Endangered Texas Longhorns Signal Vanishing Western Romance
The Texas longhorn once defined western life from the Gulf to the border but now numbers likely under 250 according to the Bureau of Biological Survey. Crossbreeding with Brahma cattle to resist fever ticks hastened decline, risking the extinction of a breed tied to legends, fortunes, and the old cattle drives.
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Plains
Gulf of Mexico
Bureau of Biological Survey
Washington
Gulf Coast
Rio Grande
Record High Industrial Output Driven by Steel Demand
The Federal Reserve notes industrial production at a record index of 128, up from 58 in 1932, with steel and durable goods leading the surge. Demand is not pump priming. war risk buying and fear of price increases spur September and October orders, employing about 1.25 million workers across manufacturing and related sectors.
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Federal Reserve Board
No full prosperity until index hits higher levels
The passage notes 8 million idle persons despite manufacturing jobs and a 6 million larger working population since 1929. Industry uses fewer workers to produce more, farmers lose export markets, and economists warn full reemployment and farm prosperity depend on the index rising toward 150, with the new year seen as advancing to some war-related records.
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United States
Reprint Editorial Questions Wagner Health Bill Costs
The Richmond editorial critiques President Roosevelt’s Wagner national health bill as costly and premature. It questions how to fit it with any broader health program and warns that local hospital building may fail if communities cannot pay for care. Further study of national needs is urged despite Southern gains.
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Richmond Times-Dispatch
Roosevelt
Congress
Wagner
American Medical Association
Virginia
South
The Voice of the People 1939 New Year Faith Message
A Year end editorial reflects on 1939 with warnings and hope. The author urges readers to trust in God and Christ, recalls Galilee and Calvary, and closes with a benediction attributed to Henry S. Baker from Charles Town West Virginia.
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the Star
Answers to Questions From Frederic J. Haskin
A reader questions column cites various facts: blue whale size. Hartford Courant as oldest U S newspaper. Barnum quote origin. how facsimile telegrams work. Edward G Robinson’s real name Emmanuel Goldenberg. soda in tomato soup reduces vitamin C. college debate topics. Aquacade attendance at York World's Fair. cost of out of town Big Ten trips. International Reply Coupon definition. 1938 U S beverage consumption totals.
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E. J. Hh.a
John R. Tunis
American Mercury
One Person or Two Hilton Twins Question Guild Membership
The Violet and Daisy Hilton Siamese twins face a dispute within the American Guild of Variety Artists over whether they are one or two persons for guild membership. Performing in Boston with a circus, they were accepted by the business agent only if clues from both were provided, but the twins refused. They claim they are legally one person, a status used to deny marriage licenses in at least twenty states, and question whether licensing rules should apply similarly to union agents.
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St. Louis Post-Dispatch
American Guild of Variety Artists
Violet
Daisy Hilton
Boston
Frederick County Property Tax Increase and Local Fire Captain Re-Elected
The Board of Equalization reports a 66708 dollar rise in Frederick county property value. J P Sheetz is re elected captain of the South End Fire Company at the annual meeting. A Yule tree in front of Harry Schmidt's home on South Washington Street is stripped bare during a Watch Service.
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Frederick County
Board of Equalization
J. P. Sheetz
South End Fire Company
Harry Schmidt
Washington Street
Arthur Field Returns as City Manager After World War I Service
Arthur Field becomes city manager again, first holding the post in 1918 after joining the A. E. F. and serving in France. A call for sealed bids on remodeling the local post office is issued, with a projected minimum expenditure of 62 000 dollars. The Junior Auxiliary celebrated a record New Year’s Eve ball with 265 attendees and Mrs Frank Armstrong as chairwoman.
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Arthur Field
France
Frank Armstrong
Retiring W&L President Says Modern College Training Outgrown
Dr Henry Louis Smith, retiring president of Washington and Lee, declares modern college training an outgrown relic of the past. Funeral rites are held for Mrs William M Gaunt of Boyce who had many friends here. A total of 237 marriage licenses are issued in Winchester and Frederick county during 1929.
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Henry Louis Smith
Washington and Lee
William M. Gaunt
Boyce
Winchester
Frederick County
Formidable Sunk in English Channel Reported
British battleship Formidable of 15000 tons is sunk in the English Channel by a German submarine or a mine. Benjamin Franklin Pope, retired B and O employee, dies at his Middletown home after a ten day illness. Winchester wakes New Year with quiet streets and distant fire crackers.
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English Channel
Benjamin
Franklin Pope
Middletown
Winchester
Quiet New Year Eases Firecracker Noise in Winchester
A police report notes a peaceful New Year’s Eve in Winchester with fewer intoxicated revelers and substantially less firecracker firing. Jacob A. Rudolph’s Valley Pike home suffered unspecified damage during the incident.
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Jacob A. Rudolph
Valley Pike
Here
Winchester
Tell Bill Goodbye Chapter Cliffs Notes
Fabienne and Christine flee a hospital with Sonny Parsons in a desperate kidnapping. They dodge pursuit as they drive toward safety in Connecticut, planning to hide at a friend Bill’s house while awaiting help from Larry. Christine grows feverish and resolute, Fabienne seeks guidance in prayer and a drastic, risky plan. They head toward Stepney and Newtown despite a looming storm.
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Fabienne
Stamford
Chris
Parkway
Boston
Sonny
Stepney
Newtown
Bill
Seven quiz questions from the Daily Quiz page
The list asks on page 2 for answers to a seven item quiz. Topics include geography chemistry sports geology vocabulary astronomy and horse racing with questions on Mexico mountain mass boiling point Old Faithful park Governor Ohio pronunciation carnivorous occultation mansard roof and Louisiana Purchase origins.
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Mexico
George Cafego
Ohio
United States
Today’s Common Error Do not say certain location words
A language guide highlights correct usage of location terms. It warns against saying any place or some place and urges using nowhere everywhere somewhere and nowhere for precision across contexts.
Real Dangers of Thumb Sucking and Dental Deformity
Dr. Logan Clendening warns thumb-sucking can deform jaw and teeth in children. Sleeping positions and habits can alter facial contour, with some cases showing teeth misalignment. Traits vary. the habit should be broken though methods depend on the child.
Why Prunes Are So Popular
Prunes provide concentrated nutrition from dried fruit, offering good roughage and essential minerals such as calcium potassium phosphorus iron magnesium copper and sulfur. Two prunes with two tablespoons of juice equal about 100 calories making them economical breakfast fruit choices for households.
Hazards of Low Blood Pressure and Its Care
A brief explainer notes low blood pressure is less dangerous than hypertension but can reduce life quality, often following illness such as influenza. Insurance data hint it can extend life expectancy after 25, while causing weakness and reduced enjoyment. treatment emphasizes weight gain and better nutrition.
Bible chapters nearly alike and six line music staff
The article notes that first Kings chapter 19 and Isaiah chapter 37 are nearly identical with subtle verse alignment. It also reports Bernard L Bonniwell of the University of Pennsylvania has devised and copyrighted a six line music staff.
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W. J. H. A. Bernard L. Bonniwell
University of Pennsylvania
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Ane
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Dool
King Features Syndicate, Inc
Frederic J. Haskin
Prederic J. Haskin
Washington, D. C
Antarctic
Hartford Courant
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P. T. Barnum
Lincoln
Clifton Illlinois
Edward G. Robinson
Emmanuel Goldenerg
Anglo-American Alliance
Aon Cots
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A Solomon
Bill Goodbye By
Marie Slizard
Central Press Association
Sonny Parsons
Larry
Fab
Robert
Mallory
Bronx River Parkway
By Logan Clendening, M. D
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