New Voice in Valley Praises Democracy and Liberty
In a Rio Hondo Texas address on March 23, the speaker lauds America's climate and diverse, peaceful society while condemning dictatorships. He cites Governor Stevenson on public sentiment under tyranny, rejects European war plans, and urges setting an example of democratic governance and self help against Nazi aggression.
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Rio Hondo
Texas
Magic Valley
America
Coke Stevenson
Europe
Keep the Horse in Front Breeder-Feeder Association
A rural essay discusses fried chicken as a home produced staple for farmers offering cost savings and practical markets. It highlights raising, feeding, and processing chickens on farms, the value of home canning, and local examples including W. A. Painter’s freezer locker business serving Dallas and Fort Worth, with a proverb about willpower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Iowa
West Texas
Women’s Home Demonstration Club
W. A. Painter
Hale County
Texas
Peaceful threats framed by fascists and communists
A fragment quotes a harsh stance toward fascists and communists, asserting that any peaceful or violent strategy will be adequately dealt with. The line reflects a hardline postwar political atmosphere and a blunt security posture.
Plans for WTCE Convention Under Way in Abilene
Actions for the West Texas Chamber of Commerce 21st annual convention to be held May 15 16 17 in Abilene are set. H S Hilburn names J S Bridwell to head the coordinating committee. Barbara Crissey Burk Burnett crowned Miss West Texas for the pageant. Big Spring and Mineral Wells vie to host the 1940 event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
Abilene
H. S. Hilburn
Plainview
WTCC
J. S. Bridwell
Wiviita Falls
West Texas
Barbara Crissey
Burk Burnett
Big Spring
Mineral Wells
Driving Hines Safety Message and Founders Tree Fact
The piece urges safe driving with brakes and caution in wet weather and warns against reckless moves. It notes the Founders tree, a 364 foot redwood in California, as the world’s tallest tree. It also cites over a million Americans employed in the petroleum industry and many more in allied sectors.
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California
Allied
Tialpn ce Receipts March 1 1938 to February 28 1939
Balance sheet style note records disbursements and receipts across one year from March 1 1938 to February 28 1939. It lists totals and likely names of accounts or departments involved in the financial activity.
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Junction
Tax Department
Water Department
City OF
Junction—Water Department
Labor Board of Equalization
River Front Park
General Fund
Haas
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Brer Rabbit
Donald Duck
Bunny
Donald
T. C. Richardson
Financial Statement
City OF Junction
Balance
Aikman, Griffin & Mothershead
W. M. Aiken
Tan Department
T& At Fund
Deelote
Sever
W. W
W. W. Bonds
Junction—Tax Department
Interest & Sinking Fund
Sandale
Water Works
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