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Newspaper
Monahans News
Location
Monahans, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1933
Page
4
The Monahans News lists editor and manager as GUY and states subscription price at $1.50 per year. It notes second class matter status since February 26, 1931, and weekly Friday publication from Monahans in Ward County Texas. It pledges correction of erroneous reflections upon individuals or corporations upon notice to the editor.
A 12-foot square map of Texas, built at Texas Tech at Lubbock, will travel to the World’s Fair to illustrate Texas area and resources. The sawdust and paper pulp creation required over 1,200 hours by four main builders and depicts land use, rivers, oil pools, railroads, highways, and notable canyons across Texas and adjacent valleys.
A historical survey notes rising speed limits and gasoline taxes in many states. It lists universal speed laws, specific caps like 45 and 50 mph, and states with burden of proof rules. It cites taxes ranging from 2 to 7 cents per gallon, plus local and federal taxes, totaling up to 12 cents in some areas.
Arkansas reduces high automobile registration fees to promote older cars and higher gasoline consumption. The move supports state revenue via the six cent gasoline tax at the refinery level, encouraging greater fuel use this year.
The piece argues that watered stock exists in government as in industry and warns taxpayers bear the burden when public mismanagement expands deficits. It urges squeezing waste from government as crucial to reviving the economy, noting private firms fail with losses while government deficits rely on tax funding.
A new rule prohibits prisoners from wearing diamonds as critics warn it signals harsher treatment of criminals. Commentary notes comparisons to ordinary citizens and questions fairness. The piece also mentions U N and opinions on a mild winter forecast and a dentist case in New York.
A columnist suggests Rudy Vallee write a tune titled I Could Love You in a Big Way and dedicate it to Kate Smith, imagining a playful nod to cross entertainment stars.
A warning states many furred tongues result from drinking hair tonics and urges an immediate stop to the practice. The note calls for public awareness and cessation of use to prevent further cases.
Advertises a midway sale of a Silvertone Victrola in perfect condition with about forty records. First ten dollar bill wins the Victrola and records. Contact E. Martin at the Low Mood Cafe in Grandfalls Texas. 2011.
Washing silk requires tepid or cool suds with mild white soap. Do not rub, use gentle swirls, and limit washing to five minutes. Rinse through several clear rinses, wrap in a towel to squeeze dry, then iron while damp on a moderately hot setting.
Three Persian cats are lost between Monahans and McCamey. One is white, one black and white, one grey. Reward offered. Call 73 McCamey Texas. Subscribe to the News your Home Town paper for $1.50 a year.
Bozeman Bryan Bidg announces eye examinations and glasses fitting services at 209 Bozeman with a phone number 32¢ to call for appointments.
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