Eight Miles Daily Is An Average Walk
Ethelwyn Dodson of the University of California cites a survey using pedometers to show daily walking averages across professions. Farmers average over twenty five miles, a housekeeper stays home yet walks far, a schoolgirl and a boy log notable distances, with the overall average about eight miles per day. Footwear like Tit-shaped and short shoes and misuse of bedroom slippers are blamed for most foot troubles.
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Ethelwyn Dodson
University of California
Miss Dod
Dog Saves Master by Killing Sixteen Snakes
In Piombino Tuscany a wolf hound named Lupo protected its owner while digging for antiques near the ancient Etruscan site of Populonium. The dog killed sixteen venomous snakes that attacked the man, one reported to be six feet long, biting it in the belly and back of the head before dispatching the others within thirty minutes.
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Piombino
Italy
Tuscany
Lupo
Populonium
Kimbell Buys Sherman Oil Mill In Texas Purchase
Kay Kimbell of Fort Worth buys Sherman Oil Mill Company property. The deal adds eight presses and large capacity for 120 tons daily, plus a new grain elevator and corn shelter expected to employ 15 to 20 more workers. A feeding project may develop near Sherman with cattle conditioning for regional markets.
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Sherman Democrat
Sherman Oil Mill Company
Kay Kimbell
Fort Worth
Kimbell
Font
Sherman
Kimbell Oil Mill
W. L. Newsom
James Thompson
S. A. Hayes
Birge-Forbes
Oklahoma
East
Texas
Roosevelt Speech Declared Strong in Campaign
Reports from Washington say Governor Roosevelt delivered a forceful Columbus speech aimed at highlighting Hoover administration shortcomings. Critics dispute the nine point program as complete, while supporters view it as a substantial step in offering remedies. Congressional obstacles and partisan reactions cloud the impact ahead of the national vote.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Columbus
Hoover
Houses of Congress
New York
Pat Harrison
Mississippi
Teddy
Philippines
Cardus Restores Health for Beaumont Woman
Mrs Nick Barranco of Beaumont Texas says Cardus relieved her side pains and nervous insomnia after seven bottles. She notes improvement in appetite and general health and mentions her mother used Cardus with benefit. Cardus is sold at all drug stores.
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Nick Barranco
Beaumont
Texas
Tax revenue in 1931-32 shows sharp U S decline
Washington reports a $870.5 million drop in federal tax receipts for the year ending June 30, with individual income taxes down to $427.2 million and corporate taxes at $629.6 million. Only cigarette paper and tube taxes and grape brandy duties rose, while Nevada edged up slightly and Colorado and Arizona saw the largest declines. You can buy adding machine paper at the Sun office.
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Washington
Federal Treasury
Treasury
Congress
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Nevada
Colorado
Arizona
Sun Office
Race Between Curtis and Garner For Vice Presidency
Washington reports a historic contest between Charles Curtis and John N. Garner for the vice presidency the first time both a sitting vice president and a speaker seek the same office. The two will govern jointly during electoral vote counting in February with Curtis at the rostrum and Garner beside him.
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Washington
Charles Curtis
John N. Garner
Senate
House
Curtis
Garner
Schuyler Colfax
Indiana
French Army Adopts Taps Bugle Call
The French army has officially adopted Taps the traditional good night bugle call used by American soldiers, marking a notable cultural exchange in military ritual.
Olan R. Van Zandt A Tioga native for State Representative
Feature on Olan R. Van Zandt of Grayson County born near Tioga forty two years ago. He overcame blindness from two accidents, earned UT law degree with honors, and practiced law sixteen years. He advocates court reforms to save about 250000 yearly and chairs a House committee. Paid for by Tioga friends.
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Olan R. van Zandt
Grayson County
Tioga
van Zandt
Law Department
University of Texas
Texas
House
Bells South
Whitewright
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Fannin County
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