Farmers line up for new federal aid program
Washington AAA officials said participation in the new agricultural conservation plan may exceed the old farm program figures as worksheets show 4,245,457 nationwide compared with 3,368,692 AAA contracts in 1935. They noted the plan covers soil building practices and could apply to most farmers, though payments are smaller.
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Washington
Cotton Belt
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
Supreme Court
AAA
Midwest
The Best There Is And The Piddler Conversation
A Pennsylvania State Journal item quotes aphorisms on virtue and progress followed by a brief exchange. Fink mocks the speaker for rambling about capital and labor while Groot notes he has no real experience with either. The dialogue contrasts social praise with sly skepticism in a compact newspaper snippet.
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Fink
Piddler
Groot
Farmers May Get Crop Insurance In Near Future
Washington discussion grows on a federal crop insurance plan as drought losses prompt officials. Secretary Henry Wallace promotes insurance while Governor Alf Landon considers it. AAA data on six year farm records informs feasibility debates amid proposals for partial coverage, grain-based premiums, and storage measures to stabilize markets.
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Washington
Henry Wallace
Alf Landon
Hoover
Roosevelt
AAA
William M. Jardine
Jardine
Veteran Lee's bonus funds political praise for F D R
In New York J H Lee, a Jamaica, Long Island colored war veteran, used his veterans bonus to finance a mobile advertising truck. One sign proclaims that when President Roosevelt says my friends he means my friends, and he now spends his days driving the truck around town promoting the president.
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New York
Roosevelt
J. H. Lee
Jamaica
L. I. Lee
Lee
Weather Forecaster Parker Gains Notable Praise
The exchange notes surprise at Parker's weather forecasting success while Dut ridicules him, claiming Parker discarded instruments and relies on coins to predict rain. The dialogue frames Parker as a controversial figure in meteorology with mixed opinions.
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Chubb
Parker
Family Piano Sale and Auto Financing Ad Mix
In the vicinity of Whitewright a fine Baby Grand and a small upright piano must sell to satisfy an eastern manufacturer. Also automobile loan offers with quick approval in Dallas Sherman and a political notice from Joe A. Keith urging support in the runoff election.
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Whitewright
G. H. Jackson
Elm St
Dallas
Texas
Auto Finance Company
F. W. Creager
Mgr
S. Travis Sr
Sherman
Transfers Increase County Pupil Movement in 1936 37
Sherman reports 2 095 pupils transferred from Grayson County to other districts for the 1936 37 term. 111 pupils left the county reducing Grayson’s state scholastic aid by 2 109, with most moves to Woodville Oklahoma Collin Cooke Fannin and Denison. Denison led in inbound transfers, while Golden Rule district sent 54 away.
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Sherman
Austin
E. A. Miller
Grayson
Woodville
Okla
Collin County
Cooke
Fannin
Denton
Denison
van Alstyne
Whitesboro
Whitewright
Howe
Gunter
Collinsville
Tioga
Bells
Golden Rule
Anderson County Man Advertises for Arm Missing
J D Lock a 56 year old relief client of Anderson County seeks the return of his left arm after a July 4 hit and run near Tyler. He has written many letters to officers across the state but has found no clue or hope of recovery after being found unconscious and rushed to Tyler for care.
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Palestine
J. D. Lock
Anderson County
Tyler
Lock
Henderson
Arm Struck Off at El Bow Accident Shocks Onlookers
A violent mishap left an arm severed above the elbow during a workplace incident. Authorities identified the process that caused the injury and secured the scene as medical teams treated the victim and investigated the cause.
Farmer banter over WPA sellers for hired hands
Farmer Flintstone jokes about WPA sellers while Farmer Fumblegate recalls workers earning little, prompting self employment. The exchange highlights postwar labor sentiment and payroll chatter among rural workers.
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Flintstone
Democratic runoff primary August 22 candidates announced
The Sun announces the list of candidates qualified for the Democratic runoff primary election on August 22. The announcement confirms those seeking office and outlines eligibility for the runoff contest.
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the Sun
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Pennsylvania State Journal
Choice
T. W. Ayres & Son
D. A. Ray
D. S. Carr
T. E. Barbee
Alton McDowell
R. M. Cassady
H. A. James
Tom Barbee
J. W. Burden
Johnson Pharmacy
Manning, Clark & Meador
T. B. Whitworth
Clyde Whitworth
Frank Whitworth
Lewis Whitworth
Freeman Page
J. W. Adamson
Keith
Adamson
Mr. Adamson
Joe A. Keith Ois
M. B. Morgan
Sam C. Johnston
Joe A. Keith
Basin Springs
Jamison
Ellsworth
Savannah Morning News
C.H
Shorty) Barrett
C. H
ARM
KODAK
Janesville Film Service
Janesville
Wisconsin
R. C
Bob) Slagle JR
B. F. Gafford
Co. H. (Shorty) Barrett
Collier Yeury
J. R. Oliver
Furniture Bargains
Florence
RCA
Rollie R. Waldo
W. P. Vaughn
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