Swarty and the tax burden show a leaking ship of state
In a Washington tale, a small businessman nicknamed Swarty loses workers and profits to an array of taxes while Westinghouse faces growing federal levies. The piece compares their fates to argue that government has grown top heavy and costs burden the average citizen and enterprise. The author links this to Congress and the Roosevelt budget push, road funding battles, and a Greenbelt lease dispute over pets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Swarthy
Swarty
District of Columbia
Westinghouse
Congress
White House
Bei
Greenbert
Rexford Guy Tugswell
Professor Tugwell
Greenbelt
Sam
Examinations Announced for Student Fingerprint Classifier
The U S Civil Service Commission announces an open competitive exam for a student fingerprint classifier at the FBI. Salary is 1440 dollars yearly with a 3 percent retirement deduction. Applicants must have a high school diploma or be a senior in their final year. Age limit is eighten to twenty four. More information from Otto Stoffers at the post office or customhouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Civil Service Commission
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Otto Stoffers
U. S. Civil Service Board of Examiners
Political Calendar for 1938 and Local Notices
The item outlines the 1938 political schedule from June to November with dates for Democratic caucuses, primaries, canvassing, and the state convention. It notes election days June 23 First Primary, August 27 Second Primary, and November 8 General Election, plus local social notices of births and a funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay
Democratic
Austin
Democratic Convention
New State Democratic Executive Committee
Demoscratic Executive Committee
State Democratic Executive Committee
Austin Mutual Life Reports Record Membership and Reserve
On January 1, 1938 the Austin Mutual Life Insurance Company shows its largest membership and Mortuary Reserve Fund to date. Disbursements from December 1, 1936 to December 1, 1937 total about 170000 dollars.
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Austin Mutual Life Insurance Company
Death Benefits Paid to 124 Deceased Policyholders
Death claims paid promptly to beneficiaries of 124 policyholders listed including James M. Allen O V Baker Harry EF Cohen Killis Campbell J L Cowley Max Erzkus Mrs Freda Johns T A Johnson Mrs C F Kirk and others in Texas and nearby areas. Names include Robert All Henry J Bouchard John T Bowman and Edward B Harris among many survivors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M. Allen
O. V. Baker Harry EF. Cohen
Killis Campbell
J. L. Cowley
Max Erzkus
Freda Johns
T. A. Johnson
C. F. Kirk
C. F. Knight
Co. O. Leshikar Selmar A. Finn Paul W. Kaiser
A George Robert All Henry J. Bouchard
John T. Bowman
L. L. Bridwell
Andrew Charami
F. W. McGuire
W. W. Meacham
Ernest H. Miller
N. O. Ogletree
Robert Edwin Davis
Chas. Lane Beckh
Notable local notices and historical notes
Miss Doris Weinheimer spent the week end in Corpus Christi. Herwin Wehmeyer is recovering from rupture operation at his home. The Uvalde bat cave yielded ten tons of guano daily in 1878 used in medical manufacture. Herbert Wahrmund joined Brady Freight Lines which opened a depot at Woerner Grocery Co Warehouse on South Lincoln Street. Werner Knopp, Louis Knopp, Bruno Knopp and Marcus Wehmeyer accompanied Lothar and Hatto Berg to College Station where the last two attend A M College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uvalde County
Herbert Wahrmund
Brady Freight Lines
Woerner Grocery Co
Lincoln Street
Messrs
Werner Knopp
Louis Knopp
Bruno Knopp
Marcus Wehmeyer
Lothar
Hatto Berg
College Station
A. & M. College
John Deere Day at Peters Hall Show Features Four Films
A John Deere Day program at Peters Hall Friday November 7 showcases Friendly Valley as the main feature with three additional reels School Days Champions on Parade and a short news reel on ag equipment. The event begins at 11 am with Friendly Valley and continues at 1 pm with the other films sponsored by Kraugkopff Bros local John Deere dealer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter's Hall
Friendly Valley
John Deere
Kraugkopf Bros
rupture shield expert to visit Driskill Hotel Austin
Chicago rupture shield expert H. M. Shevnan will appear at the Driskill Hotel in Austin on January 11 and 12 from 9 A.M. to 6 P.M. He promotes the Zootic Shield as a superior method that closes openings rapidly without straps medicines or treatments and offers free demonstrations. He previously worked as an assistant to F. H. Seeley, a noted rupture expert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Shevnan
Chicago
Driskill Hotel
Austin
Shevnan
Richmond St
Ill
F. H. Seeley
Gums Irritation Prompted Letos Trial Offer
Druggists offer a money back guarantee if the first bottle of LETO'S fails to satisfy. The ad highlights gum irritation itching and burning as common concerns prompting a free return policy.
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Great Westinghouse Corporation
Pitts
House
Roosevelt
Capitol
Representative Cartwright
Oklahoma Democrat
Harry Byrd
Virginia Democrat
United States
Marcus Fritz
Henry Meurer
Miss Hazel
Illa_ Fritz
San Antonio
Henry Grosenbacher
Louis Grosenbacher
Prederitksburg
I, Texas
Francis Jones
J. R. Gage
Edward B. Harris
Clarence B. Hearn
John M. Payne
B. N. Payton
Chas. E. Pickle Allen Rose
Mary Rush
F. V. Skoglund
S. W. Spencer Arvin L. Strong Monroe J. Thorp
J. F. Arnold
Alice E. A. Marcus
Bertram Thomas J. Taylor
Bertram Oscar Bergmann
Boerne
Virgil David Alen
Burnet
W. E. Holtzclaw
Buda
Henry Tomblin
Edd Tindall
Cameron Rob Marschall
Cedar Valley
I. L. Patrick
Chimicothe Chalmers
J. Gosch
Cistern
Ula P. Yeates
Compton
California
Nannie Harris
Cost
Bryan Stubbs
Cuero
Geo
W. Schneid
Dallas
Axel Eklund
Elgin
Jim M. Harrison
L. K. Kytberg
Lola Moore
Frank K. Hrachovy
Ellinger
C. W. Feuge
Fredericksburg
Charles Lehne
A. B. Williamson
Fred’burg
Louis Klaerner
Gorda Treybig
Fayetteville
Joe A. Vesetka
I. W. Bethel
Georgetown
S. A. Hodges
A. E. Lax
Gus Munson
W. L. Cudd
Gonzales
Raymond Henke
Wm. Flachmeier
Hallettsville
C. W. Jones
Holland
Addie Elliott
Houston
David W. Renstrom
Annie B. Jarmon
Sprinkle
Herbet Weinheimer
Stonewall
Mary Jo Hopson
Sweetwater
William Luedtke
Taylor
O. Moogie
G. E. Giesler
Temple
John W. Clem
Texirkana
D. M. Jackson
Thorndale
Oscar S. Gore
Thrall
Edward Bergstrom
Victoria
R. B. Hicks
Weir
Hilmar Kirchner
Kingsbury
August J. Gay
LaGrange
Din C. Ragland
Leander
J. H. Leverett
Liano James Sullivan
Liano
Sadie Belle Brady
J. E. Buchanan
Nellie May Jackson
Marcus L. McDonald
Isaac N. Tipton
Llano
J. R. Jones
Lockhart
Albers
Weinbaum
Pfluger
Manor
Mary Priess
William D. Walker
Marble Falls
Willam F. Young
Thomas C. Staley
Oakland
William Nehting
Pflugerville
Alice M. Treadwell
Rogers
Raymond Stock
Rosebud
Aug. Giiu, Jr
Ratersville
Inez Howell
Austin Mutual
Koch
Predericksbuerg
Ten
Austin Mutual Life Insurance Co
Littlefield
Austin, Texas
Doris Weinheimer
Corpus Christi
Herwin Wehmeyer
Shie
Leto
Kallenberg's Pharmacy
NU Port Coffee
Nueces
Yarborough Bros
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