Washington policy echoes anti entanglement warning in Roosevelts stance
The piece argues that President Roosevelt quotes Washington on avoiding entangling alliances, contending his Chicago speeches and Congress address push aid to Britain and France. It contrasts Washington's cautions with Roosevelt and Webster, urging readers to judge if current policy aligns with the Farewell Address.
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Washington
Congress
Roosevelt
Washinton
Chicago
Britain
France
Europe
Daniel Webster
Webster
Ashington
Pethar County
U. S
Woodrow Wilson
U S
Just a Handful of Horses
Dan Teare demonstrates movable portable electric motor toter for REA farm equipment tour in Johnson City. The system powers 1 to 10 horsepower motors, built from farm scraps, aiding irrigation and domestic chores. The two day show begins February 5 with irrigation demos, poultry and dairy electrical uses, kitchen and ironing demonstrations, and exhibits by manufacturers and dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Teare
REA Utilization Division
Teare
Rea
Fann
Johnson City
Jimmie Cobb
State Extension Service
Kathryn Harris
REA Home
Extension Service
Grape Vine Grafting Demonstration At Harper
A grafting demonstration at Wallace Brown's Harper residence will showcase grafting choice varieties on native grape vines. The Vocational Agriculture evening school class will also discuss pruning and care techniques. All Harper residents and nearby communities are invited to attend Saturday afternoon January 20 at 2:00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vocational Agriculture
Wallace Brown
Harper
Pecan Belt Nursery Ad Highlights Trees and Shrubs
Pecan Belt Nursery Co of Fredericksburg promotes planting season offerings with high grade trees shrubs and evergreens at reasonable prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecan Belt Nursery Co
Fredericksburg
Frigid North Wave Drops Texas Temperatures
A subzero air mass swept across Texas on Thursday morning driving readings below 20 above zero in several cities. The cold snap marked the coldest period of the eastern winter, with Amarillo and other areas recording unprecedented lows as residents prepared for continuing frigid conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Amarillo
Sliver Hopf Calves Rap Pies Visit By Viola Hudson
Viola Hudson of San Antonio visited friends here Sunday as Sliver Hopf calves rap pies were discussed among locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pies Viola Hudson
San Antonio
Sixyearold Faris dies after Fredericksburg crash
B L Junior Faris six died from injuries after being struck while crossing near the post office on his way to school. He suffered a head wound a broken arm and other injuries and died at Keidel hospital in Fredericksburg. Funeral services were held at the Baptist church with several local clergy officiating and burial at Harper cemetery. He is survived by his parents a sister and grandparents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. L
J. L. Faris
Burnet County REA worker breaks leg on Rieger ranch
Houston Davis of Burnet county an employee of the REA broke his leg last Sunday on the J B Rieger ranch five miles north of Harper while checking light post holes on the right of way He fell backward when his leg caught under a sapling and was carried to Fredericksburg hospital for treatment Mrs Alfred Kramer suffered a severe finger injury last week while grinding sausage meat Her right index finger first joint was severed and she was taken to Fredericksburg for medical aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston Davis
Burnet County
REA
J. B. Rieger
Harper
Davis
Fredericksburg
Alfred Kramer
Mercy killing debate in Washington case spurs Catholic stance
A Washington DC essay argues against mercy killing amid a case of a severely disabled woman and a man named Jimmy. It champions acceptance of suffering, cites Christ Child Society aid, and rejects physician-assisted death as murder, urging reverence for life per Catholic teaching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Christ Child Society
Jimmy
God's Catholic
Anthony's Church
Roosevelt Appoints Murphy to Supreme Court Bench
The article notes President Roosevelt has named five of the nine Supreme Court justices, creating a liberal tilt. It praises Attorney General Frank Murphy as one of the best picks, and commends Solicitor General Robert H. Jackson and Francis Biddle for their promotions, expecting a respected, capable court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Murphy
United States Supreme Court
Roosevelt
Murphy
Robert H. Jackson
Francis Biddle
Census aims to count and study every American
The United States Census Bureau explains the decennial enumeration covers almost all aspects of life in the nation. The survey of industry is underway and the general population count will begin in spring. The pamphlet calls the census bloodline of the national body and urges public cooperation to compile exhaustive data on population business resources and activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
United States Census Bureau
United States
Russia as petroleum exporter questioned by U S study
The Commerce Department report doubts Russia can spare large fuel exports as internal demand rises since 1932 while output stays flat and fuel quality suffers from poor extraction skills. It also questions Germany’s ability to trade finished goods for fuel. With Russia fielding a mechanized army, the post casts doubt on persistent Soviet oil supplies for German tanks.
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Germany
Soviet
Russia
United States Department of Commerce
Department of Commerce
Hitler
New York Post
Carver Named Top Chemurgist Pioneer of Farm Chemistry
The article lauds George Washington Carver of Tuskegee Institute as a pioneer in chemurgy. It notes his 50 plus years of work applying chemistry to farm products, including starch from sweet potatoes and hundreds of commodities from peanuts. It emphasizes his aim to aid impoverished Black farmers in the cotton belt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington Carver
Tuskegee Institute
Carver
Mousstrap
Annual Meeting of Fredericksburg Mutual Aid Fund Association
The Fredericksburg Mutual Aid Fund Association held its annual meeting at the courthouse Saturday night with about forty members present. President J B Wieser was reelected, board members were named, and the secretary treasurer reported a year ending December 31 1939 with 924 members and total benefits paid of 6383.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Wieser
Fredericksburg Mutual Aid Fund Association
Court House
Otto M Hahne
L. FE. Brodie
Tasurer
J. BR. Wieser
Albert E. Klett
Wm. Dietel
Otto M. Hahne
Max. T. Henke
Max O. Schmidt
Wm. Grinke
I. FE. Brodie
Fredericksburg Mutual Aid Fund Asociation
Chas. Kuenemann
Wm. Seenlg
Maud Neffendorf
Alfred Ottmers
Hulda Scherer
Alma Wendel
Max Jacoby
Harry Seelig
Alfred Neffendorf
Alfred Ottmer
August Scherer
U. S
State Insurance Department
Reserve Mortuary Fund
General Fund
Bank of Fredericksburg
Dance at Tivydale Hall Hosts Winter Evening
Sunday January 28 dance at Tivydale hall with Pehl’s orchestra invites Raymond Klein. A Cherry Springs farmer reports a possible world record litter of 18 piglets born December 27, with 5 piglets killed by the mother pig and 138 remaining alive. Oswald Crenwelge, a rancher, notes the event. Mr and Mrs J B Whitewood visited daughters in Kerrville last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tivydale Hall
Pehl
Raymond Klein
Cherry Springs
Norh
Fredericksburg
Oswald Crenwelge
Whitewood Family Seen Shopping in Fredericksburg
Mr. and Mrs. John S. Whitewood and their children were observed shopping in Fredericksburg on Saturday, according to local witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John S. Whitewood
Fredericksburg
Carver Honored for Science and Service Across Decades
In Alabama a revered scientist pursued quiet lab work while earning high honors. Twenty years earlier he won the Spingarn Medal, Tuskegee Institute unveiled a bronze bust in 1937, and he later received the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Award. The caption notes his calm demeanor and dedication to guiding younger scientists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Spingarn
Tuskegee Institute
Savant
Theodore) Roosevelt
Carver
J. A
First 1939 Farm Checks Received Early in Gillespie County
Fifty farmers in Gillespie County received 1939 Agricultural Conservation Program checks totaling 4424.56 Thursday of last week, four months earlier than last year. An additional 200 applications were sent in since January and May 8 receipts. Seventy five percent of county farmers may receive 1939 checks before March 1. 1940 payments will cover tanks and terraces built now.
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Office of the
County Agricultural Conservation Association
Gillespie County
Poll Tax Exemption Rules For 1940 Voters
Young residents reaching age 21 between January 1, 1939 and January 31, 1940 must apply at the Tax Assessor Collector's office by January 31 to obtain poll tax exemptions. Those aged 21 after February 1, 1940 may vote only on an affidavit. Exemptions are not issued to those not meeting city residency rules.
Swanee River at Rialto Kerrville
The Rialto Theatre in Kerrville screens Swanee River Sunday and Monday January 21 and 22 in Technicolor. 20th Century Fox portrays Stephen Foster’s life and songs with Don Ameche and Andrea Leeds, tracing his rise, romance, and final years in a dramatic musical biography.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rialto Theatre
Kerrville
Swanee River
20Th Century-Fox
Stephen C. Foster
Robert Burns
Scotland
Thomas Moore
Ireland
Stephen Foster
America
Joe
Kentucky
Darryl F. Zanuck
Don Ameche
Andrea Leeds
Jane McDowell
Foster
Jeanie
Christy
Bowery
Fat Stock Show Officials Announce Ninth San Angelo Rodeo Judges
Pete Kerscher of Blackfoot Idaho and Leo Murray of Fort Worth named judges for the rodeo events at the Ninth Annual San Angelo Fat Stock Show and Rodeo. Culberson Deal, manager, confirms selections with approval from the Cowboys Turtle Association and Rodeo Association of America. Kerscher also to manage registration and drawings, assisted by Mrs. John Jordan, wife of this year's announcer.
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San Angelo
Pete Kerscher
Blackfoot
Idaho
Leo Murray
Fort Worth
Culberson Deal
Cowboys’ Turtle Association
Rodeo Association of America
Deal
Kerscher
John Jordan
Jer
Church Notice at Sunday School Revival
Church invites all to Sunday School at 10 00 a m with H H Fairchild as Superintendent and Mrs J E Sylvester as Baptist Training Union Director welcoming everyone to the service at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Fairchild
J. E. Sylvester
Baptist Training Union
Harper Methodist Church Sunday Schedule
Harper Methodist Church lists Sunday School at 2 00 pm every Sunday. Preaching at 3 00 pm on the second third and fourth Sundays. Ipworth League and singing at 6 45 pm on the second third and fourth Sundays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ipworth League and
Catholic Church Mass and Sunday School Schedule
Mass times Sundays are 8 30 and 10 oclock with 10 oclock service followed by Sunday School and society meetings. Monthly third Sunday additional masses and greater feast days noted.
Lutheran Church Services Announced with German and English
Walter C. Probst, pastor, invites worshippers to Sunday School and Bible class on the 1st and 3rd Sundays at 10 a m Divine Worship at 11 a m. English service on the 1st Sunday and German on the 3rd Sunday.
Pay Your Taxes Before February 1
State and county property taxes and poll taxes must be paid by January 31 as reported by Assr Coll W M Petmecky. The tax office stays open at night for the last four days to handle late payments. penalties apply after February 1 except for last half taxes paid before June 30. Poll taxes must be paid by February 1 to vote, with a historically large early payment in presidential years.
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Assr
Wm. M. Petmecky
Massey Harris Famer's Day Planned at Oehler's Garage
Ewald Oehler proprietor of Oehler's Garage and Machine Shop on West Main Street announces a Massey Harris Famer's Day next Thursday with cooperation from Wero Dey elements. A complete line of modern farm tractors and implements will be on display and free motion pictures shown. At noon a free lunch will be provided.
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Ewald Oehler
Oehler
West Main Street
Leew
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Geo. W. Winningham
Junior Faris
Dr. Carver
Mutual Aid Fund Association
First Baptist Church
the Friendly Church
Harper Methodist Church
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