Progress of Recovery Reflects Jobs and Profits Rise
Federal figures show 88 000 new jobs in May and 650 000 in the last year, with four months losing 700 000 on federal relief. Profits for the first five months exceed last year's by about 40 percent, mostly in retail as federal funds aid farmers veterans and the jobless. Aviation and other newer industries grow, while building lags. Prosperity hinges on replacing obsolete housing to shelter all in need.
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Federal Labor Department
Standard
Bank Statement for Runnels County Bank Texas 1936
The document presents assets liabilities and capital for a Runnels County bank. It lists loans and discounts, bonds and securities, banking house and fixtures, reserves, cash items, deposits and capital accounts. The figures include totals for assets 226,66 207,763.89 and total liabilities and capital 207,763.80 with sworn attestation by cashier Lyle Deffebach on July 7 1936.
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Banking House
Reserve
Federal Reserve Bank
Ports of entry curb interstate trucking across states
The article explains how states, led by Kansas with 65 ports of entry and 176 inspectors, require foreign licensed commercial vehicles to stop for clearance, insurance proof, and highway maintenance taxes. New Mexico Nebraska Oklahoma Maine Utah adopt or consider similar controls, with six other states debating the system.
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United States
Potomac
Delaware
Kansas
New Mexico
Nebraska
Oklahoma
Maine
Utah
Oxford Group Visions and California Expositions Inspire Change
The writer praises the Oxford Group’s ten day Berkshires gatherings as a powerful youth movement with a message of honesty unselfishness and love that could end war. He notes major fairs in California and predicts a 1938 San Francisco Bay island expo and two bridges linking cities. He recalls past world fairs and argues learning comes with entertainment.
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California
Pacific Coast
Portland
Oregon
San Diego
San Francisco
San Francisco Bay
Golden Gate
Marin County
Alameda County
Buffalo
Principles and Youth of the Oxford Group Movement
The writer interviews Frank Buchman, founder of the Oxford Group, detailing its principles honesty unselfishness love and purity. The movement seeks to live by core beliefs without forcing church membership, encourages private soul searching confession quiet time and God guided decisions, and echoes John Wesley in reviving simple Christian tenets among joyful youth.
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Broad
Frank Buchman
Pennsylvania
Oxford University
England
Dr. Buchman
Oxford
John Wesley
Plan Faces Federal Role in State Highway Network
The proposal, while centered on state owned highways, risks crossing into Federal functions under interstate commerce powers, given the significant federal contributions to major highways with substantial cent funding.
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Congress
Dull Headaches Gone Simple Remedy Does It
Headaches caused by constipation vanish after one Adlerika dose. The remedy claims to cleanse poisons from both upper and lower bowels, ending bad sleep and nervousness. Sold by Smith Drug Company.
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Smith Drug Company
Garden Laid With Tile Endorsed By Demonstrator
Home food supply demonstrator Mrs. A. H. Witte of Clay county praises tile gardening, noting 115 feet laid with local sand and one sack of cement costing 90 cents. Pepper and tomato plants grow over the tile, with tomatoes appearing four weeks after planting.
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Henrietta
A. H. Witte
Clay County
Black-Draught A Vege laxative for Constipation
Want ads claim Black-Draught relieves constipation by restoring bowel movement. Mr J P Mahaffey of Clinton DC reports the remedy cleanses the system and eases dull headaches drowsiness and lassitude caused by constipation.
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J. P. Mahaffey
Clinton, D. C
Spirit of America shines in flood photos amid despair
A Boston newspaper flood feature contrasts scenes of destruction with a central image of a smiling mother and her four children. The piece recalls the Dayton flood of 1918 and muses on resilience, genius, and science from Crile’s view of thyroid activity shaping intellect.
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Boston
Washington
Delaware
America
Dayton
Hamilton
Twin boys born same second show distinct traits in study
The passage notes that despite ancients linking genius to celestial positions, modern understanding says two boys born in the same instant can be entirely different. It then alludes to phrenologists claiming extraordinary talent could be detected by early assessment.
Better a Poor Man's Friendship Than a Rich Man's Benefactions
Proverbial reflection contrasts value of simple companionship with wealth based aid. Emphasizes dignity of mutual support over charity and social hierarchy. The saying frames friendship as humane wealth beyond money.
Public Enemy Decries Pensions for Youth
A public figure labels those who favor old age pensions for the young as public enemies. The remark reflects debate on welfare policies and social funding.
State Headquarters Texas Centennial Celebrations
Dallas hosts events marking the Texas Centennial with a series of ceremonies, parades, and exhibits led by state and local officials. The celebrations aim to showcase Texas heritage, culture, and progress through December.
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Dallas
East Texas
West Texas
Texas
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Fost
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J. W. Dixon
I. N. Wilkinson
Jack B. Wilkinson
Berkshire
Denmark
Christian Brotherhood
Stockbridge
Salaria
Bruce Barton Sars
Daniel Webster
Bismark
Oliver Cromwell
Napoleon
George Washington
Shakespeare
Julius Caesar
George W. Crile
Cleveland
la Place
Professional Directory
Jas. H. Craig
Massuer
Jordan Bldg
N. Main St
Smith & Smith
Attorneys-at-Law
Winters State Bank Bldg
Guaranty Title Co. Abstracts
Ballinger, Texas
Chamber of Commerce
Teras
Valley Mills
Buffalo Gap
Taylor County
Old Settlers
Chico
Fort Worth
Galveston
Nordheim—Firemen
Atlanta
Hays County
Ben McCule Loch
U.C. V
Parker
Houston
Battle of San Jacinto
Johnson City
Bastrop
Pearsall
Winter Garden
Hallettsville
the House OF Hazards
Dad
Mac Arui
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