Land values show slight gain in 1933
The 1934 agricultural report notes farm real estate values rose nationally for the first time since 1920, increasing about 4 percent with West South Central states like Texas near doubled. The News and others cite renewed security in land, higher farm product prices, and tax relief as factors. Texas land values climbed as buyers shifted from securities to farm land.
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United States
Texas
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Bureau
Pacific States
New England States
Middle Atlantic
Mountain States
Dallas News
Distracted Wife Teases Doctor in Witty Exchange
A distressed wife asks if there is hope. The doctor replies he does not know what she hopes for, framing a terse, darkly comic moment in a medical setting. The fragment hints at a dramatic, unresolved question.
The Sunlight as Health Remedy Oration
The piece extols sunlight as a superior health remedy highlighting its light infrared and ultraviolet rays. It notes sun exposure improves blood purification and general well being while warning against glass-blocked violet rays and promoting outdoor sun therapy as valuable and scientifically grounded.
Taxes Show Beer Holds Popularity
Washington report notes beer tax receipts rose to a post repeal peak in April at 14.366 million dollars while distilled spirits tax revenue fell to a record low of 6.843 million. Monthly figures show beer taxes rising through winter with March at 13.175 million and December first repeal month at 12.867 million as tax rates moved from 1.10 to 2.00 per gallon.
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Washington
Boggess to be sentenced for double murder in Dallas
Giles S. Boggess, 43, pleaded guilty to the killing of his wife Gladys Boggess and mother-in-law Julia Woodard. He faces two concurrent ninety nine year terms and will be transferred to Huntsville after formal sentencing by Judge Grover Adams. The shootings occurred amid marital troubles days after Mrs. Boggess filed for divorce.
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Dallas
Giles S
Jack) Boggess
Grover Adams
Huntsville
Boggess
Gladys Bogges
Milk per cow falls as light feed and poor pastures hit output
May 1 milk production per cow dropped about 4 percent from a year earlier with pasture and feed shortages keeping cows from full milk yield. Except in the Northeast, output is the lowest since 1925 and milking rates are near their 1926 lows. Texas remains relatively stronger at 9.4 pounds daily versus 9.8 last year.
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Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Dakotas
Grouth
Texas
United States
Legislature Praised for Taxation Policy in Texas
The Retail Merchants Association passed a resolution commending the State Legislature for halting sales tax proposals and pledging continued effort to block new taxes until a clear necessity and analyzed plan emerge. The resolution states the fight will continue until such conditions develop.
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Temple
Texas
Retail Merchants’ Association
Madcap reminiscence hints at old fashioned courting
A playful note recalls past times when romantic gestures felt innocent and carefree. The speaker reflects on youthful kisses and the flavor of pure youth, contrasting with modern complexity.
Courtesy earns a student praise for all correct answers
A teacher praises a pupil for perfect work on home lessons and asks why the student used quotation marks on every answer. The pupil replies that he did so out of courtesy to his father.
New Federal Farm Mortgage Bonds Issued in 1934
Houston reports a new issue of Federal Farm Mortgage Corporation bonds bearing 3 percent interest. Bonds dated May 15 1934 mature in 15 years and are fully guaranteed by the U S Government. Denominations include 100 500 and 1000 with tax exemptions and broad investment security for public funds. Proceeds fund loans closed by Federal Land Banks and the Land Bank Commissioner.
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Houston
Federal Farm Mortgage Corporation
Federal Land Bank and Land Bank
Albert C. Williams
Federal Land Bank of Houston
Farm Credit Administration
Williams
United States
Federal Reserve System
Federal Land Banks
Land Bank Commissioner
Mr. Williams
Doctor Tries To Reassure Patient About Operation
A light exchange shows a doctor telling a worried patient not to fear failure as failure will be unrecognized. The humor hinges on the idea that what isn’t known cannot cause harm.
Want Ads and Berry Offer From Local Vendors
Want ads announce sale of a large warehouse and sheds at the rear of a store with buyer removal required. J. L. Denton offers Aus dewberries with fresh vine delivery by phone, number 925-21, noting picking begins Monday.
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Mangrum Bros
Austin
J. L. Denton
Steady Flow of Cotton Acreage Payments Starts
Nine Texas counties have received a share of 15 million dollars in 1934 Federal cotton acreage reduction payments to be mailed in larger county blocks this spring. Payments total about 15 million in spring and in August and September plus about 9.9 million after December 1 as the state review board approves figures. Local committees train to measure contracted acreage and verify compliance after planting and before harvest to secure the second installment. Extensions workers plan administration of the Bankhead act in effect June 1 with tax exemption certificates to be issued on assigned allotments.
Mexican state ousting priests reported near Nogales
Reports from Sonora authorities say Catholic priests fled toward the United States today under an order issued by the governor. Residents along the border noted priests crossing into Nogales as authorities enforce the decree.
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Nogales, Ariz
Sonora
Mexico
United States
Political Announcements for Democratic Primary
The Sun presents official candidate announcements subject to July Democratic primary action. Candidates listed include SAM RAYBURN for Congress 4th District CLAN R. VAN ZANDT for State Senator J. H Jim WAGGONER FRANK REECE VIRGIL EVANS J B Benton DAVIS for Representative Place 1 R B Bob CARAWAY J C CARL ALLRED for Assessor Collector P JANWAY J L CANTRELL for Justice of the Peace Prec 3.
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the Sun
Auto Finance Offer Promises Quick Car Loan in Sherman
If you need money or want to refinance, this auto finance ad guarantees any reasonable amount and term with no delay. Bring your license receipt and car for inspection. Claims to save you money. F. W. Creager, manager, Sherman.
Break on the Sea Stones Reflections
A poet speaks of enduring hardship and enduring time while contrasting the sea’s harsh break with personal financial strain. The verse shifts from classical imagery to a modern economic lament about debt and resilience.
Mexican Catholic Churches Closed in Sonora Under Regime
Governor Rodolfo Elias Calles, son of a former president, said religious persecution led to end of Catholic services in Sonora. He claimed the Mexican Constitution of 1947 requires ministers to be Mexican citizens, designates church property as state property, and limits ministers per community, enforcing these provisions in Mexico and citing actions from Tucson Arizona.
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Sonora
Rodolfo Elias Calles
Tucson
Ariz
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