Corn and Hog Prices Fall Due to Slowing Exports
A graph explains a key reason for low corn and hog prices over recent years: a sharp drop in US hog export demand since the 1919 peak. European hog production rebounded postwar, tariffs and quotas constrain imports, and US production rises. The corn hog program from the AAA aims to rebalance supply and lift prices.
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United States
Germany
Denmark
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
Fariers
Hunter enters race for governor in 1934
Tom F. Hunter of Wichita Falls formally announces for governor in 1934. He rejects using repeal of prohibition as the campaign issue, argues the race should not hinge on wet or dry, and says a repeal amendment would be addressed after election. He criticizes monopolistic interests financing both sides of the prohibition debate.
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Brownwood
Tom F. Hunter
Wichita Falls
Allred Announces Candidacy for Texas Governor
James Allred, Texas attorney general for two terms, declares his bid for governor at a Del Rio dinner. He urges a new deal and new dealers in Texas politics, vows to tackle taxation without gloves and backs strict lobby legislation.
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James Allred
Texas
Allred
Candidate Promises Reform Platform for Citizens
A speaker declares candidacy and credits over 220 thousand supporters. He promises a January submission of a reform platform aimed at vital improvements for the people, noting new allies and a successful campaign ahead.
The Pleasure of Giving and Sharing With Others
A reflective piece on Christmas gifts of love, kindness, and charity tracing the spirit from the Three Wise Men to modern acts. It emphasizes happiness and peace arising from giving to others rather than self-indulgence, citing Katharine Edelman in 1933.
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Katherine Edelman
Western Newspaper Union
Granny recalls first kiss under mistletoe tale
The passage recalls Granny’s memory of a mistletoe kiss on a Christmas Eve at a church, with Babs and Charlotte listening as she describes a youthful courtship. She notes her romance led to children with a later grandfather, contrasting past and present holiday traditions.
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Babs
Charlotte
Christmas Ties Split Taste for Couples
In a light business note, the novelty “So Bobs” brand unveils a Christmas tie designed to please both partners. One side aims at the wife’s taste while the opposite side targets the husband’s preferences, fueling high demand and strong sales.
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Bobs
When Was Christmas Day First Observed
The article cites Tit-Bits Magazine noting Christmas date guesses, arguing the real date may not be December 25. It says early Christians celebrated on varied dates in January April and May, with December 25 settled in the fifth century to replace Saturnalia, and many customs tracing to that pagan festival.
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Tit-Bits Magazine
Christmas Boxes Named From Earthen Apprenticeship Boxes
Christmas boxes derive their name from earthen pottery boxes used by apprentices to collect largesse at Christmas from their masters and customers.
Santa Claus Limits Benevolence to Simple Acts
The text suggests Santa Claus restricts himself to small generous gestures and does not promise special favors or solve every mystery or request.
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Santa
Santa Claus
Football game time and signaling delays analyzed
A study notes that under 12 minutes of a football game are in actual play with most time spent on signaling and positioning. Separations of Anne Sullivan Macy and Helen Keller’s pupil occurred twice over 45 years. Cultural plant mentions include Spain’s Christmas flower scarlet geranium and heliotrope. Beverly Hills hosts a restaurant named Chat and Chew.
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Anne Sullivan Macy
Helen Keller
Spain
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