State Bedding Law protects Texas buyers from fraud
A South Texas woman reported a suspected bedding scam to the State Health Department after a peddler sold unlabeled bedding in Houston. A bedding inspector found the mattress violated the 1939 law, leading the seller to refund the money. The article explains labeling rules, licensing of manufacturers, germicidal treatment for secondhand items, and strict sanitation standards across Texas plants to ensure buyers get what they paid for.
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South Texas
State Health Department
Houston
Texas
Tulsa Daily World Cheers University Policy On Spelling Lessons
Tulsa Daily World praises the University of Tulsa journalism school for a new spelling policy, noting it fills a schooling gap while demanding time from students. The piece suggests elementary schools should adopt similar spelling efforts to support professors like Wood at T C in fulfilling their teaching duties.
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University of Tulsa
Wood
T. C
Tulsa Daily World
Recession Spurs Plans For Home Loans And Benefit Hikes
Washington report forecasts big new spending for the elderly as Congress eyes measures to expand Social Security rail retirement benefits and direct federal housing loans for seniors. Proposals include higher veterans pensions and greater federal aid to states, with total aging aid projected near 12 million beneficiaries.
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Washington
Sam
Congress
Health, Education and Welfare Department
White House
Lion
Uncle Sam
Furniture Barn Bell s promotes savings and quality in 1958 ad
Antique to modern furniture offered at low prices in Bells with emphasis on saving money and sensible buying. Ad notes used parts from 1937 to 1950 Chevrolets and Plymouths, rebuilt generators and starters, plus Dixon Service Station repairs.
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Bells
Red River Valley
Dixon
Past good deeds bring inheritance for youth
Milwaukee. Norman Bilty, 23, who shoveled snow cut grass and ran errands for Miss Lilla Braband, 82, a teacher, in his youth, was willed 10 percent of her $300 000 estate.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Norman Bilty
Bilty
Lilla Braband
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