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Newspaper
Monahans News
Location
Monahans, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1935
Page
3
Subscriptions: One year outside Ward County priced at 1.50 dollars and 2.00 dollars in state. Entered as second class matter February 26, 1931 at Monahans post office. Published every Thursday and Friday in Monahans Ward County Texas. Editors invite corrections for any erroneous reflections on individuals or corporations.
An unnamed observer writes that Germany ignores Armistice Day, viewing it as defeat and race, and that preparations for a new war continue. The piece argues war profits persist and tensions in Europe threaten lasting peace, with Germany reportedly eager for conquest.
Sam Ashburn notes Monahans holiday display along the highway comparing local scenes to biblical and biblical-era sites. He contrasts festive lights with global turmoil, voicing skepticism about human nature and suggesting education as a remedy for future social progress.
Tubb Hall hosts Saturday night dances drawing crowds from nearby towns. Louis Welk and his orchestra have played three times over Thanksgiving and may return. The piece also notes Italy’s feared death squad and compares Italian plans to British aviation valor, warning Mussolini against provoking Britain.
A Dallas Morning News report claims police improvised funds to feed 5 children of a sick father and later found him drinking in a cafe. Prohibitionists denounce the incident and oppose liquor sales, urging moral suasion for drinkers and legal action for pub owners.
The article notes NRA related conferences in Washington to discuss replacing the program with new legislation. Industry and administration will shape a decision on permanent controls, with public sentiment mixed and concerns about state powers and workers' rights.
The piece contrasts figures like Landon Borah and Roosevelt with Hoover, noting Hoover’s reduced role and the party’s drift. It argues the depression was caused by multiple factors not any one man, cites improving retail conditions, and hopes for stable, lasting reforms beyond four years of chaos.
Bernard Gentry works for Dave Sudderth at Corner Drug Store in Monahans for two years after moving there three years ago. He is married with a three and a half month old son and once parachuted with an air circus, narrowly escaping a lake edge. Bernard enjoys football, radioing, bridge, hunting and fishing, and dreams of balloon flight.
A contentious courtroom clash shows a lawyer agreeing to take the case while the client insists on being discharged rather than seeking justice. The exchange highlights a conflict between legal defense and a desire for freedom.
A collection of remarks critiquing government involvement in business and policy. The speaker notes the paradoxes of anti government stances, public entertainment spending, and liquor laws amid Kansas dry territory debates. The piece blends personal anecdotes with political observation and a remark on a boxing match commentary.
A terse exchange lines a domestic confrontation as a housewife criticizes a gentleman at the gate. He questions whether the remark refers to a single act or a lifetime of labor, highlighting a clash over work and respect.
A playful dialogue where a mother asks for a toy about Jimmie's size to mow the lawn for Sunday. Jimmie offers to visit two neighboring houses to find one. The text also notes a teen speaking lines in a play and the fastest runner in the world getting married.
An ad for Leto's Pyorrhea Remedy promises durable sore gum relief and widespread dental approval. Corner Drug Store guarantees money back if it fails, asserting trusted use by top dentists.
Drivers consider how far a heavy truck projects beyond its headlights on the road. A common practice is to estimate a safe margin and rely on staying clear past that point to avoid danger.
Goeble asks Ike for a large white onion to mask vanilla ice cream breath. Icardo questions the aim as Goeble insists the odor must go.
Commentary notes that apologizing to guests for tough meat is poor form and not advised. The guidance suggests reserving comments for the butcher, implying decorum favors quiet acceptance over complaint.
Report notes about Suez Canal tolls reaching ten million dollars from Italian warships passing through since war talk began. Mentions bringing home Italian soldiers and an additional ten million in costs as part of the broader tensions.
A humorous note contrasts belief in vast cosmic counts with skepticism toward a simple Fresh Paint sign inviting closer inspection. It hints at curiosity, perception, and human tendency to question obvious cues.
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