Was This the Biggest Man Who Ever Lived
Henderson County Tennessee historians recount Mills Darden born 1799 North Carolina who stood seven feet six inches and weighed 1040 pounds. His enormous frame required wide doors and a two horse wagon to move. He farmed and ran a tavern, spoke with a voice heard eight miles away, and his coffin measured nine feet six inches. He is noted as possibly the largest man on record in American Weekly lore.
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Henderson County
Tenn
Mills Darden
Hills
North Carolina
Lexington
Hills Darden
American Weekly
Broadcast Secrets Across Class and Club Scene
A dialogue reveals a teacher instructing Willie on hearing, while Willie recalls family and club confidences. The exchange highlights how information travels from taught lessons to social circles, echoing themes of communication and privacy.
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Willie
Army Calls for 1 500 Additional Texas Trainees
In Austin Gen J Watt Page announced the Army will draft 1 500 white registrants from Texas for training under the selective service act between May 21 and May 27. This fourth Texas call follows two earlier rounds, totaling 1 000 white men and 600 negro registrants, bringing Texas training to about 26 685, roughly 80 percent of its first year quota. Bexar County Board No 1 leads with 11 inductees, while Boards 14 and 15 in Harris County each receive 10.
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Austin
United States Army
Texas
J. Watt Page
General Page
Bexar County
Harris County
Tulip bulbs used as coffee substitute shift Dutch lead to U S
A 1939 Dutch crop nearly three million bulbs are being treated for use as a coffee substitute. The note hints Germany may import coffee while leaving bulbs for the Dutch. The piece laments Holland’s tulip-bulb center losing its pre-eminence to the United States amid rising European conflict.
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Holland
Germany
Europe
United States
T Marshall News- Messenger
Cheaper Times versus modern costs across history
Historians note historic salaries by era and the low cost of living. Columbus earned 320 annually while crews earned 2.25 a month and expedition costs reached 2800. In Edward IV times lawyers paid 3s 4d and John Knox about 220 yearly. A Christmas dinner for six cost 17c.
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America
Edward IV
Roger’ Fulpott
John Knox
Scotland
Christian Science Monitor
Stenographer and File Clerk Exchange Reveals Union Plant Humor
A stenographer questions what a file clerk is doing while sharpening a pencil. The clerk replies it is a carpenter's job in a unionized plant, implying workplace humor about roles and labor.
Texas researchers craft cheap menus to stretch food dollars
Texas families with tight budgets will benefit from menus recipes and grocery lists developed by the Texas State Nutrition Committee sub committee. The plan offers safe meals for 10 to 35 cents per person per day and will be shared through nutrition groups across 224 counties with a radio education series titled Eat the Right Food.
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College Station
Texas
Texas State Nutrition Committee
Mildred Horton
A. and M. College Extension Service
Jet Winters
University of Texas
Ercel Eppright
Texas State College For Women
Florence Scoular
North Texas State Teachers College
Jessie Whiteacre
Texas Agricultural Experiment Station
Mina Wolfe
Texas Technological College
Denton
Bess Heflin
The
Texas Home Economics Association
State Nutrition Committee
Better Feeding Of Hens Means More Eggs
Extension Service urges farm families to expand poultry flocks to bolster egg supplies and support defense needs. Tips from Jennie Camp and George McCarthy include mash and grain, constant clean water, and feeding all they will eat to boost production and income. Whitewright merchants promote better values.
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College Station
Department of Agriculture
Jennie Camp
Great Britain
George McCarthy
Rabies Rabies Statistics and Pasteur Measures In Texas
Pasteur Institute and Texas health officials report 164 rabies positive animals from 474 tests in 1941 first four months. Comparisons show drops from 1940 and 1939. Rabies in humans remains rare but fatal without Pasteur treatment. advised to confine suspected dogs ten days and ship heads for testing if death occurs. Immediate treatment advised for bite victims, especially facial or extensive wounds.
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Pasteur Institute
Texas State Department of Health
Man
Texas
Austin
Weak-Eyed Drivers Must Wear Glasses
Austin reports new interpretations of the drivers license law by the Department of Public Safety. Persons with defects corrected by glasses or devices may receive restricted licenses. Driving without the required glasses will be unlawful and fines up to 200 dollars may be imposed.
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Austin
Department of Public Safety
Unjust Decision Over Mule on Railroad Tracks
An elderly Black man complained a railroad would not pay for his mule killed on the line nor return the rope used to tie the animal. When asked what rope, he replied it was the rope tied to the mule’s neck.
Paraphrase Duel Over Old Phrase Sparks Witty Exchange
A boy rewrites a sentence to say he wore a postman's uniform. In a playful exchange Sally asks Sandy for a ring and his phone number.
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Paras
Sally
Sandy
Florence Butane Gas Range Ad Promises Easy Kitchen Upgrade
A promotional note encourages readers to buy a Florence butane gas range, promising ease of installation and a model to fit any need and budget for upgrading a kitchen.
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Florence
Butane Fuel Service Offers Easy Terms in Florence Range Sale
Florence Range units priced at 69.50 and up with lease option 50c monthly. They sell and install butane tanks hot water heaters Electrolux gas refrigerators and pipe homes on easy terms. Free gas line tests and store adjustments offered by the oldest and largest butane fuel service in North Texas and Southern Oklahoma.
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Florence
North
Texas
Oklahoma
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Mobileil
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Army
Sherwin
Whitewright Lumber Co.eighborly Service
May Good Housekeeping
Agricultural Experiment Station
Extension Service
Texas A. and M. College
Farm Security Administration
WPA
Surplus Marketing Administration
State Department of Health
State Board of Vocational Education
Texas Dietetics Association
Texas State College
Whitewright
Stephens & Bryant Insurance — Real Estate
Nat'l Bank
Good Housekeeping
Good Housekeeping Institute
Foster
Butane Denison, Texas
N. Houston
VLT
Sewall’s
L. LaRoe & Co
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