Grasshopper Poison Formulas Promised by County Agent
Kentucky farmer Arthur Badgett seeks grasshopper control. County Agent B F Gray provides two recipes using bran, arsenic, molasses, and citrus or amyl acetate, plus water to form a damp mash to scatter at field edges. Norman and Stillwater reports note Epsom salts as a cheaper alternative, with broader claims of safety and effectiveness.
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Arthur Badgett
Kentuckytown
B. F. Gray
Paris
Norman
Okla
Hubert W. Frings
Stillwater
Oklahoma
W. R. Haber
Pennsylvania State College
Maine
Pennsylvania
Conflicting Open Seasons May Cause Hunters Confusion
In Austin secretary Will J. Tucker warns that state and federal dove seasons conflict next fall. Federal rules restrict bag limits to 15 doves, and two years ago similar clashes trimmed seasons. Regions named include North zone, South zone portions, Coastal zone, and Rio Grande section with varied dates.
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Austin
Will J. Tucker
The
Game, Fish and Oyster Commission
Tucker
Rio Grande
Humorous Exchange About a Husband’s Health
A light dialogue contrasts yesterday’s poor health with today’s improved condition. The exchange centers on the husband’s reported wellness, reflecting a witty tone about illness and recovery. No names, places, or dates are provided.
First Grayson College graduate T. E. Goff dies
T. E. Goff 69 of Sherman died at a Dallas hospital after a short illness. He was born near Whitewright on August 6, 1867 and was among Grayson College’s first graduating class. He served as Whitewright school superintendent, Sherman High School principal, county clerk, and for 14 years was state manager for a text book firm. Survived by wife, daughter Mrs. O B Kiel, son Dr. Gomer Goff, and sister Miss Clifford Goff.
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T. E. Goff
Sherman
Dallas
Whitewright
Gomer Goff
Reynolds May
Pilot Point
Mr. Goff
Grayson College
Edna Rathbun
The
Sun
Scott Fulton
Bernetta Connelly
Laud German
Sherman High School
O. B. Kiel
Wichita Falls
Clifford Goff
Denison
Ralph
Roscoe
Elmo
Jesse Wallace
Allred Mystified by Co Workers Forsaking Him Near Term
Governor Allred endures a wave of defections as allies and supporters break away in his second term. The drift includes legislators and high officials shifting to new factions, leaving him isolated as he contemplates a post governorship future.
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Allred
Austin
City Ordinance Governing Cows in Whitewright
The city has had an ordinance for over twenty five years making it a misdemeanor and finable to tie out cows on streets and alleys in Whitewright. Residents demanded regulation to prevent danger unsanitary conditions and traffic hazards. It remains in effect, with guidance to keep cows in lawful, neighbor friendly grazing away from public sidewalks.
Rainfall totals in Whitewright rise to 1.81 inches in June
Rainfall Tuesday night measured .67 of an inch in Whitewright, per C Cates records, boosting June total to 1.81 inches. Reports indicate widespread rain across the Whitewright area with variation by direction. heaviest amounts southeast of town and lightest to the west.
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Whitewright
C. C. Cates
Ashburn Quality Counts open season with 6 2 win
Ashburns newly organized softball team the Quality Counts opened their season by beating Edhube 6 to 2 Monday night. Winning pitcher Everheart received strong support from teammates and aided by Edhube miscues, pitched all nine innings. Harrison brothers J B and Charles Coffey Ashburn third baseman starred as usual. News note urges fans to follow and support the up to date team formed by J Y Russell with regular games planned.
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Ashburn
Edhube
Everheart
Whitewright
J. Y. Russell
Whitewright Milling Company organized with five directors
The Dallas News fifty years ago column notes the Whitewright Milling Company was organized yesterday with directors R. M. Lively, P. McKenna, J. B. Woosley, Alfred Medlin, and Inc. D. Patterson. Ed Martin forwarded the item to the Sun editor.
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Dallas News
Whitewright Milling Company
R. M. Lively
P. McKenna
J. B. Woosley
Alfred Medlin
Jnc. D. Patterson
Ed Martin
Sun
San Francisco Seeks New Nude Novelties
San Francisco officials of the 1939 Golden Gate exposition seek novelty displays to attract attention, citing past fairs like Chicago with Sally Rand and San Francisco with Stella, and considering a mermaid tank as the lead attraction.
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San Francisco
Sally Rand
San Francisco Fair
San Diego
Zorine
Governor Allred to Return to Law Practice Alone
The text suggests Governor Allred may leave office and resume legal work in Austin. It notes his plans possibly to practice solo or with Edward Clark, secretary of state, after his second term. The piece reflects disillusionment and predicts a cautious exit as repeal battles fade.
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Trail
United States Senate
Allred
Senate
United States
Austin
Edward Clark
Royal Arch Masons Elect Officers in Whitewright
The Whitewright Royal Arch Masons elected officers Monday night. Named: John Reeves H P, J F Lilley E K, R C Vestal E S, P A Short C H, Dr Ross May P S, Guy Hamilton R C, Ed Stine 3rd V, D E Low 2nd V, Lanius Kincaid 1st V, W H Stedham treasurer, George German secretary, Dr J N Powell guard. Installations set for the second Monday in July.
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Whitewright Royal Arch Masons
John Reeves
H. P
J. F. Lilley
E. K
R. C. Vestal
E. S
P. A. Short
C. H
Ross May
P. S
Guy Hamilton
R. C
Ed Stine
D. E. Low
Lanius Kincaid
W. H. Stedham
George German
Court fight delays adjournment in Roosevelt court bill showdown
Washington D C Administration forces left it to Majority Leader Robinson to decide when Senate debate on the Roosevelt court bill begins. A fiery judiciary committee report urged defeat while opponents threaten a motion to force consideration. If started, arguments over adding six justices and roving schemes could stretch beyond October.
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Washington
D. C
Robinson
Arkansas
Senate
Arkansan
Supreme Court
Judiciary Committee
Wheeler
Montana
Denison County Considers 200-Yard Rifle Range Plan
George Hagans asked the commissioners to aid and permit a 200 yard rifle range at Loy Park north end. The facility would mainly serve 190 county national guard members and be open to marksmanship enthusiasts. Judge Loy will have county engineer H M Scott survey feasibility. A A Walker will be consulted about the project.
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A. A. Walker
Hagans
United States
Denison
National Guard
Pension checks fail to arrive in town
Postmaster T. J. Lilley said this morning that Texas old age pension checks had not arrived here. Dallas office had announced last week they would be mailed this week. The delay was attributed to federal funds not arriving in Austin on time, though funds for Texas were said to have been sent last week.
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T. J. Lilley
Dallas
Austin
Texas
Allred Hints at August Second Legislature Session
Gov James V Allred indicated he would reconvene the Legislature in a second called session during August to consider tax measures. He advised legislators to take July vacations to be safe. The report notes over 5 million young trees are being planted in Missouri for erosion control and reforestation.
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Austin
James V. Allred
Missouri
Social Security Reports Urged by Tutt in Dallas Field Office
Ernest L. Tutt, manager of the Dallas Social Security office, urged employers in North Texas to list employee account numbers on information reports and to file SS-5 forms with sufficient data to verify identity for workers no longer employed. He advised employees to report numbers promptly, noting numbers are issued through 45,000 post offices until June 30 and that starting July 1 forms are available locally and at regional offices for account-number assignments. The Dallas field office is located at 1530 Allen Building.
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Ernest L. Tutt
Dallas
Social Security Board
North Texas
Treasury
Mr. Tutt
Tutt
Allen Building
Supreme Court upholds Texas anti trust laws in oyster suit
The Texas Supreme Court ruled the states anti trust laws valid overturning the Austin court of civil appeals in Gov James V Allreds oil company oyster suit. The case named 15 oil firms and two associations alleging a nationwide conspiracy to control marketing of refined petroleum products and to crush independent stations.
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Austin
Supreme Court
Texas
Allied
American Petroleum Institute
United States
Standard Oil
New Jersey
New York
California
Shell Union Oil Corporation
Humble Oil and Refining Company
the Texas Company
Gulf Refining Company
Pasotex Petroleum Company
Continental Oil Company
Sinclair Refining Company
Magnolia Petroleum Company
Simms Oil Company
Sheet Petroleum Corporation
Cities Service Oil Company
Texas Pacific Coal and Oil Company
Texas Petroleum Marketers’ Association
Allred
Attorney General's Department
William McCraw
Government buying onions at 60 cents here
A. M. Bryant chairs the Grayson County onion market committee as way bills arrive for two carloads to be bought by the Federal Government. No. 1 onions must be graded and loaded at the Cotton Belt depot, with 60 cents per bushel and 3 cents per bushel for inspection and loading. Grading costs vary 3 or 4 cents. Growers may grade themselves to save the fee.
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A. M. Bryant
Grayson County
Cotton Belt
Sherman Democrat
Bryant
Pascal Farley
Ed Kent
South
Texas
North Texas
Dead May Help The Living Due To New Science
Baltimore report says Dr Walter C Alvarez of Mayo Clinic proposes salvaging vital tissues from newly dead to repair living bodies. He notes some tissues function after heart stops and cites Russian experiments with red blood cells stored on ice for later transfusion.
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Baltimore
Walter C. Alvarez
Alvarez
Mayo Clinic
Rochester
Minn
Quarterly Review of Biology
Legislature told about syphilis in Texas
Dr. Frederick W. Kratz told a joint Texas Legislature session that 42 000 cases exist in Texas today with 72 000 new infections annually. He noted half the infections are innocently contracted and urged syphilis control to reduce future costs, citing state health funding for facilities.
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Austin
Texas
Frederick W. Kratz
United States Public Health Service
State Department of Health
Kratz
Rich Tax Dodgers to Be Named With Roosevelt's Ok
President Roosevelt approved investigators plans to begin the capital’s biggest tax inquiry of the year by exposing the names of wealthy Americans alleged to have dodged taxes. Secretary Morgenthau to present explanations of schemes used to avoid payments at the initial Senate House hearing.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Secretary of the Treasury
Henry Morgenthau
White House
The
Treasury
Senate House
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Epsom
Attorney General
Alfred
Royal Arch Masons
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