War and newspapers keep Western Texas thriving despite war
The piece reflects on war impact abroad and at home, noting Germany’s advance, American industrial readiness, and the value of newspapers for morale. It highlights U. S. auto and oil production, pulp shortages, and local pride in West Texas as wheat and cotton grow while war rages, ending with a booster tone.
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Norway
Sweden
Germany
United States
England
France
Paris
West Texas
Austin
Modern quiz challenge from Hector era puzzles
A playful multiple choice quiz asks readers to select answers on daily food weight how Athens and Sparta limited population which Baltic nation sits between others true false on US rail mileage beside slide rule meaning and which country is most densely populated in Europe plus Panama Canal tolls.
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Hector
Athens
Sparta
East Africa
United States
Europe
Belgium
France
Germany
Italy
Panama Canal
Guess Again Puzzle Clues and Scoring Summary
Puzzle excerpt lists scoring rules for clues labeled (b) and (ec) with points 18 20 and 10 plus 10 for (c) and a ranking scale from 90 to 65. Mentions "Little Belgium" (a) and rating terms like credible mighty good and average.
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Belgium
A S
AL Sosaibe
Rockdale community reels from weekend rain and local visits
Heavy weekend rain slowed in Rockdale leaving roads poor and church services canceled. Residents note family visits and gatherings across Haskell and Abilene with several names mentioned including J Ivy, E D Williams, Burl Bunkley, Marthe Ann, and Vernon Cobb among others.
Chevrolet Builds Its 900000th 1940 Car Aims to Halt Fly Spread
The notice promotes sanitation and disease control measures. It urges destruction of fly breeding sites, thorough screening of homes and businesses, covered garbage containers, frequent collection in summer, proper sewage or surface toilets, and fly exposure reduction. It calls for soap access for food handlers, careful infant care, screened or netted cribs, and reporting diarrhea cases to health officers for rapid action.
Health Officer Warns of Spread Summer Ailment
Health officials warn of outbreaks of diarrheas and enteritis or summer complaint across Texas. Dr. Geo W Cox cites peak months June to August with infants most at risk and urges immediate control measures to prevent higher mortality than 1939.
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Austin
Geo. W. Cox
Texas
Cox
Cobb family recoveries and local visits noted
Glenn Cobb remains in bed for another week while local residents make calls and visit. Jane and Betty Fox spent Saturday with Marie Ivy. Mrs Von Cobb and daughters visited Mrs R J Fox on Thursday. John M Ivy attended a boy scouts meeting in Paint Creek then returned to Abilene for school. Jean Cobb visited Eutie Lee and Doris Bunkley. Mr and Mrs E D Williams called on friends in Eriesdale Sunday. Games of a4 were played at M M Cobb's home Monday. FE W Mickler visited for the weekend with Doyle Gillespie.
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Albany
John M. Ivy
A.C.C
Abilene
R. J. Fox
G. H. Cobb
Glenn Cobb
Jane
Betty Fox
Marie Ivy
von Cobb
R. J. F Ox
Paint Creek
Boy Scouts
Jean Cobb
Eutie Lee
Doris Bunkley
E. D. Williams
Eriesdale
Truth about Advertising by Charles B Roth
An essay argues that a business’s good will drives its success and hinges on honest value and service. Advertising informs customers a shop is worth patronizing, creating trust by publicizing ideals, merchandise, and reliable promises. Good will is built through quality, service, and truthful advertising.
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Truth About
Charles B. Roth
Borden Morriss Offers Motor Exchange and Rebuilds
Machine grinding and motor works announce complete exchange service for Ford, Chevrolet and Plymouth motors. Motors are completely rebuilt for Ford V-8 1932-40, Chevrolet 6 1932-36, Chevrolet 6 1937-40, Plymouth 6 1933-40, Ford Model A 1929-31, and Fordson tractor. Also service exchange on crankshafts.
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Motors
Ford
Chevrolet
Plymouth
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Charles Roth
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