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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1946
Page
1
Tax period ends today January 11 and the final day to pay taxes without penalty or interest is Thursday. Poll taxes must be paid by January 31 to secure voting exemptions for 1946, with night hours offered until month end. Disabled voters owe a $1 poll tax. those aged 60 need not pay or seek exemption.
George S. Benson discusses Karl Marx and communism as a political disease. He argues labor supports an opposing system, cites failed experiments, and notes Russia’s shift from communism toward minority rule.
The Office of Price Administration transfers sugar rationing to a new Sugar Rationing Office led by Cal C. Straughan to ensure continued sugar rationing and efficient staffing. Local War Price and Rationing Boards are renamed Price Control Boards and will issue three forms while handling replacements. Gillespie County applications are mailed to the San Antonio district office. OPA cuts paid staff from 650 at peak to 317.
The text remarks on cake and cookie recipes praised by Mrs. Julia Kiene director of the Westinghouse Home Economics Institute. It suggests using full measure for best results and notes baking enough for several meals, then adds a proverb about a growling man and emulation over envy.
The author notes Russian wages lag behind American wages by over two thirds and suggests American farms impress Russian visitors as palatial. A promised cure is mentioned for next week.
Dr. E Stanley Jones sails to India for five months of services and ashrams after a five year absence. Dr John Leighton Stuart, president of Yenching University, returns to the United States after four years interned by Japan to plan rehabilitation of Peiping campus. Cuban officials reject a $1000 donation to a Methodist dispensary as lottery funds. War damage reports show Japan’s Methodist schools destroyed and lists surviving institutions. Federal Council urges action to improve race relations and defend religious liberty as a core democratic value.
Admiral Chester W. Nimitz told a Women's Patriotic Conference on National Defense that another world war would target the United States first unless it remains strong. He warned demobilization weakens forces and urged updating weapons and readiness to lead in peace.
The piece notes Washington D C was not the original capital with New York and Philadelphia as earlier capitals and comments on travel anxiety about airplanes versus solid ground.
Westinghouse home economists recommend a clothesline about six feet high to ensure easy reach without sagging to the ground.
Harper reports church listings and social notices from St Anthony's, Presbyterian, and First Baptist, with events including Mass, Feast of St Blaze blessings, Day of Adoration, Hour of Faith broadcasts, and regular services. Local visits, school and youth group activities, and various community announcements are noted.
Belt sets and leather accessories offered with price ranges from $1.00 to $17.50. Includes buckle sets and kerchief accessories. Leather utility cases priced at $4.95. Inventory suggests a sale of small leather goods and related fittings. Local store advertises affordability across belt, tie and buckle items.
The article explains candle use in Catholic worship from early catacombs to modern rites. It notes candles symbolize Christ and are blessed on February 2, with prayers for blessing the flame to illuminate minds and protect in storms and illness.
A collage of home economics tips and era remarks. Westinghouse home economists advise dipping bacon in water to prevent curling and spatter when frying. A brief climate zone list and Civil War draft evasion nickname Mossbacks appear alongside observations on women’s apparel retail phrasing.
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