Draft Call Set for February 11 1941
Gillespie County Selective Service Board reports Call No 4 from State HQ for three men to report to Fort Sam Houston on February 11 1941. Inductees limited to four at a time. volunteers urged by February 5 for inclusion in next call. Names listed include Werner Wm Netfendorf Charles Helmes Moss Erwin August Danz Roman Joseph Hartmann and William Lawson formerly at Ft Sam Houston returned home after medical issues. Local residents Kerrville visitors mentioned.
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Gillespie County
Ft. Sam Houston
Cold symptom relief products and brands listed
A fragment notes various cold relief items including liquids tablets and brands such as Belve and Nose Drepa. It mentions relief of common symptoms and suggests early use for better effect.
Supplemental Cotton Program Seeks Acreage Reduction and Stamp Aid
The AAA announces a Supplemental Cotton Plan allowing voluntary underplanting of 1941 cotton acreage with full conservation and parity payments. Underplantings do not affect 1942 allocations, and extra acreage reductions may occur. Cotton stamps issued for reduced planting may be used to buy U S made cotton goods, boosting mills and labor. Stamps value tied to yield with caps of $25 per farming family and up to $50 for tenant-operated farms.
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AAA
United States
Suplus Marketing Administration
Agricultural Extension Service
Surplus Marketing Administration
Card Party at St Marys School Sunday Afternoon
St Marys School Auxiliary hosts a card party in the school basement Sunday at 2 30 pm. Guests may play skat pinochle contract bridge high five and forty two with refreshments and entertainment offered. You are invited for a pleasant afternoon.
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St. Mary's School
Last Day for Tax and Poll Tax Payments Jan 31
End of January marks the final day for tax and poll tax payments with penalties and interest on unpaid taxes. Poll tax privilege is lost if not paid by January 31. County official Petmecky will keep his office open late several nights to assist taxpayers with remaining dues. Also reports on local visits and business moves in Harper and nearby towns.
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Wm. M. Petmecky
Petmecky
Inflation and farm costs squeeze farmer profits
The article argues the U S industrial shift to defense raises prices and cuts real income for farmers. It urges strict cost accounting, simple bookkeeping, and learning from agricultural colleges or the U S Department of Agriculture to reduce production costs and boost profits as inflation pressures grow. It compares cost cutting to target practice and notes local social updates around community figures.
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America
Agricultural College
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Nec -Sury
Hog Escapes Then Returns to Kaiser Yard
On January 13 W M Kaiser bought several hogs from Theo Ochler and later found one of the hogs in his yard. A Friday capture involved Max Baumann, his dog, and the Kaisers. Kaiser said thirst likely drew the hog back home.
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W. M. Kaiser
Theo, Ochler
Mrs. Kaiser
Max Baumann
Max
Mr. Kaiser
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