New Burnet Construction Ventures Open in Burnet Area
The Dezendorf Marble company leases land from Southern Pacific and plans a terrazzo factory with two plants, one in Burnet and another in Austin. Marble Falls prepares a city court with Mrs. George Harwood as recorder, Ira Franks as city marshal, and enforcement of the stock ordinance to resume. Highway work in San Saba County advances on a 6,161 mile route north of Richland Springs toward Brownwood, plus a Colorado River bridge project between San Saba and Mills counties slated to begin within two months.
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Burnet
Dezendorf Marble Company
Southern Pacific Railroad
Austin
Burnet Bulletin
Marble Falls
George Harwood
Ira Franks
Marre
Harwood
Murphy Crider
Commissioners’ Court
Cherokee
Buffalo Creek
San Saba County
Richland Springs
Brownwood
Colorado River
San Saba
Mills Counties
San Saba Star
Mason County 4 H tour escorts county agents and boys
A nineteen car caravan with Gillespie and Mason county 4-H boys and ranchmen toured Mason county on Tuesday August 4 led by Henry Grote county agent. Frank Newsom notes the daylong tour of the nine ty clb curves and local sites.
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Gillespie
Mason County
Masony County
Frank Newsom
Gillespie County
Henry Grote
San Saba County Approves Route 81 Highway Work
Approval was given to 5.3 miles of Highway 81 between Cherokee Creek and Llano County line. W. W. Wilkerson, resident engineer, State Highway Department, announced the contract went to T. E. Sanderford Construction Co. of Belton. Grading and drainage south of San Saba near Highway 81 is completed except for a remaining gap.
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Cherokee Creek
Llano County
W. W. Wilkerson
State Highway Department
T. E. Sanderford
Sleeping Brady Woman Swallows Huge Spider Incident Reported
Mrs Otto Ehrhardt awakened by choking after a spider crawled into her mouth during sleep The spider was expelled in a vomit and measured about two inches The couple brought the specimen to their physician for confirmation The Brady Standard reports no lasting harm Lorraine Page 12, bitten by a black widow while at work in Cain City She was treated at a Fredericksburg doctor’s office and remained seriously ill according to the latest update from the Fredericksburg Standard.
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Otto Ehrhardt
Lorraine Page
Ernest Page
Cain City
Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg Standard
Post Hole Digger Aids Tomato Production In Florida
In a garden trial conducted by R Shield in Florida, tomato plants grown in post holes about a foot deep formed deep root systems and thrive with abundant yield, while plants in loose soil suffered from drought. Samples show well formed fruit, the largest 13 4 4 inches in circumference and just over a pound.
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Shield
Women Wearers Outdo Men In Blistering Weather, Says Plain Dealer
The Cleveland Plain Dealer claims women are cooler and look cooler in extreme heat. It contrasts men’s layered, armorlike clothing with women’s simpler attire and notes public ads and shop windows reflect women’s fashion choices.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
Coughlin Faces Possible Slander Case Over Cleveland Remarks
The Rev. Charles E. Coughlin may gain immunity under a state law only if President Roosevelt sues for slander over his Cleveland remarks calling the president a liar and betrayer. Free speech may shield him, but public reaction could shrink his radio audience and hinder the embryo Union party he backs.
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Dallas News
Roosevelt
Charles E. Coughlin
Cleveland
Embryo Union Party
Roosevelt Foes Recoil From Coughlin Remarks
The article argues that church leaders and Liberty League backers will distance themselves from Father Coughlin's controversial statements. It notes Roosevelt's opponents generally respect the presidency and maintain civil debate, while criticizing the priest for failing to behave as a gentleman in his conduct.
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Bis
Liberty League
Roosevelt
Coughlin
Pataer Coughliin
Where Can Young People Locate in Small Towns
An editorial from Grayville Illinois argues graduates from small towns face limited job paths after high school or college. It encourages self help and college attendance for those who can afford it, noting public spirit seeks community progress and government interest in building small-community opportunities.
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Grayville
Ill
Mercury-Independent
Itnois
Lo Planned
Imost
Baltimore Sun assesses Garner as a potent hidden force
The Baltimore Sun argues that Vice President Garner combines color with judgment and influence. It notes his quiet leadership in the Senate and behind the scenes sway on policy while staying out of Washington social glare. His Philadelphia renomination is seen as recognition of his rough and ready practicality.
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Baltimore Sun
Garner
Senate
Washington
Phila
Veterans Go West as Armistice Toll Grows
Statistics from the Veterans Administration show nearly 500000 World War I veterans have died with about 80 more passing daily in the United States. Alive veterans from the war era total roughly 4.16 million, with projections suggesting few survivors by 1970. The report lists yearly death counts starting 1919 through the early 1930s, totaling 469128 dead, and includes a classified ad for nearby Rawleigh routes in Memphis Tennessee.
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Tapa
United States
Veterans’ Administration
Kerrville Mountain Sun
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John Reichenau
Relue
Reichenau
County News
Mcculloch County
Sleeping Brady
Rockwell Bros. Co
Eb, Lange, Mer
Otto Holtzer
Ass't
Mer
Texas
Centennial
Dallas
Fort Worth
Entenni Rates Bros
Puta
Watts
Beutler
Texas Powers
Veterans
Rawleigh
Rawleigh's Dept
Memphis
Tenn
Llano, Texas
Samantonio Brewing Ass'n
Jnc. Orr Wholesale Grocery Co
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