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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1938
Page
7
The article reviews diphtheria serum therapy, toxoid use, and the Schick test, urging early vaccination from six months old and large early antitoxin doses. It notes two thirds of deaths occur in children under six, cites 1937 Texas cases, and warns parental delay can be deadly. It ends with an unrelated note on space-saving closet racks.
Tommy Dorsey toured Pittsburgh to teach local jitterbugs slang and swing lore. The band leader dubbed terms like licorice stick clarinet and gut bucket blues, warning that only true swing fans would attend and promising plenty of barrelhouse, no schmaltz.
A report notes Southern cotton mills operate about three times as many spindles as New England factories, reflecting regional scale in textile production and labor impact.
Guidance advises keeping cut flowers as cool as possible and avoiding direct sun to preserve their freshness and extend vase life. Recommends placing in shaded, cool room away from heat sources and sunlight for best results.
Texas oil news centers on a state wide proration hearing where three commissioners voted to keep Sunday shutdowns and hinted at possible Saturday cuts. A small East Texas buyer cut prices by 15 cents a barrel, while Gulf ports welcomed initial cargoes of Mexican oil taken from expropriated foreign properties, a term locals note as seizing property without payment.
Oil markets in Texas face potential disruption as seized Mexican oil lands in Houston and could flood the market with cut price crude. Texas oil revenue, school funds, and retail gasoline prices may all shift with any price drop driven by increased supply from abroad.
W Lee ODaniel amplified his slate endorsements with radio speeches promising to make pension payments his first priority after taking office while denying a tax plan yet. A Dallas News poll shows strong opposition to his endorsements but waning hostility after initial days. Separately, the Colorado River Authority says its project could save 3.5 million yearly on city electric bills, as CRA testimony highlights flood control and power goals from four dams.
Lawmakers plan new approaches in the regular session beginning in January to reform certain Texas insurance statutes. The move aims to address gaps and improve consumer protections within the industry.
Cardus is presented as a beneficial aid for women undergoing menopausal changes. The text claims it increases appetite and aids digestion, helping transform food into living tissue for improved nutrition and overall strengthening of the body.
The article notes defects from insurance rackets over the past year and calls for reform in mutual assessment life insurance laws. It also reports casualty insurers plan tighter regulation after the failure of three large Texas reciprocal organizations, leaving hundreds of claimants, including injured workers, as losers.
New York reports next year’s cars will emphasize broader interior space and more glass around the vehicle. There is a clear trend away from the running board, and prices are expected to be lower than this year, though the exact level remains undecided.
The Treasury studies a plan to merge gift and two estate taxes into a single transfer tax. All gifts and estates would be taxed alike, with multiple gifts consolidated to determine the applicable bracket. This would raise brackets and curb avoidance through gifts before death, eliminating related litigation.
Practical guidance emphasizes cautious driving and anticipating hazards. Skim through tips on unknown roads, vehicle behavior, and potential pedestrians. The piece stresses signaling intentions to others and expecting worst case scenarios to improve road safety.
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