Four-Wheel Knee Action Reported Due on Some Cars
Detroit reports a season of model secrecy as 1937 types wind down and 1938 designs loom. Manufacturers hide exact introduction dates and test prototypes, with wood and clay models guiding appearance while powertrains are concealed. Rumors point to four wheel springing, automatic gear shifts, and Ford expanding the 85 line while Chrysler weighs a smaller model. Ford faces short shutdowns as 1938 production nears.
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Detroit
Ford
Chrysler Corporation
Ford Company
Mahurin News Local visits and family updates in area
Mrs T Hall and son spent the week end with Mr and Mrs Whit McBroom of Canaan. Mr and Mrs Oland Bush, son and daughters, J E Burris and Mozell Phillips were in Bonham Tuesday. Mozell Phillips of Ivanhoe visits aunt Mrs Janie Burris. Ed Patridge and children spent early week with daughters Mrs Carston and Garland Birchfield of Whitewright. Johnnie Hutchins hosts a 10 lb boy since last Sunday.
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T. ©. Hall and Son
Whit McBroom
Canaan
Oland Bush
J. E. Burris
Mozell Phillips
Bonham
Ivanhoe
Janie Burris
Ed Patridge
Carston
Garland Birchfield
Whitewright
Broccoli's Arrival in England from Italy in the 16th Century
The article notes that broccoli was introduced to England from Italy during the 1500s, marking a key moment in horticultural exchange between the two regions.
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England
Italy
F D R Foes Oppose Agency Reorganization Plan
Congressional opponents led by Senator Byrd challenge President Roosevelt's government re organization plan arguing it centralizes power in the White House and fails to save money. Senator Clark calls the plan as bad as the court plan while Byrd's committee has funds left for further study as administration allies defend efficiency and economy.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Byrd
Virginia
Senate
White House
Clark
Missouri
House
Brooking Institution
Report on Grayson Taxes Is Released
SHERMAN Eighty eight percent of current rolls have been collected and $541276.13 in taxes have flowed into the county coffers since January 1 per the semi annual Collier Yeary report. The six month total, from January 1 to June 30, will be presented to the commissioners court and sent to the Texas state comptroller in Austin. Ad valorem taxes totaled $365710.38 with allocations: state $114852.11 county $189719.51 common schools $48247.63 and independent schools $12896.13, including delinquents and 1936 levies. Taxes for 1937 not yet due.
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Sherman
Commissioners’ Court
Austin
Teacher's Son to Enter College at Age 12
Martin Ettlinger, son of a mathematics professor, plans to enter college at 12 after rapid progress from private elementary to junior high in record time. Educators credit fast reading and memory, plus backward-reading ability, for his advancement. Washington's death attributed to exposure after horseback ride in a storm.
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Austin
Martin Ettlinger
Washington
Farmers Forecast Ample Food Supply for Year
Agriculture department estimators forecast an adequate supply of food, feed, forage and fiber for this year based on federal crop reports. They project crop yields to be above average across corn, wheat, rice, potatoes, fruits and other crops, with several may reach record highs despite droughts and rising demand.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Federal Crop Reporting Board
Orangeville News Miss Imogene Jones Visits Kansas City
Miss Imogene Jones has gone to Kansas City Kansas to visit relatives. Mr and Mrs J E Donihoo and Roy Donihoo spent part of last week with her parents in Marshall. Aunt Bettie Blanton visited relatives in Sherman last week. Paul Brown has gone to Desert to work for Jim Matthews. Miss Nell Brown of Desert spent Saturday night with Miss Norma Anderson.
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Imogene Jones
Kansas City
Kan
J. E. Donihoo
Roy Donihoo
L. H. Segers
Marshall
O. D. Mayse
C. E. Mayse
Alma Wilder
Louise Brown
Bettie Blanton
Sherman
Sam Donihoe
Vernon
Willie Griffin
Paul Brown
Desert
Jim Matthews
Nell Brown
Norma Anderson
Farmers Urged to Get WPA Workers for Harvest
Austin report states WPA administrator H P Drought urged farmers to hire WPA workers for seasonal harvest. Farmers should apply through county judges farm agents and the national re employment and Texas state employment services. Officials note WPA projects can be suspended to supply workers for private work.
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Austin
H. P. Drought
Works Progress Administration
Texas
Government agency to buy five million cases of tomatoes
Washington report notes a record crop prompting the Federal Surplus Commodities Corporation to purchase 5,000,000 cases of canned tomatoes starting August 23 for relief distribution to curb price drops. The 1930s crop is pegged at 2,191,700 tons, surpassing last year's 1,987,500 tons.
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Washington
AAA
Federal Surplus Commodities Corporation
Crop Reporting Board
Department of Agriculture
Household Hints From The Home Desk
Sauce for meats combines apple sauce horseradish and whipped cream for a snappy finish. Spinach washing uses salt to settle sand. Cretonne covers washing adds aspirin to water to prevent color run and keep brightness. A turpentine and linseed oil mix removes water spots from furniture. Fern shade requires light well drained soil and ample moisture.
Education of Rural Families Seen Key to Texas Agriculture
COLLEGE STATION Dr T O Walton president Texas A and M College urged rehabilita tion workers for the RA to raise the general education level among rural families or see dec lines in Texas farming He cited Denmark folk schools of near 100 years ago and said Denmark intelligence is higher than in most states Paul V Maris RA regional director said the administration seeks a specific contribution Clifford Day Plainview Texas Agricultural Association vice president called cotton loans syrup to hide the need for a permanent farm program Over 300 rehabilitation workers attend a six day conference.
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College Station
T. O. Walton
Texas A. and
M. College
Texas
Doctor Walton
Denmark
Paul V. Maris
Dallas
Clifford Day
Plainview
Texas Agricultural Association
Minister Attacks Sex Debauchery at Buffalo Bible Conference
A Michigan clergyman and former physician told Buffalo's inter denominational Bible conference that modern 16 year olds know more about sex than grandmothers after childbirth. He warned debauchery and the erosion of home life threaten America's morality and criticized large families as uncivilized.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Michigan
America
R. de Hann
Grand Rapids
Mich
Evangelical Park
Cleaning burnt saucepans with salt and water
A simple method to remove burnt marks from saucepans: sprinkle salt over the bottom, leave for an hour or two, add a little water, rub well, then wash. The scorched marks disappear with this easy cleaning technique.
John Lewis Faults Democrats as Labor Units Split
Washington John L Lewis accused the Democratic Party of failing to keep campaign pledges and warned of a test of government. Through the Nonpartisan League he signals third party maneuvering, after ousting AFL influence and turning the league into a political arm of his Committee for Industrial Organization.
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Washington
John L. Lewis
Democratic Party
Lewis
Congress
Labor
Nonpartisan League
League
Committee For Industrial Organization
George L. Berry
Dem
Tennessee
American Federation of Labor
White House
24 Convictions End Estate Fraud
The post office department reports 24 convictions linked to a mythical Baker estate swindle that netted promoters about 1 million dollars. Victims across the United States and internationally were duped into believing they were heirs to Philadelphia area property, based on a fictitious Revolutionary War officer named Jacob Baker.
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Washington
Post Office Department
Baker
Canada
Mexico
Cuba
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Jacob Baker
Department notes possible draw amounts from them
The department stated that any amounts that could be drawn from them were not specified, indicating flexibility or uncertainty about the funds available.
Claude Callan Advises Respectful Speech for Son's First Job
Claude Callan warns that a young man entering work downtown should practice respectful speech with parents and boss to avoid losing his position. He urges self control to prevent arguing with a boss who has authority and notes the risk of being fired on the spot. A portable brick-creating machine from local materials is also mentioned.
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Mahurin News
F. D. R. Foes
Oxfords
T. W. Ayres & Son
Carter
Gossard
Orangeville News
John Lewis
Democratic
Claude Callan
Grayson, Fannin
Collin Counties
S. H. Montgomery Agency
Tom Barbee
G. H. Jackson
Elm Street
Auto Finance Company
F. W. Creager
Mgr
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