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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1939
Page
6
State Health Officer Austin notes poliomyelitis is a summer problem with 109 cases in 1939. Direct contact spreads the disease while insect transmission remains unproven. Early symptoms include headache fever vomiting and neck stiffness. After recovery, the affected limb must rest and rehabilitation requires professional guidance and patience.
A Pittsburg Gazette quotation urges praise of the town, promoting pride, public spirit, and local trade. It urges supporting public institutions, looking beyond self, and aiding officers for the common good, noting the message remains as relevant as 25 years prior.
Rumor and analysis from Albert Grzesinski describe Heinrich Himmler as Hitler's feared equal and the decisive force behind the Gestapo. Grzesinski outlines Himmler's rise, plans for annexations, private army rules, and the Nazi state's execution machinery, highlighting his power and influence.
The Texas Liquor Control Board adopts Rule and Regulation No. 7A-1 effective August 14 1939 regulating tax free alcohol imports by Wholesalers for industrial permit holders and other Section 15 10 entities. Wholesalers may import tax free alcohol and must keep two years of purchase invoices with records. Previous Rule 7A 1937 repealed after this order.
An advertisement warns that breath, biliousness, headaches and other signs may signal constipation. It urges taking spicy all vegetable BLACK-DRAUGHT tonight to cleanse the bowels gently and thoroughly, claiming it tones lazy bowel muscles.
Secretary says Mr Terry is too busy to talk today. Insurance agent replies that he won’t have to say a word.
The Board adopts Rule and Regulation No 9A-1 to govern disposal of liquor stocks after permit or license cancellation or termination. Licensees may sell remaining stock within 30 days, or longer with Administrator written permission. Bulk sales require sworn inventories sent to the Board in Austin.
Af Ure D J Dechard is noted as a member with Bert Ford, Administrator, attesting. The terse notice records appointment and official authentication.
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