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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1936
Page
4
Entry appears as second class matter in the Moulton Texas post office records dated July 10, 1936. The notice indicates an official filing or mailing designation typical of period postal listings.
Weimar report says Colorado County rancher R H Byars trapped and killed buzzards after discovering they spread germs to cattle watering sites. Using two secret 15 foot traps, he captured 124 birds in one catch at a range operated by H P Lockwood of Houston.
Mrs Ruth Bryan Owen American minister to Denmark returns to campaign for the Democratic ticket in New York saying she is sure of Roosevelt victory She notes foreign policy goodwill and reciprocal treaties as aiding reactions abroad The Hindenburg completes its fourth U S commercial flight Old age pension payments in Texas total 641645 Arizona reports a treasury surplus Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt plans no campaign speeches
Governor James V. Alfred declares Texas is out of the depression and will stay out, crediting the New Deal. State Senator Roy Sinderford, a governor candidate, backs a 3 percent general sales tax while Alfred opposes it. The Port Lavaca regatta was moved from July 4–5 to July 25–26 due to South Texas floods. Banana imports through Galveston averaged 100 carloads weekly in 1935 and about 80 percent were marketed in Texas.
The State Department of Education increased the current per capita apportionment to 16.00 dollars. A remaining 1.50 will be paid early next month. The per capita amount for the next school year has not yet been fixed.
The comptroller's department reports June cigarette tax receipts of 564700, a record and 159297 above 1935, with 38586000 cigarettes taxed. Stamp sales totaled 40721 and penalties 23979. The 12 month period ended June 30 shows 1,082,662 more than 1984. Texas also receives a federal pension payment check covering half of July and August.
Texan Centennial Celebrations draw visitors with mountains seashore missions golf fishing and historic places. The calendar lists events for the month and the Chamber of Commerce offers more information upon request.
The 3100 pound steer named Big Jim once owned by the late Will Rogers will be shown at the Texas Centennial Exposition in Dallas opening June 6. Proceeds from admission will go to the Salvation Army’s Home for Boys and Girls at Lytton California, a Rogers favorite.
The article highlights top dogs from across the nation displayed in kennel shows at the Texas World’s Fair. Don stands as a feature attraction in the Midway's Hollywood Animal Stars presenting series.
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