Reduced Cotton Income Seen As Control Result
The looming crop control bill likely depresses cotton incomes by as much as 200 to 350 million dollars versus last season. If foreign crops lower prices to 9 cents a pound, gross income falls further amid large carryovers and restrictions. The measure could also bar selling dairy and livestock from land diverted from cotton, adding to farm hardship. Diversification is urged as the logical remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old South
Texas
Mississippi
Georgia
Carolinas
South
Plan to slash traffic death toll offered
Washington reports six recommendations from the Bureau of Public Roads to Congress to reduce the nearly 40 000 annual highway deaths. Proposals include uniform traffic laws national accident reporting and stricter vehicle inspection plus keeping driver accident records to identify risk drivers. Whitewright merchants offer you better values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bureau of Public Roads Today
Congress
Bureau
Copley and Mills Real Estate and Insurance Firm
Copley and Mills in Sherman at 207 Merchants and Planters Bank Building offer real estate, all forms of insurance, surety bonds and federal farm loans. Geo E. Copley leads as secretary treasurer of the Sherman National Farm Loan Association with a reputation for experience and reliability in local values and protection at low cost. Their service includes policy records and updates on insurance laws to safeguard readers and property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman
Merchants and Planters Bank
Geo. E. Copley
Sec. & Treas
Sherman National Farm Loan Association
Copley & Mills
Sherman National Farm Loan Assn
Valuable Aluminum Pyramid Caps Washington Monument
A 100 ounce aluminum pyramid caps the 555 foot Washington Monument photographed in 1934 during cleaning and overhauls. The monument cost 1 300 000 dollars, began 1848, Civil War halted work, and was dedicated February 21 1885. The capstone weighs 3300 pounds and its placement was an engineering feat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Monument
Justice Mc Reynolds Dominates Dissent Role at Supreme Court
Washington DC Justice James Clark McReynolds, aged 76, is cited as the leading dissenting voice on the Supreme Court, with Butler close behind. The piece notes McReynolds has 10 dissents this term and 18 in the prior eight months, while Butler trails with 15 and nine, and Justice Black ranks third with six. It discusses historical shifts in dissent leading to majority change and quotes Chief Justice Hughes on dissent as individual expression.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Supreme Court
James Clark McReynolds
Holmes
Brandeis
Stone
Stone and Cardozo
McReynolds
Justice Butler
Butler
Justice Black
Cardozo
Roberts
Hughes
New York
Washington State
Columbia University
Dissent Marked Early Supreme Court Decisions in 1794
The fragment notes that as early as 1794, four years after the justices began writing their decisions, there was a dissent in the first reported case.
Wordplay in Buttered Mutin Craze
A playful exchange about milk pastries twists language as characters argue over a muttin mutter. The dialogue leans on puns and phonetic slips to provoke humor. The scene centers on buttered dough and coffee shop banter, highlighting quirky miscommunications.
Not a Farmer Conversation Repeats City Return
In a brief exchange the speaker notes returning to the city after previously being a farmer. The other person questions the move and the speaker admits a shared misperception about their past occupation.
Tough Baby Bill Faces Off With Incubating Chicken
A humorous exchange centers on a baby Bill attacking a chicken piece calling it incubator chicken. Joe questions why the chicken is so tough, Bill responds that no mothered chicken can be that tough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill
Joe
The Spice of Life Reception Prompts Quick Retort
Mrs Smythe Brown plans a grand reception with Bridget stationed at the door to call guests. Four year old Jimmie sulks on the steps after a row with his father noting he must perform all duties as he describes his self appointed military ranks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmie
Sailor Hears Welcome at Waterfront Chinese Eatery
A sailor pounding on a riverside Chinese restaurant door is told in a playful exchange that a meal may be had if he returns on Friday. The banter features a greeting and a short menu offer as the pair barter about eating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ello
Canny Jewelers Duel Over Cleaning Methods
A wealthy woman boasts ornate diamond cleaning rituals using ammonia Bordeaux wine and brandy. A quiet neighbor counters by admitting she simply discards jewelry when it soils, underscoring contrasting values in a social exchange.
Ambitious Clerk Seeks Manager Chair
A clerk who just asked for a raise tells Get Up! he will not rest until he sits in the manager's chair. The exchange features a strict manager questioning why the clerk holds the pen to cool the nib as it works hard.
Odd Gloves Prompt Clash of Colorful Pairs
In a casual remark, Jimmie notes the two gloves are mismatched—one brown, one green—saying he owns another identical pair at home. The exchange hints at a quirky habit or domestic moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmie
Bengal Regiment Colonel Complains At a Party
A colonel of a Bengal regiment reportedly complained during a party about issues affecting troops. The incident highlights tensions in colonial military circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bengal
Tommy Learns Not to Believe Everything He Hears
A mother asks Tommy about conscience and wrongdoing, and he replies he has learned not to trust all he hears. The exchange highlights caution in following heard claims over personal judgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy
Lesson on Rivers Turns to Juvenile Mistake
Rebecca answers with a playful misquote about the Nile and its tributaries. The teacher corrects her in a light classroom moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egypt
Nile
Rebecca
Rebec
Deaf and dumb banter echoes on old telephone chatter
A witty, blunt exchange contrasts deafness with speech on a telephone setup. Jim responds that many mute people can talk on phones, implying communication plasticity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim
Marbles and Weight Loss Jokes in a Family Scene
Two brothers quarrel over marbles prompting their mother to intervene about sharing. Bobby claims his brother will keep them, and reveals he swallowed two marbles. A second joke follows about dieting with a doctor recommending exercise and pushing away from the table.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobby
Mummie
The Foot Mat Ruse Reveals Married Men
A traveling salesman at a large factory claimed he could identify married men by who wiped their feet on the mat. He stood at the door and pointed as workers left after lunch, nearly all his picks proved correct. He explained that married men wipe their feet while single men do not.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Victor H. Schoffelmayer
Dallas News
Whitewright
Rvice
Justice W.reynolds
Los Angeles
Freddie Bartholomew
Freddie
Cecil Ylewllyn Bartholomew
England
Buttin
Barbee & Bassett
Insurance Agency
Mrs. Newly Rich
K-B Poultry Feeds
Kimbell’s
Kimbell Milling Co
L. LaRoe & Co
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!