Wiley Rich to Lead Simmons University Business School
Wiley Rich of El Campo, former UT School of Business instructor, will head Simmons University business administration in Abilene this fall. Rich previously led San Marcos Academy’s business program for three years. Approximately 100 Texas junior college movement enthusiasts attended UT’s all state conference July 11, endorsing a similar gathering next year. Health conditions at UT are notably good this summer per Dr. LeRoy A. Wilkes with few hospital cases and a four day free service period sufficient for students.
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Isidore Holden
Holden
International Educational Association
Jessie Miller
Alford Oil Co
Byrne
Dallas
Federal Reserve Bank
Wiley Rich
el Campo
School of Business Administration
University of Texas
Simmons University
Abilene
Rich
San Marcos Academy
Texas
LeRoy A. Wilkes
University Health Service
Wilkes
UT students plan second summer trip to San Antonio
Mrs. C. J. Moore, faculty leader for out of town excursions, says the University of Texas summer school students will make a second trip on July 25. In San Antonio they will visit many tourist points of interest.
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San Antonio
University of Texas
C. J. Moore
UT Dean Shelby Chairs National PTA Citizenship Committee
T H Shelby of the University of Texas has been elected chairman of the national Parent Teacher Associations citizenship education committee. The panel aims to promote citizen training through local PTAs. A new UT Extension catalogue will be ready about September 1. reception for UT faculty and students on July 20 on campus marks the start of the summer term activities.
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T. H. Shelby
Division of Extension
University of Texas
Parent Teacher Associations
Bureau of Extension
University of Texas Division of Extension
Julia Vance
Bureau
Summer program outlined by University faculty group
Dr. M R Gutsch announces a six week summer school program with debuting clubs journalism dramatics and choral work. Concerts by the University choruses Longhorn band and orchestra plus Taylor and Austin municipal bands will be held in the campus open air theater. Weekly lectures and local excursions to points of interest around Austin are also planned.
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M. R. Gutsch
University
Longhorn
Taylor and
Austin Municipal
Austin
UT Library Houses Large South Newspapers Archive
The University of Texas maintains a vast newspaper collection with 12 000 bound volumes and 5 000 unbound items. It includes state and foreign papers, rare issues, and a full catalog by E R Dabney to be published soon. Mineral resources in western Oklahoma are studied by F M Bullard with the Oklahoma Geological Survey.
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The
University of Texas
South
E.R. Dabney
Oklahoma
F. M. Bullard
Oklahoma Geological Survey
Bullard
University of Michigan At
Ann Harbor
Texas Cleared Schedule Opens Season With Oklahoma Southwest
The University of Texas football team releases a fall slate with games in Austin and Dallas. September 24 opens in Austin against Oklahoma Southwest Teachers College, then October 1 vs Texas Christian University, October 8 vs Trinity University, October 15 in Dallas vs Vanderbilt, October 22 in Austin vs Rice Institute, October 29 in Dallas vs Southern Methodist University, November 5 in Austin against Baylor, and November 11 Armistice Day fixtures.
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University of Texas
Austin
Oklahoma Southwest Teachers’ College
Texas
Texas Christian University
Trinity University At
Dallas
Longhorn
Vanderbilt
Rice Institute
Southern Methodist University
Baylor
Texas Set To Face Aggies In Austin Thanksgiving Showdown
Texas will meet the Kansas Aggies in Austin for the season finale on Thanksgiving Day at College Station the Texas A and M College matchup.
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Texas
Kansas Aggies
Austin
Texas A. & M. College
College Station
Standard Milk Ordinance urged to boost baby health
State health officer Dr J C Anderson urges municipalities to adopt the Standard Milk Ordinance to ensure safe milk. The ordinance, recommended by the U S Public Health Service, is already adopted by 31 Texas cities including Abilene Amarillo Austin Beaumont Brownwood Corsicana Fort Worth Lubbock San Antonio Texarkana and Wichita Falls.
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J. C. Anderson
Dr. Anderson
United States Public Health Service
Texas
Abilene
Amarillo
Austin
Beaumont
Breckenridge
Brownsville
Brownwood
Bryan
Corpus Christi
Corsicana
Electra
Fort Worth
Graham
Jacksonville
Jefferson
Kerrville
Lubbock
Marlin
Marshall
Mexia
Mineral Wells
Nacogdoches
Paris
San Angelo
San Antonio
Texarkana
Tyler
Vernon
Waco
Weatherford
Wichita Falls
Milk Ordinance Promotes Safe Dairy Practices in Texas
Provisions urge graded milk supply with labeled grades, tuberculin tested cows, sanitary barns, safe water, sterilized vessels, cooling to 50 degrees within an hour, and health certificates for handlers. Adoption by municipalities could reduce infant mortality and morbidity in Texas.
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Texas
Texas Health Figures for 1926 Show Heart Disease Top Killer
The 1926 Texas health report lists 205 official causes of death with heart disease highest at 4 538 deaths. Pneumonia 4 143, tuberculosis 5 743, chronic nephritis 2 125, cerebral hemapoplexy 2 043, cancer 1 934, diarrhea and enteritis 2 141, influenza 1 479. Deaths peak in later life for heart disease while tuberculosis mainly affects ages 20–25. diarrhea diarrhea attacks hit under 2s. stomach and liver cancers exceed other stomach cancers. female genital cancer 267, breast 117, skin 15. most cancer deaths occur at 60–65, one related to a month-old infant.
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Texas
Death Statistics For Year 1926
Statistics compiled by the bureau of vital statistics of the state depart- show the total deaths recorded in 1926 and outline trends in mortality. The report breaks down figures by age group, causes of death, and regional distribution, highlighting shifts from prior years.
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Bureau of Vital Statistics of
Deaths From Preventable Causes In Texas Highlight Burden
Texas recorded 42,336 deaths last year with 15,771 attributed to preventable diseases including pneumonia and cancer. This category accounts for more than 37 percent of all deaths in the state.
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Texas
State records list of official demise diseases
The document notes diseases such as malaria fever Asiatic cholera plague yellow fever glanders beriberi diseases of the pituitary gland and chlorea as part of an official mode of demise, though no Texas resident died from them.
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Texas
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James L. Coleman
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