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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1940
Page
6
A fragmented reminiscence recounts draft dodging attitudes during the American Revolution era. It notes figures like Washington and Congress shaping postwar military policy and compulsory training. Mentions Yorktown, the French alliance, and debates over standing armies and universal training.
Fragmentary notes reference a civilizations program labeled universal military something. Sigrid Arne is mentioned in context to the debate about timing and implementation. The text hints at a plan not taking effect in the year with unclear terms.
Dr Raymond Ditmars reports safer handling for venomous snakes by pre chilling them in a refrigerator to sluggishness. He notes a 40 minute chilling time in a controlled setup, but warns that a large rattlesnake may require seven hours to cool adequately for safe handling.
Federal act set for June 14 1941 requires woolen fabric makers to label content and wool percentages including virgin and reworked wool. Records must be kept three years and made available to the FTC with penalties up to 8000 fine and possible jail.
An old ad cites Black-Draught as a vegetable laxative with a gentle effect on constipation. It attributes the relief to an intestinal tonic laxative ingredient that tones the bowel and supports regularity, claiming economical use with 25 to 40 doses.
A congressional committee hears proposals from D C and four states on standardizing residence and settlement rules for migrants. The panel favors uniform six month to five year residency requirements and urges state enactment along with expanding Farm Security Administration aid and lowering Farm Credit Administration interest.
The excerpt notes total alcoholic revenue around 5.27 billion, split about two thirds from federal taxes and one third from state and local taxes, and claims alcohol sales accounted for about one tenth of all government receipts with total public revenue slightly over a billion dollars in 1929. It also mentions guidance on cleaning varnished floors using mud soap suds and warns against water.
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