Grayson County Heads Texas Prison Population Report
The Texas prison board annual report shows 5 385 inmates as of December 31 1932 with Grayson County contributing 71 prisoners and Harris County 563 Dallas 325 Tarrant 177 and Bexar 156. Laborers lead occupations with 595 followed by farmers 492 cooks and waiters 413 and chauffeurs and mechanics 228. The inmate list includes a single fisherman minister photographer seamstress and veterinary surgeon among others.
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Texas
Grayson County
State Prison Board
Harris County
Dallas
Tarrant
Bexar
Grayson
Baseus Seaves
Denton
Fannin
Prisoner Demographics and Crimes Reported in Texas
The Texas penal institution records list 2,303 inmates from Texas, 150 from Mexico, and smaller numbers from Oklahoma 148 Louisiana 132 and Arkansas 78. Burglary leads with 949 cases followed by 227 murderers 44 cattle thieves 120 robbery and 294 forgery. Religious affiliations show 2,666 with no denomination 1,069 Baptists 417 Methodists 700 Catholics 143 Christians 51 Presbyterians 26 Episcopalians 14 and 103 others.
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Texas
Oklahoma
Louisiana
Arkansas
Mexico
Sherman Democrat
Hogwallow News Echoes Pioneer Times and Small Town Quips
In a post office chat, Isaac Helwanger recalls a freer era while Jeff Potlock’s son muses on suburbs near Tickville. Sap Spradlen flirts with gallantry, Sim Flinders sells a patent washboard, Luke Mathewson jokes about exiting the nation to get what one wants, and Cricket Hicks hunting license exemption is discussed as a local issue. The Sun advertises typewriter paper.
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Pioneer Times
Isaac Helwanger
Promising Future For Small Towns Authorities Say
A Deport Times report notes business leaders forecast a rural rebound as cities struggle. Land prices fall to ten to fifteen dollars per acre, while small towns gain appeal due to low taxes and better living conditions. Experts urge Chambers of Commerce to act quickly and mobilize opportunities.
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Dale Miller
Chambers of Commerce
Deport Times
The Lord is my shepherd and the unemployed
A preacher laments 13 million unemployed in America and 25 million on public aid. He questions why the workless wander from faith, urges Christians to reclaim the lost, and cites Psalm 23 and Jesus as the Good Shepherd while warning against false comfort. He calls for a united, spirit-filled effort to lead masses back to God.
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America
Salvation Army
Jesus
God
Jno
Christ
Suit Debt Then Tailor Makes New Garment
A man asks if his son owes for a four year old suit. The clerk confirms the debt and offers a surprising alternative to settle the matter by having the tailor make a new suit instead of payment.
Ohio Youth Guides House Rules as Parliamentarian
A 27 year old Ohioan named Lewis Deschler serves as the house parliamentarian, advising Speaker Garner daily on procedural matters. He maintains the official house journal, compiles a yearly digest of rules, and studies Supreme Court decisions to refine procedure, enabling faster, smoother congress work.
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Washington
House of Representatives
House Journal
Thomas Jefferson
Lewis Deschler
Deschler
Chillicothe
Ohio
House
Garner
Congress
Capitol
Supreme Court
Accident tale of a motorist climbing a tree
Obliging autoist explains a serious accident after attempting to climb a tree in his car. He says he did it to oblige a lady driver who wanted to use the road.
Kruschen Salts Claim Shown By Mrs Mae West
Mrs Mae West of St Louis Missouri claims she lost 20 pounds in four weeks after taking Kruschen Salts. She says she weighed 170 pounds before and 150 pounds after the regimen and that she has more energy and not felt hungry. The advertisement urges daily use of one half teaspoonful in hot water before breakfast and offers a money back guarantee if not satisfied.
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Mae West
St. Louis
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Hogwallow News
Dunk Botts
Jeff Potlock
Tickville
Sap Spradlen
Sim Flinders
Luke Mathewson
Cricket Hicks
the Sun
Fd Og
Rev
S. L. Ball
Sherman
John T. Nall
ELY & Sons
N. Travis St
Tion
Thetic Service
Aim
First National Bank
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