Derden Opens Texas Governor Race Amid Busy Field
Albert Derden, Falls County legislator and tax reform ally, kicks off his gubernatorial bid with an address at Washington on the Brazos. Gov. O Daniel plans a late start, while Col E O Thompson hints at a spring campaign. Sadler and Hines have limited activity as campaign chatter grows. The East Texas dogwood bloom frames a brisk political scene.
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Col. E. O. Thompson
Jerry Sadler
Harry Hines
Texas
Federal grants versus local costs questioned at Dallas conference
Fort Worth research engineer Bernard J. Smith told a Dallas regional citizenship conference that national parties should not shelter local needs and warned that reliance on federal grants masks true city costs. He urged comparing private contract bids with grant-funded options to reveal hidden expenses.
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Bernard J. Smith
Fort Worth
Dallas
Uncle Sam
Washington
WPA
Farley Announces Postmaster General Nomination
James A. Farley announces the Democratic nomination for postmaster general outlining plans for postal service reform and modernization efforts. He calls for improved mail delivery and expanded rural services pending Senate approval.
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James A. Farley
Farley to visit Texas amid Democratic nominating chatter
National chairman Farley plans a Texas swing for the postal convention in Marshall and visits Dallas Hillsboro College Station Longview Tyler and Marlin. Observers debate Roosevelt third term, Farley Garner ties, and the Texas state party hospitality with Gene Germany.
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Roosevelt
Farley
Texas
Marshall
Dallas
Hillsboro
College Station
Longview
Tyler
Marlin
Garner
Gene Germany
Convicted Man Sprouse Hangs Himself in Jail
A. A. Sprouse, sentenced to 99 years for poisoning his wife Ethel Sprouse near Blue Ridge, hanged himself in the McKinney county jail. Jailers found him with a makeshift noose. the wife’s death sparked the case with a later autopsy and poison traces. Co-defendant Alpha Tingle faced murder charges but awaits trial.
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State Chemical Laboratory
Alpha Tingle
Blue Ridge
Sprouse
Remarkable Galveston Pelican Becomes Rogers House Guard
Dolf Rogers shelters an injured pelican near Galveston that stays by his boat and will not let others board. The bird, rescued after shotgun injuries, has drawn newsreel and Hollywood interest, though Rogers worries for its health as it heals from wounds and hooks.
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Dolf Rogers
Galveston
Rogers
Gulf
United States
Hollywood
Wild guineas planted in Texas show promising adaptation
The Texas Game Department reports that 200 wild guineas planted in South Texas last winter are adapting well and expected to nest soon. If they thrive, 1,000 more birds will be imported as biologists study nesting season outcomes to gauge success.
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South
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State Game Department
Cuba
Game Department
Do Not Transplant Rio Grande Perch In Texas Waters
The Texas Game Department explains during a cold spell thousands of Rio Grande perch died as water temperatures fell below 50 degrees. The tropical cichlid is prolific and voracious, competing with bass and reducing bass populations in limited lakes and streams, so stocking is discouraged.
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State Game Department
Texas
Game Department
White-fronted Dove Stays in Texas Year Round
Texas hosts a non migratory dove species the white-fronted dove or wood pigeon. A game bird unique to the border region it is easy to identify in spring and summer by its drumming call but becomes silent in winter.
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Texas
Border
Prosecution Threatened In Security Tax Cases
Dallas report states Internal Revenue Collector W A Thomas warned delinquents on federal social security taxes that criminal prosecution would be pursued. He noted 3600 delinquents across the 120 counties of the North Texas District for the quarter ending January 1.
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Dallas
Internal Revenue
W. A. Thomas
North Texas
Government Style No 196 Cotton Hose Aims to Cut Surplus
New silk like mesh stocking for women to curb cotton surplus goes on sale in Manhattan in about two weeks. The 60 000 dollar two year project by USDA includes a nationwide campaign and a 12 000 mile tour with a maid of cotton. Government Style No 196 will be produced by private makers at 99 cents, with discounts via cotton stamps.
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New York
Uncle Sam
Manhattan
United States Department of Agriculture
Surplus Commodities Corporation
Sam
Dean Hill
Georgia
Mercerizers Association of America
Hill
Gossip Repeats Spark Tiff Between Mrs Crabbie Mrs Jabber
A domestic quarrel surfaces as Mrs Crabbie tells Mrs Jabber gossip she was told not to repeat. Mrs Gabley admonishes both, stressing secrecy and prior promises, while dialogues reveal tangled assurances. The exchange underscores conflicting confidences and social norms.
Boys and Girls Week Set April 27 to May 4
Rotarian Magazine editorial promotes a worldwide observance celebrating children across nations. It notes the 1920 New York origin and current chairman Major John L. Griffith of Chicago.
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New York City
Rotary
America
John L. Griffith
Chicago
Reducing Salaries Would Hurt U S
Washington debate over curbing executive pay in big firms surfaces as a shareholder proposes capping Geo W Hill's salary at 100000. The article notes Hill earns 420000 annually with 277000 for the government, and a cap would boost stockholder small gains while tax revenue for Uncle Sam would dwindle.
Cardus CARDUI aids women’s health and digestion
Good News for Women notes that CARDUS helps headaches nervousness cramps and other functional dysmenorrhea symptoms caused by malnutrition by increasing appetite and gastric juice flow. It says digestion improves and period distress eases for many who take CARDUI before and during the time, with usage spanning over 50 years.
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Cardus
Bumper Crop of Triplets Brings Joy to Childless Couple
A middle aged farmer and his wife prayed for relief from loneliness and were blessed with triplets. A friend cheered that prayers are answered, while the farmer quipped about heavy elements and Dr Thomp.
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Dr. Thompthat
Skull Expansion Operation Called a Success
Five year old Mary Noonan of Savannah Ga underwent a skull expansion operation by Dr Frank Slaughter a year ago to allow brain growth She is pronounced normal by university hospital staff and back for examination Her mental age now nears normal with improved judgment and headaches and bulging eyes resolved
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Augusta
Mary Noonan
Savannah
University Hospital
Frank Slaughter
University
Harvey Cleckley
Mary
High Court Hearing Denied on Load Limit Law
Washington D C J E Rayburn and Dallas truckers failed to gain Supreme Court review of a Texas motor carrier law ruling. The Texas Court of Civil Appeals refused to enjoin enforcement of provisions requiring drivers to unload excess weight. The court dismissed for want of a substantial federal question. Kaffir boys at age 12 educated in javelin use.
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J. E. Rayburn
Dallas
Supreme Court
Texas Court of Civil Appeals
Kaffir
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