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Newspaper
Jefferson City Post Tribune
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1938
Page
3
Cole county farmers tell of annual sheep losses from roving and vicious dogs. They want city dog rules repealed and rural constables to dispatch dogs, with costs borne by those who own dogs, not city dwellers. Jefferson City voters may back the plan if rural enforcement is honest and effective.
Readers are urged to appreciate teachers as the school system faces the brief summer vacation without pay for many and to honor two retiring sisters who between them taught 92 years. One sister served 45 years and the other 42 in modest size schools, reflecting the many educated citizens shaping generations.
A mix of humorous notes and rapid changes in daily life. The piece notes classroom chalkboard shifts from chalk to whiteboards, a controversial lighting effect, a boxing bout with a negro fighter scoring a punch sequence, a drunken driving sanction, a lighting engineer on green lights, and an ornate remark about an oil burning forge for blacksmiths. It ends with economists dining at a tiny 10 cent plate.
Washington analysis notes two obscure health measures reshape public health: creation of the National Cancer Institute with initial funding for building research and radium distribution, and a major campaign against syphilis and gonorrhea with funds for state laboratories and public awareness. It highlights research funding for Lawrence and Feiser, training for physicians, and the need for better diagnosis and cures for venereal diseases.
Through judicious sunbathing and ultraviolet light most psoriasis cases improve. The condition is chronic but not incurable and can wax and wane. Manage infection, maintain high physical and mental health, and apply bland ointments under medical supervision. Artificial UV irradiation is generally helpful with physician guidance on lamp type and exposure.
A compilation of opinion quotes from scholars, educators, and public figures. Includes reflections by Dr. William A. Schirmer, Rev. Dr. Charles R. Brown, Roger Babson, President Daniel L. Marsh, Franklin P. McCail, Col. M. Thomas Tchou, and Madame Chiang Kai-shek on inner life, democracy, publicity, kidnapping, and humility in China.
The piece traces wage and hour law origins from pre Civil War industry to 1920s rulings. It notes child labor and low pay tied to industrial growth, Supreme Court reversals, and the shift toward state level fair wage standards for women after key court decisions. Names Morgan Beatty AP etc. are present as author context.
Washington analyst notes that the wage hour bill will likely not affect most workers immediately. Only after one year will those earning under 30 cents an hour or working over 42 hours qualify for small benefits, with about 2 million due to see modest gains after seven years.
The article discusses a fourth wage and hour bill proposal as a compromise in labor policy. It notes the expansion of interstate commerce scope, the Roosevelt era aims, and questions about applying a federal standard across diverse industries. Conservative estimates suggest up to 300,000 workers could gain higher pay or shorter hours at the start.
William H. Tellman, born in Cole County and lifelong resident, announces his bid for reelection as county clerk in the Democratic primary. He cites a sound financial basis under his administration and asks for Democratic voter support, while noting his prior work in the shoe factory cleaning business and a year in the state treasurer’s department.
St Louis June 23 AP opposition to Supreme Court Judge James M Douglas was termed a challenge to the bench and bar by Kenneth Teasdale, head of a lawyers committee backing Douglas. Douglas seeks the Democratic nomination in the August 2 primary, opposed by Circuit Judge James V Billings, backed by T J Pendergast.
William L. Farmer 92 a long time St Louis resident and one of 12 surviving Grand Army of the Republic members died last night from a cerebral hemorrhage. He served in Company 8 111th Illinois Infantry fought at Lookout Mountain Missionary Ridge and Sherman’s March to the Sea. He was captured in June 1864 but escaped.
Scott Peters files for Associated Judge in Cole County. Henry L Heidbreder seeks Associated Judge position in the 2nd District. Henry G LePage runs for County Recorder. Local election notice outlines filings and candidacy details for county offices.
Travancore state government forbids exporting monkeys to the United States and Europe for rejuvenation purposes joining other Indian states in curbing the trade. The article notes the monkey as a sacred animal next to the cow and cites local restrictions on monkey killings. A British coast fish, A. Glinchling, was found to contain 28,361,000 eggs.
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