Two Nations Have Newspapers In Small Towns
Professor Thomas Barnhart of the University of Minnesota argues only the United States and Canada sustain meaningful small town journalism. He attributes this to a free press, broad education, and a private enterprise system supporting thousands of weekly papers as community leaders amid rural growth and a nationwide postal policy.
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United States
Canada
Thomas Barnhart
The
University of Minnesota School of Journalism
Barnhart
U. S
Sale of Hadacol Banned By North Brook Officials
Chicago report states North Brook officials ban sale of Hadacol to anyone except licensed dealers due to its high alcohol content. Village president Dr F Chaplin, liquor commissioner, says 24 proof Hadacol can intoxicate teens and notes it tastes like dry port wine.
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Chicago
Northbrook
F. Chaplin
Sunshine soap and hot water Among Best Disinfectants
Dr. Geo W Cox state health officer urges household precautions during and after illness. He stresses using paper handkerchiefs, disinfecting dishes and clothing, thorough room cleaning, scrubbing floors, and opening windows for air and sunshine. He notes hot water and soap plus sunlight as the best disinfectants.
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Austin
Geo. W. Cox
Fertilized Pasture Doubles Calf Weight On King Ranch Trial
A six year Texas ranch study shows fertilizing 640 acres with 200 pounds of triple super phosphate per acre raised calf weight and yield. Calf crops reached 98 percent on fertilized land versus 69 percent unfertilized, with 229 calves at 551 pounds vs 489 pounds. Phosphates boosted pasture forage from 35 to 84 percent and increased grass phosphorus up to threefold. One application lasted five to six years.
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King Ranch
Texas Agricultural Experiment Station
Five Boys Sentenced To Better Way of Life
In Bonham five juveniles from prominent Leonard families were placed under a six month suspended sentence by Judge Choice Moore. They must attend Sunday school weekly and stay off the streets by 8:30 p.m. or face consequences. Each boy reports to a Leonard businessman biweekly and to Judge Moore twice monthly. A rehearing will occur after six months to assess improvement.
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Leonard
Moore
Classified Want Ads Seasonal Catalogue Style Summary
A dense page of classified ads offers sale items including collie pups, a five room house with land, a four room apartment for rent, five room house south of town, nursery plants and garden seeds, staplers and repair parts, and auto parts. Local businesses advertise wiring supplies, flowers, feed, and poultry products. Individual notices include property sales and rentals, quilting services, and land listings.
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Collie Pups
Glenn Hicks
Ely
Tom Barbee
Joe Morris Wallace
Joe Stephens
East Spruce Street
Markwell
the Sun
West Maple Street
E. E. Tomlinson
North Andrews
Sherman
Ann Faison
S. H. Montgomery Agency
Langford Nursery
Tom Bean
Farley & Hill
Babcock Auto Store
Whitewright
H. O. Hannah & Son
Carrie Hamilton
Palace Theatre
Farmall
Treasury burns daily large sum of worn currency
Washington reports the Treasury destroys about 31 million dollars in worn money daily while the Bureau of Engraving and Printing prints 35 million dollars of new currency each day. The mint meanwhile faced a surge in demand for pennies nickels and dimes with 900 million coins circulated July to November, risking a nickel and copper shortage.
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Washington
Treasury
Snyder
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Weight limits and the bomb question in a city interview
City fire marshal questions an applicant about carrying weight and rescue plans. The applicant suggests two trips for a 200 pound woman. The piece pivots to a broader remark that the atom bomb is here to stay and asks if we are ready to face it.
Unknown Message About Names and Identity
A brief note discusses inability to spell a person’s name or someone else’s. It references shared interest among HAVE YOU and WE groups and their friends in learning or confirming the correct spelling. No specific events or dates are provided.
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Cole’s
Phillips Grocery
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Stetson
T. W. Ayres & Son
Shantung, Yd
Gore
Denier
Peters Shoes
Fort Leonard Wood
Solomon
Minnie Ball
Stephens & Bryant
C. J. Meador Hardware
Westinghouse
Philco
Sandy
J. Meadow Truck & Tractor Co
Markwell Staplers
Craig’s Cafe
U.S
Fortune Daily
Scott Tissue
Scott Towels
Honey Boy Salmon
Fruitland Applesauce
Griffin
Arizona
Mexico
Winesap
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