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Newspaper
Junction Eagle
Location
Junction, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1936
Page
4
A string of quick humor and dialogue sketches set in a downtown cafeteria and neighborhood scenes. Jokes revolve around marriage, courting, work, and everyday mishaps with recurring characters and punchlines. The banter features a mix of mistaken roles and light social foibles.
Dr John W Brown State Health Officer shares guidance to prevent colds influenzas and pneumonia by boosting bodily resistance. He advises crowds avoidance proper ventilation hydration rest cleanliness balanced meals and stress reduction to reduce infection risk. The piece emphasizes reducing fatigue and maintaining hygienic practices.
The text notes that immunity is not guaranteed and individuals may suffer multiple attacks during an epidemic. It argues that separating the patient is wise to prevent transmission to others.
Extension horticulturist J F Rosborough asks would be gardeners to consider if five loads of manure were applied per half acre and soil was plowed six inches deep. He urges wind breaks in windy areas and proper drainage to prevent water standing. He recommends garden sizes to supply 600 feet of row per family member and specific vegetable row lengths per person.
Texas history items: Feb 23 1836 reinforcements to Travis at the Alamo raising total to 182. Feb 24 Travis vows no surrender. Feb 25 1845 Polk era annexation resolutions pass US House 120 to 98. 1861 Confederate join vote ratified. Brewster County largest 8137 sq mi. Rockwall smallest 147 sq mi. College Industrial Arts.
The Cravens Dargan firm announces that Fire Policies 239726 to 289750, Dwelling Policies 49703 to 49725, Tornado Policies 20128 to 20150 and 11801 to 11825, and Certificates 14101 to 14125 were not issued as insurance contracts and carried no premiums. The St Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Company holds no liability for these policies.
A list shows candidates who have announced their intention to run subject to the Democratic Primary on July 25, 1936. The notice names participating individuals and outlines the election action.
For County Judge For Sheriff Tax Assessor and Collector J C Johnnie Graham S O Sod Durst Gully Cowsert For County and District Clerk
In March 1936 all Kimble County children aged six to under eighteen by September 1 may be listed on school records. Citizens are urged to help enroll eligible children and contact the census enumerator. Appointing enumerators is welcomed, with papers available by March 1, per J. B. Randolph. Local social notes mention Texas education system praise and visits by Galveston residents and UT student Del Pratt.
An endorsement urging readers to compare Bayer Aspirin with other remedies before use. It claims Bayer Aspirin revolutionized medical practice, noting its safety and rapid relief for headaches and common pains, suitable for regular use by the average person.
Local items note Bud Fleming’s visit and short stays by Jim Ragland Olney Patterson Rance Pettitt and Dr Mec Taggart ahead of Menard celebration Theo Hunger heads to Lulu for windmill repair John Fleming of South Llam visits Mason C D Hensley and J W Dering from London in town George Amberson on a Junction business trip E W Brewer sells property cattle and store to Wes and Howard Smith Ads from Kimble County Citizen Feb 24 1911 list daily mail passenger and express services with rates to Junction Kerrville and Rigen.
Bill Barnes a San Antonio business college student toured La Pryor Rock Springs and Junction over the weekend returning to San Antonio Monday.
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