Whitewright Sun year-end issue and Texas labor data
The Whitewright Sun notes subscription terms and Christmas greetings with editoral assurances and announces a one-week-earlier publication for holiday timing. It also cites University of Texas Bureau of Business Research figures showing 86,963 Texas workers employed in November, with payroll averages and year-over-year and month-over-month gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Texas Bureau of Business Research
Texas
Pressure Groups Rise in Texas Aimed at Old-Age Pension Liberalization
The Old-Age Assistance Reliberalization Organization forms in Texas with Bowie County origins, pushing for pension liberalization in the next Legislature. State groups plan to influence lawmakers, warning against alternating liberalization and restraint as pensioners face ongoing pressure.
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Washington
Congress
Texas
Bowie County
W. B. Price
Won’t Profit From Such a Course as This
A brief note in The Texas Weekly remarks that one cannot gain profit from a particular course, implying skepticism about its financial benefits. The brief comment suggests caution or disdain toward the course’s promised outcomes.
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The
Texas Weekly
Advice to Boys by Girard College President Odgers
In Philadelphia Dr Merle Midleton Odgers, new Girard College president, warned boys not to expect to be Presidents of the United States. He quipped there is little demand for presidents and noted we typically have one we do not like after taking office. He urged pursuit of the abundant life through courageous, self driven effort, whether from private or public support.
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United States
Merle Midleton Odgers
Girard College
Philadelphia
Odgers
Two Farms Near Town Sold Recently
Harold Doss bought the J. T. Roberts farm west of town. The 91 acre tract sold for 60 dollars per acre as an investment. C. R. Layman bought the Coffey or Truett farm about a mile and a half NW of downtown for a home but will not move next year. Other deals are in the works according to reports.
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Harold Doss
J. T. Roberts
Mr. Doss
C. R. Layman
Coffey
Truett
Mr. Layman
Howe Man Is Injured In Wreck Near Tom Bean
L. B. Morris of Howe was found unconscious in a wrecked car Monday night near the first curve out of Tom Bean on the Howe road. A Sherman physician sewed eleven stitches in a head wound, and Morris returned to Howe where he was reported resting well Wednesday. He had been en route to Howe for an absent cast member of the play The Fool presented at Tom Bean by a Howe group, and was alone when the accident occurred.
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Sherman
L. B. Morris
Howe
Tom Bean
Howe Road
Reading Speed and Eye Movements in Reading Study
An article notes how eye movement dominates reading time and varies among readers. It cites educational efforts to address reading disabilities, including remedial programs in schools and a New York University reading clinic using a motion picture camera to study eye movement for diagnosis.
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WPA
New York University
Fifty-Mile Speed Favored to Cut Traffic Death Toll
Washington report says governors or mechanical devices should hold car speeds to fifty miles per hour to reduce traffic fatalities. The proposal emphasizes statewide adoption to limit reckless driving and accidents, outlining probable enforcement methods and expected safety gains.
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Washington
Want Ads Farm Loans at Cheap Interest Rate
W J Barbee offers farm loans and life insurance with inexpensive interest. Contact 21.
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W. J. Barbee
Safety measures urged at accident prevention conference
President Roosevelt's accident prevention conference seeks to reduce 37,000 annual motor deaths with ideas from director Labert St. Clair. Proposals include compulsory safe headlights, division of highways by ridges, making jaywalking a punishable offense, regular car inspections and junking of dangerous cars, national uniform driver licenses and strict drunken driving penalties, in-school safety education, ban advertising in safety materials, and mandatory accident data collection.
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Roosevelt
Labert St. Clair
Tax Burden on New York Family Revealed
A typical four person New York family paying 600 a year in rent will face at least 450 in federal, state and city taxes. Hidden rent taxes 162.12. About 120 in commodity and sales taxes. 135 as the cost of corporate tax pass-through. Additional personal taxes include admission, auto licenses and other levies.
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New York
New York City
Mahurin News Ties and Transfers Across Town
Mahurin residents report visits by Lamar Burris family from Houston and Oland Bush party from Bonham. A two year old suffered facial burns from a heater. Oland Bush lost a mare. James Burris family considers Houston home. Mahurin school to host a Christmas program with tree and Santa on Wednesday.
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Lamar Burris
Houston
Savoy
Oland Bush
Bonham
T. C. Hall and
Aaron Burris
Red Garrett
Sherman
L. H. Lahue
James Burris
Whipping Post Era Punishments in 17th Century England
A Pathfinder excerpt notes Judge Jeffreys allegedly ordered a woman whipped at the post in 17th century England. It describes widespread flogging as a common punishment for offenses from immorality to petty theft, and mentions lunatics and smallpox victims sometimes tied to posts. The piece also compares historical discipline to modern practices, citing Maryland and Washington as examples.
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England
Jeffreys
Old England
United States
Maryland
Washington
Rubber air skates for walking on water invention
Rubber air skates have been invented to enable walking or skating on water. The devices use inflated rubber to create buoyant footwear that supports movement on liquid surfaces.
Local Visitors Across Sherman and Bonham Notes
Mr and Mrs Frank Clevenger and family traveled to Sherman on Monday. Emmett Blanton visited in Bonham Saturday. John Jones and Oland Bush spent Sunday in Sherman. Lloyd Jenkins from north of Ector called on Leon Bush Monday morning. Frank Clevenger recovers from an eye injury caused by a cotton burr while plowing. Worthey Menchie visited sister Mrs L H Lahue last Saturday night. The Bryant place new barn nearly finished.
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Frank Clevenger
Olyn Bartley
Ross Bartley
Sherman
Emmett Blanton
Bonham
John Jones
Oland Bush
Lloyd Jenkins
Ector
Leon Bush
L. H. Grammar
Worthey Menchie
L. H. Lahue
Bryant Place
Orangeville Notes Reflect Gentle Christmas Weather
Local brief items report mild December weather in Orangeville and a flurry of social visits. Names mentioned include the Segers sisters Annie Mae and Iline visiting from Marshall, O W Wilder in Celeste, and several Leon ard and Trenton area residents visiting friends and relatives.
Sunday social visits noted in local households
Tom Bean and Willie Griffin and family spent Sunday at Sam Donihoe and family. Louise Brown and three Griffins visited Miss Alma Wilder. Raymond Brown of Desert stayed Saturday night with his parents Sam and Mrs. Brown. Mrs. Arthur Latimer and daughter Claudie Mayse visited relatives in East Texas. Nell Brown spends this week with friends in Ravenna.
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Robert Segers
Annie Mae
Iline
Marshall
O. W. Wilder
Celeste
J. D. Richey
Bettie Blanton
Texarkana
Paul Smith
Denton
D. Mayse
Anson Gentry
Leonard
Joe Charles Eiimeyer
Joe Smith
Lloyd Barry
Matt Harris
Near Trenton
Dan Harris
Luin Owens
John Ross
Nell Brown
Desert
Lois Wilder
Aline Segers
Elden da
Tom Bean
Willie Griffin
Sam Donihoe
Louise Brown
Three Griffin
Alma Wilder
Raymond Brown
Sam Brown
Arthur Latimer
Claudie Mayse
East Texas
Ravenna
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East Spruce Street
Lula Rector
Cleveland
Sherman, Texas
Tom Barbee
Remington
Floyd Bassett
R. D. Ford
Ray Building
R. K. McLarry
Sherman Nursery Company
R. R. Hicks
Auto Finance Company
F. W. Creager
Mgr
S. Travis St
Mahurin News
Allen T. Short
Merry Christmas
Marks Bros
Orangeville News
Frank Smith’s Cash Grocery
Manning, Clark & Meadow Furniture
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