Better Staple Pays Cotton Growers Big Dividend Last Year
Texas cotton farmers gained from a 1/32 inch staple length increase in 1938. H H Williamson, director of the Texas A and M College Extension Service, says higher staple added about 20 points in price or one dollar per bale, with 22,589 farmers in 213 one variety communities earning over a million in extra value.
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College Station
Texas
H. H. Williamson
Texas A. and
M. College Extension Service
Williamson
Federal Holdings of Farm Mortgage Debt Shows Gain
The government’s holdings of the total mortgage debt of American farmers rose from 12 to 40 percent in the last decade. About 35 percent of all farms carried mortgages in 1938, with debt totaling about $7.082 billion. Federal land banks and commissioners held $2.8359 billion in mortgages, rising due to refinancing that moved loans from private lenders to the government.
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Washington
Farm Administration
United States
Federal Land Banks
Land Bank Commissioners
Why she ignored his letter and what she disliked
A brief dialogue reveals her reason for not replying. She says she didn’t receive the letter and objected to some statements inside it, highlighting a communications rift between the two.
Authority Warns Against Use of Hybrid Corn Seed
College Station Texas farmers should stick to Texas developed corn varieties and avoid switching to Northern hybrid seeds. Dr Mangelsdorf notes native, well bred varieties yield better and that Northern hybrids, while high yielding, lose vigor after one generation. Seed should be adapted to local growing conditions.
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College Station
P. C. Mangelsdorf
Texas A
M. College Corn Authority
Texas
Mangelsdorf
A. and M. Service Aids Youngster
Texas extension service reports 23,700 preschool children affected by child development work in 1938. Desca Hale notes emphasis on eating, dressing, and play habits. 101 home demonstration agents in 1,100 communities reached 16,500 families with family relations programs. About 6,500 homemade toys were made, with children often assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Station
Texas
Easting
Desca Hale
Texas A. & M. College Extension Service
London Teacher Wins 7500 for Wink Injury
Emily Mounsey, a 29 year old London school teacher, won 7500 pounds after a motor accident caused a permanent nerve injury leading to an embarrassing uncontrollable wink. She argued the wink compromised her dignity and professional bearing.
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London
Emily Mounsey
Election Notice for Whitewright City Commissioners 1939
State and county election notice for Whitewright Texas lists election at city hall on the first Tuesday in April 1939 the 4th day for two two year terms. Polls 8 am to 7 pm. Officers: Horton presiding judge Montgomery assistant judge Henry and Wright clerks. Mayor Echols and City Secretary Wallace.
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State OF Texas
Grayson
Whitewright
Texas
City of
W. H. Horton
B. S. Montgomery
J. W. Henry
J. M. Wright
F. M. Echols
Jesse Wallace
Home-Spun Farm Security and Self-Reliance
An editorial argues against relying on government for farm security, urging self-help and resource use at home. It highlights farming practices, terracing, silage storage, and efficient labor as the path to wealth, warning against political panaceas and stressing independence. It recalls frontier self-reliance and encourages farmers to act without external aid.
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National
Jokes: Wife and Husband Punchline Exchange
A brief joke exchange has a wife scolding her husband for acting drunk and the husband retorting with a punchy rebuttal. The punchline hinges on a wordplay about punching with a mischievous, playful tone.
Legislature Faces Short Week Ahead of Independence Day
Austin legislature plans a three day pause for Texas Independence Day observances as tax and pension issues lag. House advances bill introduction while Senate nears mid point. Committees hear tax bills, including sales and natural resource imposts, amid wide differences. County bond plans seek federal road aid reversals, proposing bond retirement funds to fund roads with uneven county allocations.
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Austin
Washington-on-the- Brazos
House
Senate
O’daniel
Washington
U. S. Bureau of Public Roads
Texas
Jake Loy
Sherman
Ben Fly
Dallas
Walter Woodul
Houston
Thomas McDonald
Williamson County
Hidalgo County
Dallas County
Senate and House align on biennial appropriation bills
Senate economy bloc led by Sen Morris Roberts of Pettus collaborates with the House appropriations committee to steer major biennial bills toward the floor with limited increases. Roberts envisions annual savings of 2.5 million while protecting services and plans free conferences to allow 30 days for bill shaping.
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Senate
Morris Roberts
Pettus
House Appropriations Committee
Roberts
Board of Control
County judges plan to divert gasoline tax money to pay off debts
Lobbyists describe a plan by certain county judges to siphon a portion of the gasoline tax revenues to cover outstanding debts. The move faces opposition from critics who warn of reduced funds for road work and public services.
Governor reports progress for Texas fair exhibit at New York
Gov O Danial says substantial progress by the Texas Fair Commission led by Karl Hoblitzelle of Dallas in raising funds and organizing representation for Texas at the New York Fair. Hoblitzelle secures production of a Texas life feature film for the exhibit. The Hill Billy Band may accept a 6000 dollar offer plus expenses for a 10 day New York World’s Fair appearance. O Daniel ends weekly press conferences and adjusted radio broadcasts to favor music over politics amid legislative backlash. Miss Jennie Douglas becomes first woman in U S government currency appointments in 1862 and paves later openings for women.
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O’daniel
Texas Fair Commission
Karl Hoblitzelle
Dallas
Texas
Hoblitzelle
Hill-Billy Band
New York
Jennie Douglas
U. S
Chicago Banker Threats Prompt Brother Cashier Joke
A witty exchange notes a brother once cashier to a powerful Chicago banker. The line plays on danger and status, framing a jest about high finance figures pursuing kin. The quip relies on contrast between cashier status and the banker’s influence for humor.
Boy seeks work then relief from father in terse exchange
In a brief domestic scene Bobby asks his father for employment. Father pauses then asks why. Bobby follows with a request to be put on relief. The exchange highlights economic strain and family dynamics.
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Bobby
Dad
Auctioneer Ambition Sparks Classroom Banter
A professor notes the student has a voice but needs training. The student asks if he would suit tenor or light baritone, then pivots to auctioneering as a possible path, Sparks discussion on vocal talents and career fit.
Shoe shop quip on measuring feet over asking dress size
A friend questions asking ladies for shoe sizes. The dealer replies it’s easier to measure feet than to argue about sizes, highlighting a humorous exchange about fitting footwear.
Night work and writing advice from editors
A novelist admits late work disrupts sleep and an editor suggests re-reading the manuscript. The exchange highlights writing routine challenges and practical tips for authors.
Dramatic Tour Tightens the Stage Play Joke
A witty exchange notes that during the tour, tragedy shows produced poor receipts while farce shows did better, reflecting a meta theatre joke about audience demand and financial outcomes. The quip underscores the paradox of critics and crowds reacting oppositely to dramatic genres.
Lost in the Orbituary: A Sickly Fear of Names
A man reveals he has been sick for days and feared seeing his own name in the obituary column. He asks why he has not been seen in weeks, indicating a town newspaper anxiety about his fate and absence.
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Chicago
Divide By Four A Cattle Rancher On A Train
A man riding a train through western ranch country attracts interest as he writes figures on paper. When questioned he explains he owns a cattle ranch in New Mexico and records its numbers while traveling.
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New Mexico
Penalty or Reward Joke Exchange About Dreams
A light exchange between family members about flirting and dreams. The grandmother admits past behavior and ties it to marriage with humor. A second joke imagines waking from a dream about eating flannel cakes to find the blanket missing.
Jokes and inane quips spin a kaleidoscope of rail cars and ranch life
A string of cartoons and wry lines follows a factory promotion mix up a chat with a quick witted passenger and a sharp rancher. Jokes touch on promotions on the job a railway encounter a suit and a clever cattle counting joke.
Mysterious Deaths Highlight Bulletin’s Causation Gaps
Editor’s notes in a vital statistics bulletin expose unclear death causes. Entries include sudden death with no illness, waking dead after going to bed well, and a patient dying despite full recovery. One case cites blood poisoning from an automobile collision but lacks a physician’s assessment.
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Bulletin of Vital Statistics
Scoutmaster Teases Tenderfoot Deed For Castor Oil Gag
A Scoutmaster asks for a good deed, and a Tenderfoot replies with a mischievous quip about sharing their mother’s single dose of castor oil with a brother, capturing a humorous moment in patrol lore. The exchange reflects camp humor and youth mischief in a framed anecdote.
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