Balanced farming urged as remedy for farmer distress
Melvin A. Traylor told the International Chamber of Commerce in Washington that credit and lending errors helped create farm hardship. He urged farmers to produce more at home, invest in dairy, meat, poultry, gardens, and canning, and to acquire modern conveniences only as they can pay for them.
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International Chamber of Commerce
Washington
Melvin A. Traylor
First National Bank of Chicago
United States
Payrolls Lean on Auto Industry
The article notes the auto industry consumes large shares of steel, iron, lumber, glass, aluminum, copper, cotton, rubber, lead, nickel, upholstery leather, upholstery cloth, and gasoline. In 1930 the sector paid railroads 500 million dollars for transporting over 3.33 million carloads and generated extensive tax revenue. Workers across many sectors benefit when automotive demand increases.
Farmer's Path to Self-Sufficiency Probed
The piece discusses the farmer's effort to meet all needs from the farm. It notes that solutions are hard for farming, industry, finance, and government, with each sector facing tough, intertwined challenges.
Texas Mills Produce 3,360,000 Yards in February
Texas cotton mills reporting to the University of Texas Bureau of Business Research produced 3,360,000 yards of goods in February, up 7.4 percent from January, with sales at 3,067,000 yards and a larger on hand stock. Unfilled orders fell to 3,635,000 yards, and active spindles numbered 143,426 as spindle hours declined 14 percent from February 1931. Seven mills remained closed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas Cotton Mills
University of Texas Bureau of Business Research
Obituary Page Reflections On Life And Giving
A reflective essay on confronting death and valuing generosity. It contrasts fortunes and stinginess, urges readers to plan meaningful acts before life ends, and cites Rousseau on what the dead leave behind.
Hogwallow News Roundup Of Curious Local Grins
A local column records a string of lighthearted anecdotes. Hogwallow residents such as Columbus Allsop and Poke Eazley are noted in playful vignettes about hens, barking dogs, family discipline, traffic cautions, church aisles, a black cat’s fate, and trivial misfortunes with a wry tone.
Uncle Gives Advice on Fame Through Aviation or Comedy
Old Uncle urges a boy to seek fame by emulating famous feats. Tommy mentions Charles Lindbergh and Charlie Chaplin as examples of remarkable achievements to imitate.
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Charlie Lindberg
Tommy
Charlie Chaplin
Resourceful Tramp Policeman Dialogue
A comic exchange features a tramp questioned about a jar of honey. He explains he does not keep bees, and wonders what stops a fellow from squeezing honey from flowers themselves.
Sun Office Card Invitations and Announcements
Engraved or printed cards and announcements obtainable at The Sun office, reasonably priced for invitations, notices, and personal announcements.
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The
Sun
Lincoln's Early Setbacks Highlight Perseverance
An Illinois Legionnaire recounts Abraham Lincoln's string of defeats in early career ventures. He failed in a legislative race, business efforts and debts, two political bids, a land office appointment, a U S Senate run, and a vice presidency bid, urging readers to recall Lincoln when facing hard luck.
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Lincoln
Illinois
Congress
U. S. Land Office
U. S. Senate
Illinois Legionnaire
666 Liquid or Tablets for Internal Use and 666 Salve
An old preparation named 666 is described as an internal liquid or tablet and an external salve for cold remedies. The item is presented as a combined treatment option with indications for general colds and symptomatic relief.
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Agricultural Industry Relief
Whitewright
Whitewright Sun
Whitewright, Texas
Dallas
Farm News
Texas
Oklahoma
Texas Mills
By Bruce Barton
Kent Cooper
Caesar
Moses
Hogwallow News
Dunk Botts
Columbus Allsop
Poke Eazley
Jeff Patrocks
Atlas Peck
Sidney Hocks
Clai Hancock
Luke Mathewson
Hog Ford
Sile Kilden
Slim Pickens
BAYER
H. T. Walker
Main Street
Gladiola
Mangrum
Mangram Bros
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