O Daniel Boom Split In Texas Politics
In Austin two schools of thought form around W Lee O Daniel’s governor bid. One calls the movement a freak that will fade like a medicine show, predicting a low finish. The other fears a rising wave fueled by radio reach possibly leading to a runoff or office, as insiders weigh the impact of personal connections and anti establishment sentiment.
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Austin
W. Lee O’daniel
O'Daniel
Joe Bailey
Jim Ferguson
O’daniel
Fort Worth
Bill McCraw
Dallas
McCraw
Texas
Pat
Mike
Molly O’daniel
Merle O’daniel
Hill Billy Boys
Molly
Pat O’daniel
Leto's Gum Remedy Promises Money Back Guarantee
A vintage ad from Kirkpatrick Pharmacy touts Leto's for gums claiming immediate relief and a full refund if the first bottle fails to satisfy customers. The promotion emphasizes consumer confidence and pharmacist backing.
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Kirkpatrick Pharmacy
Campaign commentary on O'Daniel McCraw and Thompson rivals
A political column critiques O'Daniel for lacking government experience and making extreme pledges such as a $30 monthly pension for all over 65 while noting McCraw's waning campaign energy. It contrasts Thompson's disciplined focus with showmanship, underscoring voters should remember three branches of government and that only the Legislature can enact broad reforms. The piece predicts only limited changes in the Senate and boilerplate support for pensions and universal aid.
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Neads
O’daniel
McCraw
Thompson
Ballyhoo
O'Daniel
Senate
Pension Bureau
Cigaret Tax Sets Texas Revenue Expectation
Dallas report shows Texas cigarette tax may yield nearly 7 million dollars for schools and general revenue in the current fiscal year. It cites 290 million packs sold annually and notes July is the peak month of consumption while midwinter brings a lull. Barrett Thomas cites Dallas district figures. cigaret tax not yet included in current collection total.
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Dallas
Texas
George H. Sheppard
Barrett Thomas
Thomas
Comptroller
Cardus A Woman’s Remedy For Monthly Discomfort
Women report less monthly discomfort after taking Cardus a medicine to aid digestion and strengthen the system. The remedy is said to increase appetite improve digestion and restore regular functions with many praising its effects. If no benefit consult a physician.
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Cardus
Will You Be One of July 4 Victims
A Texas health official warns July fourth celebrants about preventable injuries. He urges caution with explosives and driving, warns tetanus risk from wounds, and stresses prompt antitoxin and medical care.
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Austin
Geo. W. Cox
Texas Farmers Receive Largest AAA Benefit Block
The Agricultural Adjustment Administration announced that benefits paid to farmers and administrative costs from July 1937 to June 1938 totaled 279,075,741 dollars. Texas farmers received the largest share of checks, amounting to 31,980,044 dollars, with Iowa second at 16,374,579. Administrative expenditures were 18,977,898 dollars, including 12,799,903 for salaries. local AAA committee costs were not included.
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Washington
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
Texas
Iowa
AAA
The Spice of Life: Classic Theatre Quips
A collection of witty exchanges highlights stage banter about voice, imitation, supper, and a physician’s self-styled title. The jokes feature a soprano and contralto, newlyweds, a teacher and Willie, with quick punchlines on pride, cooking, and medicine.
Fashionable Hat Sparks Couple’s Humorous Exchange
Mr. Robinson quips that the new fashions are freakish and the sight of his wife’s new hat makes him laugh. She responds by praising the style and promising to display it once the bill arrives.
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Mr. Robinson
Old Man Prefers Mortgage Over Deed in Farm Payoff
An old black man celebrates paying off his small farm. When the realtor offers a deed, the man asks for a mortgage instead, explaining that he once owned a farm with a deed while a bank held a mortgage and took the farm. The exchange highlights a humorous misunderstanding of property terms.
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Uncle Joe
Darky
de Place
Fast National Bank
Minister Learns Golf, Fears Giving Up Ministry
A minister learning golf blurts out he must give it up, prompting the question what he means to give up. He confesses the urge to quit his religious calling rather than the sport, prompting humor about vocation versus hobby.
The Place for Him Well Jacobs Then a Vene Triloquist
A humorous dialogue features Jacobs asked about his son a ventriloquist. The reply says the son is doing well and works in a bird shop selling parrots. The exchange preserves a light, witty tone typical of a bygone era.
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Jacobs
Melvin Sees Close Call with Fish Bowl
A humorous exchange features a mother teasing Melvin about spitting in the fish bowl. Melvin replies he has come close, prompting lighthearted kitchen banter.
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Melvin
Uncle or Aunt Dilemma Over Glasgow Addition
In a witty letter, Pat asks whether his Glasgow sister's new arrival makes him an uncle or an aunt. He ribbingly notes the gender is unknown and seeks confirmation from the reader. The exchange captures light family humor and regional speech.
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Pat
Glasgow
Baby’s Teeth Echo Grandpa Joke in Family Call
A playful family exchange ends with a wink at aging lineage as Willie notes the baby now has grandpa’s teeth. The light moment blends affection with a sly nod to inherited traits within the household.
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Willie
Millionaire and bishop share church dilemma
A millionaire tells a bishop he avoids church because of hypocrites. The bishop gravely agrees and adds there is always room for one more. The exchange delivers a humorous take on church attendance and hypocrisy.
Quotation Jokes Show Offbeat Teen Questions
A humorous exchange features Dora asked how many quarters in a baseball game and a football coach with wheels, illustrating quirky teen curiosity and a punchy back-and-forth about sports terms. The dialogue highlights playful misunderstandings and cultural expectations around sports vocabulary.
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