Treasury daily statement shows deficit and debt totals
The June 24 Official Daily Treasury Statement reports expenditures of 12.4 billion receipts of 7.6 billion leaving a deficit of 4.91 billion. Gross federal debt stands at 48.83 billion with per capita share about 371.55. The piece cites comparative spending and wartime defense projections.
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Treasury
FDR
Vishek
N. D
Defense
Britain
A. P. Dispatch
New York
Edward J. Flynn
Democratic National Committee
Colorado
Park Hill
Denver
Colo
Choluteca
Honduras
Karl Stefan
Joint
Congressional Committee On Internal Revenue Taxation
United States
Two Ballets At San Antonio Sunken Garden July 22 23
The Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo toured New York and will appear in San Antonio at Sunken Garden Theatre on July 22 and 23. Stars Tamara Toumanova Alexandra Danilova Leonide Massine Frederic Franklin Natalie Krassovska Igor Youskevitch head the cast. The company’s New York reception signals a major cultural event for San Antonio.
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San Antonio Sunken Garden
New York
Lewisohn Stadium
Ballet Russe de
San Antonio
Sunken Garden
Tamara Toumanova
Alexandra Danilova
Leonide Massine
Frederic Franklin
Natalie Krassoveka
Igor Yousekevitch
New York Times
Danilova
The
New York Herald-Tribune
Toumanova
Milk Production Increases in Texas Fueled by Pasture Advantage
General Agent Jack Shelton of the Farm Credit Administration notes Texas is positioned to boost milk output over the next six to twelve months, aligning with the Agriculture Department’s defense food program. He cites good grazing, ample roughage, and strong cows as key factors, with support from the Farm Credit Administration’s network including the Federal Land Bank and Production Credit Corporation.
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Texas
Jack Shelton
Farm Credit Administration of Houston
Department of Agriculture
Food For Defense
Shelton
Extension Service
Farm Credit Administration
Federal Land Bank
The
Federal Intermediate Credit Bank
Production Credit Corporation
Houston Bank For Cooperatives
Red Cross Seeks More Volunteers for Garment and Knit Aid
Loyal ladies across Gillespie County contribute to sewing and knitting for soldiers and families. Miss Lottie Thomas and Mrs. J W Yancey lead sewing, Mrs Laurie Wells heads knitting as workload increases. National warnings push greater effort, government supplies materials, and residents are urged to volunteer to support preparedness.
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Red Cross
Lottie Thomas
Eckert
J. W. Yancey
Laurie Wells
Gillespie County
Mildew on Roses Advice For Home Gardeners
Dust control methods for rose mildew include Bordeaux mixture spraying or dusting with finely ground sulfur. Sulfur dyed green is now available to avoid yellow dust on plants. Mildew shows as grayish white leaf coating that curls and dies, with buds failing to open or blossoms becoming malformed. Some varieties resist mildew while others like Dorothy Perkins are highly susceptible. Shade and leaf moisture promote infection, and planting susceptible varieties near resistant ones worsens spread.
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College Station
Sadie Hatfield
Dorothy Perkins
Gravy Etiquette Sparks Friendly Riff in Dialect Exchange
Vue Liza scolds poor manners as Rustua defends using bread to mop gravy. The playful exchange highlights regional speech and cultural nuance without escalating beyond good nature.
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Liza
Monte Carlo Ballet Russe to Perform in July Tour
The Monte Carlo Ballet Russe announces two July shows at Lewizohn Stadium New York then travels to San Antonio Hollywood Bowl and San Francisco. San Antonio programs include Lesa Sylphides Vienna 1814 Prince Igor on July 22 Swan Lake The New Yorker and Le Beau Danube on July 28 with mail reservations through Mrs James E Devoe Friends of Music St Anthony Hotel San Antonio enclosed stamped self addressed envelope for return of tickets.
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Monte Carlo Ballet Russe
Lewizohn Stadium
New York
San Antonio
Hollywood Bowl
San Francisco
Vienna
Prince Igor
The
New Yorker
James E. Devoe
Friends of Music
St Anthony Hotel
Tourism Follows The Good Roads Trails
Tourism expands as families plan summer trips by car with maps and guides. The Pan American Highway links cities from Laredo to Mexico City, boosting cross-border travel. Tourism is a $5 billion annual industry, driving hotel, food, vehicle service, and souvenir spending and supporting hundreds of thousands of jobs nationwide.
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Europe
America
Western Hemisphere
United States
Mexico
Canada
Laredo
Texas
Mexico City
Alaska
Argentina
Wickard Receives Texas Farm Bureau Life Membership
Secretary of Agriculture Claude R. Wickard accepted a life membership in the Texas Farm Bureau Federation during a visit to Texas for a farmers meeting in Waco. W. R. Tilson of Brownfield presented the award as Farm Bureau officials assisted. Alexander noted Wickard’s 20 years in the American Farm Bureau and urged Texas farmers to join to build on eight years of gains. The federation launches a statewide member drive with meetings across Texas this month.
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Waco
Claude R. Wickard
Texas Farm Bureau Federation
Texas
Farmers
W. R. Tilson
Brownfield
Farm Bureau
Wickard
American Farm Bureau Federations
BE. R. Alexander
Alezander
Right
Agriculture
R. Tilson
Texas Farm Bureau
Dist
American Farm Bureau Federation
The Texas Mustang In Easy Lessons From History
A historical note on Texas mustangs from 1830s pioneer experiences as recounted by a visitor to Texas. The account details a rider’s trials with a wild white mustang and a round-up that reveal the horse’s cleverness and unruly temperament.
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Texas
New York
University of Texas Library
Hie
Brazos River
Anahuac
United States
100 Years Ago In Texas Disappointment Of Missed Paper
Readers face frustration as subscribers fail to receive the latest issue. The note explains delays and asks for patience while the paper resolves distribution issues across communities in Texas.
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Texas
Aluminum Drive Seeks Rural Aluminum Gifts for War Effort
Director H H Williamson of the Texas Extension Service announces a July 21 aluminum collection campaign led by 4 H clubs and home demonstration groups across counties. Farm homes are urged to donate items made of aluminum to support national defense, with proceeds funding civilian defense expenses.
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College Station
Office of Civilian Defense
H. H. Williamson
Texas Extension Service
W. Lee O’daniel
Office of Production Management
Fragmented remark about wife’s mental health and psychiatrist
A reader asks about a wife’s mental condition noting improvement yet criticizes the psychiatrist. The message includes garbled phrases about a partial shade aiding cuttings and young plants during summer.
High Line's Here On Farm Lighting Standards
The article outlines dairy barn lighting guidelines focusing on cleanliness and efficiency. It covers placement of lights in alleys and stalls, group control, outlet circuits, and safe wiring for milking machines, with recommendations for silo and milk house illumination and equipment wiring.
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RLM
Death of Andrew R Moore 88 in Willow City
Andrew Redman Moore, born June 28 1853 in Alabama, died July 2 1941 at his Willow City home aged 88 years 4 days. He lived in Luling Blanco County and Willow City, married Elizabeth Jane Odiorne on April 4 1875, survived by several children in Willow City and nearby towns. Funeral led by Rev O F Kattner with Masonic lodge and friends singing, burial in Willow City cemetery.
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Andrew Redman Moore
Alabama
Jeff Moore
Willow City
Luling
Blanco County
Elizabeth Jane Odiorne
J. J. Moore
Oakville
Tex
Jennie
Homer Young
A. E. Moore
San Saba
Eva
Hamp Lacy
Marble Falls
Mozella
Oscar Edwards
Georgia
Willie Lee
Edna
Marion Lee
Max Beckmann
Over Roofing and Cedar Shingle Reinforcement Guide
Homeowners are advised to overlay old roofs with new shingles for insulation and strength. Red cedar shingles add structural heft. over roofing can save fuel and pay for itself in years. Proper underlayment, nailing, and trimming edges are essential for a firm base and durable border overlaps.
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Marehd Dietel
Harper, Tones
Myre
A. C. Wendel
Pr. Leon F. Zwiener Optometrist
Frederickaburg
Uncle Sam
For
Charles M. Upham
International Highway Authority
Farm Organization
Charles O. Hucker
Galvestonian
Houston
Republic
Galveston City
Red Lander
San Augustine
Gazette
Matagorda
Telegraph
Texas Centinel
Austin
University of Texas
of Texas
Aluminum
High Line
Frank J. G. Duck
Farm Electrification Bureau
Andrew R. Moore
O F. Kattner
Fredericksburg
Willow City Cemetery
Herald
Abner Gordon
H. Welge
Lewis
Harper
Alex Mittendorf
Fredericksburg, Texas
John Deere
Aermotor Mills
Fairbanks Morse
Krauskopf Bros
A. Jensoner
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