Nebraska Unicameral Hurdle Delays Beginning of Model Assembly
Lincoln notes the move to a nonpartisan unicameral faces snags as redistricting failures spark talk of a second special session. Omaha districts show non contiguous and missing blocks, risking postponing Norris model assembly inauguration set for January 1937.
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Lincoln
Omaha
Chase
U. S
George W. Norris
Model Assembly
Norris
Nebraska
R. L. Cochran
Norris’ Model Assembly
House
Senate
The Spice of Life and Free Day at Sales
A humorous collection piece contrasts a girl and father on business and profit with a classroom joke about home. The scene shifts to a politics note: after Senator Long was shot the sale began and streetcars ran free for the day. An old woman, unaware, is told no fare is needed and—laughably—claims the man is not buried yet but good times are here.
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Senator Long
British Tourist Meets Camel Named Greta Garbo At Pyramids
A British traveler journeying from Cairo to the Pyramids savors Arabian Nights vibes but learns a blunt truth when welcomed aboard a camel by a striking Arab. Upon asking for the camel’s name, he receives Greta Garbo as the reply, a moment that shatters his romantic illusion.
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Cairo
Pyramids
Greta Garbo
Old home memories of the Robinson family tale
A Philadelphian, once from a northern Pennsylvania town, revisits his old home and asks about the Robinsons. He learns Tom became an actor out West, Bill is an artist in New York, and a sister pursues literary work, while John never achieved much.
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Pennsylvania
Robinson
Tom Robinson
Bill
New York
John
Lady Customer Seeks Comfortable Yet Stylish Shoes
A shopper explains to the clerk that she wants footwear comfortable for daily wear but also attractive and fashionable. The clerk responds with a concise characterization of the request as needing shoes roomy inside and snug on the outside.
Good Times Arrived The Baton Rouge Bargain Day
Baton Rouge business men advertised a bargain day promising sizable savings for shoppers. The event drew crowds eager for discounts across various shops and services downtown.
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Baton Rouge, la
English Magazine Tongue Twister Prize Winner
A magazine awarded prizes for tongue twisters with top entries. The winning line for first prize of 25 dollars was Give Grimes Jim's great gilt gig whip, among other strong submissions like A glowing gleam growing green and Flesh of freshly fried flying fish.
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Stephen Stringer
Grimes Jim
Consistent Fashion Confusion Sparks Stocking Joke
A witty exchange contrasts women's ease with posing in bathing or evening wear to their embarrassment over a run in a stocking. The humor hinges on social expectations around appearance and modesty.
Bride and Groom Joke About Roles in Marriage
A light hearted exchange follows the wedding vows with the bride proposing a practical split of duties. She suggests the groom take both president and vice president roles, while she humorously offers to be treasurer. The gag reflects playful domestic partnership dynamics.
Heaven Forbid Gene Has the low mood hit you yet
Bill laments a string of misfortunes saying he lost his job returned to his father’s home sent children to an orphanage wife to her mother and even shot his dog. He fears he may have to sell his car if problems worsen.
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Gene
Bill
Nocturnal Driving Caution from Experts
A night driving warning stresses that headlights have limited reach and momentum can push drivers beyond safe stopping distances. It explains three steps to stop: think, move to brake, and press hard, noting at 20 mph a driver travels 22 feet before braking begins and 18 more feet to stop. It urges watching the road’s right side to avoid other drivers’ lights and emphasizes safe, alert driving at night.
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State Board of Public Works
World War Costs Reach 45 Billion to U S
Washington Treasury officials estimate that immediate payment of the World War soldier bonus would raise the total cost to 45.2 billion dollars. The article outlines prior costs through 1935, including interest on debt and various allocations for veterans, ships, fortifications, and related programs.
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U.S
Washington
Treasury
Warren G. Harding
United States
Army
Marine Corps
National Guard
Congress
Veterans’ Administration
Kay Kimbell Buys Oil Mill and Gins In Fannin County
Kay Kimbell of Fort Worth purchased the Planters Cotton Oil Company's cot ton seed oil mill in Bonham and cotton gins at Savoy Dodd City Ravenna and Ivanhoe. The oil mill had been owned by St Louis parties but unused last season. Likely to operate with the Sherman refinery and oil mill. price not disclosed.
Two Governors to Attend Texas Independence Day Events
Governors Hill McAlister of Tennessee and Phillip LaFollette of Wisconsin will join Texas leaders for Independence Day festivities. McAlister speaks at Huntsville Centennial events. LaFollette visits Austin on February 29 to address UT students and attend celebrations with Governor Allred at Old Washington on the Brazos and Huntsville.
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Hill McAlister
Tennessee
Huntsville
Phillip LaFollette
Wisconsin
Austin
University of Texas
James V. Allred
Old Washington
The
Brazos
Almanac page used as birth proof for pension
A 1862 farmer's almanac page was used as a birth certificate in an old age assistance application. State officials noted a circle around Nov 7 1862 with the margin note Willie is born, making Willie 73 and eligible for aid.
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Montpelier
Willie
Refreshing Relief Laxative Endorsement from Virginia Dealer
Thousands seek Black Draught for economical gentle relief, a vegetable laxative. Hardware dealer J. Lester Roberson of Martinsville VA commends it for wave medic and dulls, calling Black-Draught splendid and very satisfactory.
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J. Lester Roberson
Martinsville, Va
Texas Revenues Exceed Expenses By 2,341,715 in 1935
Texas reports a 1935 surplus of 2,341,715 as receipts rose 357,740 while expenses fell 865,229. Deficits widened in general and Confederate pension funds to 6,384,090 and 4,841,846 respectively, with total year-end deficit at 11,226,937. Gasoline and cigarette taxes surged, oil production tax grew, but ad valorem and poll taxes declined.
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Austin
George H. Sheppard
Treasury
Confederate Pension Fund
Sheppard
Huge damage suit in car accident filed
Mrs J A Henderson filed suit in Fifteenth District Court seeking 35000 plus 800 for car damage and 3000 for her mother in law, arising from the Christmas Eve collision that killed her husband J A Henderson, 51, former city clerk and auditor, allegedly involving O M Ross formerly of Denison.
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J. L. Henderson
Henderson
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Whitewright Lumber Co
General Motors
Peet
Kay Kimbell
Fannin County
Texas
Neckties
Luther Gordon
A. F. Nossaman
First National Bank
Joseph W. Miller
Frank D. Layman
Ed Westbrook
Bass, Parrish & Taylor
Sherman
Newtowns
Mayflower
L. Laroe & CO
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