Southern Pacific to Buy Cotton Belt
The Interstate Commerce Commission authorizes Southern Pacific to acquire Cotton Belt by stock purchase, expanding to 21,135 miles and $366.8 million in annual operating revenues, creating a larger system and a stronger Rio Grande Valley competitor to Missouri Pacific. Commissioner Itman dissents, saying the move may not serve the public interest, and Eastman notes traffic shifts could occur. Southern Pacific may issue up to $6.63 million in common stock for the deal.
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Washington
Southern Pacific
Interstate Commerce Commission
Itman
Missouri Pacific
United States
Texas
New Orleans
Rio Grande Valley
Memphis
St. Louis
Eastman
Texans Can Now Own Pistols In Their Names
A Texas law change ends the 99 year pistol lease scheme. Dealers previously bore a 50 percent gross receipts tax, forcing leasing to avoid taxes. The Forty second Legislature repealed that statute and imposed a straight annual tax of ten dollars on pistol dealers, allowing individuals to own pistols directly.
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Austin
Texas
He Promises Much For Detroit Candidacy
Paul Dennis announces his bid for Congress from Michigan’s Thirteenth District as a Democrat. He favors a 5 billion dollar federal loan immediate veteran bonus payment repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment and the Volstead Act public ownership of utilities and a law to curb police power abuses especially in enforcing prohibition. He presents a broad reform platform in Detroit.
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Detroit
Mich
Paul Dennis
Coness
Roosevelt Faces Many Hurdles In Democratic Race
Roosevelt leads the Democratic field but faces Eastern and New England challenges that could erase his advantage. Alfred E. Smith's stance and Governor Ritchie of Maryland add to the contest as New Hampshire primary action looms in March. Hoover appears securely renominated in the Republican race.
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Washington
Roosevelt
New York
New England
Ritchie
Maryland
Alfred E. Smith
Atlantic Seaboard
New Hampshire
Smith
Hoover
Craane
G. O. Pold
Partnership Marriage Then and Now
A Houston Chronicle piece outlines marriage as a partnership with the man as head and the woman as queen of the home. It stresses mutual understanding, shared responsibility, and early savings through insurance to weather future financial demands.
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Houston Chronicle
County Officials File Annual 1931 Reports
Four Grayson County officers filed 1931 finance reports with District Clerk G. P. Gafford. Judge A. S. Noble Clerk J. L. Doggett Tax Collector R. B. Caraway Tax Assessor R. W. May show fees earned and collected, offsets, and compensation, with details on ex officio pay and deputies' salaries.
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Noble
R. B. Caraway
Denison
R. W. May
Groundhog Day WeatherForecaster Traditions and Beliefs
The piece describes the groundhog Marmota monax as a provisional weather prophet for six weeks, noting cloudy days bring early spring and sunny days predict longer winter. It cites old rimes from Scotland and Europe, contrasts scientific skepticism with popular belief, and cites variations across countries and animals.
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Terra Firma
Mr. Woodchuck
Groundhog
Monax
Germany
France
Switzerland
England
Groundhog-Woodchuck-Badger-Marmot
Canada records 2.6 billion phone calls in 1930
Ottawa reports 2.6 billion calls from 1,402,861 telephones in Canada for 1930 with 37,496,867 long distance calls. Average 25.5 calls per person and 1,871 per phone. Canada ranks fourth in total phones. U.S. leads with 20,06, Germany second, Great Britain third. World wire mileage reaches 4,880,224 miles.
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Ottawa
Can
Canada
Dominion
United States
Germany
Great Britain
Northerland
Elementary Gumm Rule for Estimating Cost of Living
Boyle cites a simple rule adding 10 to any income to estimate living costs. The exchange frames a humorous, budget minded approach, suggesting a fixed percentage or margin to gauge expenses.
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Boyle
How One Man Lost 22 Pounds With Kruschen Salts
Detroit man Herman Rankis praises Kruschen Salts for easing rheumatic pains and helping him lose 22 pounds after one bottle. He recommends a half teaspoon daily in hot water before breakfast and notes a 4 week bottle is inexpensive with a money back guarantee if not satisfied.
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Herman Rankis
Detroit
Wisconsin Farm Relief Bill Revised in Senate
In Madison the Wisconsin Senate revived and engrossed a farm relief bill by a 15 to 12 vote. The substitute would raise 5 million dollars in surtaxes on incomes and dividends to guarantee farmers part cost of production, paying 10 cents an hour if product proceeds fall short of production costs, to run until December 31.
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Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
Senate
Assembly
Department of Agriculture and Markets
Sun Office Sells Typewriter Paper and Ribbons
Local shop Sun Office advertises carbon paper and typewriter ribbons for sale. Consumers can inquire in store for pricing and availability.
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Typewriter
Sun Office
Former Kaiser says allies facing world crisis over 1914 crimes
The Kaiser endorses Prof. Cochran's book Germany Not Guilty in 1914 and claims the world crisis is punishment for Allied crimes in 1914 and 1918. He states there is no doubt who started the World War and praises the author on a postal-card note with his portrait.
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Columbia
Versailles
Kaiser Wilhelm
M. H. Cochran
University of Missouri
Cochran
Germany
Wilhelm
True Hero Among the Heroes Pays The Piper With A Smile
A compact phrase highlights a man who meets hardship with a steady grin, earning quiet respect as he bears costs or consequences without complaint. The saying elevates resilience and good humor under pressure.
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Mr. Groundhog
Arate
Bayer
Kaiser
Bow-Wright Pharmacy
Lilley Dry Goods Company
Grayson County
Lilley Dry Goods Co
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