Europe war would strain U S resources and transport
Paris reports from American business interests say a European war would demand cotton oil wood nitrates wheat sulphur copper iron and steel from the United States. Transportation across the Atlantic would challenge neutrality with no navy convoy and no guaranteed armed escort for merchant ships. Beans from California and oil from the South would rise in demand as munition plants tap raw materials. The West would supply wheat corn fodder while the Great Lakes region supplies timber.
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Paris
Europe
United States
Atlantic Ocean
California
America
Middle West
Great Lakes
Tickets to Hell Ban Shocks Norwegian Train Fans
Norway bans return tickets to Hell, a tiny hamlet in the mountainous north. The village, whose name means slope or hill in Norwegian, drew English speaking tourists who hoped to buy a round trip souvenir from the rail line.
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Hell
Norway
Barber Fires Slugs For Slot Machine Stunt In Cafe
Pueblo police jailed barber Nicholas Smalkovich after he and companions lost $18 at a cafe slot machine and then fired a .45 caliber revolver to “play” it. Patrons fled as the barbershop trio discharged slugs, recalling old west town shootouts.
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Pueblo
Colo
Nicholas Smalkovich
Smallovich
Garden Humor Behind Wombat Tale
Comic exchange about a garden failing last summer. Mrs Funk notes worms appeared whenever Mr Wombat dug, prompting him to quit and go fishing. The punchline centers on worms derailing garden work and turning to leisure.
Easter Sunday Invitation From Whitewright Methodist Church
Pastor W. Dennis urges all Methodist families in Whitewright to attend Easter worship at 11 a m. He calls for Sunday school attendance, reception of new members, baptism of children, and Easter offerings to the benevolent fund. Members are encouraged to invite friends and bring envelopes for giving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. W. Dennis
Whitewright
Methodist Church
Webb Pastor Leads Busy Grayson County Church Day
Dr B Wrenn Webb pastor conducts 10 am Sunday school 11 am sermon Finding Christ Where He Is election of trustees infant baptism reception of members 630 pm young people's meeting 730 pm evening service What Shall We Do With Our Visions Monday hosts Grayson County Union of Christian Endeavor at church
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B. Wrenn Webb
Christ
Young People’s Society
Presbyterian Young People
Grayson County Union of Christian Endeavor
Women of First Baptist Church Pack Eggs for Buckner Home
The Ladies auxiliary of the First Baptist Church gathered Monday afternoon to prepare eggs for shipment to Buckner Orphans Home in Dallas. East Circle held mission study while West Circle did Bible study and North Circle sewed a quilt.
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Baptist W. M. S
Ladies of the First Baptist Church
Buckner Orphans Home
Dallas
East Circle
West Circle
North Circle
Missionary Society Meets At Mrs Bryant Home
The Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist Church met Monday afternoon at Mrs. C. B. Bryant's home with Mrs. L. O. Lackey leading. The program opened with Onward Christian Soldiers and prayers. Members and visitors heard talks on Trekking On Toward the Far West and enjoyed refreshments.
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Woman’s Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
C. B. Bryant
L. O. Lackey
W. H. King
Murray Bryant
Ross May
H. C. Willis
Far West
W. T. Holmes
C. W. Dennis
Demand for twin baby carriages climbs higher
New York reports an association of carriage dealers noting a rise in demand for twin perambulators while ordinary carriages dip. Paul Klepper, president, cites possible New Deal influence on production. New carriages are described as streamlined. Printing in Whitewright.
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New York
tThe Association of Baby Carriage Dealers
Paul Klepper
Re-Deal in New Deal Cabinet Ahead of 1936 Campaign
Washington insiders anticipate a cabinet shake as Franklin D. Roosevelt nears a new presidential year. Postmaster General Farley is expected to leave after Congress adjourns to help organize the Democratic drive, while other incumbents may be reassessed to widen congressional support and influence.
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Washington
Farley
Congress
Democratic Party
Capitol Hill
Senate
Roosevelt
New York
Copeland
Tammany
Swanson
Virginia Democratic Organization
Navy
Cummings
Connecticut
Hull
Tennessee
War debts linger as South Carolina pays revolution bonds
In Columbia South Carolina officials note an ongoing obligation from the 1794 bonds to fund the American Revolution. The state still owes a balance of 19418 dollars on these bonds.
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South Carolina
Columbia
S. C
Oakland businessman contributes $35 to aid government
C H McCaslin of Oakland California sent $35 with his March 15 tax return when no tax was due. The collector returned the payment and McCaslin asked President Roosevelt to overrule the rule. Acting Secretary Coolidge accepted the voluntary donation with praise for McCaslin's patriotic attitude.
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Washington
Treasury
C. H. McCaslin
Oakland
Calif
McCaslin
Roosevelt
Secretary of the Treasury
Coolidge
Dimes Prove Better Than Teeth in Alfred Boy’s Tale
In Alfred, Maine, Gregory Brooy, seven, resisted a tooth extraction but agreed after his aunt claimed a dime would grow from the tooth if placed in water. A dime appeared, another tooth later surfaced in a glass, and a third tooth was found being extracted with pliers in a shed. The incident recalls Voltaire’s line about obliging with courtesy.
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Alfred
Gregory Brooy
Gregory
Plant Lice and Weather Bring Farmers Grief
Sherman reports show weather and pest pressure harming crops. Oats and wheat show red in fields while drought winds and sand threaten yields without rain. Plant lice on cabbage and plum trees threaten entire crops. nicotine spray is cited as an effective control.
Cabbage Lice Milked by Ants in Winter Nests
Mr. Gray explains plant lice hide on the underside of cabbage leaves and are kept through winter in ant nests where they serve as milk cows. The lice exude a honeydew secretion that feeds the ants, aiding their survival.
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Mr. Gray
Texas Receives Nearly Five Million in U S Relief Funds
Acting Governor Walter F. Woodul received 4 947 117 from federal authorities to be distributed to several programs including general relief research cattle transient relief education student aid rural rehabilitation and drought relief. The funds were turned over to the State relief commission for disbursement.
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Austin
Walter F. Woodul
State Relief Commission
Radium used to inspect Boulder Dam pipe welds
Fifty thousand dollars of radium arrives from Los Angeles to inspect welds inside Boulder dam pipes. Highly penetrating rays will film faults inside welded joints, guiding repairs by the builders. Radium can penetrate eight to ten feet of steel.
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Boulder City
Nev
Boulder Dam
Los Angeles
Howe to Have Bank Sherman
A mutual finance company to serve as a bank in Howe will be organized to clear checks and take deposits. It will be chartered under the 1913 state law requiring at least ten stockholders with a $5 share each. S. W. Yeary, a local civic leader, announced the plan.
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Sherman
Howe
S. W. Yeary
Steam Cocoanut to Softness for Cake Frosting
Steam dry cocoanut in a clean cloth over boiling water to soften it for frosting. This method yields tender, pliable cocoanut suitable for dessert decorating and texture integration.
FERA Funds Not to Be Used to Extend Normal School Term
Sherman Grayson County schools asked Marion Wilson for FERA aid to extend terms but were found ineligible for extensions beyond the normal session length. Seven month schools seeking eight months with federal funds were not allowed. Wilson said most efforts were withdrawn after Austin guidance on eligibility. It remains unclear if any schools faced unusually short terms this year due to funding.
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Sherman
Grayson County
Marion Wilson
Wilson
Austin
FERA
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Barber
Presbyterian Church
Methodist Society
T. W. Ayres & Son
White House
Voltaire
C. T. Sadler
Tom Brice
George Hansard
Johnson Pharmacy
Myrtle Badgett
Manning, Clark & Meador
G. H. Jackson
Elm
J. H. Hollingsworth
Auto Finance Company
F. W. Creager
MGR
S. Travis St
Sallie Thomasson
Fred Garner
Gulf Gasoline
Gulf Motor
Woodrow Bowen
Gulf Service Station
Texas
U.S
Martha
Martha Lee
Clara Lewis
Martha Lee French
W. T. Nicholson
Waldo
Rollie R. Waldo
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