Plan to Boost Price of Cotton Offered by Congress Delegation
A four point program to aid cotton prices was laid before Secretary Wallace by Southern lawmakers led by Senators George and Russell of Georgia. They urged an acreage reduction program, a hearing on the 4.2 cent processing tax, compensatory taxes on competing fibers, and an inflation program, with timing left to Wallace for further talks and hearings 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 blackboard riddle sparks classroom laughter
A teacher presents a chalkboard riddle by spelling out new then adding a leading k to form canoe. Students react with curiosity as the pun unfolds in a playful classroom moment.
Under Her Thumb Passage on Loyalty and Service
A brief dialogue shows a wife grilling a husband about a trusted servant. The husband confirms the servant has served two years and the wife notes she trusts no change after teaching a family her ways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Crosslets
Local Agencies May Adjust Own Abuses of NRA
Washington officials urge local boards to investigate NRA blue eagle violations without Washington's direct power. Thomas Hammond notes no local authority may revoke the blue eagle unless instructed by Washington. The statement warns against local punitive measures and reiterates the plan to shorten hours to boost employment without reducing total store hours. Coffee is used for fuel in locomotives and factories in Brazil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NRA
Washington
Washinton
Thomas S. Hammond
Blue Eagle
Hammond
National Recovery Administration
Brazil
One Cure, Says Al Smith That NRA
Alfred E. Smith urged universal cooperation in a fair trial of the national recovery movement. He warned that failure would lead to a long siege with slow rehabilitation and urged loyalty to the President's experiment for a reasonable chance at success.
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New York
Alfred E. Smith
Universal Co
National Recovery Movement
A Letter From Alabama Describes Wattsville Reunion
A correspondent from Wattsville Alabama writes about coal mining and a local head mill, visits kin from Tennessee, and an Alverson reunion held at Harkey's Chapel M E S. The writer, the oldest attendee, notes 400 to 500 relatives, plans annual gatherings, and mentions a revival led by Rev W W Alverson of Walters Oklahoma. He also praises Alabama mountains, crops, highways, and flower-filled homes.
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Wattsville
Ala
Whitewright Sun
Whitewright
Texas
Coal City
Alverson
Harkey’s Chapel
W. W. Alverson
Walters
Okla
Old State
Senator Requests Probe Into Telegrams To Cotton Brokers
Senator Thomas asked Attorney General Cummings to investigate unsolicited telegrams sent from a New York firm advising Southern cotton brokers to sell short and stay short. He attached copies and noted that the group may be hidden. mails and communications could be barred. The aim, he said, clashes with administration efforts to raise prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Thomas
Cummings
New York
First Steps Toward Wheat Allotment Plan in Texas
County agents from over 50 counties gather in Mineral Wells to learn about the federal wheat allotment plan. Officials explain computations, potential reductions, and tenant obligations while noting a retroactive premium of 28 to 30 cents per bushel on 1933 harvest. Sessions continue at the Baker Hotel with further meetings planned in Plainview.
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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
The
Exension Service
Baker Hotel
Plainview
Billions Spent On Recovery Program Administration
Federal funds totaling three billion and three hundred million are to be used to restore prosperity. A large share will cover government administration including office staff such as bookkeepers accountants stenographers and clerks. The notice invites high school graduates to contact for guidance and tuition assistance.
Business School Plans Aid for Students with Boarding Costs
A business school states it offers aid to students facing boarding expenses and promotes a mailed illustrated catalog to attract serious applicants. The plan emphasizes financial assistance as a unique feature among business schools.
Salesmen Wanted for Whitewright Life Insurance Agent
If you can meet the standards you may become our representative for Whitewright and area. Sell life insurance and join a 25 year old company with revised policy plans. For good commission and renewal contract write Edwin Starkey, VP Mid-Continent Life Insurance Co, P O Box 1516 Oklahoma City.
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Whitewright
Legal Reserve Company
Edwin Starkey
Mid-Continent Life Insurance Company
P. O. Box
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Card of Thanks from the Davidson Family
The Davidson family thanks friends for kindness during their sorrow and will cherish the memory of that thoughtfulness.
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J. W. Davidson
Death notice for Claude Blanton thanked mourners
Family of Claude Blanton thanks friends and neighbors for kindness during illness and after his death. Appreciation extended to those who sent flowers and to Bro Henderson and Mr Barnheart for support. May God bless you.
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Claude Blanton
Bro. Henderson
Mr. Barnheart
Baylor student charged with murder in fiancée death
Ervin Conway 23, Baylor University student in Waco, is charged with murder in the death of his fiancée Miss La delle Hammond 21. Authorities say Hammond was shot during a staged robbery near Bryan on June 16 after an autopsy findings prompted the charge. Conway was arrested by Rangers O G Taylor and Frank Hammond and held in Justice Court at Hearne.
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Bryan
Ervin Conway
Ladelle Hammond
Miss Hammond
Texas Rangers
Conway
Baylor University
Waco
Tyler Commercial College Mailing List Offer
Tyler Commercial College and School of Business Administration invites readers to join a mailing list by filling a coupon to receive catalogs. The piece includes dialogue humor about a barber, self conversation, and a kitchen joke about who baked biscuits.
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Children’s Unionally
T. W. Ayres & Son Whitewright’s New Dry Goods Store
AL Smith
Alabama
Soph
Elieve
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
Auto Finance Company OF
Sherman F
Baylor
Tyler, Texas
John
Alexander Smith
Axmins
W. T. Nicholson
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