50 000 Texas children without teachers report
Miss Annie Webb Blanton, Texas state superintendent, tells the Education Committee that at least 50,000 Texas children have no teachers this year. The shortage is about 2000 statewide with 754 rural and 225 town shortages. Facilities face overcrowded grades and half-day shifts as enrollments grow. Proposals urge higher teacher salaries and a statewide Why not teach campaign.
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Austin
Texas
Annie Webb Blanton
Committee On Education
Miss Blanton
The
Texas University
A. & M. College
T. H. Shelby
R. E. Vinson
Committee On
Soldier Party Split Over Bailey Issue Creates Dual Factions
In Dallas on April 11 the ex Soldiers' Democratic party fractured with one faction pro Bailey and another pro administration. Ernest V. Becker, who convened the mass meeting, was deposed and a 25 member committee formed to probe the origins. Becker refused to surrender records, prompting Monroe to demand them and claim Becker did not deliver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Democratic Party
Ernest V. Becker
Becker
T. F. Monroe
Monroe
Concentrated Lye Used in Making Booze in Texas
Bootleg whiskey sold in Dallas and Fort Worth contained concentrated lye, a deadly corrosive poison. Chemists say lye shortens production time, and a Dallas doctor reports treating three poisoning cases from such liquor. Grocers note increased lye sales. no link confirmed. For sale: Six Hereford bulls, W W Crawford, Menard, Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Fort Worth
W. W. Crawford
Menard
Texas
Mayo Studios Kodak Dept offers film services in Brownwood Texas
Kodak Finish ing and enlargements offered for free with film orders. A 6x20 Honor Roll souvenir photo with service record is available for veterans. Film development at 10 cents a roll and prints priced from one cent. Mail a roll for information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kodak
Mayo Studios Kodak Dept
West Broadway
Night Patrolman Shot by Robbers in San Angelo
Two Mexican suspects surprised Night Patrolman Jack Burns at a San Angelo confectionery early today overpowered him and shot him in the right lung with his own revolver. Burns is hospitalized in serious condition with doubtful recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Angelo
Jack Burns
Burns
To Kill Screw Worms Guaranteed by All Dealers
Advertisement notes a product to kill screw worms and keep off flies and heal wounds. Mentions a plumber's helper and a guarantee by dealers. Ends with unclear line about MA and a dealer claim.
For Sale One Ton Ford Truck In Good Condition
One ton Ford truck in good condition used about one month for sale at 650 dollars. Contact K. D. Richardson at 51 31 in Junction Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. D. Richardson
Junction
Texas
Martin's Wonderful Blue Bug Killer Ad To Chickens
An advertisement promises effective control of blue bugs and other bloodsucking insects in chicks with Martin's Wonderful Blue Bug Killer. The offer guarantees satisfaction and a money back guarantee from Hankins Drug Store located at 51-301 Hankins Drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin
Hankins Drug Store
Trespass Notice Restricts Sheep in River Pastures
A dated notice from Arthur N. Mudge Andrew N. Wood and J. M. Anderson forbids driving sheep through their river pastures. The terse admonition appears under signatures indicating landowners or neighbors asserting property rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur N. Mudge
Andrew N. Wood
J. M. Anderson
Public forbidden gathering notice extends to grounds
Public is notified that gatherings of any kind are prohibited on certain grounds. Wording references G R Ivy and a 34 threshold in the notice. Readership should avoid trespassing and respect the posting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. R. Ivy
Prohibition on Hunting in Wilson Pasture North of Junction
Restricted land known as the W. H. Wilson pasture north of Junction bars all hunting and trespassing. The notice emphasizes legal enforcement and access limits for landowners and readers in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Wilson
Junc
For Sale Cotton Seed by E. O. Bode & Sons
Notice forbids hunting or trespassing on their land. Auction style line lists 2000 pounds of Rowden Big Hole seed cotton at 1.50 per bushel. Identified contact 49-101 Willie, Dunk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie
Dunk
Junction
Texas
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Oren C. Reid
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M. M. Moss
Jas. A. Miller
W. A. Quisenberry
T. S. Jones
Adam Murr
Roy Blackburn
Soldier Party
Bailey
Kodakers
Brownwood
Watchman
M. E. Blackburn
Kimble County
E. O. Bode & Sons
Sherwin-Williams
P. D. Company
Secor Sanitarium
Kerrville-on-the-Guadalupe
United States
Junction, Texas
Bedell Bldg
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John R. Smart
Samia Junction
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