Electric slaves power a nation of 100 billion man hours
The piece likens electricity to invisible enslaved laborers, claiming 110 million Americans have 100 billion man-hours of power at their disposal. It notes a New York City power plant will add over 10 million man-hours and describes electricity as swift, precise, and capable of countless tasks from lighting streets to household chores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aladdin
United States
New York City
Aloo
Annual Fire Prevention Week Observed Nationwide
Fire Prevention Week runs October 9 to 15 with groups nationwide training the public to prevent fires. The emphasis is on avoiding carelessness and ignorance, as preventable fires cause vast losses. Citizens are urged to observe the week and cooperate to reduce fire damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Good Breeding in Business
A newspaper notes the courteous tone of telephone operators and argues thousands of religious and social groups neglect manners. It praises the telephone company for promoting goodwill and smoother service as operators speak with soothing, musical voices. The piece contrasts polite service with harsh after-connection calls.
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Fragment discusses competence and good breeding in modern efficient firms from office boy to president, asserting it yields good service and valued public esteem.
Advertising and public utility growth cited in 1930s columns
An editorial discussion notes public utility advertising reaching 28 million dollars and argues it fuels progress and honesty in business. It cites General Felix Robertson of Waco declaring Confederate service and loyalty before bankruptcy, praising veteran memory while contrasting Texas towns Cameron and Rockdale on taxes and streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Felix Robertson
Waco
Robertson
Uni
Texas
Houston Post-Dispatch
Cameron
Rockdale
Old Religions and New
Mrs. Walter Ferguson argues in the Houston Press that secular trends in American colleges push atheism and doubt, challenging faith among youth. She predicts a future religion born from a desire for God and moral guidance, urging America to embrace a new creed to endure.
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Walter Ferguson
George Bernard Shaw
England
Shaw
Elmer Gantry
America
Houston Press
Six 1900 Whirlpool Washers Sold in Local Campaign
Six 1900 Whirlpool washing machines were sold last week by Texas Power and Light Company in a campaign to introduce the modern laundry appliance to homes. The sales force was led by J. H. Reagan of Dallas and the manager and salesman departed Cameron on Tuesday.
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Texas Power and Light Company
J. H. Reagan
Dallas
Cameron
Ellen Caver Class At Baptist Church Returns
A lone fragment notes Ellen Caver in a classroom at a Baptist church last Tuesday night. The brief line hints at a local study or gathering but provides no further details.
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Baptist Church
Ellen
Caver Class Elects Officers at Meeting and Picn ic
The Caver class elected officers during a business meeting and enjoyed a bountiful open air picnic at the church due to cold weather. Officers include President Estelle Hackebeil and Vice Presidents Clenery and Mc Cloud with Miss Randolph as secretary.
County Officials Travel to San Antonio Convention
County Judge Jeff T. Kemp and Commissioners H. A. Fuchs Hu H Moore and R. A. Hairston left Tuesday for San Antonio to attend the County Judges and County Commissioners Convention. The convention will be in session the 28, 29 and 30th of this month.
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Jeff T. Kemp
S H. A. Fuchs
Hu. H. Moore
R. A. Hairston
San Antonio
Butts Todd Unite in Quiet Maysfield Marriage
In the presence of close relatives, Tuesday evening at six thirty, Mrs Eva Butts and Webb Todd of Glencoe Illinois were married by the Presbyterian minister in Maysfield at the bride’s father home Chas Butts. The bride is the eldest daughter of Chas Butts. The groom is the eldest son of Mr and Mrs Robert Todd. The marriage ends a childhood romance of two pioneer families. Mr and Mrs C C Averitt of Austin visited Camron to see relatives.
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Maysfield
Webb Todd
Glencoe
Ilinois
Eva Butts
Chas. Butts
Robert Todd
Thirteen Indicted by Milam County Grand Jury This Week
The Milam County grand jury convened and handed up thirteen bills, twelve felonies and one misdemeanor. Defendants named include Primo Flores for murder, J C Griffin and J T Evans for robbery, Noah Moore for assault to murder, Cornelius Cervantes for two liquor cases, Joe Jurek for manufacturing liquor and two selling cases, Marion Worcester for liquor selling, Lonnie Secton for transporting liquor, Clara Robinson for aggravated assault, and Noah Moore tied to the S W Law cutting incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milam County
Grand Jury
Primo Flores
J. C. Griffin
J. T. Evans
Noah Moore
Cornelius Cervantes
Joe Jurek
Marion Worcester
Lonnie Secton
Clara Robinson
S. W. Law
Salts Help Kidney Health And Cleansing Flushing
Kidney discomfort signals need for hydration and a cleansing routine. The ad promotes Jad Salts made from grape and lemon acids with lithia to flush kidneys, reduce urine acidity, and ease bladder issues, advising daily tablespoonful in water before breakfast for several days and periodic physician exams.
Back Hurts Begin on Salts
A physician advises using Jad Salts to flush and stimulate kidneys when back pain or urinary symptoms appear. The preparation, made from grape and lemon acid with lithia, is said to cleanse kidneys, reduce urine irritation, and help prevent bladder and kidney complications.
Hijackers Arrested Following Burlington Hold Up
Two men were jailed in Milam County and Sheriff Blaylock traveled to Abilene after a hold up near Burlington Saturday night. Deputy Will Vaughn and Guy Pope pursued a fleeing hijacker along the Waco road, catching one suspect. The car was left at a Burlington garage as officers pursued two other men who escaped.
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Milam County
Blaylock
Abilene
Burlington
Will Vaughn
Guy Pope
Vaughn
Issastant
Thrall Couple Visiting Daughter in Jones Prairie
Mr and Mrs C L Spradley of Thrall are visiting their daughter Mrs Johnson in Jones Prairie during a short trip.
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Ter
Mrs. C. L. Spradley
Thrall
Mrs. Johnson
Jones Prairie
Box Supper Planned at Walkers Creek School House
A box supper will be held Friday night October 7 at the Walkers Creek School House. The public is invited and proceeds will benefit the school.
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Walkers Creek
Freshman radio sets shown with cabinet models under $125
J. J. Parma, agent, presents Freshman radios this week featuring cabinet models as low as 125 dollars. He reports strong interest and has already placed several units with customers.
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J. J. Parma
Sam Sanford and Maggie Marcus Guests of Local Families
Mr. Sam Sanford and his sister Mrs. Maggie Marcus were guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Holtzclaw and also of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Monroe, sharing hospitality in a social visit.
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Sam Sanford
Maggie Marcus
J. E. Holtzclaw
Frank Monroe
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Herald Publishing CO. Incorporated
W. O. Triggs
Jefferson B. White
Milam
J. B. White
Robert McLane
J. P. Werner
Fr. P. Jeter
H. M. Hefley
T. 5. Henderson, Jr
J. T. Parma
J. G. Davis
R. A. Tag
Robert Browning
Harry Tag
Slaves OF the
Ellen Caver
Washington
Butts
Todd
Treasury
United States Treasury
Sears
Federal Reserve Bank
A. W. Mellon
Secretary of the Treasury
Washington, D. C
Box Supper
Tute
Walter F. Sharpe
Prop
Cameron, Texas
Armours
Blanchard
J.t.parma
FISK
Buick
Schiller Buick Company
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