Three Billion Paid Out Under Security Act
The Social Security program marks five years of operation with $3 billion distributed to the aged unemployed widows orphans and the blind. Since 1935 about 50 million workers have been enrolled and the system now funds old age survivors insurance unemployment compensation and public assistance through federal state channels. Public assistance supports about 3 million people monthly with 1.98 million aged 807,900 children and 48,000 blind, totaling roughly $1.9 billion in outlays. A Thousand Islands mirage noted as a recent rarity in the area.
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Washington
Social Security Board
Roosevelt
Treasuries
Million Cattle Vanish From Texas in 20 Years
A 20 year survey by the University of Texas Bureau of Business Research shows Texas cattle herds fell from 8.41 million in 1934 to 6.677 million in 1940, with 1928 a low point of 5.95 million. Dairy cattle rose, hog numbers fluctuated, and sheep soared from 3.36 million to 10.07 million by 1940, while hog marketings averaged about 1.40 million annually.
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Austin
Texas
University of Texas Bureau of Business Research
F. A. Buechel
Bureau
Too Observant Man Sparks Wrinkled Stocking Joke
A bystander quips to his girlfriend that her stockings look wrinkled, she retorts that she wears none, turning a playful remark into a humorous embarrassment in a brief social snippet.
Census lists 256 religious denominations in U S with 55 million members
The Census Bureau announced 1936 figures showing 256 denominations totaling 55,807,366 adherents, led by Roman Catholic at nearly 19.9 million. Major groups include Jewish, negro Baptists, Methodist and Presbyterian churches, with minimal shifts since 1926 and rising church expenditures.
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Washington
Census Bureau
United States
Methodist Episcopal Church
Southern Baptist Convention
South
Presbyterian Church In
United States of America
Protestant Episcopal Church
Northern Baptist Convention
United Lutheran Church In America
Disciples of Christ
Evangelical Lutheran Synod of Missouri
Ohio
Friends
Rattler Expert Describes Snakes and Local News Notes
W A Snake King of Brownsville Texas discusses rattlesnakes in Elk Magazine, including fang removal laws, breeding rates, hunting behavior, and venom effects. The article covers snake life cycles, predation by hawks and birds, and seasonal activity from spring dining to winter dormancy. Coal mining accidents accounted for 33 of 39 industrial fatalities in West Virginia during June.
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W. A. “Snake” King
Brownsville
Texas
Elk Magazine
West Virginia
North Texas Nimrods To Be Benefited By Longer Duck Season
Secretary Will Tucker of the Game, Fish and Oyster Commission announced that extending the duck season will aid North Texas hunters. He noted North Texas flight timing shifts earlier than previous seasons and praised 1940 regulations as generally improved, though he opposed a continued ban on live decoys.
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Sun
Austin
North Texas
Will Tucker
Game, Fish and Oyster Commission
Tucker
No noble boast of superiority only to self
A Hindoo saying asserts true nobility lies in surpassing one’s own past self rather than proving superiority over others. The quote emphasizes personal growth as the highest virtue rather than arrogance.
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Hindoo
District Attorney Leads First Primary by Narrow Margin
In the first primary, the District Attorney topped his nearest opponent by 602 votes, securing 37 of 61 counted boxes. The result signals a close path to the next election phase and reflects gains in several precincts.
Political Advertisement for August 24 1940 Primary
Voter appeal seeks support and influence for the 2nd primary on August 24 1940. Message highlights political motive and call to action.
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Gomer May
Luther Gordon
Jeff Baker
Bluffdale
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Rattlers
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Ralph Elliott
Roy G. Baker
C. H. (Shorty) Barrett
J. H
Jim) Waggoner
Fannin County
J. E. (Hutch
Leatherwood
John W. Connelly
Roy G
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