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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1954
Page
3
Hal Boyle outlines a humorous plan where office workers fill out daily cards detailing health finances and workplace woes. Cards posted around the office would share gossip and experiences, keeping employees talking at work and at home while boosting efficiency.
The Senate agriculture committee moved toward adding about 3 million acres to this year's cotton planting allotment. Chairman George D. Aiken aims to have a bill drafted for introduction early next week. Agreement exists on raising total to over 21 million acres, with a West South split, and haste urged as Texas Arizona and California plan planting soon.
Ad promotes Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Tablets as relief for hot flashes and nervous distress during middle life. Citing doctors tests with relief rates of 63 percent and 80 percent, the copy urges trial of the modern, soothing medicines and notes added iron in the improved Tablets. Trial size priced at 59 cents.
The Post Office Department said the year 1953 saw a record mail volume during Christmas at about ten to one in cost versus 1952. Postmaster General Summerfield stated the effort involved in the 100 largest offices reduced time and expense despite the peak season.
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