Miss Smith Does Effective Work With Our Women
County home demonstration agent Miss Blanche Hart Smith shifts focus from youth clubs to women’s organizations as schools close. She has organized Flint Creek and Proffitt clubs this month and plans more, with dress form demonstrations and canning lessons using a Burpee sealer purchased by the Commissioners Court.
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Blanche Hart Smith
Flint Creek Club
McAfee
Schlittler
Miss Smith
Proffitt Club
Roy Wilkerson
Tunnell
H. Wells
Woolridge
Johnson
Webb
Cagle
Davis
Monument
Street Tax Due and Street Improvements Highlight City News
The City Secretary Wallace announces street tax is due this year, five dollars per person, payable at his office or to City Marshal Davis. Those unable to pay will be summoned to work on the streets. The street commissioner reports grading progress after rains with new culverts built and existing ones widened, notably a culvert on South Cherry street improving access from the south.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace
Marshall Davis
Cherry Street
Geology Instructor Maps Ancient Gulf Bed Near Dallas
H H Law SMU geology instructor reports the Gulf of Mexico shore lay 750 to 1000 feet deep near the Dallas area, three miles southwest of Lewisville in Denton county, indicating the ground now under Dallas was once covered by water during ancient times.
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Gulf of Mexico
Denton County
Lewisville
Dallas
H. H. Law
Southern Methodist University
Germany Faces Starvation as One Quarter Are Undernourished
Dr H Rau of Berlin, head of the German central committee for foreign relief, reports 1 600 000 children in Germany require charity feeding Twenty five per cent of the nation is undernourished Texas will gain influence in the new Congress as John N Garner from the Alvalde district becomes a Democratic member of the House and Means Committee
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
H. Rau
Berlin
German Central Committee For Foreign Relief
Texas
John N. Garner
Alvalde
House and Means Committee
Congress
Conference of English Professors At Columbia University
One hundred sixty institutions attended the British and American professors of English conference at Columbia University from June 12 to 15. It was hailed as one of the most significant educator gatherings on this side of the Atlantic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Univ Wirisity
Atlantic
Informal Offer for Government Merchant Fleet Reported
A group of undisclosed financial interests submitted an informal bid of one billion dollars for the complete government merchant fleet of 375 vessels to the Shipping Board.
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Shipping Board
Columbia awards 2340 degrees at 159th commencement
Columbia University conferred 2 340 degrees to graduates at its 159th commencement exercises held last week.
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Columbia University
July 3rd Big Day in Graham
July 3 marks a major event day in Graham with plans laid for celebrations and community gatherings across multiple venues. Organizers invite residents and visitors to join in parades performances and promotional activities throughout the town that day.
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Graham
Farmers Are Buying Six-Cylinder Cars
Durant dealer Mr Hubbard notes farmers increasingly buy six cylinder cars. He cites towns visited by a partner showing many autos on main streets and few horse and buggy outfits. Cars offer flexibility and ease for trips five to fifteen miles, keeping in touch with friends and relatives. Transportation boosts civilization.
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Mr. Hubbard
Graham stores close July 4 holiday tradition continues
Graham firms will close for Independence Day as in past years, with restaurants drug stores and several other outlets open. No special program planned but two league baseball games are set for 3 p m. On July 3 a citywide celebration will feature $2000 in prizes.
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Graham
Missionary Program by Graham Ladies at Olney Church
The ladies of the First Christian church of Graham presented a missionary program to the Olney Christian church ladies on Monday afternoon led by Mrs. John B. Rhea. Refreshments included iced tea sandwiches tuna fish pimento cheese and angel cake served by Olney ladies.
Blind student earns top honors at Chicago high school
Herbert Geisler, 18, who has been totally blind since age five, recently graduated with the highest honors in the Chicago high school. He led his class for four years with an average of 97, saying his sister Carol is his "eyes."
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Herbert Geisler
Chicago
Schoool
Herbert
Carol
First Texas Telephone Installed in Dallas in 1881
D M Clower completed Texas first telephone installation in Dallas during 1881 marking a milestone in state communications. The historical note highlights Clower as the pioneer operator enabling early voice connections in Dallas.
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Texas
Dallas
D. M. Clower
Texas education funds appropriated for coming year
A total of $11,094,477 has been appropriated for the support of the Texas educational institutions for the ensuing year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Educational Institutions
Cardui praised by a tired Richmond woman
Richmond Indiana resident Mrs. Cora Courtney credits Cardui with restoring her health and energy after a run-down period. She says it enabled her to manage five children, work, shopping, and household tasks while feeling like a different person.
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Richmond
Ind
Cora Courtney
Railroad Street
Cardai
Cardus
Cardul
Hard Facts About Soft Money By John Oakwood
A farmer faces two honest measures the dollar and the bushel. A storekeeper used a trick basket to cheat farmers, earning prison time and deterring fraud. The piece warns that fiat money could devalue land, forcing farmers to accept inflated paper dollars for real assets, a danger echoed in Germany's currency manipulation.
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Europe
America
Germany
The Best The Farms Produce The Best The Farms Produce
First Vice-President of the American Bankers Association argues that farming supports stable communities and happy families. He says bankers should help farmers and city workers alike, noting prosperity and contentment sustain institutions. The duty is service first, profits follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Bankers Association
America
Co operative Marketing Agriculture and Its Growth
The text argues that storing surplus harvests can balance prices and reduce overproduction. It notes co operative marketing is in infancy and has succeeded where farmers organize with storage facilities. Gradual development, strong management, financing, and broad backing from educators and bankers are essential for durable progress.
Visiting relatives and friends in Wichita Falls this week
Mrs. C. W. Hinson and daughter Evelyn and Mrs. J. C. Carmack and daughter Kathleen from Bridgeport are in the city visiting relatives and friends. The norther today provides relief from recent extreme heat. Lions work at Victory Park on the northeast corner of the square, with improvements not yet completed.
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C. W. Hinson
Miss Evelyn
Wichita Falls
J. C. Carmack
Kathleen
Bridgeport
Lions
Victory Park
LeSage Returns From Mexico To Run Ford Agency
Mr. R. S. LeSage came back early this week from Mexico where he has been overseeing his Ford agency in Tampico for some time.
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R. S. LeSage
Mexico
Ford
Tampico
Reverend G. W. Black Attends Ingle Baptist Encampment
Reverend G. W. Black traveled to Ingle side on Monday to take part in the Baptist Encampment, joining fellow clergy and believers for a weekend gathering at the camp.
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G. W. Black
Ingleside
Spencer Mayes Visits Ingle Side Wednesday
Spencer Mayes traveled to Ingle Side on Wednesday, meeting with local residents and discussing community concerns during a brief visit. The stop highlighted ongoing efforts to engage residents and support neighborhood projects.
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Spencer Mayes
Ingleside
Record of May Production Reaches 404,992 Automobiles
A second production record was established in May with total output of 404,992 automobiles of all kinds. This milestone reflects ongoing manufacturing strength and broad scale in the automotive industry.
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Graham Ladies
Indiana
Journal American Bankers Association
BY John Oakwood
Walter W. Head
Co-operative
R. D
Department of Agriculture
John E. Morrison CO
Loving, Texas
W. C. Durant
Durant
Hubbard Motor CO
Graham, Texas
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