Plan To Boost Price Of Cotton
A four point program to aid cotton prices was presented to Secretary Wallace by Georgia Senator George and Russell and other Southern lawmakers. They urged an acreage reduction announcement for 1934 35, a hearing on adjusting the 4.2 cent per pound processing tax, early compensatory taxes on competing fibers, and a swift inflation program. The group asked for a delay in the processing tax and for a study on tax effects and price spreads, with Wallace noncommittal and planning further talks with industry figures later in the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Wallace
Congress
George and Russell
Georgia
Department of Agriculture
McSwain
South Carolina
Owen, Tarver
Vinson
Brown
Deen
Parker
Collins
Mississippi
George and
Russell
Cooper
American Cotton Manufacturers Association
Wordplay on the Blackboard Riddles
A classroom moment shows a student spelling a riddle. The teacher asks what happens when a letter is added to form a new word. The exchange yields a playful transformation from new to canoe via adding a K.
Under Her Thumb Reflects on Loyal Household Service
In a dialogue from the period piece, a butler testifies to a mistress’s stubborn loyalty. Mr Crosslets confirms the servant’s two years of uninterrupted service and her belief in never changing after teaching a family her ways.
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Mr. Crosslets
Local Agencies May Adjust Own Abuses of NRA
Washington officials urge local agencies to correct NRA abuses without Washington's approval. Thomas Hammond says no local board can remove the blue eagle without specific instruction, and that hours limits are not set by local bodies. He notes the pact aims to increase employment by shortening hours, not reducing total store hours. Coffee is used for fuel in locomotives and factories in Brazil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
NRA
Washinton
Thomas S. Hammond
Blue Eagle
Hammond
National Recovery Administration
Only One Cure SAYS AL SMITH NRA
Alfred E. Smith urged universal cooperation for a fair trial of the national recovery movement. He warned its failure would mean a long, slow rehabilitation and called for loyal cooperation with the President, who described the plan as an experiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Alfred E. Smith
Universal Co
National Recovery Movement
A Letter From Alabama Describes Wattsville Reunion and Mines
A reader from Wattsville Alabama writes from Coal City region noting coal mining activity and a heading mill. He recounts an Alverson reunion at Harkey's Chapel with 400 to 500 kin, says it may become annual, and reports a revival led by his son Rev W W Alverson. He praises local roads and flowers and recalls old home state memories.
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Wattsville
Ala
Whitewright Sun
Whitewright
Texas
Coal City
Alverson
Harkey’s Chapel
W. W. Alverson
Walters
Okla
Old State
Telegrams Sent To Cotton Brokers Spark Inquiry
Senator Thomas asked Attorney General Cummings to probe telegraphs from a New York firm urging Southern cotton brokers to sell short and remain short. He attached telegram copies and noted unlisted sender details while arguing the mail system should be barred if the activity harms price levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Thomas
Cummings
New York
First Steps Toward Texas Wheat Allotment Plan
County agents from over 50 Texas counties began a three day session at the Baker Hotel to launch the federal wheat allotment plan. Officials outlined acreage reductions, retroactive premiums, and how contracts follow the farm, with protests possible if figures appear wrong. W. B. Allen will speak Thursday as H. H. Williamson presides. Plainview hosts an adjoining meeting for other wheat regions.
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Texas
O. D. Martin
Agricultural and Mechanical College Extension Department
W. H. Darrow
Extension Service
Carl H. Robinson
United States Bureau of Crop Estimates
John R. Edmonds
Panhandle
Edmonds
Darrow
Kansas City
W. B. Allen
Washington
H. H. Williamson
Exension Service
Baker Hotel
Plainview
Billions to be Spent on Recovery Program
A government led recovery program outlines three billion six hundred million dollars for administration and office work. It urges educated youth to prepare for careers in bookkeeping accounting stenography and clerical roles, inviting high school graduates to seek guidance and tuition assistance.
Business School Offers Aid for Student Boarding Costs
The school proposes a unique plan to assist students lacking funds for board. It claims to be the only business school offering such aid and mentions publishing a beautifully illustrated catalog for serious minded applicants.
Automobile loans and sales offer in Sherman area
Auto finance company offers immediate loans of any amount and term with car inspection. Manager F W Creager invites applicants in Whitewright for sales positions. Mid-Continent Life Insurance seeks agents with life insurance sales ability for commission and renewal contracts. contact Edwin Starkey in Oklahoma City.
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Auto Finance Company OF
Sherman F
Whitewright
Legal Reserve Company
Edwin Starkey
Mid-Continent Life Insurance Company
P. O. Box
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Card of Thanks From the Davidson Family
We are sincerely grateful to our friends for the many kindnesses accorded us in our sorrow. We shall always cherish the memory of your thoughtfulness. Mrs. J. W. Davidson and family.
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J. W. Davidson
Thanking Friends After Our Loss of Claude Blanton
The Blanton family expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness during illness and after the death of Claude Blanton. They thank those who sent flowers and Bro Henderson for sympathy and Mr Barnhart for assistance. May God bless you all.
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Claude Blanton
Bro. Henderson
Mr. Barnheart
Baylor student charged with murder in fiancé death
Ervin Conway, 23, Baylor University student in Waco, was charged with murder after the Texas rangers exhumed the body of his fiancée Miss La delle Hammond, 21, who was shot to death while they claimed a robbery near Bryan on June 16. He reported being wounded by the robbers.
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Bryan
Ervin Conway
Ladelle Hammond
Miss Hammond
Texas Rangers
Conway
Baylor University
Waco
School Catalog Mail Offer Encourages Coupon Request
A school advertises a mailing list option and catalogs by inviting readers to fill out a coupon with their name. The notice promises immediate mailing of catalogs and emphasizes convenient access to desired school information.
Conversation about a self-persuasion shampoo plan
A man questions who baked biscuits from the oven as a woman confirms she made them with her own hands. He then wonders aloud who lifted the tray from the oven for her. The exchange hints at domestic dynamics and implied affection.
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Brazil
Children’s Unionalls
T. W. Ayres & Son Whitewright’s New Dry Goods Store
AL Smith
Alabama
Soph
WNL
Dr. Miles
Fern C
Withers
Miles
J. M. Sturdivant
R. H. May
E. D. Barlow
Greenville
L. LaRoe
Kimbell Milling Company
Holcomb
Waltham
Rodeo
Roberts
Bob Mullins
Sun Office
F. W. Hudson
Sherman Steam Marble and Granite Works
W. Lamar St
Sherman, Texas
Baylor
Tyler, Texas
John
Alexander Smith
W. T. Nicholson
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