Ed Co Receives Noted Stock Split Figures
A fragmented clipping references Ed Co with figures 1.45 and 4.00 in a finance notice. Details are unclear but imply stock or price data tied to Ed Co.
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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1940
Page
2
State Highway Budget Cuts For 1940 41 In Texas
Austin reports the State Highway Engineer announces a $7,668,356.76 regular maintenance appropriation for the 1940 41 fiscal year covering roadway and bridge upkeep signs center strips and related work across 25 districts. The budget reduces maintenance about 10 percent from last year to save roughly $784 773.49 for road surface improvements and to address expected federal funds for military designated roads. The department plans to stretch funds while preserving essential maintenance as it oversees 22 832 miles of state highways, up 557 miles in the past year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Highway Commission
Highway Department
Congress
State Highway Department
War Department
Hotels Feature Turkey Steaks From Thrones in Locales
Ledding hotels across several cities advertise turkey steaks carved from the birds with ban knives. Steaks come in dark meat and are offered in portions from a half pound up. They are fried slowly in melted fat in a heavy covered skillet and then steamed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ledding
Texas Races to Set Up Draft Boards Nationwide
Texas letters sent to about 5000 citizens asking to serve on local draft boards minutes after the selective service act was signed. National Guard officers with training prepare to drive the machinery of conscription into operation in the capitol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Texas
Texas National Guard
Adjutant General's Department
Capitol
John C. Townes, Jr
Houston
Army
Tech
Austin American
Farm electrification reduces night thefts and injuries
A guide from Ira Miller urges farmers to install yard lighting to deter night thefts and accidents. Recommend three high mounted units at house barn and garage with frosted 100 or 150 watt bulbs and weatherproof holders. Three to four way switches offer control from multiple points. typical setup costs 45 to 60 dollars plus pole costs about 10 dollars each.
Texas CCC Quota Set At 6000 For October Enrollment
J S Murchison state program head announced on a Texas State Network broadcast that Texas Civilian Conservation Corps enrollment quota for October is about 6000 new enrollees. The statement emphasizes the expansion of the Corps within the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
CCC
Austin
J. S. Murchison
State Department of Public Welfare
Civilian Conservation Corps
Farmers find 1940 grain stocks enough for pork
United States farmers hold ample grain supplies in 1940 including Ever Normal Granary reserves sufficient to produce about 78 pounds of pork for each person, reflecting strong postwar food security and policy impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Supreme Court
Massachusetts
United States
Comfort wins 8-3 in farmers league playoff finish
Comfort defeats Stonewall 8 to 3 as Kent allows six hits and seven strikeouts while Heitten gives up seven hits and six strikeouts. Stonewall leads 3-0 after the first inning, but Comfort erupts for six runs in the fourth and adds two more in the eighth to seal the win. This marks Stonewall's first home loss in four years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stonewall
Kent
Comfort
Heitten
Ndéther
Abrhe Mil Flach
Lindemann
Pankratz Ss
Burg
Schumann
Casparis
Deike
Luckenbach
Schnellerf
Burg Cf
Comal Post Band Heads to Boston National Convention
The Comal Post American Legion band and color guard will be the official Texas band at the national convention in Boston September 23 to 26. Directed by Gilbert Kroesche the group departs New Braunfels by special train car September 20 and returns September 29. outfits range from cowboy garb to military uniforms for the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Braunfels
Comal Post American Legion
Boston
Mass
Gilbert Kroesche
The American Boy magazine a companion to thousands
The American Boy Magazine is described as a living companion for hundreds of thousands of boys and young men. It offers sports tips from famous coaches, reader stories, and advice, with contributions from athletes, scientists, explorers, and business leaders. Subscriptions cost 2 dollars yearly or 3.50 for three years, with international rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Michigan
Splendid Progress in Tenant Purchase Efforts and Local Vote
The Tenant Purchase committee and supervisor meet twice weekly in Keddall and Gillespie counties as several farm and ranch purchases are approved. Mr. Kelley praises progress while a Kerr county Center Point precinct vote on beer sales is set for Sept 26. Among 61 petition signers to the commissioners’ court for an election, 45 are women. Miss Doris Ruth Coggeshall visited Miss Doris Hopf Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keddall
Gillespie
Kelley
Center Point
Kerr County
Commissioners’ Court
Davis Family Visits Stevens Home Sunday
Mr and Mrs Ann Davis and their son Stewart visited Mr and Mrs J O Stevens Sunday in their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Ann Davis
Stewart
J. O. Stevens
New 1941 Chevrolet On Display At Standard Motor Co
Standard Motor Co announces the display of the 1941 Chevrolet with a longer wheelbase larger interior Aristostyle Fischer Bodies 90 HP valve-in-head engine. The public is invited to the display on Saturday September 21 with a free dance at Peters Hall on September 28 featuring Marvin Gold and His Texas Playboys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Motor Co
Chevrolet Sales & Service
Chevrolet
Paul Weber
Peters Hall
Marvin Gold
Texas Playboys
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E. G. Saenger Lumber Company
Kerrville, Texas
Sterling Bros
Clotheters
Freedricksburg
Eave
Vivian Lascari
New Jersey
Air Corps
Arncia
National Defense Com
Knudsen
Paul Whiteman
Ringoes
N. J
Grange Fats
Hunterdee County
Ira Miller
Schreiner Wool & Mohair
Garnett
Avery
David M. Goodrich
Frank Phillipe
Deleonee
Rayeer Ong Peteelanes
Nation
Nther* Liber Company
Riggs
Bobby Riggs
Frank Kovacs
Bill Johnston
Francisco Franco
Spain
Gibraltar
Britain
Comal Post
McCulloch County
Brady
Drys
W. O. Grosenbacher
Alac Theatre
Frederickeburg, Texas
Jeffry Lyan
Lion Brand
Wolverine
Sté
Doris Ruth Coggeshall
Doris Hopf
The
Herald
W.C.W. Dance
Bein’s Hall
Harold Schoenewolf and His
Advance Motor CO
Ford Sales
Fredericksburg
Storage & Compassion Company
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