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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1942
Page
2
A man improves his work commute by mapping old and new routes, reducing danger spots and travel time. The piece advises using city maps, density data, and traffic guidance to pick steady, smoother routes, saving tires and fuel.
The column quotes a revival style appeal by T. A. Alcorn of the First Baptist Church Harper urging Americans to fight sin at home as part of the war effort. It intertwines religious rhetoric with calls to duty and unity against both foreign and internal enemies.
A wild turkey tagged by Texas Game Department biologists in Maverick County near the Rio Grande was killed about 20 miles south in Mexico. Mexican officials returned the band to Austin, illustrating wildlife needs sufficient food and cover to stay in an area.
The Game Department answers a reader’s question about whether deer may be killed in season when they are at water holes. The reply clarifies the legality and restrictions under current game laws.
An OCR filled article discusses a study on male driver performance and safety metrics. It mentions figures, percentages, and comparisons to justify conclusions about driving risk. The piece references a debate on whether statistics accurately reflect real-world behavior and outcomes.
The writer notes a rumor that deer near water holes could not be shot even with compliance. The game Department offers to answer such questions. Miss Pearl Boatright visited Kerrville on Wednesday. Aubrey Harper of Bandera and Delton Thornton of Kenedy were weekend visitors in the Gordon Harper home.
Mrs Ida Smith and Sam Ezell visit Center Point hosts the Bierschwales. V A Hopf and Max Hopf stop by Oliver Hopf home. Roy Stevens party stays with Goodman family in Austin. Fletcher family visits Harper. Murray Stevens Enders from Austin visit Harper. Jack Jones and P F Jones conduct business in Kerrville. Chester Feller of San Antonio visits relatives weekend. Royce Buster of Junction attends commencement. niece Patricia Allen graduates eighth grade.
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