Inauguration Reflections and Texas Politics Notes
An observer recalls shelter with state auditor Tom King during Texas inauguration travel in Austin. The piece notes egg price drops, gossip about Governoral tenure, Walter Woodul's praise for Coke Stevenson, a village drunkard tale, tax practice hints, Mark Twain quotes, and Jerry Sadler’s early economy move: abolition of 70 railroad commission jobs saving about 150000 dollars annually, urging other departments to follow suit.
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Austin
Tom King
Tennessee
Memphis
Mississippi
King’s Cabin
Lake
Mark Twain
Jerry Sadler
Lon A. Smith
Ernest O. Thompson
Railroad Commission
Tramp and Housewife Swap Quip on Food and Dog
A street encounter ends in humor as a tramp asks for a bite while a housewife quips that she does not bite but will call the dog. The exchange captures a quick bite of city life with a witty comeback.
Two Jobs for January Orchard and Garden
The home orchard and family garden boost health joy and economy. February planting is ideal in the Southwest, with orders and ground prep needed now. Expert tips stress choosing right varieties, timely pruning and spraying, plus local support from state horticultural specialists, agents, and nurserymen.
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Southwest
B. F. Johnson
van Zandt County
Texas
Arkansas
Louisiana
Oklahoma
E. L. Brown
Spring Training Rules Limit Football Practices 1940
The document sets limits on post season games after December 1, restricts schools from non-league playoff games, and confines spring football practice to one calendar month with equipment issued only during this period, effective spring 1940.
Texas to rename highway patrolmen as Rangers
Governor O Daniel proposed that Texas 300 highway patrolmen be renamed as Rangers. He told reporters he shared the idea with the Public Safety Commission, praising the patrol’s work and noting Ranger is a warmly regarded, prominent Texas name.
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Austin
Texas
O’daniel
Public Safety Commission
Public Safety Department
Highway Patrol
Roots and orchards return to farms and homes
A generation ago no farm was without its orchard. Now a strong movement brings back home orchards and good eating. Get in the swim.
Wheat Growers To Receive 63 Percent Of Parity In '38
Texas wheat producers will get about 5.69 million dollars under the AAA 1938 wheat acreage allotment. Checks may be issued in 120 days to roughly 60 000 growers across about 75 counties for harvesting 35 046 000 bushels from 3 894 000 acres in 1938.
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Texas
Masonic Home Remains in Class AA Football Loop
In a referendum the Interscholastic League removed a barrier from a recent redistricting, allowing schools with insufficient scholastic enrollment to join the new AA district with unanimous district endorsement and annual acceptance. Other referendum items included a ban on football practice and equipment.
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Austin
Masonic
Project Gone Too Far to Stop Now
AUSTIN The Oklahoma protest against the Red River dam near Denison drew little response in Texas. Rep J H Waggoner said the project has gone too far to block, noting thousands of acres of fertile land would be flooded but insisting landowners would receive fair compensation.
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Austin
Oklahoma
Red River
Denison
Texas
J. H. Waggoner
Whitewright
Waggoner
Very Welcome Budding Author Turns Joke Into Sub Fee
A witty exchange features a budding author who prizes his work but reveals the real reward is a year's subscription payment. The editor and friend react with irony, highlighting the publishing world’s humor and modest compensation.
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Boyce House
Walter Woodul
Coke Stevenson
W. Lee O'Daniel
Woodul
Sally
Ozzie
T. C. Richardson
Breeder-Feeder Association
Grayon County
Highway Rangers
Jjoy
Cardui
Jim Waggoner
Dallas
the Sun
Whitewright, Texas
Whitewright Sun
Farm News
P.O
Dallas Morning News
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