Whisky Doctor to Pass Out of Picture Under Liquor Law
In Texas a new law limits medical prescription writing for liquor. Doctors may write at most 100 prescriptions in 90 days and must hold board permits with examinations and written diagnoses. Officials expect reduced prescription traffic, possible bootlegging shifts, and higher prices for legally prescribed liquor.
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Austin
C. A. Paxton
Liquor Control Board
Liquor Board
United States
Paxton
Texas
Lubbock
Needle in Back Mystery Stuns Arapa Hoe Doctor
William Stevens complained of a month long sore spot in Arapa Hoe Nebraska. Dr. treated him and removed a sewing needle from Stevens back. Stevens did not know how or when the needle entered his body.
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William Stevens
Arapahoe
Neb
Stevens
Army lowers requirements for flying cadets in 1930s plan
The U S Army reduces entrance exams for flying cadets enabling many unmarried male citizens aged 20 to 27 in good health to qualify with partial college credit. Applicants may pass in English math science and language options and obtain 80 percent credit for completed subjects on college transcript.
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Dallas
U. S. Army
Army
United States
Baylor Edict Bans Smoking by Incoming Women
Baylor University president Pat M. Neff announced a strict no smoking policy for female students. Beginning next fall, high school graduate women who smoke will not be admitted and any student who smokes will be sent home. The rule strengthens Baylor’s long standing campus abstinence tradition dating to 1845.
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Waco
Pat M. Neff
Baylor University
Texas Baptists
Independence
Baylor
New Raisin Sauce Uses Apple Cider for Ham Dishes
A recipe introduces a raisin sauce for ham pork and veal that replaces game stock with apple cider as the cooking liquid. The preparation suggests simmering raisins with cider and spices to create a glossy glaze a chef can ladle over cooked meats.
Texas Farm Real Estate Values Stationary in Texas
Texas farm real estate values have not advanced in the past 12 months with the index at 98, two points below the base period. Some bidding up occurs in selected areas while the national index sits at 86. Timm expects no general decline during the war and hints at a modest rise due to higher farm incomes and defense activity.
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College Station
Texas
Tyrus R. Timm
East South Central
South Atlantic
North Central
Timm
Compulsory Egg Grading For Texas Is Predicted
COLLEGE STATION The time will come when eggs will be sold in Texas according to government grade. Myrtle Murray Extension Service specialist in home industries notes that 10 states already have compulsory grading. The ideal plan: producers deliver eggs to a central place for candling and grading, then sell by grade. Uniform size and shape matter. color is less important and care, keeping eggs cool, is essential.
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College Station
Texas
Myrtle Murray
United States
Agricultural Marketing Service
Murray
Egg gathering and marketing guidance for summer
Poultry specialists at the A and M College Extension Service advise gathering eggs at least twice daily and marketing them two to three times weekly to prevent deterioration. They have prepared summer egg grading material available from county extension offices.
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A. and M. College Extension Service
Forbidden Coffee in Sixteenth Century Constantinople
In Sixteenth-century Constantinople a drinking ban on coffee was issued by a ruling dictator who feared it would stimulate the masses. First offense carried a beating, second offense death, reflecting harsh state control over daily habits.
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Constantinople
Pressure Cookers New Defense Tools
Texas farm women can use pressure cookers as a national defense tool by boosting home canning and storage. Grace I. Neely notes schools, counties, and welfare agencies own units. costs range from 9 to 15 dollars, with benefits in fuel, spoilage, and time savings. Even nonacid vegetables can be safely canned, expanding pantry supplies for school lunches and balanced diets.
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College Station
Texas
Grace I. Neely
A. and M. College Extension Service
Mills Estate Tax To Top $3,000,000
New York reports the estate of Ogden L. Mills valued at 8.73 million net and 10.10 million gross will pay over 3 million in taxes to state and federal governments. State taxes run about 1.1 million and federal taxes about 2.85 million, with final federal figures pending. between 1921 and 1937 Mills gave away more than 1.8 million.
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New York
Ogden L. Mills
Secretary of the Treasury
New York State
Mills
Wheat planting allotment set at 55 million acres for 1942
Secretary Wickard announced a 55,000,000 acre national wheat planting allotment for 1942, down 7,000,000 acres from 1941 to cut surplus and offset lost export markets. Allocation will be based on a legal formula as a grower referendum on marketing quotas is planned for May 31 requiring two thirds approval.
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America
Secretary of Agriculture
Washington
Wickard
Agriculture Department
Half Cake Recipe Adjusted for Smaller Family
For a small family bake half the recipe using regular layer cake pans. Once cooled cut the cake into halves and frost as usual. This method yields a standard two-layer cake from a reduced batter amount.
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