Proverbial Wisdom and War Talk From a Texas Column
A Texas Safety Association plea condemns July traffic deaths with comparisons to war tolls and urges safe driving, sun and heat care, swimming, and fireworks caution. The piece reflects on July accident trends and recalls a Spanish War veterans reunion with Ralph Yarbrough’s winded tribute to soldiers and the nation’s founding ideals.
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Texas Saflety Association
The
Texas Safety Association
Texas
Ralph Yarbrough
Austin
Fitzhugh Lee
Joe Wheeler
Cuba
Porto Rico
Nelson Miles
Manila
Merritt
Leonard Wood
Theodore Roosevelt
San Juan Hill
Dewey
Schley
Sampson
Santiago
Philip
Rowan
Garcia
Fiebson
Merrimac
Maine
Dewey and Schley defend the Panama Canal empire
In a patriotic reflection the writer lauds Magellan for enabling American naval reach across the Pacific and Caribbean. He argues the islands and bases secured by these victories safeguard the Panama Canal and deter Axis threats, insisting the Monroe Doctrine remain firm and free-booters beware. A side note recalls a Dallas writer who lost a book idea to a competitor and a tale of early horse racing figures.
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Porto Rico
Guam
Philippines
Haiti
America
Panama Canal
Pacific
Japan
Dewey
Schley
Sampson
Dallas
Pancho Villa
Texas
Phil Sheridan
American Jockey Club
Gen
U. S. Grant
Georg Washington
Andrew Jackson
Woodrow Wilson
Llano County to Issue Refunding Bonds for Road and Bridge
Llano County Texas Commissioners Court plans to issue Refunding Bonds totaling 23000 dollars with interest not exceeding 4 percent and a maximum maturity in 1952 to refinance outstanding road and bridge warrants. The order is to be passed July 19 1941 following June 17 1941 action. County Judge Andy P Box signs.
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Llano County
Commissioners’ Court
Texas
Co-ops Grow Rapidly Across Texas in Recent Years
Texas has seen a surge in cooperative establishments with numbers more than doubling over seven years, outpacing growth in every other state. The trend highlights rising cooperative activity and economic expansion within the state.
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Texas
Optometrist Dr Conners Offers Tuesday Glasses Fittings
Patients can visit Dr T J Conners at the former Selman office every Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Glasses are fitted by science and ready for pickup.
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T. J. Conners
Dr. Selman
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