One Variety Cotton Program to Grow Sharply in Texas
Texas expects a sharp rise in one variety cotton with 62 communities in 1937 over 300000 acres, and 34 last year. Extension agronomist E A Miller notes 1938 will see over 200 communities, with ten counties county-wide. Miller cites 190 cotton improvement meetings attended by 3511 farmers, plus support from officials and industry groups. The effort targets staple length improvements and export quality, aided by the Cotton Classics Act of 1937 enabling free classification for qualifying communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Station
Texas
E. A. Miller
Texas A. & M. College Extension Service Agronomist
Miller
F. E. Lichte
Extension Service
Texas Cotton Improvement Committee
Texas Ginners Association
Cottonseed Crushers Association
East Texas Chamber of Commerce
Coupland
Williamson County
Analaska
Polk County
Youth Shot in Threat Trap at Football Field
A 17 year old boy was wounded Saturday night by three bullets fired from among a posse of city and county officers near a football field where F S Brown the grocer had brought $1000 in small bills. The grocer said a letter had demanded the money and threatened to bomb the store and kill him if he reported to authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pampa
F. S. Brown
Brother Can Spare a Love Letter 11000 of Them
In Brooklyn a magistrate ended a long court battle over 11000 love letters from David Brother to Dorothy Hochman. The 24 year old bookkeeper promised to stop writing after a summons for disorderly conduct, and the complaint was dismissed. The judge advised the futility of the courtship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Brooklyn
David Brother
Dorothy Hochman
Jacko Kilperin
Brother
Litigation costs to county bared in Grayson reports
Grayson County 1937 annual figures show a $5 106 99 loss in uncollected litigation costs across district county and justice courts due to affidavits of inability to pay filed with suits. Auditor Whiteacre notes fee collections rose from 1936 though uncollected sums remain sizable across offices and precincts. Sheriff Davis reports total expenses of 21444 71 and total fees 13062 52, a deficit of 8382 19 in his office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. M. Whiteacre
Fred Mooty
Precinct 1
Justice Court
Justices of the Peace
R. B. Caraway
Jake J. Loy
C. H. Barrett
R. C. Slagle Jr
Collier Yeary
J. B. Davis
Tongue Test Fails To Speak Of Ailment
A patient jokes with a physician by asking to see the tongue while the doctor probes illness. The patient quips that no tongue can reveal how bad he feels, underscoring the limits of physical exam in diagnosing misery.
Senator Nelson to Campaign in Whitewright and Sherman
Texas lieutenant governor candidate Senator Nelson will visit Whitewright Saturday morning and Sherman Friday afternoon per publicity agent Jim Lindsey. The trip aims to energize supporters and press coverage ahead of weekend events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson
Texas
Whitewright
Jim Lindsey
Sherman
Fight over health plan collision with medical profession
Washington reports a looming clash as New Dealers mobilize against organized medicine over health insurance. The HOLC run plan for federal workers sparked opposition from the American Medical Association and D C Medical Society though it provides 2.20 monthly for singles and 3.30 for married plus hospital, surgery, and clinical care via seven physicians serving about 6000 enrollees. A Senate inquiry by Senator Wagner is anticipated as debate widens to national health insurance questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Home Owners Loan Corporation
Wagner
New York
Senate
American Medical Association
Isidore S. Falk
Social Security Board
Falk
HOLC
District of Columbia Medical Society
Civil Service Examinations For Agriculture Posts
The United States Civil Service Commission announces open competitive exams for junior positions in the Department of Agriculture including agronomist biologist entomologist and soil surveyor. Salary starts at 2000 yearly with 3 percent retirement deduction. Applicants need a four year college degree in the relevant field. seniors may be accepted under certain conditions. Full details from the Secretary Civil Service Board of Examiners at major post offices or from the Commission in Washington, D. C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Civil Service Comission
Department of Agriculture
Secretary of the
United States Civil Service Board of Examiners
United States Civil Service Commission
Washington, D. C
Insurance Office Refuses Pedestrian Coverage
A man sought to insure his wife at an insurance office. When asked if he drives or flies, he replied no. The agent curtly informed him that pedestrians are no longer insurable, ending the inquiry.
Record of Historic Real Estate Purchases and Leases
Dallas News notes a collector’s survey by Harry M. Smith detailing major world land sales and leases. It cites the Irving Trust purchase at No 1 Wall Street for 16 million dollars and per front foot value, the Waldorf Astoria sale to the Empire State Building, the Louisiana Purchase, Grand Central Post Office Annex land, Rockefeller Center’s cost and long lease with Columbia University, Marshal Field Company lease in Chicago, and a ten-foot wide lot building in Chicago with a florist lease of 12,000 a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irving Trust Company
No. 1
Wall Street
New York
Harry M. Smith
Smith
Empire State Building
Grand Central Post Office
New York City
Rockefeller Center
Rockefeller
Columbia University
Marshal Field Company
Chicago
John Dariotta
Elston
Belmet
North
California Avenue
People’s Trust Company
Ward
Ward Building
Dallas News
War-Time Buddy Cuts Red Tape to Aid Family
Stamford, Conn. Thomas Deregibus used wartime pay to secure his sister-in-law Mrs Luigi Deregibus and her son Robert, 13, passage home after navigating stiff bureaucracy. He intervened as Robert faced compulsory military service exit issues, writing to a contact to help.
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Buddy
Stamford
Conn
Thomas Deregibus
Italy
Thomas
Luigi Deregibus
Robert
Personal War Tales From Home Front Bonded By Courage
Vivid recollections recount a veteran’s service with a companion named Benito Mussolini and a tale of a photo kept close. Wanda recalls the image over his heart stopping a bullet in Spain. Ethel remarks the photo’s protection would stop anything.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanda
Spain
Ethel
Stand by a Friend to the Utmost End Quote
A concise verse by George Brinton Chandler about steadfast friendship and perseverance. It calls for backing a friend, fighting a fair fight, never quitting, and avoiding self pity or nagging, emphasizing loyalty and courage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Brinton Chandler
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Civil Service Examinations
Benito Mussolini
Hollow
Harrison
Tyler
New York Chamber of Commerce
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United States
Uel Mergenthaler
Ewnu
Kelvinator Slone
Yive Nee Grigerators
Kelvinator
MAN, Public Company
Risa
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