Russians Have Low Wages High Prices in Russia
An observer details Russian living costs and wages in 1937, noting average annual pay around 2770 rubles and real monthly incomes near 12 to 14 dollars after exchange. He lists prices for coffee, beef, pork, butter, eggs, cheese, milk, clothes, and shoes, highlighting wide disparities between wages and living costs and pointing to shop price tagging and unequal incomes as sources of unrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Union of Socialist Soviet Republics
Russia
Union of Socialist Soviet
Kid Gover
George Washington party backs Ford for president
In Savannah Georgia the George Washington party announces Henry Ford for president and claims independence from other groups. E S Fuller, party chairman since 1935, says Ford has not hinted if he accepts. The party plans to expand clubs in Savannah Jacksonville Birmingham New Orleans and other Southern cities and then go national.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah
Henry Ford
George Washington Party
E. S. Fuller
Ford
Fuller
Washington Party
Jacksonville
Birmingham
New Orleans
Cotton Pests Active With Rains In Texas
F L Thomas of the Texas Experiment Station reports bollworms and leafworms may damage cotton in North Northwest and West Central Texas after heavy rains. Moisture draws pests, with September broods posing risk to young cotton. Leafworms found in Tom Green County and poison applied in Smith County and Central Texas areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Station
F. L. Thomas
Division of Entomology
The
Texas Experiment Station
Texas
Tom Green
Smith County
Strife in Spain and China Cuts U S Cotton Demand
Washington reports unrest in Spain and Sino-Japanese hostilities cut U S cotton demand. American growers yield 15,593,000 bales this year, a 26 percent rise, but Spain bought only 300 bales in the year to July while shipments to China shrink as tensions rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
China
Spain
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
United States
Where does pension money come from source figures
Figures from the Old Age Assistance Commission auditing division show cigarettes as the largest state source of revenue for old age assistance. From Nov 1 1936 to July 31 1937 cigarette stamp tax and permit fees totaled 3 203 934 07 dollars, liquor wine and beer tax and related fees 3 200 469 95, with other revenues from vending machines amusement tax and pari mutuel tax adding smaller sums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
John Q
Old Age Assistance Commission
Family of Annie Laurie to Give Up Maxwelltown
Maxwelltown in Dumfries shire, home of Annie Laurie since 1611, is offered for lease. If leased, the laird status ends as the Lauries may leave the famous ballad scene. Annie Laurie, born 1682, daughter of Sir Robert Laurie, broke an engagement in 1717 to marry Craigbarrock, and Douglas then wrote the song to bonnie Annie, later eloping with a maid from Galloway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Laurie
Maxwelltown
Dumfriesshire
Lauries
Annie
Robert Laurie
William Douglas
Alexander Ferguson
Craigbarrock
Douglas
Bonnie Annie
Galloway
Question of Tone Shoe Shop Manager
In a humorous exchange a shop manager probes a clerk about a customer. The clerk explains the customer seeks two squeaky shoes that share the same tone, a gag about matching squeaks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jenkins
The Only Kind Rural Autoist Tires for Tires
A humorous dialogue between a rural autoist and a salesman about tire types. The farmer asks for tires and clarifies he wants automobile tires rather than balloon tires, prompting a concise joke about terminology.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baloon Tires
Peach stain removal and garden care tips from Whitewright merchants
A neighbor explains stain removal by pouring boiling water through stained linen to lift peach stains. Details for grass stains involve a peroxide and ammonia mix rubbed on canvas shoes, followed by rinsing. Garden spraying tips emphasize reaching leaf undersides to combat black spot spores. Whitewright merchants promote better values.
Want Ads Offer Local Mules Autos and Loans
Classified items include mule sales plows piano storage real estate and automobile loan offers from Manning Meador S H Montgomery Auto Finance and Draughon Training. Notices urge responses by mail with coupon and include Dallas Wichita Falls Abilene Lubbock locations and the lure of savings and quick income opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auto Finance Company
F. W. Creager
Mgr
S. Travis St
Sherman
Draughon’s
Dallas
Wichita Falls
Abilene
Lubbock
P. O
Cotton picking in Orangeville area continues strong
Orangeville News reports cotton picking well under way with many residents busy. Family visits include Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Bowen and Henry Bowen of Greenville with J. H. Bowen. Clarence Rhody and family visiting Whitewright relatives. Mollie Smith with daughter and Mrs. C. E. Mayse. O. V. Wilder and children at John Savage’s home. Claud Donihoo of Bonham staying with Sam and Mrs. Donihoo. Delmer Bowen family with O. C. Bowen. O. V. Wilder with Mrs. Arthur Latimer. Alma Wilder and Evelyn Latimer with Aubrey Mayse. J. D. Richie still ill. Viola Wilder visiting Helen Griffin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Bowen
Henry Bowen
Greenville
J. H. Bowen
Clarence Rhody
Whitewright
Mollie Smith
C. E. Mayse
Paul Bowen
O. V. Wilder
John Savage
Claud Donihoo
Bonham
Sam Donihoo
Delmer Bowen
O. C. Bowen
Arthur Latimer
Alma Wilder
Evelyn Latimer
Aubrey Mayse
J. D. Richie
Viola Wilder
Helen Griffin
Poor Richard 1937: witty maxims on life and success
A collection of aphorisms on habits, motivation, and prudence attributed to Poor Richard. Lines urge dropping bad habits, staying steadfast, tying knots when at rope’s end, and judging life by ideals. Includes quips on promotion, effort, unity, reasoning, and taxation.
Also Mentioned on This Page
William F. McDermott
Timnes Herald
Armstrong Quaker
Pabco
Thor
U. S
Little Brother
Big Brother
T. W. Ayres & Son
Carter
Gossard
Howe
Howe, Texas
Sun Office
Grayson, Fannin
Collin Counties
S. H. Montgomery Agency
Tom Barbee
Manning &Meador
G. H. Jackson
Elm Street
Orangeville News
Richard
Rexall
Manning & Meadow Hardware — Furniture — Farmalls
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!