Cooperation in America: Cooperatives Grow Yet Face High Death Toll
A historical overview notes American farm marketing cooperatives generate about a billion and a half dollars in business since 1929, with roughly 25,000 formed since the Grange era and over 16,000 dying. Consumer cooperatives total around 1,500, incl oil and gasoline distributors and retail stores, turning about $100 million last year. Roosevelt sent a commission to Europe to study foreign cooperatives, signaling renewed interest.
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Grange
England
Sweden
Roosevelt
Europe
Chautauqua Assembly Remains National Cultural Center
The Chautauqua Assembly, seen as a venerable and influential educational movement, has drawn attention from President Roosevelt and Governor Landon. Founded nearly 70 years ago, it hosted summer and winter programs that shaped public life and culture. Recent financial issues have been resolved, ensuring the continued service of this cultural hub.
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Chautauqua Assembly
Roosevelt
Governor Landon
Chautauqua
Chautauqua Lake
Azines
Chautauquas
United States
America
Father Coughlin
Gerald Smith
Louisiana
Townsend
Leake Union Party
Lemke
Mr. Roosevelt
Gov. Landon
West Middlesex
Pennsylvania
Buffalo
Mrs. E Burton and Louise Burton Return From Dallas
Mrs. E Burton and Miss Louise Burton came home last Friday after marketing full merchandise for Krauss Dry Goods in Dallas. J W Dixon Jr returned home to visit his parents after teaching at Baylor University this summer.
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E. Burton
Louise Burton
Dallas
Krauss Dry Goods Company
J. W. Dixon Jr
Baylor University
J. W. Dixon
Local families report visits and births in August
Mr and Mrs Clyde Hyder and children from the plains visit relatives here. O L Hicks and sons Dalton and Walton return from extended visits in Kaufman Rockwall and Fannin counties. Bettie Carlisle of Holland visits her aunt Mrs M W Carlisle. Mrs T E Cotton had tonsil operation last Saturday. E M Hickman of Santa Anna guests of W E Hickman. W L Mosley and Louis Bobo of Santa Anna visit W E Hickman. Newby Pratt leaves for Loraine to become head coach and principal. Chas Foster announces birth of baby girl Doris Yvon on August 24. H P Gideon welcomes baby Prentis Wendell on August 24. John D Neill welcomes girl Margaret Maxine on August 21. Robert O Kraatz and wife greet baby girl on August 22.
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O. L. Hicks and Sons
Dalton and
Walton
Kaufman
Rockwal
Fannin County
Washington Aides Debating Tax Policy Shift In 1936
Washington reports say the White House statement that no new or higher taxes are needed prompts debate on its political meaning and on whether business conditions justify the stance. Treasury notes rising revenue and a growing Social Security program dominate a broad look at federal fiscal actions and prep for 1942 retirement benefits.
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Washington
White House
Secretary of the Treasury
Pat Harrison
Finance Committee
Social
Congress
Social Security Board
Department of Labor
Social Security
Doctor Gaines Warns on Summer Food Safety
Dr John Joseph Gaines urges careful handling of edibles in hot weather warning that most summer infections enter via the digestive tract. He advises clean fruits and thoroughly cooked foods, discards leftovers such as potato salad and ham left in baskets, and notes flies threaten outdoor picnics while water should be pure.
Cardui Praised By Statesville Woman For Strength Gain
Mrs. L H Caldwell of Statesville says Cardui strengthened her after long weariness and helped her recover quickly. She read about Cardui in a newspaper and decided to try it, noting improvement after half a bottle. Thousands of women testify to its benefits and a doctor should be consulted if no improvement occurs.
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Siastoklly
L. H. Caldwell
Statesville
N. DC
Cardus
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Che Winters
Sterprise Hill & Hall, Publishers
Winters
Texas
Great Britain
European
Clyde Hyder
Plains
Bettie Carlisle
Holland
M. W. Carlisle
T. E. Cotton
E. M. Hickman
Santa Anna
Mrs
W. E. Hickman
W. L. Mosley
Louis Bobo
Newby Pratt
Loraine
Chas. Foster
Doris Yvon
H. P. Gideon
Prentis Wendell
John D. Neill
Margaret Maxine
Robert O. Kraatz
Precinct No. 8
Mr. Richards
Harrison
Mississippi
Federal Trade Commission
T.C
Federal’ Trade Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
National Lake Relations Board
Securities
Heat Commission
John Joseph Gaines
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