Pay Your Poll Tax Now In Bexar County
Tax officials and the San Antonio junior chamber urge rapid poll tax payments to avoid disenfranchisement in a national and state election year. Receipts must be renewed in person before February 1 for affidavits, and old mail issued receipts are void. About 50,000 voters remain uncensored for poll tax processing.
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Bexar County
San Antonio
Attorney General of
Texas
Attorney-General of
Congress
Slang Seen As Language Booster By Teachers
Dr E A Cross of Greeley Colorado president of the National Council of Teachers of English says slang feeds language not a menace as it once was he notes one in a hundred slang words may enter standard usage. He adds pronunciation and enunciation improve due to motion pictures and radio while everyday speech remains influenced by slang.
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E. A. Cross
Greeley
Colo
National Council of Teachers of English
Cross
Roosevelt
Finland
Gernot
Lord Lothian
Chicago
Lord Brayer
Brook
Britain
John
Klug
Syn- Gisate, Inc
New Year Eve Trip Leads to Cautionary Night Out
A narrator recalls a chaotic New Year’s Eve with old associates, drifting from South Street taverns toward risky nickel-plated joints. Skimp Hennigan pushes him toward danger in a crowded bar where a young girl appears, hinting at trouble ahead in a foggy New York underworld setting.
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Michael Finn
Mr. Augen
South Street
Sulivan
Ray
Benny
Bot
Simp
Skip
Jake
Skimp
Debs Slumming Night With Skimp Ends At Home
A 1940 King Feas Syn story recounts Edwin C. Hull and companions leaving lively joints near the Navy yard at 1 a.m. They discuss debs, a rough scene, and decide it’s best to head home after viewing rough nightlife. Skimp reflects on respectable behavior and slumming to see the world.
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Navy Yard
Deck
Skimp
King Feas Syn. Inc
Warned Advice on Love and Marriage for Life Growth
The piece warns against marriages that ease life without growth and criticizes partners who never challenge or criticize. It argues true love should make a person braver and more energetic, while lamenting that some see marriage as a risky, damning companionship if it stifles growth or kindness.
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Lefe
Jove
Mey
Vonrrelf
Nome
Provoking Marriage and Mutual Challenge in Love
By Elsie Robinson, the piece argues that two people must provoke and challenge each other to progress. It warns against seeking a merely happy marriage and instead favors an exciting, stimulating alliance that continually tests partners.
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King Peas
Ines
What Do You Know The Knowledge Test Trivia Quiz
A garbled trivia item listing questions about words and meanings. It asks whether terms like contrestemps chartreuse vinculum dinvimiento canard directoire chateau carpe diem and cloisonne are real or misapplied, plus notes a Gene Page answer key and a King Feature syndicated presentation.
Finns and Russians war claims under scrutiny
A Washington commentary questions Finnish war reports amid overstatements of captured Reds and prolonged defense. It cites methodical flaws in Finnish propaganda, notes harsh winter bottlenecks aiding Finland, and considers spring thaw as turning point while warning against over optimism about Finnish survival and potential Russian success if tempers rise.
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Washington
Maland
Nist
Mannerheim
Ann
Tall Women and Husbands in Comic View
A humorous essay satirizes tall vs petite wives and the power dynamic in marriage. It portrays a 6 foot 3 inch bachelor preferring a taller partner and contrasts a big woman’s dominance with a small man’s insecurity, using comic strip tropes and exaggerated lines.
Tall Women and Courtroom Grit in 1940 Advice Column
Helen Rowland argues tall women mix humor with boldness and can outwit suitors. The column suggests height creates confidence and avoids “cruelty” pleas, noting tall women in Reno look busy and unafraid to challenge norms. The narrator plans to marry a tall woman who will stand firm in life and love.
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Reno
X ray Treatments in Medicine For Infections and Warts
The X ray is a useful instrument in treating boils called furuncles and other infections. Dr. Collins reports single treatments may stop boils after a few days, with pain relief and faster cure. Warts on the feet and other skin inflammations also respond, while some infections are treated with sulfanilamide or other simple methods. A segment on questions about fruit consumption and blood cleansing concludes fruits provide minerals and vitamins, not blood clearing.
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Experiece
James N. Collins
Thoughapolis
Ind
Seed warts cause and safe removal options
Dr Bundesen discusses seed warts noting they are small and may be contagious. Treatments include physician guided options such as X ray therapy, cutting off the warts, or using an electric needle. prevention focuses on personal hygiene and avoiding spread.
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Mrs. AD
King Featle Synd, Inc
Man’s pride and wisdom on revealing salary rise
A quirky misquoted passage contrasts pride urging disclosure of a pay increase with wisdom favoring silence. It humorously notes absurdities about mountains, seasickness, and a fictional meteorological mishap, hinting at a satirical or garbled newspaper snippet from an older era.
Bathing revue planned at Municipal auditorium
San Antonio junior chamber of commerce approved a bathing revue to raise funds for the city’s white sports program. Tickets will support promotions. prizes totaling 500 dollars offered. New San Antonio chamber officers named Victer Walthall president. others include Harry Martyn treasurer and Dr Frederick Terrell as treasurer.
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Canary
Chmmerce
Ban Attonio
Wilson Houthwell
San Antonio
Victer Walthall
Harry Martyn
Walter Rapler
Prederick Terrell
FH. Kifer Jy
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Bore-Belisha
Hore-Belisha
Willagwy
Adonis
Juno
By Helen Rowland
Russia
Feaw
Callins
Dr. Herman N
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