Roosevelt Announces Start of Shooting War on Radio
President Roosevelt declared a shooting war has begun during a Monday radio broadcast. He warned of a secret map showing 14 states in Central and South America erased and six German vassal states created, with the Panama Canal tied to Hitlerism’s destruction. He urged strengthened defense production and supported arming merchant ships under naval protection.
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Roosevelt
Central
South America
Germany
Panama Canal
Blanco City Water System Opens with First Hydrant
The Blanco City Water Works began Thursday with the first water flow from a hydrant in the W. J. Norvell home near Blanco High School. Mrs. Norvell was honored as the first to turn on the hydrant.
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Blanco City
Blancs + News
Blan City Water Works
W. J. Norvell
Water Works Brings Pride to Town
Commissioner Fulcher praises the new water system as residents plan to install pipes and meters near the storage tank. High tank elevation promises strong pressure townwide and fire protection while the mayor and businessmen receive public thanks for making the project possible.
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Robert Fulcher
Fulcher
The Silverfish Insect Threat In Homes And Books
The article outlines how silverfish damage bookbindings walls and fabrics, noting two species with distinct markings. It lists prevention methods including fresh pyrethrum powder, paradichlorobenzine treatments, and a home spray of paradichlorobenzene in carbon tetrachloride. It also details government aid payments for blind and dependent children in Texas and the funding sources backing these programs.
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Cartar
du Ky
College Station
Cotton spinning industry reports Texas spindle hours for June
The June report shows 104,662,016 active spindle hours in Texas. The average hours per spindle in Texas were 431, just above the national average of 408. The piece also notes that Murray Stevens of Austin, Creighton Stevens, and Belmer Roberts visited Fort Davis over the weekend.
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Texas
Murray Stevens
Austin
Creighton Stevens
Belmer Roberts
Fort Davis
Knopp 4-H Club plans events and yearbook gift
Members of the Knopp 4-H Club received the 1942 yearbook and heard plans for an upcoming meeting. Margaret Beyer Myrthe Durst and Leola Dietrich led the program with Ruth Grobe reporting. A dance at Werth’s hall with Herman Staudt’s orchestra followed a supper, benefiting Stonewall school funds.
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Klett
Margaret Louise Beyer
Myrthe Durst
Presertat
Minerva Durst
Leola Dietrich
Myrthe Dines
Loui Beyer
Linda
Ottile Kuhlmann
Ruth Groe
R. A. Kieti
Ruth Grobe
Stoneway Cen
Werth T
Herman Staudt
Stonewall School
Open Season Welsh Rabbit and its Variations
A culinary note explains Welsh Rabbit a.k.a. rarbit with three regional variants Woodcocks and Bucks. It provides Welsh Rabbit recipe with cheese egg yolks milk and ale then describes Golden Buck topped with a pouched egg and Scotch Woodcock with anchovy toast. Emphasizes serving hot with beer or ale.
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America
Federal Security Tax Returns Deadline Near for Texas Employers
Frank Scofield, collector for the First Texas District, warns about late Form SS 1a wage reports due by October 31 for the quarter ended September 30 1941. He cites about 54 000 employers and urges prompt filing to avoid penalties and interest. The notice also mentions recent visits by Mrs Anthony Muriel and Miss Abbie Cook to Kerrville and Willie Pape's visit to Petersburg and P F Jones' family.
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Frank Scofield
Texas
Scofield
For Defense Today For Hope Tomorrow pledge drive unfolds nationwide
Citizens Emergency Committee on Nondefense Expenditures distributes the pledge to millions with cooperation from taxpayer groups in 20 states. Henry M Wriston explains the aim to curb nonessential spending to protect future stability and support for national defense.
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America
Diane
Citizens Emergency Committee
Washington
Henry M Wriston
Congress
Winston
Congress of the
United States
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