Pearl Brewery keeps Christmas bonus despite tax rise
In San Antonio a one dollar per barrel national defense tax, effective July 1, 1940, did not stop Pearl Brewery from paying a 10 percent annual bonus to employees. Over 250 workers received checks worth five weeks and two days pay. Vice-president B. B. McGimsey credited rising Pearl Beer sales and loyal staff for funding the 1940 bonus amid higher costs. Pearl Beer saw an 189 percent sales surge over last year, surpassing 1939 peak, with continued product quality and local demand cited as key factors.
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National Defense
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B. B. McGimsey
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McGimsey
Texas
McKimsey
Texas Ranks Sixth in Big Game Area
A report to the State Game Fish and Oyster Commission notes Texas is sixth among states in big game with 301 822 animals. It lists 35100 javelinas and 238065 white tailed deer, with Arizona second in javelinas and New Mexico third. The text also mentions elk in Texas as non native and scarce.
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U. S. Fish and Oyster Commission
Lone Star
Michigan
Pennsylvania
Wisconsin
California
Minnesota
Arizona
New Mexico
United States
It Happened Continued War Watch and Congress Recap
The column reviews reactions to a presidential speech praising Britain and denouncing Germany, noting mixed global and U.S. responses. It recalls Congress longest session since 1940, passing peace time draft and spending $23 billion for defense. It lists 1940 top news, including Roosevelt’s reelect, Dunkirk, and Lend‑Lease era events.
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U.S. Congress
Congress
U. S
West Texas quail population near four hundred
Residents note that quail in west Texas were imported years ago and now occupy most suitable habitat. The current population is approximately 400 and is not expected to grow much beyond this level.
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West
Texas
General Tires and Tubes Featured With Local Ad
Fred ericksburg Drive In Station promotes tire and tube services with Rubin Crenwelge as contact. Prop 32tf references appear in the ad alongside shop hours and pricing details.
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Fredericksburg Drive-In Station
Rubin Crenwelge
Texas banks issue 424 thousand loans in first half of 1940
A semiannual American Bankers Association survey shows 178 Texas banks, 21.2 percent of the state's 840, reported 424,410 loan transactions totaling 570.4 million dollars from January 1 to June 30, 1940.
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Texas
American Bankers Association
Navy Seeks Recruits In Local Area For Navy Expansion
The Navy plans to enlist 336 young men from the local recruiting district in San Antonio this month. No high school diploma or prior specialty training required, only a willingness to learn and advance. After four months, pay rises occur with each progression toward petty officer status.
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U. S. Navy
San Antonio
Texas oil and gas drills 2459 dry holes last year
Texas operators reported 2,459 dry holes drilled in the state during the previous year. The count reflects exploration activity amid uncertain oil prices and variable well outcomes across basins.
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Texas Oil and Gas Operators
Selective Service Aims At Fair Treatment Of Draftees From Small Towns
Central Press columnist Charles P. Stewart presents Major Gordon Snow of Salt Lake City arguing that the selective service system protects rural communities. Boards familiar with registrants should reduce unfair deferments and ensure local needs are considered. Draftees return with renewed democracy and community ties.
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Gordon Snow
Salt Lake City
National
Washington
Utah
John Smith
Doctor Brown
Jim Jones
Youths Becoming 21 Face Draft Crisis Says Army
Draft headquarters plan to conscript most of the youths who turn 21 in the next five years aims to fill an annual 900000 inductees quota. Officials say 13 hundred thousand will reach majority by next October and four million others aged 18 to 20 are a vital reservoir. A majority of the 21 year olds could be certified fit for immediate service, causing least economic disturbance and creating a future reserve.
Emu Males Hatch Eggs Among Bird Species
The emu is one species of birds where the male incubates and hatches the eggs. This parental role distinguishes emus from many other birds where females or both parents share incubation duties. The male takes on egg tending during the nesting period.
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