Government bank like no other in United States
A critical look at the Reconstruction Finance Corporation reveals a unique federal bank operating without physical teller windows, using paper backed by government credit to finance banks, construction, and cotton stabilization. It details loans to thousands of banks, a vast construction fund, and the mechanism by which funds are raised and repaid through debentures and secured assets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bastmes
Washington
Ecper-Bank
Reconstructiem Finance Corporation
KB. F.C
Corporation
United States
Building and Loan Association
Treasury
EH. F. C
KR. F.C
Az Security
Ite
Giants of Petite Gonava Island Lured by Liquor
Report from off the Haitian coast describes giant lizards on Petite Gonava Island reportedly fond of liquor. Locals fill rock hollows with intoxicants to intoxicate and corral the creatures for capture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petite Gonava Island
Citizens Meet to Enforce Sunday Sale Laws in 1975
More than 6500 citizens adopted a county resolution urging officers to enforce laws banning Sunday sale of soft drinks and other merchandise. Water washed out a 146 foot span of the Katy Bridge over Red River north of Denon. Merchants planned to distribute 469 in gold to customers in coming weeks. Relatives visit and local obituaries noted. City tax collector J T Roberts announced city taxes due.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katy Bridge
Red River
Denon
Merchants of One
Rom B. May
Dallas
J. A. Mauk
Tennessee
Orville McMillin
St. Vin
Whitewright Electric Co plans higher charges in 1920 notice
A notice signed by the Whitewright Electric Co states city council approval to raise minimum residential charges to 1.50 monthly and motor rates to 1.25 per horsepower per month, with a 10 percent surcharge on other bills, effective Oct 1 to March 1. Also notes moves of Joe Nicely and Claud Alexander to Slaton, and city officials promise stricter traffic enforcement. Cotton prices: Denison market 15 cents, yearly low 16 ½. bale value down by 60 dollars per bale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitewright Electric Co
Joe Nicely
Claud Alexander
Slaton
Hamilton
Powell
Denison
Rehesio Céings Adveteltilities Tire Listing
A historical notice describes tires with pricing examples. A Bromewick 36x72 tire is offered at $20.00 from an original $25.49. A 2324 tire shows a net of 2 cents and $42.49 list price, offered at $32.40.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rehesio Céings
Bromewick
One Year Ago From The Sea Oct 22 1931 News Recap
Pomeval service for Thomas Mc Minn son of Mr and Mrs Sam Millam of Labbock held Sunday after he broke his neck playing at Lebbock High School gymnasium. Pure Food Show sponsored by Presbyterian Church women netted 256 profit. American Legion plans Armistice Day program. Local buyers paid 4.06 to 4.25 for lint cotton 1.26 to 1.96 for seed cotton and 4.00 for cotton seed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas McMinn
Sam Milam
Labbock
Thomas
Lebbock Righ
Presbyterian Church
American Legion
Kentuckytown Woman Sets Canning Record
Miss Brown headlined for 4-H pantry demonstrations and home demonstration club work. She canned 841 containers and plans to fill 150 more with green peas, butter beans, okra and soup mix from her fall garden. Her storage holds 700 containers, and she also raises asparagus, berries, pecans, and grapevines while managing family cheese production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miex Mattie Wilroy
Brown
Miss Brown
O. M. Brown
Route 4
Whitewright
Soft Hat Needing to Eat It Joke
A man in a hat shop says he lost a bet and wants a soft hat. The salesman offers the softest hat available. The man hesitates then explains he needs something more tender because he must eat it.
Orangeville News Social Roundup Includes Birthdays and Visits
Local notes recount birthdays and parties for Arvel James Miss Mary Donihoo and Miss Pauline Ownby. Visits span Burr Holt and friends to Bonham Mabel Cawthorne and family in Trenton. Rev S L Ball preaches at the Methodist Church and plans a future trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arvel James
Baby Joe
Mies Thelma
Otis Wilder
C. C. Clark
Callis
Sam Donihoo
Wylie
Frank Holt
Ed Wilkerson
Porter
Woodrow Bowen
Meddlintoen
William Clark
Desert
Jim Ownby
Cland Donihoo
Trenton
RK. K. Smith
Sherman
Ida Richey
Burr Holt
Kerr Community
Olan Parks
Mise Aline Anderson
Bonham
Lucian Jones
Lloyd Eason
Near Bonham
Lloyd Barry
Dan Harris
Mary Donihoe
Pauline Ownby
Luna Mae Garner
Meddlintown
Roy Dodson
Alvin Worsham
Blanton Chapel
S. L. Ball
Sue McConnell
Sonny Hancock
Whitewright
Betty Blant
Chadwell
Mabel Cawthorne
Sam Brown
Bernie Richey
Mary Donihoo
Claud Donihoo
Delmar Bowen
Kentuckytown Self Help Club Elects Officers
The Kentuckytown club met at Mrs. P. H. Connellly's home with ten members. Miss Mattie Wirley demonstrated American cheese dishes welsh rarebit and cheese souffle. Achievement Day plans for Nov 15 at Lottie Brown's home were discussed. New officers elected Frances Phillips president Mrs Clarence Hightower vice president Oudin Nell Harris secretary treasurer Lottie Brown reporter. Next meeting Oct 24 at Mr. Floyd Harris home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentuckytown Self Help Club
P. H. Connelly
Mattie Wilrey
Wilrey
Lottie Brown
Frances Phillips
Clarence Hightower
Oudin Nell Harris
Floyd Harris
Hard Leck Exchange Sparks Curious Dispute
In a terse exchange, one man notes a stranger is a lawyer, a second replies hard luck and asks if anything was lost. The conversation highlights a tense moment and hints at a possible misunderstanding or insult.
Can Epilepsy Be Cured Booklet Offered Worldwide
A new pamphlet titled Can Epilepsy Be Cured presents European Asian and American doctors opinions on inheritance and cure prospects. Free copies available from Educational Division 545 Fifth Avenue New York for limited distribution.
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New York
N. Y
Europe
Asia
America
Fifth Avenue
Doctor and Patient Exchange About Payment Bar
A stage dialogue depicts a doctor telling the patient they must pay the bill before proceeding. The patient asks for reassurance and the doctor implies future payment will enable care. The exchange highlights tension over medical costs.
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Government Bank
Rath Moore
Willie Blanks
Ella Blanks
Here
J. T. Roberts
The
Whitewright Sun Our Home Paper
Farm News
Texas’ Great Farm Paper
the Sun
Whitewright Sun
Kentuckytown Woman
Orangeville News
Lloyd Moore
Whitewright, Texas
John T. Nall
ELY & Sons
N. Travis St
Kentuckytown Club
Hard Leck
O. L
Pig) Jones
A-1
Texas
R. B. Nall
Sherman, Texas
Whitewright Gin & Ice Company
Cole & Davis Co
Price
the Yard
Men’s Union
Children’s Taped Unions
Mer¢U
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