Government Plans Texas Relocation of 1 Million Families
Washington reports the Hopkins plan to move about a million unemployed families to new western and southern sites, chiefly Texas, with Westbrook in charge. It bets on subsistence homesteads, land reclamation, and part time labor to cut relief costs and spur self sufficiency.
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Texas
Washington
Harry L. Hopkins
Lawrence Westbrook
Hopkins
Roosevelt
Atlantic Seaboard
CWA
Eastern Seaboard
Houston
Dallas
Marshall
AAA
Wallace
Tennessee River Territory
Ickes
PWA
New England
Harvester official speaks to farmers on soil care
L H Harkins of the agricultural extension department of International Harvester spoke to about fifty farmers at the Palace theatre on soil conservation and fertilization. He answered questions on terracing and conservation, in a talk sponsored by Manning Clark & Meador, local IH representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. H. Harkins
International Harvester Company
Palace Theatre
Mr. Harkins
Manning, Clark & Meador
Endearing Blackout Humor and Family Quips
A humorous vignette features a dying man surprised by life at his bedside. A sobbing wife fears loss, a quick joke about needing pants follows. A mother admonishes a son about gambling, and a politician quips about youth and lifelong spending to a supporter.
Wanted to buy eggs for hatching
WANTED To buy eggs for hatching. R D Ford Hatchery advertises seeking fresh eggs for incubation and sale details. Also includes seed corn listing and Remington portable typewriter for sale with cash or terms offered by The Sun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ewing
R. D. Ford Hatchery
Remington
the Sun
Texas Extends Auto License Deadline to March 31
Governor Miriam A. Ferguson signed a bill making March 31 the permanent deadline for 1924 vehicle registration payments without penalty. The change replaces the Feb 1 deadline and 20 percent penalty rule, with refunds due to those penalized since Feb 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
Miriam A. Ferguson
Jesus Caring Miracles Highlight Compassion over Healing
A Sunday school lesson surveys Matthew 8 and 9 focusing on Jesus healing acts and the compassion behind them. It notes miracles of leprosy, centurion’s servant, Peter’s mother in law, paralysis, hemorrhage, blindness, and Jairus daughter, ending with Schweitzer’s example of mercy in Africa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthew
Peter
Jairus
Jesus
Albert Schweitzer
Equatorial Africa
Card of Thanks for Sympathy and Flowers
Raymond Phillips thanks all who offered sympathy after his wife passed away and appreciates the wreath sent by the truck boys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truck Boys
Raymond Phillips
Thanking Friends for Kindness After Loss
A family expresses gratitude for condolences and assistance after illness and death. They acknowledge Bro Chumbley and Mr Waldo for support and flowers, and send blessings to all who helped. The notice also advertises Mc Caskey salesbooks via The Sun as local dealers offering prompt service and home printer supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bro. Chumbley
Waldo
Mrs. D. Haliburton
McCaskey
the Sun
Bigger Than a Cyclone Buggy Tale
A Griswold Iowa farmer buys a buggy. a cyclone tears the shed away and only paint remains on the buggy, then the paint collapses as he tries to drive. The tale is followed by a jab about Henry Peck lying on his deathbed, a lifelong habit mentioned by the narrator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Mayne
Griswold
Iowa
Henry Peck
Auto Loans and Refinancing Offered by Auto Finance Company
If you need money or want to refinance car payments to be smaller, the Auto Finance Company led by F. W. Creager offers any reasonable amount or term with no delay. Bring your license receipt and car for inspection to save money.
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Auto Finance Company
F. W. Creager
MGR
Sherman
Gordonville State Bank Stockholders Meeting Notice
Gordonville Texas February 13 1934 stockholders of Gordonville State Bank to meet March 19 1934 at 10 00 am in the directors room to elect a board amend the charter to move the bank location from Gordonville to Collinsville both in Grayson County Texas and to transact other business as needed W J Gardiner cashier 4t m8 TM har
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Gordonville
Texas
Gordonville State Bank
A. D
Grayson County
Collinsville
Tex
W. J. Gardiner
Family in Fort Wayne Kills Pact After Child Dies
Nine year old Florence Larwill dies of scarlet fever at 3 AM. Hours later police discover Kenneth and Mary Larwill and daughter Mary dead from gas auto asphyxiation in the kitchen. A note reads there is nothing to live for we have agreed to die together. Louise survives. Attorney father signed the note and a hospital treated Louise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Ind
Florence Larwill
Larwill
Kenneth
Mary Larwill
Mary
Louise
Wesley Warren
Florence
Man in Custody After Car Accident Inquiry
A man trapped under a car after an accident was questioned by a policeman. He replied he was not married and quipped that this was the worst fix he had ever been in.
Want Column Ads Help Find Lost Items
When you lose something, try an advertisement in the Want Column. Folks report good results from these small ads and low costs.
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New Spring Millinery
T. W. Ayres & Son Whitewright’s New Dry Goods Store
Hawaii
Joseph B. Poindexter
Montana
U. S
Honolulu
Henry
Ferguson
S. T. Montgomery
Philco
Crosley
Atwater
Joe Johnson
Kimbell Milling Company
F. W. Hudson
Sherman Steam Marble and Granite Works
W. Lamar St
Sherman, Texas
O. C. Cauthon
Trenton
O. Cc
Charles E. Dunn
Matt
Jean 5. Whittemore
Kansas
San Juan
Puerto Rico
Girl
Frank Reece
P. Janway J. L. Cantrell
Tom Brice
Nicholson
Waldo Funeral Home
Whitewright
Fred Clark
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