Cotton Estimate Slightly Changes From Month Earlier
The Department of Agriculture forecasts a cotton crop of 11,464,000 bales for 1935, down 25,000 from Sept. 1 estimates, with higher yields in Georgia Alabama Mississippi Arkansas offset by declines in Oklahoma and Texas. Census Bureau ginning totals reach 4,230,367 running bales with varying state conditions and yields per acre.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Oklahoma
Texas
Georgia
Alabama
Mississippi
Arkansas
Virginia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Florida
Missouri
Tennessee
Louisiana
New Mexico
Arizona
California
States
Mexico
United States
Texas Relief Program Reaches October Reallocation
Texas officials explain continuation of limited relief in October with $1,000,000 for general aid and $90,000 for transient relief ending November 1. A $9,225 research fund remains, while nonessential projects shuttered since September 26 await federal funding decisions.
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Austin
Texas
Texas Relief Commission
Board of Control
J. T. Duke
Duke
Washington
Works Progress Administration
Relief Commission
WPA
Rest Period Prompted Farm Labor Exchange in Scotland
A Scottish cleric observed his idle plowman during a break and proposed trimming bushes with shears while the horses rested. The plowman replied humorously, suggesting the minister peel potatoes in the pulpit during the anthem as a counter idea.
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John
Tonsil removal debated as rheumatic heart disease prevention
Dr Jas W Barton notes historical shifts in tonsil surgery driven by links between rheumatic fever and heart disease. He explains that earlier clinics removed many tonsils to prevent rheumatic fever, but later evidence showed tonsils protect against infections. He urges parents to follow physician advice on removal only when necessary to avoid rheumatic and heart risks.
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Jas. W. Barton
M. D
Illiteracy rates rise. FERA classes show eager uptake
The 1930 census reports 4.3 percent of Americans over ten unable to read any language and 8 million functionally illiterate. New York State shows 388,888 unable to read or write, mostly in New York City. FERA classes attract illiterates from sixteen to eighty two, with adults often learning faster than children across diverse subjects.
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United States
New York State
New York City
Federal Emergency Relief Program
Aubrey Williams
Works Progress Administrator
FERA
Unproven Roads and Odd Facts From History and News
A mixed set of claims spans farming on unimproved roads, ancient taxation, CCC expulsions, drownings in summer months, wine origins, city ordinances in Charlotte, chess origins, egg composition, blood Buttons, 1934 accident costs, gullible beliefs, cornerstone laying ancient practice, and a cats epidemic in England.
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B. C
CCC
United States
Charlotte
N. C
Abuses of Truck Operators Probed by Texas Legislature
A Texas House committee revealed harsh abuses of truck operators by law officers, including beatings, imprisonment without cause, and pistol whipings. Witnesses described arrests despite valid highway registrations, prompting a probe expansion with investigations planned in Fort Worth and Houston.
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Austin
Texas
Legislative Committee
House of Representatives
Fort Worth
Houston
R. J. Hendrix
Livingston
House
E. A. Johnson
Dallas
Conroe
Johnson
Uncle Dave Alverson Dies at 82 After Long Life of Service
Chesley David Alverson known as Uncle Dave died Sunday at 9 25 am aged 82 years five months twenty two days. Survived by two children and several fostered orphans he raised. A singer with a bass voice he loved church services and old songs of Zion. He was sturdy, honest and stood by the golden rule until death.
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Chesley
David Alverson
Dave
Zion
Right On Schedule Patient Seeks Quick Tooth Extraction
A patient jokes about delaying dental care waiting for a six month radio tip while a dentist asks why he waited. The humor centers on the patient’s toothache and the misapplied advice about regular visits.
Jury Selection Panic and a Man’s Evasive Answer
A judge sought a jury for a criminal trial while a man questioned his fitness to serve. The judge asked if he believed in capital punishment and the man responded yes, provided it was not too severe.
Household Hints for Everyday Care and Cleaning
Household hints cover rust prevention for metal hinges with soap and oil, ironing tips with a damp cloth, using a razor blade to scrape starch, tomato juice for hand stains, grease stains on tan shoes cleaned with gasoline, baked apples in pineapple juice, salt in hot water for wound care, adhesive tape as labels, slip covers for moth checks, mildew removal with peroxide, jar packing tips, and headspace guidance for canning to keep foods fresh.
Typographical Gems The Powerful Katrinka Emergency Trip
Miss Katrinka rushed to St Luke s after a severe arm infection required care. The report mentions the crew hauling two yachts from sand shoals in the channel inside the breakwater.
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Katrinka
St. Luke’s
New Bedford
Mass
Wenatchee Paper Debates Palatability of Garnished Dishes
A Wenatchee, Washington paper muses on appetite and taste noting that meals garnished with care but prepared carelessly can still disappoint. The column suggests consistency in cooking matters mirrors public expectations in journalism.
Pop Goes Henrietta Street Complaint Brings Pekin Police Attention
A. Z. lodged a complaint with Pekin police about Henrietta Street being mischievous and running around, prompting local attention from the Pekin Ill. paper.
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Henrietta Street
A. Z
Pekin
Ill
Father and Suitor Smile Through a Rent Claim Joke
A humorous exchange shows a father asking the suitor if his daughter has offered encouragement. The reply recalls she said if he marries her she will have him pay the rent.
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Ala
Herald
T. W. Ayres & Son
England
O. L
Pig) Jones
Dave” Alverson
G. W. Ford
the Sun
E. T. Doss
Tom Barbee
Miss Mae Hall
Sun Office
Tony Weber
Whitewright
Guy Hamilton
J. H. Hollingsworth
Clark & Meador
Red Race
Clarence Martin
R. W. Ashmore
Pilot Grove
Brook Mays & CO
Reliable Piano House
Auto Finance Company
F. W. Creager
MGR
S. Travis Sr
Sherman
C. D. Alverson
Harvey Lee Smith
Florence Oil Stores
Rollie R. Waldo
Nicholson
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