Japs Believe Death in Battle Grants Entry to Gods
Don Bate, foreign observer at North Texas State Teachers College, warned that Japanese religious belief in death in battle would be a strong factor in wartime morale. He described severe wartime measures, fuel and goods shortages, and a shift to a austere culture under a "strength through sorrow" mindset, suggesting Japan might still fight fiercely rather than concede, even hoping to go down in a blaze of glory if China fails.
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Denton
Japan
Don Bate
North Texas State Teachers College
Bate
United States
Germany
China
Great Britain
Salvation Armys First Open Air Meeting Held in 1865
The first open air meeting of the Salvation Army took place on July 2, 1865, marking the movement’s early outreach in public spaces under its distinctive mission and approach.
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Salvation Army
O Daniel Sees Peace From Defense Effort
Governor W Lee O Daniel after a seven week statewide tour speaking on 21 radio stations said America is preparing for peace not war. He urged citizens to support the draft as a means to defend freedom and resist totalitarian tyranny with patriotism and sacrifice.
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Austin
W. Lee O'Daniel
America
O'Daniel
New Blueprint Service For Farmers In Texas
COLLEGE STATION Farm people planning to build from a chicken coop to a new home can use M. P. 360 Plans of Farm Buildings for the Southern States. Compiled by extension agricultural engineers and issued by the U S Department of Agriculture, copies are with county agents. The Texas A and M Extension Service can supply blueprints after selection, with most plans suited to Texas conditions and some dairy cattle shelters poultry houses and storage buildings available free from county agents.
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Texas A
M. Extension Service
M. P
Texas
M. R. Bentley
USDA
Chinese pilot says Japs 1% as good as U.S. airmen
In Los Angeles a Chinese pilot, Burmood, tied to Chiang Kai-Shek, declared Japan’s air force is “about where ours was in the World War.” He said the Japanese army is inefficient and that Japanese fliers rate about 1% of American airmen, yet he believes Japan can persist but cannot conquer China.
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Los Angeles
Chiang Kai-Shek
Burmood
China
Health Hints By Dr Geo W Cox On Cold Prevention
Dr Geo W Cox offers practical tips for avoiding or easing colds during the season. Emphasizes nutrition with eggs milk dairy fruits and greens plus daily water. Advises weather appropriate dress ventilation sleep and daily outdoor activity. Recommends prompt doctor contact and hygiene to prevent spreading illness.
Advertising Purges Itself from Deception in Media
The article reflects on history of patent medicines and cosmetics, noting a decline in advertising of quack remedies as doctors become common. It argues newspapers rejected nostrums, cosmetics rely on real skin benefits, and repeat sales hinge on visible results. It concludes ads mislead and rarely pay.
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United States
Whitewright Sun Ownership Statement October 1 1940
J H Waggoner declares as owner publisher editor and business manager of The Whitewright Sun for October 1 1940 Grayson County Texas. No bondholders mortgagees or other security holders. Notary R A Gillett attests. Advertisement for typewriter paper and ribbons offered by The Sun.
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Congress
Whitewright Sun
Whitewright
Grayson County
Texas
State of Texas
Grayson
J. H. Waggoner
R. A. Gillett
Synthetic Cloth From Coal Emerges In German Industry
Berlin reports Germany has developed a new synthetic fiber from coal named PeCe or peluran fiber. The process starts with coal and lime to create calcium carbide then vinyl chloride which polymerizes into polyvinyl chloride fibers. The material is heat and acid resistant, water repellent, and said to surpass natural silk in elasticity.
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Berlin
German Dye Trust
I. G. Farben
Dye Trust
Germany
Sleeping sickness in horses and mules on the rise
At Texas A and M College Dr A A Lenert reports about 20 recent cases of sleeping sickness among horses and mules from Edge Kurten Normangee and Madisonville. The disease is infectious but not contagious and preventable by vaccination by a veterinarian. Early treatment can save some animals but once the animal collapses recovery is unlikely. Buy your printing in Whitewright.
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College Station
Texas
Brazos County
A. A. Lenert
Department of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery
Texas A. & M. College
Edge
Kurten
Normangee
Madisonville
Soft Touch at Your House Last Night
Dialogue on a night incident where a furniture man collects easy payments, highlighting social dynamics and potential racial taunts in a brief city scene.
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Rastus
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O’daniel
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First National Bank
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Geo. W. Cox
State Health
Sun
Ernest G. Fischer
Yeager’s Service Station
Texaco
Texaco Indian
Texaco Motor Oil
Havoline
Willard Batteries
Stephens & Bryant Insurance
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AMUW
Public Service Company
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