Seven Brothers Four Sisters Run Co operative Farm
In Lebanon Illinois a unique 11 member family, seven brothers and four sisters, run a 135 acre farm plus 200 rented acres as a true co operative. They share income, avoid debt, and pool resources with no single manager. Each sister handles household duties and clothes, while brothers specialize in stock, carpentry, and repair. They live frugally, value labor over credit, and operate a common purse except for wages earned outside work kept by the individual.
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Lebanon
Joe
Charles
Emil
Lizzie
O'Daniel Publishes Christmas Poem Greeting Texas
W Lee O'Daniel the future Texas governor sends a Christmas greeting in a self penned poem printed on a decorated folder. The verse recalling Texas growth from humble origins to an “Empire” celebrates opportunity prosperity and faith and ends with a wish for health wealth and happiness.
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W. Lee O’daniel
W. Lee O'Daniel
Texas
Christ
Santa
14 Texas counties adopt low cost medical plan
The Farm Security Administration expands medical insurance to low income farmers in 14 counties, offering loans from which families pay 20 to 25 dollars annually for medical services. The program, supported by rural physicians, reflects broad interest in the plan. Uncle Tom's Cabin is noted as a long standing best seller.
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Dallas
Farm Security Administration
Texas
Do. M. Evans
FSA
Evans
Turning the New Leaf to Plan for the New Year
The piece urges deliberate life planning for families, arguing goals and methods shape success. It contrasts aimless toil with purposeful work, emphasizing inventory of resources, informed decisions, and coordinated farm and home efforts to improve family welfare.
Death of Cecil C. Lee Former Whitewright resident
Cecil C. Lee 30 former Whitewright resident died December 15 in a Clinton Oklahoma hospital. His home was 320 North Jackson Altus Oklahoma. He was a house painter and had lived in Oklahoma over a year. He is survived by his wife two sons Jerry Raymond and Donald Ray Lee his mother and one sister Mrs H A Brooks of Denison. He is the son of Mrs Paul Delfel of Whitewright. A note mentions bananas with milk as a nearly complete food.
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Cecil C. Lee
Whitewright
Clinton
Okla
North Jackson Street
Altus
Lee
Oklahoma
Paul Delfel
Jerry Raymond
Donald Ray Lee
H. A. Brooks
Denison
Prickly Pear Cactus Causes Widespread Australian Concern
The prickly pear, a cactus native to the American Southwest, has spread extensively across Australia prompting substantial public worry and calls for management.
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American Southwest
Australia
Whitewright Hatchery Opens Monday for Early Chicks
Notice states Whitewright Hatchery starts Monday January 2 offering custom hatching and half-price deals. Orders accepted now for early chicks with a variety of breeds available and chicks for sale.
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Whitewright Hatchery
Glass furniture debut in High Point and New York display
In High Point a United States first glass bedroom suite has been made and shipped to New York for display. The eight piece set, called Modern American, uses polished plate glass and Carrara with no wood. A seven piece Pennsylvania order follows. beds come in standard or twin, and the price ranges from 2500 to 3000 dollars.
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High Point
N. C
United States
New York
Pennsylvania
Farm Implements to Sell Lower in 1939
Chicago report notes leading farm implement makers cutting prices to dealers on 1939 machinery by about 3 to 5 percent on average. Some large firms and several smaller companies quote reductions from 1 to 10 percent on certain implements. Poultrymen report heavy corn feeding appears to raise feather pecking and cannibalism, while heavy oat feeding may reduce it.
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Chicago
Public Roads Improves 15,000 Miles of Highway in 1938
The United States Bureau of Public Roads expanded and upgraded about 15,000 miles of highway under its 1938 program. The effort aimed to modernize roads, boost safety, and support growing automobile travel across multiple states.
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United States Bureau of Public Roads
When a pedestrian sighs for the good old days
The Scranton Times notes that the year 1895 stands out as a marker of change, with exactly four automobiles registered in the United States. The remark frames early motoring as a rare novelty at the end of the nineteenth century.
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United States
Scranton Times
Coffee flavored commercial food products summary
Coffee jellies syrups and cream pies are highlighted as coffee flavored commercial food products.
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Merry Christmas
Happy New Year
Old Fort Worth
Ohio
Kan
Missouri
Louisiana
Rexall
T. W. Ayres & Son
Gossard
Carter
T. C. Richardson
Breeder-Feeder Association
Cecil Lee
J. F. Spindle
Joe Johnson
Pascal Farley
Allen T. Short
Philco
RCA
Johnson
Auto Finance Company
F. W. Creager
Mgr
S. Travis St
Sherman
Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin- Williams
Whitewright Lumber Co
Ford
Sinclair
Willard
Yeager
John Pace
Ford Garage
Barbee & Bassett
Insurance Agency
Glen Earnheart
Whitewright, Texas
LaRoe
L. LaRoe & Co
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