The Cheapest Eating House in Texas
Sixty percent of the student body at the institution supports itself or relies on state aid. Meals cost about twelve cents, with dorm and board options on campus averaging $8 to $11 per month. University Hall rooms run $1.50 to $3.00 monthly, and prices drop when surpluses appear. The cafeteria shows no profit, operates at cost, and serves over four hundred students daily while offering student jobs.
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Future Housewives Learn Food Values at UT Domestic Science Lab
The University of Texas at Austin runs a domestic economy program teaching girls home-making science. Students study textiles dressmaking home decoration food values cooking and related arts to prepare them for judicious spending in households.
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University OF Texas Domestic Science Laboratory
United States
Housewives of Texas
University of Texas, At Austin
Department of
Inbreeding in Education Explored by Special Writer
A San Antonio Express writer argues that Texas higher education acts as the state’s conduit for new ideas and methods. He warns that without universities, schooling would stagnate, becoming narrow and self-contained like inbred stock. The piece likens universities to a central switchboard distributing progress.
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San Antonio Express
University of Texas
Christendom
Germany
Worked His Way Through University of Texas
A portrait of J. G. Grissom is featured as he earns both a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Arts from the University of Texas. The piece argues state support makes higher education possible for poor students and calls UT the poor man's school.
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University OF Texas
Texas
J. G. Grissom
Grissom
Young Grissom
The
Republic
Europe
Orient
For Torpid Liver Relief with Chamberlain's Tablets
Mrs. F. H. Trubus of Springville New York reports six years of relief using Chamberlain's Tablets for liver disorder. The product is sold by all dealers and has consistently provided quick, desired results.
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Chamberlain
F. H. Trubus
Springville
N. Y
Comanche Mercantile Cut Prices on White Canvas Footwear
Half price sale at Comanche Mercantile Co features white canvas pumps and oxfords for women misses and children with discounts on all sizes. Local shoppers are invited to visit the store for the limited offer.
Texas Rural School Improvement Plan Highlights UT Training
A statewide proposal for rural school improvement centers on teacher training. The University of Texas is highlighted as the sole provider furnishing over 400 well trained teachers to Texas common schools, supporting the plan's implementation nationwide.
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Texas
University of Texas
University of Texas Milestone Graduates and Alumni
The University of Texas stands as the South region’s largest learning institution. It has graduated over 4,000 students with more than 20,000 ex-students and graduates listed among its ranks.
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The
University of Texas
South
Jewel Oil Stove Featured in Bright Kitchen Ad
An upbeat feature promotes a Jewel Oil Stove at Pulliams for a sunny kitchen upgrade. The ad highlights efficiency and cheerful design to entice shoppers seeking practical home improvements.
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Pulliams
Wall Paper and Canvass Brighten Up Your Home
New patterns at moderate prices invite repapering rooms to lift appearance. See the new line upstairs in Furniture department and compare costs for a quick home refresh.
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Comanche Mercantile Co
Quick Meal Buy a Jewel Ojd Stove at Pulliam’s
A brief note promotes purchasing a Jewel Ojd Stove for quick meals at Pulliam’s, highlighting a practical kitchen upgrade and local retailer availability.
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Pulliam ’S
UT School of Journalism Opens Eyed for State Press
A photograph shows a linotype machine at the University of Texas School of Journalism. The school, formed last year, aims to train youths of the state in journalistic craft, business side of publishing, and public service for the press. It enrolled fewer than fifty students in its first year.
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University of Texas
Commonwealth
Lextress
University of Texas Located in Austin in 1881 Vision
A historical note explains that the University of Texas was chosen by popular vote in September 1881 to be located in Austin. It highlights the university’s role as head of the state’s public schools and describes the surrounding regions from Edwards Plateau to the Colorado river bottom. The caption mentions Lake Austin near the boat-house and outdoor recreation for students after classes.
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University of Texas
Austin
Edwards Plateau
Blacksand
Texas
Colorado River
Col Nists
Brazos
Trinity
State University
University
Lake Austin
University of Texas tests Texas road materials lab scene
The University of Texas Bureau of Economic Geology operates a road materials testing lab in Austin testing Texas road stones and gravels. Over a thousand samples have been analyzed this period with recommendations for each. The goal is to catalog all usable road materials and publish results for free distribution to engineers and material owners.
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TEXAS
University OF Texas Bureau OF Economic Geology
University of Texas
Roads Testing Laboratory
Austin
Bureau of Economic Geology
United States Office of Public Roads
Washington
University Laboratory
University Bureau of Economic Geology
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