New York
Brownsville
Bronx
Arthur J. W. Hilly
Farm Labor Shortage Warns of Farm Labor Crunch
Washington April 26. Secretary Meredith urged city men college students and vacation workers to take jobs on farms especially in harvest fields. He said fed reports show hired labor about 72 percent of normal with shortages matching two years ago when many were in military service. Urban workers in waiting roles have drained farm help.
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Washington
Meredith
Congressional Record May Face Suspension At Dull Printer Shortage
The Congressional Record may suspend publication this week due to a paper shortage at the Government Printing Office. Only two days of supply remain as attempts to obtain more are delayed by high demand and the lengthy speeches of the current session.
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Congressional Record
Washington
Government Printing Office
Congress
Directors named for Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas
A 25 year look back notes that the Texas State Senate confirmed appointees to the college board including W. H. Cavitt from Bryan Frank W. Holland of Dallas G. W. Collin county and D. A. Paulus of Lavaca county.
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Houston Post
Bryan
State Senate
Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas
W. Ft. Cavitt
Prank W. Holland
Dallas
G. W
Texas professor Hawkes faces bigamy charge in Austin
Dr I W Hawkes anthropology professor at the University of Texas is held on $500 bond after a Milwaukee woman, Flora Hawkes, says she is his wife and filed charges. She arrived with three children and says they interviewed in Austin. Hawkes says he is divorced and he has been married twice to his current wife. The case draws statewide interest.
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Austin
I. W. Hawkes
University of Texas
Flora Hawkes
Milwaukee
Hawkes
Esquimaux
New Club House Under Way At Bryan Country Club
The Bryan Country Club progresses with a fire proof foundation and first floor columns in place. Concrete forms rise as the roof materials are awaited. Finishing expected in July promises a premier club south of Dallas. The golf course is finished with members posting solid scores. A May 17 tournament and pro exhibition from large cities are planned. Directors aim to make the club a welcoming, proud institution for members and families in Bryan and College Station.
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Dallas
Bryan Country Club
Bryan
College
East Texas Chamber chief hails A and M work
Hon A L Burge general manager of the East Texas Chamber of Commerce praised Texas A and M College for its work saying if Texans knew its impact the college would have 4000 students and double its equipment in two years. He pledged support and called the Banker Farmer Conference the greatest meeting in Texas.
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Jasper
A. L. Burge
East Tex, Chamber of Commerce
Tyler
Texas
A. and M. College
Burge
Banker-Farmer
The Better Side of Congress Outside View Sparks Debate
The Charlestone News and Courier quotes the New York Evening Post suggesting that the outside perspective on Congress reveals a better side. The brief note frames this as a point of discussion and reflects mixed public reaction.
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New York Evening Post
Congress
Charlestone News and Courier
Teachers Called 10 Other Professions
Dallas, Texas April 24. Teaching as a profession has lost inducements in several Texas counties over five years. Johnson Bowie and Hays report efficiency declines above 30 percent. Crowell Foard Henderson Polk Jackson Dallas and Tarrant show declines of about one fourth. Vacancies rise. salaries in rural Dallas Jackson at about thirty dollars monthly match Henderson. Many teachers resign or leave for other work. some counties report no salary gains forthcoming. Oil fields lure men but poor living conditions deter families.
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Dallas
Texas
Johnson
Bowie
Hays
Crowell
Foard
Henderson
Polk
Jackson
Tarrant
Johnson County
Bowie County
Hays County
Jackson Counties
Henderson County
Jackson County
Dallas County
Loyalty and the case for faithful service in business
A Halifax Sunday Leader column favors loyalty to an employer. The author urges workers to serve fully, defend the institution, and avoid disparaging their employer even in tough times, noting an ounce of loyalty is worth a pound of cleverness and that forgetting hurts business.
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Elbert Hubbard
Halifax Sunday Leader
Caven
Texas Heiress Missing Sparks Citywide Search
Dallas police seek Arylene Robertson an heir to a Rockingham fortune after a will directs the wealth to her. Clues describe a girl about 18, five feet, light hair and blue eyes, who previously lived with her uncle in Henderson Texas. Authorities began the search at Rockingham officials request.
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Dallas
Tex
Arylene Robertson
Rockingham
N. C
Henderson
Texas
Strikers Appeal for Jobs Back in Public Interest
Striking railroad workers in the New York district appealed to railroad managers for restoration to duty and seniority rights while managers rejected the request. The Fort Worth Star-Telegram notes mentions Mr Bryan and historical voting guidance, referencing 1912 events, Baltimore and Champ Clark.
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New York
New York District
Fort Worth
Diamond Dyes Promise New Look For Old Garments
A dye product claim explains that women can restore faded clothing by using Diamond Dyes. Instructions in each package cover dyeing wool, silk, cotton, linen, and blends to any color, offering a simple home process to refresh wardrobes.
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Gompann
Mauchenver Univeen
Siat Gronivillen
Cine Willet
Effet
Cleveland Pian Degier
Cardwi
Progressive Farmer
Texas Free Schools
IS. Maniloff
America
DR. Hawkes
State University
Travis County
EAGLE
Ciogakret
Bayer
Aspirinia
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