Redlight Districts and Moral Progress in America
A 1941 reflection traces how appointed redlight districts once existed in many cities under police toleration, viewed as a necessary evil. It notes revenue, civic attitudes, and eventual decline as moral standards rose, mentioning New York’s Mann Act and Dewey prosecutions against white slavery rings.
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Damon
United States of America
Binse
Redlight
Mx. Hays
New York
Iigh Glass
Thomas F. Dewey
San Francisco
Denver
New Orleans
Chicago
Farmer's Body and Gun Found Near Cuero
A four day hunting match ended with the discovery of a farmer's body and a shotgun near Cuero. Sheriff McElroy of Lavaca County reported the body found by schoolchildren near the roadside while returning from class. The incident occurred Monday night eight miles from Cuero on the Yoakum Cuero highway, the victim described as missing since Monday.
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Prinder
Aoryedee
Art Teacher to Speak at Museum
A University of Texas professor will discuss art education from a critical and appreciative viewpoint at Wille Memorial Auditorium on Sunday at 3 pm. The speaker has taught at Oregon, Chicago, the Art Institute of Chicago, Northwestern, and Paris.
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Onult Danes
Wsi
Rte
Net
Univere Ally of Texas
Ditties
University of Oregon
University of Chicago
School of Art Institute of Chicago
Northweatern University
University of Paris
Household Linens Patterns and Crochet Elements
Fragmentary OCR shows a household linens motif with Ayleis Wheeler and Cross 4Allen, describing spring flowers on scarves towels or pri lon with crochet basket edging. Mentions pattern 2167 transfer pattern of motifs, and a drawing with John Wayne association, likely misread.
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Ailon Barry
Weky
Republic
Hod
San Antonio Light
Neeslelow Republic Star
John Wayne
Craft Departmant
Wayne
Texas Livestock Events Highlight Weekend Notices
J R Palm reports on the Charlotte P F A banquet at Charlotte High School. Eric Rothe of D Hentsagen delivered stock market notes in Fort Worth area shows. Thomas Duneh sold 31 head averaging 386 pounds at $11 per hundred. Arthur Davis of Texas Angels Goat Raisers begins kidding goats near Goa Cas in March. M Halbert Jr elected president of American Angora Goat Breeders in Tope Spellas, succeeding W Pepper. Driggs of Del Rio named chief vice president. Sam Cooper of Leake second VP. The Light launches a daily livestock report for San Antonio market, supplementing Federal State Market News. Highest price on Friday for slackers was $115 per hundred for 836-pound calves from Mrs. Fells Nebgen of Fredericksburg. Robert Carter ranch near Gonzales reports 45.12 inches rainfall. The Dreyer community records 4.49 inches.
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M. Halbert Jr
Moire
Tockspellas
W. 4. Pepper
San Antonio
Driggs
del Rio
Sam Cooper
Leake
Fells Nebgen
Fredericksburg
Worth
Rothmann
Robert Carter Ranch
Gonzales
Dreyer
Cotton Market Prices and regional rates report
The New Orleans cotton market opened steady with prices near unchanged and slight declines noted. In nearby city updates New York trading shows modest gains with firm demand and the market closing higher on some contracts.
Production under Edge Bunzell at Tour Novelly stage play
Roth's son with Ruzn susser in the fan chine reading role debuts in Free much Easy a sophisticated comedy of high society. The production now moves forward with Edge Bunzell directing. Robert Cunulngneam plays the romantic lead opposite Bilss Hussey.
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Ruzn Susser
Pone
Edge Bunzell
Robert Cunulngneam
T He
Bilss Hussey
Local Markets Report With Mixed Prices Across Produce
Readable fragments show varied fresh produce prices across regions including apples, citrus, greens, onions, tomatoes, and dairy. Notable items include lemons 2.75 to 4.23 per crate, cabbage 1.75 per 420 pounds, oranges 810 box, and tomatoes listed among Florida offerings. Livestock and poultry are listed in scattered figures, with several entries for turkey parts and hens. The text reflects a bustling market with diverse goods and inconsistent typographic errors typical of OCR from historical pages.
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Feoa
Florida
Frances
Texas
Paceley
Dax
Hound
Lens
Ams
Donny Central Amavlea
Livestock Prices Report From Modern State Market
S A Livestock prices paragraph lists quotations from Friday at the modern state market, with figures and terms facing the San Augustine market area. The fragment notes the latest price indications and market conditions for cattle and hogs.
Representative Sales at S A Livestock Market
A fragmented event note from London mentions Representative Sales at S A Livestock Market and scattered society items. The text also references rent, discontent with a cafe, wedding complaints, and a feature on society in a weekly publication.
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S. A
Wool Market Updates From Boston and Australia Trade
Wool markets showed active trading in Boston and shipments from Australia and the South American flax belt. Prices varied by grade with fine merino and bright fleece wools fetching higher values, while midgrade offerings moved more slowly amid global supply signals.
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Noatoy
Honton
Inn
UEDAI
Ant Nieblood Forden Weals
Boston
Austrait
Santos
Daridatle
Fire Alarms and stove fire disrupts local area
Fragmentary report notes early alarm activity and a stove incident affecting a street area near Avenue, with references to names and locations including Marthew Thaw and Tulip. Details are unclear due to OCR errors but indicate a minor fire event and disrupted surroundings on a noted avenue.
Buckentiree High Names Ard President and Officers
Duane Ard is named president of Buckentiree High School. Officers include Mary Leach as vice president, Richard Smith secretary, Chris Branly treasurer, Bue Hickerson reporter, Milton Behreider comic, Leann Willis historian, Hilly Cowes, Istr- Homentielin, Clyde Swanson mut Julie Gali sergeants-at-arms. Information gains and public notices show community engagement with local chamber of commerce inquiries and responses from Mild Forde and DOass Rea Forde.
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Tine Ard
Buckentiree High School
Bu Obher
Mary Leach
Vee
Richard Smith
Chris ‘Branly
Bue Hickerson
Milton Behreider
Leann Willis
Hilly Cowes
Istr- Homentielin
Clyde Swanson
Julie Gali
Ex-Head Consul to New Office
Former consul general Ricardo G. Hill from San Antonio was appointed to a similar post in Chicago. He traveled via San Antonio Friday with his family and proceeded to Chicago after a short stay. local officials and relatives accompanied him during the journey.
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New Office
2Px
Sa Antonio
Ricardo G. Hill
Clisiga
San Antonio
San Antolo
Hill
Chicao Alge
Peeper Gone as Officers Arrive
Police arrived at the home of Estella Nitride and Josephine steent seeking a window peeper reported by Radio panamou. The suspect was not found and no further details were provided.
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Peeper
Radio Panamou
Estella Nitride
Josephine Steent
Nirittee
Obituary Notice for Dallas Dance Community Leader
Obituary notice for Dallas area figure with long public dance involvement. Mentions survivors including wife Mrs Martha Brown and several sons. Details burial to be held at a local chapel with memorial service and headstone dedication. The notice lists multiple dance events and bands associated with the deceased and local social dance life.
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Guy Brown
Holly
Ecemede
Threetay
Gos AL Brite
Tyas
Dallas
Walter Holl
Marth
Dstlus
Innes
Albert Brown
Iuuveblen
Chavies Sat
Evdesenbahn Ach
Floyd Avon
Dotlan
Cordiion
Chavies
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Runyon
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Feng
Symone
Wie Hesk
United States
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Geva
Wits
Cara
Sholind
Dale
Johnsay
VIARO
ORIG
As & Gong
Errol Plynn
Arnice
J. R. Palm
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Eric Rothe
D'Hentsagen
Bat Antonio Srcibes
Cassidy
Arthur Davis
Texas Angels Goat Halsers' Association
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Wey
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Pree Clan
Roth's Son
Sunoc
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Casper F
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Felix the Cat
Leena
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Sdrya
Polly
Jess
Wy Cliff Sterrett
S. A. Livestock Prices
Fe Bodern
Neve Sominde
Mie San Avtenjy
London
Hubby's
Mass
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Erie Revie
Hania
Hugr Rie Boomen
Alcor Mnly
Netfee
Tata Wells
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Atocker
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Nari Ittayy
ROT Tha
Dow
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Choice
Medipm
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Iwi
Wool Markets
Ayall
Gunma
Duane
C. of
Sta Aglonio
Doass Rea Forde
Wave
Consult- AM
Chamber of Commerce
Mild Forde
Bliebag
City News
Sal
Hethey & His
Kappy Ade
Hermann Sons Wall
Werder Exige
Adin
Ady
Lily Hemey
Abe
Danes
Jack Whinetle
Castroville
Melovy Boys
Oreh
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Grea Band
Adm Soc, Inc
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Witteths
Pelut
Mark Dares
Bun
Lane
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