Wartime wakeup on labor strikes and military readiness
The piece cites a Chicago Tribune cartoon condemning insufficient home-front support for soldiers and notes Eagle Magazine figures showing 1941 labor strikes cost millions of man-days. It argues unauthorized strikes hinder defense production and endanger American servicemen, urging action by administration and labor leaders.
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Chicago Tribune
U.S
The
Eagle Magazine
Defence Industries
Atlantic
Philippines
David Lawrence
Lawrence
A.F.L
Washington
Pearl Harbor
Mr. Lawrence
Philip Murray
C.I.0
Steel-Workers Union
Davis of Boerne Announces For Representative
Boerne resident L Davis Jr announces his candidacy for representative. The Boerne figure stated in a post telephone message that he aims to serve in the state legislature.
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Davis
Boerne
Comb My Hair And Mind About My Politics
A brief note expressing a personal decision to focus on grooming and personal stance rather than political topics. The speaker signals a preference to keep discussions on style and personal matters separate from political debate.
Jester to Discuss War Effort on Radio From Corsicana
Beauford Jester, candidate for State Railroad Commission, will speak Friday from Corsicana to a statewide audience on a 15 station network. He argues Texas oil and transportation support the war effort and he would ensure maximum operation of industries under regulation.
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Corsicana
State Railroad Commission
Beauford
Texas
Mr. Jester
America
Commission
Jester
Texas University
University
Board of Regents
St. Mihiel
Meuse-Argonne
Corscana
The
National Youth Administration
County Board of Education Sets Saturday Meeting
Gillespie County Board of Education will meet in the Commissioners Court Room at the Court House on Saturday to investigate and act on applications for school transfers for the coming year. Members include R. L. Kott president Emil Dietrich John Maner Felix Jenschke Enos Rode and County Judge Henry Hirsch secretary.
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Gillespie County Board of Education
Commissioners’ Court
Court House
R. L. Kott
Emil Dietrich
John Maner
Felix Jenschke
Enos Rode
Henry Hirsch
Registered Delaine Breeders Sale in Kerrville Soon
The Texas Registered Delaine Breeders Association schedules a two day event in Kerrville on August 18 and 19. The show occurs August 18 and the sale follows on August 19 starting at 10 a.m. local time.
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Delaine
Kerrville
Delaine Breeders’ Assn
Woodmen Introduce Hospitalization Insurance Plan
In Omaha Nebraska on July 27 thousands of Woodmen of the World Life Insurance Society members are eligible for hospitalization insurance linked to their camp membership. The plan announced by Dejne of the society states benefits extend to members nationwide.
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Omaha
Nebr
Woodmen of the World Life Insurance Society
Dewne
Society
Plan
Neagem
Tates of Werte World
Woodmen of the World Offers Hospitalization Insurance
The Woodmen of the World adds hospitalization insurance as a major benefit alongside free tuberculosis care at the Woodmen War Memorial Hospital, double indemnity and waiver riders, and social fraternal educational advantages. The organization reports assets of 132 million and over 340 million paid to members and beneficiaries in its history.
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Woodmen of the World
Woodmen War Memorial Hospital
Case
Local Social Figures Attend Household Gathering
James along with Mr and Mrs Jack Jones Mr and Mrs J O Stevens and the host and hostess participated in a neighborhood social gathering at the residence.
Harper School to Open September 7
The Harper School Board met Monday and set the start date for September 7. New classrooms will be ready soon with seating equipment installed and finishing touches underway. Supt Earl Smith notes a vacancy for a history teacher at the high school. Phil Rogers was named high school principal. Bus drivers will be hired and buses prepared for safety. Mr and Mrs C W Atkinson of Houston visited Saturday en route to Abilene.
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Harper School
Earl Smith
Phil Rogers
Rogers
Supt. Smith
Tivydale Locals Share Weekend Visits and News
Norbert Fritz from Duncan Field San Antonio spent the weekend with friends in our community. Visitors included Mr and Mrs Werner Klein and son Harvey and Mr and Mrs Edward Klein in Fredericksburg. A baby girl arrived for Mr and Mrs Robert Ressmann near San Antonio. Community members attended the Schuetzenfest at Barons Creek and reported a good time.
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Norbert Fritz
Duncan Field
San Antonio
Werner Klein
Harvey
Edward Klein
Fredericksburg
Richard Klein
Willie Dittmar
Petersburg
Alfons Stehling
Gene Reed
Palace
Sunay
Ada Duecker
Emil Fritz
Grandpa Ressmann
Robert Ressmann
Andrew Fritz
Bruno Fritz
Spring Creek
Kenneth Klein
Barons Creek
Darlene Klein
Edgar Klein
Emilie Klein
Johnny Klein
Helen Virginia
Albert Bernhard
Junior
Arthur Feller
Anton Esquell
Elgin
Joe
Reservation
Charles Roeder
Willie Klein
Felix
Funeral Held for Mrs Emma Leyendecker in Harper
Funeral services were held at Harper Presbyterian Church for Mrs Emma Rogers Leyendecker who died Friday in Houston at 56. Born July 24, 1886 in Llano County she moved to the Harper area with her parents. Surviving children total eight with spouses in Seattle Eden Rocksprings Freewater Lufkin San Diego Galveston and San Antonio. Three brothers Freedom I Felix Spence Paul Spence and sister Mrs Allien Gib.
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Harper Presbyterian Church
Emma Rogers Leyendecker
Houston
Llano County
Harper
Lois Rogers
Ona
Morris
Seattle
Wash
Bettle
Ernst Nichols
Eden
P. W. Rogers
Rocksprings
V. V. Rogers
Freewater
Ore
Ura Mae
Giblin
Lufkin
Ima Fay
Duncar
San Diego
Calif
L. C. Rogers
Galveston
Rogers
San Antonio
Freedom I
Felix Spence
New Mexico
Paul Spence
Brazil
South America
Allien Gib
Kerrville
Ako Lates
Arthur Es
Watch Dairy Quality Amid War Time Production Push
Government praises farmers for meeting dairy output targets yet warns of tighter FDA scrutiny over quality. Officials note butter and cream quality, cleanliness in milking, and proper handling are crucial to avoid penalties under food law. Farmers urged to test cream by taste and ensure clean milk from farm to creamery.
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Harper Herald
T. G. Stitts
Agricultural Marketing Administraton
J. O. Clarke
Central District
The
Food and Drug Administration
Mr. Clarke
Clarke
Allred Public Record Highlights Texas Governor’s Career
James V. Allred, former Texas governor and federal judge, opposes W. Lee O Dan iel in the August U S Senate primary. The record notes his tenure as attorney general from 1931 to 1934, detailing tax, oil, and social security policies, plus milestones such as establishing the Public Safety Department and authoring pension acts.
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James V. Allred
Texas
W. Lee O'Daniel
U. S
Allred
State Department of Public Safety
Ranger Force
Highway Patrol
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Sarah Hughes
Dallas
O'Daniel Predicts Victory in Texas Runoff
U S Senator W Lee O Daniel releases a statement after the July 25 first primary showing he won about 49 percent and faces James V Allred in the August 22 runoff. He frames the result as a victory for democracy and warns against “rule by might” backed by large sums. He predicts his re election and calls for the campaign to address opposing groups.
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Fort Worth
U. S
W. Lee O'Daniel
James V. Allred
O'Daniel
Texas Election Bureau
Texas
State-Owned Jacks And Stallions Available In Texas
Texas farmers can apply immediately to the Jack and Stallion Division of the State Department of Agriculture in Austin for access to several state-owned jacks and stallions Belgian Percheron and saddle types. Leases cost 30 dollars a year with breeding fees up to 10 dollars and the department delivers the animals free of charge. The move aims to meet rising demand as rubber and gasoline shortages push up horse and mule needs.
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Austin
Texas
State Department of Agriculture
Helene Hanisch obituary from Fredericksburg
Helene Hanisch born September 27 1879 at Fredericksburg died August 2 1942 aged 62 10 5. Surviving her mother one brother Frank and one sister Miss Elsbeth Hanisch. Max Beckmann in charge of funeral arrangements. Services led by Rev F A Bracher at the family residence with choirs from Zions church and the Game Church. Interment in the city cemetery.
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Helene Hanisch
Fredericksburg
Paul Hanisch
Frank
Elsbeth Hanisch
Max Beckmann
F. A. Bracher
Zions Church
The
Game Church
Sympathy Extends to Leyendecker Family
Mrs. Leyendecker is mourned by a large circle of friends and relatives after her passing as Rev. Paul Vandyke and Rev. Charles Workman led services assisted by Smith Funeral Home in Kerrville. Mrs Ona Morris Mrs Ernat Nichols and Vernon Rogers could not attend.
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Daniel Arnold
San Antonio
Reuben Bode
P. O Bode
Ted Bode
Pontatoc
Ed Marshall
Eldon
Harper
B. Walker
Weldon Walker
Oleane
Frances Walker
Ed Kensing
Robert
College Station
Morris Bode
Robert Kensing
Richard Gammenthaler
P. O. Bode
C. W. Jung
Fredericksburg
Pegey Jean Coggeshall
Josephine Walker
Houston
Paul Vandyke
Kerrville
Harper volunteers save house from rapid morning fire
At 10 30 a m Wednesday the Harper Volunteer Fire Department rushed to a home owned by Richard Roeder and occupied by Jacob Stensch. Flames tore through the north roof but two hose lines were soon in place and the fire was extinguished in minutes. The fire department’s efficiency and the town’s up to date service were praised.
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Harper Volunteer Fire Department
Jacob Stensch
Richard Roeder
Afternoon and Evening Masses for Catholic Men Return
The article notes a return to ancient practice with Masses in the afternoon and evening for Catholic servicemen. Afternoon Mass will occur on weekdays and holy days, with a seven hour schedule affecting attendance, and a four hour fast plus one hour from liquids required for communicants and celebrants.
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Sacramento
United States
Christ
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