Fearful drought repetition threatens farming belt
Washington reports farmers in the drouth belt fear a repeat of last summer's hot dry weather. Weather officials note the area remains extremely dry with five years of drought, low subsoil moisture, and no sign of relief, despite limited rain in parts of several states. Dust storms have damaged crops and temper, as the forest service plans a 100 mile wide shelterbelt from the Canadian border to the Rio Grande.
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Washington
Great Drouth Belt
Weather Bureau
North Dakota
South Dakota
Wyoming
Montana
Nebraska
Colorado
Kansas
Oklahoma
Texas
Arizona
Drouth
Canadian
Rio Grande River
Forest Service
Representative Is Tired of Letters From Constituents
Washington reports Rep. John S. McGroarty says two months in Congress prove there is no place like home. He laments continued contention and shares a letter calling a constituent a jackass and demanding two running jumps and go to hell.
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Washington
Congress
John S. McGroarty
California
Washington Post
Sierra Madre Mountains
Roosevelt beliefs and call to action in Whitewright sale
The excerpt emphasizes honesty, square deal, personal resolve, and moral pursuit. It includes a call to buy in Whitewright and notes loyalty to the American people as a guiding principle and stance.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Germany Returns to 1913 Status with Conscription Plan
Geneva observers said compulsory military training could muster 600000 German troops versus France's 450000 homeland force. They viewed Germany's move as a second Versailles violation after establishing an air force and warned of rising unease in disarmament circles.
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Geneva
Hitler
Germany
Werner von Blomberg
United States
Berlin
Federal police force reaches forty thousand strong
A government budget survey shows the federal police reach 40 000 personnel scattered nationwide from Washington's White House area to St Thomas in the Virgin Islands. The force guards the President inspects steamboats enforces anti trust laws and protects public health with inspectors and agents across agencies including the Coast Guard Justice Department immigration District of Columbia police meat and customs services. There are 962 U S marshals 970 district attorneys and staff and 190 Indian police plus 1 415 to staff penitentiaries and jails with 14 guards at St Elizabeths Hospital for the mentally ill.
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Washington
White House
St. John
St. Thomas
Virgin Islands
United States Securities
National Capitol
Coast Guard
Department of Justice
Immigration Border Patrol
Metropolitan Police Force
District of Columbia
National Forest Patrol
Steamboat Inspection Service
Division of Meat Inspection
Bureau of Customs Inspection
United States
St. Elizabeth’s Hospital
Milk as essential nutrition for growing children
An emphasis on milk as a key protein and calcium source for infants and children. It argues dairy milk supports normal bone and muscle growth, aids metabolism, and helps ensure a balanced diet when consumed three to four glasses daily, with emphasis on high quality animal proteins and clean foods. Spend your money in Whitewright.
Sabinal man displays world’s smallest violin at library
F C Gibson of Sabinal Texas showcases a display of wood carvings at Tyrell Public Library including a world’s smallest violin measuring one and three quarters inches. Gibson himself carved the pieces using maple from a 1913 Model T and ebony from a 1633 violin.
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Beaumont Enterprise
Tyrell Public Library
E. C. Gibson
Sabinas
Texas
Gibson
Winter King
Beaumont
King
Imaginary Spheroid Example Sparks Quick Witty Exchange
A professor of higher mathematics asks for an example of an imaginary spheroid. A student jokes that a rooster's egg would fit the prompt, prompting a quick classroom pause and a possible follow up.
Monthly Pains Relieved by CARDUS Use
Women report relief from severe monthly pains and renewed strength after using CARDUS for a reasonable period. Mrs. Roy Chandler of Cusseta Alabama describes relief from side and back pains and irregular periods. Thousands testify benefits though viewers are advised to consult a physician if no improvement.
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Cardus
Roy Chandler
Cusseta
Ala
A Perfect Bridge Hands at Table Breaks Up Party
In Lancaster Pennsylvania four perfect bridge hands at one table ruin a three table party. Mrs A C Tunis recalls thirteen diamonds, Mrs Lester Cooper reveals thirteen clubs, Mrs Charles Ranch shows thirteen hearts, and Mrs Vera Kurtz shows thirteen spades. The party ends without a bid or play. The host Mrs Walter N Keylor stood by as the shuffled cards were revealed and all deny any tampering.
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Lancaster
A. C. Tunis
Walter N. Keylor
Leacock
Lester Cooper
Charles Ranch
Vera Kurtz
Keylor
Farm Topics and Agricultural Notes From Wisconsin and Beyond
Erosion from wind and water is a major soil enemy. About 25 million bushels of corn yearly go to corn syrup. Dairying dominates Wisconsin’s 181,767 farms. Fire losses average 16 dollars per farm annually. Hoof and mouth disease spreads in England. Mushroom growing shows high risk and reward. Rust in barberry seeds can lie dormant up to eight years. Ohio 4 H Club enrollment reaches 5,000 members, 10 percent winter activity. Feeding concentrates should continue for heifers until ten to twelve months old. Sell it with a Sun Want Ad.
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Ohio
J T McMillin Joins Dallas Bank As VP
J T McMillin longtime Whitewright banker and former State Banking Dept official was elected active vice president of Dallas Bank & Trust Co on March 13 He succeeds O B Chapoton who left for Galveston His career began at Planters National Bank Whitewright in 1910 and included roles as bank examiner deputy banking commissioner and Federal Reserve examiner in Dallas He is known across Texas for his extensive banking service and will oversee the bank’s country operations.
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Banker’s Journal
J. T. McMillin
Dallas Bank & Trust Co
O. B. Chapoton
Galveston
City National Bank
McMillin
Dallas
Texas
Planters National Bank of
Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas
Department
Tramp Chat Sparks Humorous Exchange with Housewife
A lighthearted domestic quip circulates as a tramp asks for a bite from a housewife who replies she does not bite but offers to call the dog. The exchange highlights quick wit and rural humor characteristic of the era.
Teacher and student joke about subtraction
A classroom quip features a teacher asking about subtracting 25 from 27 and a student retort noting indifference. The light moment captures everyday school humor between teacher and child.
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M. D. Oliver
FE. C. Gibson
Tommie Chenoweth
Wisconsin
England
Jack W’millin
Dallas Bank
Want
Willie
A. F. Nossaman
Life Insurance
Old Line Legal Reserve Insurance Companies
S. H. Montgomery Agency
Kelvinator
Swman
Public Service Company
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