Texas Agriculture Seen as Changing After Conflict
Dr. A. B. Cox of the University of Texas predicts postwar shifts in Texas farming. He cites rising demand for fresh milk fruit and vegetables from urban growth, labor and equipment shortages, and a push toward soil enrichment and intelligent farming. Cotton remains Texas' leading crop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
A. B. Cox
University of Texas
University Bureau of Business Research
Cox
Men Marrying Older Women During War Years
War-time statistics from Metropolitan Life Insurance researchers show many young men taking wives older than themselves. From 1939 to 1942 the share of marriages by under 20 rose over threefold, with many 16 and 17 year olds wed to older brides, while 18 and 19 year olds also married older women. Marriages of men over 35 increased 65 percent and those of women over 35 rose 73 percent.
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New York
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
Yanks Fall For Joke Get Royal Reception in Walgett
Two American soldiers lured inland to Walgett by a prank experienced a warm welcome in the tiny Australian town. For 10 days they stayed at ranches, hunted wildlife, and joined social events before returning to Sydney with the last laugh.
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Sydney
Australia
Walgett
High Court Rules Insurance Is Interstate Commerce
The Supreme Court ruled insurance is interstate commerce allowing federal anti trust laws to apply. The decision renews criminal anti trust proceedings against 196 stock fire insurance companies active in six southeastern states for fixing premiums and monopolizing trade after earlier dismissal in the Northern Georgia Federal District Court.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Southeastern
Georgia
Federal District Court
Increase of Disease In Texas Reported
A Texas Health Department weekly report shows dysentery 489 cases versus 147 median, influenza 421 versus 182, undulant fever 14 for 3 above median, and typhus 29 above 8. Measles remain high with 2,281 cases compared with 562 median.
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Austin
State Health Department
Old Age Assistance Rolls Decline in Texas
The Texas Public Welfare Department announced June figures showing old-age assistance rolls fell by 733 to 175,196 recipients receiving 3,729,187.20 dollars, an average 21.29 per person. Blind rolls rose to 4,685 with 114,024 dollars distributed and an average 24.34. Dependent children rolls increased by 319 families to 10,806 recipients, totaling 227,524 dollars, with an average grant of 21.06.
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Austin
State Department of Public Welfare
Wacs in Denver: Bride Walks In On Husband in Salida Home
WAC Pfc Dorothy Chalfant returned from a furlough to Denver and found her railroad fireman husband with another woman in Salida. The odd exchange followed as Dorothy quipped about intruding and missing teeth.
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Denver
WAC Pfc
Dorothy Chalfant
Salida
Dorothy
Jokes from a Wary Day Homefront
A humorous collection contrasts military life with civilian homefront routines. Jokes poke gentle fun at uniformed women, a father greeting his family, and a Chinaman calling a dentist about a toothache with phonetic humor reflecting mid-century language.
Minister and Brother Jones Share Long Married Life View
A humorous exchange shows a minister asking how he and his wife lived so happily together. Brother Jones answers simply that she goes her way and he goes his, illustrating quiet mutual respect and independence in a long marriage.
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Brother Jones
Notable Parable of Courtroom and Collegiate Anecdotes
A collection of brief vignettes and jokes about early career struggles and quirks. An old lawyer recalls exam oddities, a suitor jokes at a party about marriage, and a draft board misreads a diamond cutter’s work while noting practical impediments to starting work.
Red Cross concert praised by county audience
Sixteen young ladies performed a Red Cross benefit concert to acclaim. The audience hailed them as the finest group of shorthorns in the county, noting varied coat colors and promising, sturdy cattle.
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Red Cross
Honeymoon Bride and Groom Sail Miscounted Ticket
A humorous exchange grips a wedding couple on their honeymoon as the bride scolds the groom for buying only one ticket and he realizes he should have bought two. The moment captures lighthearted wedding day mischief.
Photographer Tricks Baby to Sit Still in Portrait
A photographer failed to calm a restless four year old as the mother urged patience. He suggested the mother leave briefly and the child finally sat still. The mother asked what the man said and the photographer replied with a crude taunt: you shit still you little nuisance or I'll knock your block off.
General’s Teeth Souvenir Scandal Fools Army Aides
A humorous tale claims a general had teeth extracted and teeth were sold as souvenirs. He ordered aides to buy back all personal molars to keep them from public view. By evening the aides returned with a total of 175 teeth.
Typographical mix-up ties society item to farm note
A Wisconsin newspaper mixed a society notice with a farm item, creating a confusion in the page lead. The misprint blends social events with agricultural notes, highlighting editorial mix-ups in a rural paper.
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Wisconsin
Chemical Plants In Lone Star State
Several dozen chemical industries have invested more than 350 million dollars in Texas, per Elmer H. Johnson of the University of Texas Bureau of Business Research. Many are government-financed wartime plants likely to shift to civilian production postwar, producing ammonia, bromine, fertilizers, solvents, plastics, synthetic rubber, acetone, alcohols, metals, and aviation fuel components.
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Austin
Texas
Elmer H. Johnson
University of Texas Bureau of Business Research
Notice to Creditors of Hardy S Morris Estate
Letters testamentary on the estate of Hardy S Morris deceased were granted May 30 1944 by the Grayson County Court. Creditors must present claims within the legal period. Independent Executrix Dorothy Barrett Morris 321 W Mc Gee Street Sherman Texas. 4TJu.22
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Hardy S. Morris
Grayson County
W. McGee Street
Sherman
Texas
Dorothy Barrett Morris
Song writer's wife sues for divorce in Corsicana
Mrs. Twillie Everett Poindexter files for divorce from Albert Poindexter in Corsicana. They wed at Troup in 1926 and have three children aged 17, 14, and 10. She says he left around July 1, 1943, with residence listed in Hollywood.
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Corsicana
al Poindexter
Twillie Everett Poindexter
Albert Poindexter
Troup
Poindexter
Hollywood
Political Announcements for July August 1944 Primaries
A column presents Democratic primary candidates for 1944 offices including County Judge JAKE J LOY and V R Henderson, County Clerk J C Buchanan with promotion J H White, Public Weigher Finis Alverson, and County Commissioner contenders E L Jackson and S B Vaughan.
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Jake J. Loy V. R
Vernie) Henderson
J S Jim KONE Seeks Reelect County Attorney in Grayson
J S Jim Kone announces reelection bid for Grayson County Attorney citing appointment on January 1 1943 by the County Commissioners Court and his intent to resign if former holder Ralph Elliott returns from war. He pledges fair lawful enforcement and lifelong service to Denison and Grayson County residents.
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Commissioners’ Court
Ralph Elliott
Grayson County
Denison
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