Taft Dies at 72 Former President and Chief Justice
Former president and chief justice William Howard Taft died at his Washington home from a stroke after weeks of illness. He will be buried in Arlington Cemetery with funeral from his Washington church. President Hoover declared a 30 day official mourning as family and officials mourn Taft’s passing.
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Just Checking Up Tired Worker
A tired worker questions a boss about a Black person named Simpson in the time book. The boss confirms and the worker says he thought the name was Samson. The exchange reveals a misreading and potential racial bias in a workplace setting.
Schroeder Bros Announces New Spring Dress Goods Display
Spring dress goods now on display with mens and ladies dress shoes newly arrived. Schroeder Bros. offers latest styles and footwear selections for the season.
Highlights in the Career of William Howard Taft
A concise biographical timeline outlines Taft from his birth in Cincinnati in 1857 through his Yale degree in 1878 his judgeship in 1887 and solicitor general role in 1890 Legal milestones include governor of the Philippines 1901 and Secretary of War in 1904 He became President in 1908 and later Chief Justice in 1921 He died in 1930 in the narrative slate of major events and roles.
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Cotton Point Buying Scored in Texas Cotton Trade Meeting
Houston March 7 W L Clayton of Anderson Clayton & Co urged a shift to a staple based cotton buying system to replace the indiscriminate point method He said the trade must educate itself on grading and advocated government graded staple length in large markets The talk included foreign competition concerns and support for improving cottonseed distribution Also Lawrence Westbrook criticized point buying as unscientific and uneconomical while Governor Moody's farm group backs aid to Texas farmers
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Stein Lumber Co Delivers Kid Box Lumber
Goat raisers receive an offer of lumber unloaded from a car suitable for kid boxes provided by Stein Lumber Co.
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