O Daniel Portrait Hangs in Capitol Rotunda
Governor W Lee O Daniel gazes at his oil portrait in the Texas Capitol rotunda third floor round. painted by Rario Rappa D Apporto of Austria. The work cost about $500 with extra paid by O Daniel. Noted for other presidential and world figures, the artist has portrayed Pope Pius XI and Georges Clemenceau among others.
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State Observer
W. Lee O’daniel
O’daniel
Capitol
Rario Rappa D’apporto
Austria
D’apporto
Houston
Bishop Co. E. Byrne
Galveston
Mace Stewart
William L. Moody
Kay Kimbell
William Fleming
Fort Worth
Pius XI
Georges Clemenceau
France
U. S
Coolidge
Hoover
Tom Lea
Ward Lockwood
University of Texas Fine Arts
Digging: A Hen’s Hard Work Drives Profits
A Poultry Item by W M Wilson argues that hens persistently dig for worms and produce profits regardless of market forecasts. The piece contrasts optimism with relentless labor, noting hens adapt to ground conditions and turn efforts into eggs and broilers.
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W. M. Wilson
In Memoriam Two Boys Grieve for Beloved White Dog
Two young siblings mourn the loss of their dear white dog who brightened their days with joyful antics. The dog’s affection showed in its wet nose, eager licks, and playful teeth as the boys shared trust and love.
Debate Over Aid to Russia Deepens American Split
Ex President Hoover and Senator Wheeler voice concern over Russia entering the war and the risk to Allied aims. The piece argues aid to the Soviet Union could bolster anti Nazi defenses, outweighing Bolshevik fears, with warnings about strategic positions near Alaska and Pacific shores.
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Herbert Hoover
Wheeler
Montana
Russia
Hoover
Hitler
Britain
Great Britain
Mr. Hoover
England
Nurses Top Army Recruitment List Influx Expected
The medical corps notes over 5,000 nurses already serve in the army and projects more than 8,000 by year’s start. If applicants meet requirements, securing a position is not a concern as nurses are nearly first on the enlistment list.
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Army
Dove Season Dates In Texas Vary By Zone
The Texas Game Commission notes federal dove rules may differ from state dates. Northern zone opens Sept 1 to Oct 31. most state Sept 15 to Nov 15. Southwest Texas Sept 15 to Oct 15 with hunting Sun Tue Thu. Daily bag 12 doves. sanctuary on border. 10 gauge banned. plugs limit to three shells. Two boys fishing in Llano hook a catfish that injures Jim Merkel.
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Austin
Texas Game, Fish and Oyster Commission
Texas
Webb
Zapata
Starr
Hidalgo
Willacy
Cameron
Game Department
Black light may end Paris blackout rules
In Paris the soft golden ray called black light is explained as a display window feature. Despite strict blackout enforcement, illuminated shop windows appear more often, suggesting the light could reduce blackout annoyances in major European cities. The Astor library in New York opened to the public on January 9 1854 with $350000 endowment.
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Paris
Astor
New York City
John Jacob Astor
Tick Infested Pines Kill East Texas Deer
A Game Department biologist reports heavy tick populations in East Texas piney woods killing deer this summer. Hunters along the Neches River find fawns dead from ticks, and some deer are so decimated they can be run down by dogs or humans. Ticks cause open ear and eyelid sores that invite screw worm infection and eventual death of deer.
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East
Texas
Game Department
Neches River
Six-Pound Yellow Cat Hooks Two Boys on Llano River
A six-pound yellow catfish in the Llano River proves too piggish for one angler. Two youths share the honors as the fish takes both of their hooks at roughly the same moment.
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Vernon Gavitt
Jim Merkel
Llano
Austin American-Statesman
Merkel
Llano River
Sailfish Abundance Debate Off Texas Gulf Coast
Experts along the Texas coast suggest sailfish are more plentiful in the Gulf of Mexico than once believed. They argue limited fishing has prevented Texas waters from being labeled a sailfish center. Royal Ferris stirred discussion by landing two enormous sails, one seven feet six inches and the other seven feet long.
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Gulf of Mexico
Texas
Gulf Waters
Royal Ferris
Pass through Padre Island yields promising fishing spot
The Game Department cut a pass at Murdock's Landing by AE dredge to protect Lagunda Madre from salinity. Reports show steady trout redfish and pike catches at the new pass, attracting fisher men to the area.
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Padre Island
Murdock
Game Department
Lagunda Madre
Best Job on Earth Poem by Edgar Guest
A grandfatherly voice extols simple contentment over fame power and wealth. The speaker relays his grandpa preferring a quiet life as a ship captain or president only if it means abandoning his own chosen path. The poem cherishes satisfaction with one’s own ordinary role.
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Edgar E. Guest
Why Use Pajamas A Country Patient Refuses Night Clothes
A nurse questions a six foot country man about pajamas. He admits he has none and refuses night clothes, saying he does not belong to a social number and goes to bed when night comes.
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Walter Lippman
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America
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Mobileil
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