Reading and Education Rise in State Prison Report
Lee Simmons released the 1954 Prison Board annual report noting progress in reform and education. 624 inmates learned to read and write, 2,234 pupils enrolled with 276 teachers, and 60 men worked five months in the new auto license plate plant which paid for itself in its first year.
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Lee Simmons
Prison Board
Simmons
W. A. Paddock
Highway Department
Long Cotton Program Seen
Secretary Wallace urged a possible ten year program for cotton instead of five, saying the problem stems from insufficient imports to finance exports. He told the House Appropriations Sub committee the issue may require congressional study for the long run, and stressed tenant farmer hardships are rooted in broader cotton ills, not the agricultural program alone.
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Washington
Wallace
House Appropriations
Agriculture Department
Committee of Congress
Job Examiner Ponders Work Rate Riddle
A student questions whether the work is a government contract or self run as the examiner discusses a man who can complete one fourth of a task in three days and asks how long total it would take. The exchange frames inquiry into work efficiency and project ownership.
Silage Insurance for Dairy Cows Gains Praise in Texas
Silage praised as a steady feed source for dairy herds in Southern Texas, offering insurance against summer droughts and winter cold that disrupt green crops. Trenched silos let corn preserved in storage feed cows across seasons, reducing risk and stabilizing annual profits. Farmers are urged to store feed but continue growing green crops.
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Texas
79 000 Families Return to Farms Under AAA Program
Washington reports 75 000 farm families have been placed on new farms through the rural rehabilitation program of the AAA and Federal relief administration. J Phil Campbell says the figure is a start and foresees up to 250 000 farmers on rehabilitation by year end 1935. The plan ends relief gifts as credit is repaid and creates work centers with canneries, shops, mills and storage.
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Washington
AAA
Federal Relief Administration
J. Phil Campbell
Campbell
Georgia
Roosevelt Faces Labor Strife as Senate Pushes 30 Hour Bill
Washington reports rising unemployment and threats of spring strikes as the Senate moves to enact a Black thirty-hour bill. The plan would require a five day week and six hour days in interstate commerce. Administration views it as too drastic but may be unable to stop it. The measure previously passed the Senate two years ago 53 to 30 and was shelved by the recovery act.
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Washington
Senate
Handy kitchen tips from a period purveyor
Helpful hints describe practical grocer and home remedies. Waxed paper under ice trays prevents sticking while pie dough cuts cleanly with scissors. Dry flour prevents gumminess. Ground bathbrick dust with turpentine cleans ironwork. Tomato or lemon removes stains from hands. Cloves in French dressing enhance flavor.
Sunshine the Best Medicine in the World
A Tyler Journal opinion extols sunshine as the cure for flu grip and malaise urging readers to get outdoors. It argues sun improves health and vigor and counters doom about economic issues like the gold clause decision.
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Tyler Journal
How One Man Lost 22 Pounds
Detroit resident Herman Rankis reports relief from rheumatic pain after using Kruschen Salts. He credits the product with enabling a diet and a 22 pound weight loss in a month. A half teaspoonful in hot water before breakfast daily is recommended.
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Herman Rankis
Detroit
America
Wanted and For Sale Classified Notices
Want ads offer rental at the H G Webster residence with contact Guy Hamilton. Items for sale include sewing machine refrigerator gas range gas heaters and other goods via Mrs J P Montgomery. Eggs baby chicks Kash cottonseed and real estate bargains promoted by Tom Barbee. Sale items include sweeps lawn mowers and tools. welding and mower services by J H Hollingsworth.
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J. P. Montgomery
H. A. James
Whitewright
Route 1
For Sale Farm Equipment and Wagons by Manning Clark & Meador
A local hardware and farm supply dealer offers 10 riding cultivators and 7 riding planters priced from 5 to 30 dollars, plows, middlebreakers, a Case two row planter and cultivator, two farm wagons, 5 harness sets, 2 mares. Sale imminent at Manning Clark and Meador Hardware and Farmalls.
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Manning, Clark & Meador Hardware and Farmalls
Auto Loan Offer From Sherman Finance Firm
Automobile loans available for any purpose including refinancing car payments. No delay. Bring license receipt and car for inspection. Promises savings. Auto Finance Company led by F. W. Creager at 117% S. Travis St. Sherman.
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Auto Finance Company
F. W. Creager
MGR
S. Travis St
Sherman
Thanks for kindness after our loss
We express heartfelt gratitude to those who offered help and floral tributes after the death of our loved one. W. E. Kidd and son William Curtis Kidd and families extend blessings in return to all who shared sympathy.
Making American cheese on the farm for home use
A Farmers Bulletin explains a simple stirred card method to make American cheese on farms with extra milk. It details small batch sizing, equipment, 6 week to 5 month curing, and uses whey for feed. promotes cheese as a nutritious, cost free home staple.
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Farmers’ Bulletin
H. L. Wilson
Bureau of Dairy Industry
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
Whitewright to Elect Two City Commissioners in April 1935
Notice of election to elect two Whitewright city commissioners for two year terms. Election held at city hall election room under state general election laws. Presiding judge J W Henry with assistants W H Horton and clerks A M Bryant and Bob Sears. ordered February 4 1935 by Mayor F M Echols, attested by city secretary Jesse Wallace.
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State of
Texas
Grayson
Whitewright
J. W. Henry
W. H. Horton
A. M. Bryant
Bob Sears
F. M. Echols
Jesse Wallace
Fashion Now in Paris Sets Young Look Trend
Paris fashion notes say women’s styles aim for a youthful appearance through hip length jackets and shorter fitted skirts. Lower heels and low heel sandals with tweed suits and evening gowns are popular among Parisiennes, with hats and the redingote combining printed silk and tailored coats also in favor.
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Redingote
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