Garner Urges Texas Vote to Repeal Eighteenth Amendment
Vice President John N. Garner urges Texans to repeal the Eighteenth Amendment citing its failure to temper temperance and calling on Democratic supporters to back repeal. The letter, released from Austin, states he voted against its submission and on August twenty six will vote to repeal, urging others to do likewise.
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John N. Garner
Texas
Sen
Uvalde
Roy Miller
Democratic National Campaign
Austin
Congress
House of Representatives
Texan
Carload Rates on Gas Held Invalid
The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled gasoline and petrol product carload rates from the Mid-Continent field to Minnesota unreasonable. It ordered roads to set rates by November 9 not above 40 cents per 100 pounds from Group 2, 42 cents from Group 3, and 44.5 cents from North Texas, with possible addition of current emergency increases.
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Washington, D. C
Interstate Commerce Commission
Mid-Continent
Minnesota
Mid- Continent
North Texas
Free State Creates Military Tribunal and Blue Shirt Drive
In Dublin the Free State government began a military tribunal to hear political charges and confiscate illegally possessed firearms. Concurrently a membership drive for Gen Owen O'Duffy's Blue Shirt guards was under way, despite a ban on a memorial service last Sunday for three Free State heroes.
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Dublin
Irish Free State
Free State
Owen O'Duffy
Blue Shirt National Guard
How to Relieve Headaches in Three Minutes
A vintage ad claims B.C. "Headache Relief" tablets provide quick soothing relief for violent headaches. It promotes the remedy as safe for soothing musculoskeletal pains, nervous tension, and neuralgia with a mix of ingredients, sold in packs of 250 and available at various outlets.
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B.C
Mont Reilelelvne
Teachers Pay Begins September 5 Despite Institute Closure
Local teachers will receive regular salaries starting September 5 though the Southwest Texas Teachers Institute will not be held. A new state law limits Institutes to three Saturdays yearly, aiming to save funds. The scholastic year opens September 11, with checks issued monthly and final May 31. Chamber committee seeks repeal next session.
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Southwest Texas
Texas
J. C. Cochran
Cochran Sajid
Chamber of Commerce
Teachers’ Institute
Lawnee Smith
T. N. Smith
Herbert J. Hayes
New York Dressmakers Stage Walk Out
New York reports a 60 000 strong dressmakers strike halting the city’s dress industry during the peak season. Over 3000 shops in the metro area affected, 2400 in the city, with about 200 officers on duty to curb outbreaks. Connecticut workers also strike in New Haven and Bridgeport demanding blanket code minimums and a 40 hour week.
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New York
INI
Citly
New Haven
Conn
Connecticut
Bridgeport
Australia Plans Immigrant Pay to Encourage Settlers
Australia moves to pay immigrant settlers who claim the state failed to fulfill obligations to aid in farming and livelihood. A royal commission found that many migrants under the program did not receive the promised support, hindering their ability to acquire farms and establish livelihoods.
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Australia
Milbourne
Alvon
Aivelihood
Mass Escapes From Devil's Island Stir France
Devil's Island convicts stage mass escapes from French Guiana prison camps. Eighteen men fled recently, pushing total escapes over one hundred in the year. Officials suspect a secret syndicate aided the fugitives through jungles or Caribbean routes.
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Devil's Island
LA Rochelle
France
French Guiana
Caribbean
Jury Wheel Is Pilled for Year in Bexar County
The annual Ming the jury wheel for Bexar county was completed on Wednesday. About 40,000 names were drawn from the tax rolls, recorded on cards, and placed in the drum for jury selection during the coming year.
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Ming
Bexar County
Scouts Homeward Bound From Meet
American scouts from Jam boree depart Qodollo Hungary after completing the fourth world Boy Scout event. They conclude the trip and head homeward with the meet finished.
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Qodollo
Hungary
Fourth World Boy Scout
Oklahoma approves tax cut as cigarette levy is repealed
Oklahoma City voters rejected Governor Murray's tax ideas and backed a 3-cent cigarette tax repeal and snooper tax assessment changes. The ad valorem tax limit was cut from 43.5 to 27 mills in a broad ballot approval.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
William H. Murray
Alga
Hair Growth Remedy Ad Promises Quick Results
An old ad touts a hair growth remedy claiming to add inches of growth and cure scalp conditions. It markets Japanese oil for thinning hair and dandruff with claims of rapid effects, offered with a free booklet and priced at 60 cents or one dollar for larger sizes. The National Remedy Co advertises from New York addresses.
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Fay MeruEs
National Remedy Co
Su W. 45Th St
Gly
Klutch Holds False Teeth Tight
Ad claims Klutch keeps dentures secure, comfortable, and quiet in use. Offers 21¢ and 60¢ per box at drug stores with emphasis on snug fit, ease of speaking and eating, and durability.
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Aluin
Brock
Tailor Granted Bankruptcy Plea in Federal Court
Joseph Martin Milton a tailor of 124 Groveland Street was adjudged bankrupt in federal district court on a voluntary petition. He alleged employment with William Albert at army fields including Kelly Field and listed liabilities of 11818.40 with assets totaling 9000 all claimed exempt.
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Joseph Martin Milton
Gilets
Groveland Street
Federal District Court
Gillette
William Albert
Kelly Field
Bids Now Sought on Texas Relief Road Project
In Austin on August 16 the Texas highway commission announced bids would be asked August 28 for emergency road construction estimated at about 900000 dollars. The funding comes from federal unemployment relief funds. The commission planned to open bids on the first lot this afternoon.
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Austin
Texas Highway Commission
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