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[Clipping: Russia Wants 25 Years of Peace] (open access)

[Clipping: Russia Wants 25 Years of Peace]

Journal clipping describing the authors thoughts that after the hardships of the Second World War, Russia is ready for an era of peace and reconstruction. Child's presents arguments on why it's only now that the Soviet Union is looking to sign peace treaties with its "allies". Additionally, Child's suggests that through peace treaties American business interests, will soar.
Date: unknown
Creator: Childs, Marquis W.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Learning Russian] (open access)

[Clipping: Learning Russian]

Article taken from the October 23 issue of the Spectator written by Alan Moray Williams. Mr. Williams article argues that the Russian language is not as difficult to learn as its reputation might present. His argument is built upon explaining that the Cyrillic alphabet and declension of its syntax have some shared European parts of speech. Mr. Williams does mention that there are difficulties in learning Russian, however they can be lessed through the use of gramophone and linguaphone records.
Date: unknown
Creator: Williams, Alan Moray
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: The Day] (open access)

[Clipping: The Day]

Newspaper clipping describing a tradition practiced by members of the German navy. The clipping also lists a poem about the war between Germany and England.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Doings of the Dump] (open access)

[Clipping: Doings of the Dump]

Newspaper clipping of the article, "Doings of the Dump" which discusses events from the previous holiday stating that Oveida Boyd, Flora, and Willie Mae had all been in the hospital. The reverse side of the clipping has two short articles titled, "Two Helpings" and "Large Wastebasket."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Junior-Senior Party] (open access)

[Clipping: Junior-Senior Party]

Newspaper clipping of the article, "Junior-Senior Party" which discusses a party hosted by the Tarleton junior class for the senior class in the Tarleton park.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Comanche Girl Makes Record at Tarleton College] (open access)

[Clipping: Comanche Girl Makes Record at Tarleton College]

Newspaper clipping of the article, "Comanche Girl Makes Record at Tarleton College," in the Local Happenings section of the paper. The article states that Flora Clark has made the "Distinguished Record" at Tarleton State College and includes a photo of Flora.
Date: 1925
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: The "College" 1851-1890] (open access)

[Clipping: The "College" 1851-1890]

Newspaper clipping of a page from the New Era-Herald with articles, "The 'College' 1850-1890," "What We Think," and "Explains Why World War Came to an End in 1918." "The 'College' 1850-1890" discusses the first building of Murchison Lodge, No. 80 including a description of the building, the uses of the various floors, and the current masonic lodge's desire to collect more information about the building. The back of the clipping has a market report, classified advertisements, and a gossip column. The clipping is attached to a card from William Volker & Co.
Date: June 21, 1931
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Small Ad for Smith & Barnes Pianos] (open access)

[Small Ad for Smith & Barnes Pianos]

A small ad for Smith & Barnes Pianos. On the front is a colored image of Beethoven surrounded by lilac flowers. On the back is information about the Smith & Barnes pianos.
Date: unknown
Creator: W. A. Leyhe Piano Co.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: German Food Crisis] (open access)

[Clipping: German Food Crisis]

Newspaper clipping discussing the details of the food crisis in Germany and how the United States reacted to the situation.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Life Termer Makes Escape From Prison] (open access)

[Clipping: Life Termer Makes Escape From Prison]

Newspaper clipping discussing the details of the prison escape of murder convict George W. Caveder. The clipping also briefly describes the details of the crime he committed which led to his conviction.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Article Clipping About Tarleton Students] (open access)

[Article Clipping About Tarleton Students]

Newspaper clipping about Tarleton students and their personal lives.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: A Kid Party] (open access)

[Clipping: A Kid Party]

Newspaper clipping of the article, "A Kid Party" which discusses the I. D. A. club's trip to the theater.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Can You Imagine--] (open access)

[Clipping: Can You Imagine--]

Newspaper clipping of the article, "Can You Imagine--" which contains numbered statements completing the question "Can you imagine?" with statements about various women. It is credited to "(Anonymous) Q. E. D."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: The State of the Union About Censorship - Military and Political] (open access)

[Clipping: The State of the Union About Censorship - Military and Political]

Newspaper clipping attempting to inform its readers of both political and military censorship. The first censorship concern is the possible protection of General MacArthur's political protection provided to the presidential nominee. The second censorship concern is the military suppression of error and failures under the command of General Sir Henry Maitland Wilson.
Date: unknown
Creator: Childs, Marquis W.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: CIO Political Action Committee Regional Directors] (open access)

[Clipping: CIO Political Action Committee Regional Directors]

Newspaper clipping featuring a list of fourteen (14) regional directors of the CIO Political Action Committee throughout the United States. The nineth (9th) number of the regional directors is the Texas Regional Director, Carl A. McPeak, physical address in Dallas, Texas. The back of the regional director list are short articles covering some of the core concepts behind the CIO.
Date: unknown
Creator: CIO Political Action Committee
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: “You’d Never Guess He Had a Cancer Five Years Ago”] (open access)

[Clipping: “You’d Never Guess He Had a Cancer Five Years Ago”]

Open letter stating that with the advances in medical technology such as radium, x-ray, and surgery it is possible to control 70% to 80% of early cancers. In the bottom right corner of this open letter are five potential symptoms of cancer that patients should immediately reach out to their medical practitioners. These signs are circled in red and blue colored pencil. On the back of the open letter is an advertisement for Kleenex tissues
Date: unknown
Creator: Anderson, Karl
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Electoral Reform Group Is Ready To Offer Evidence] (open access)

[Clipping: Electoral Reform Group Is Ready To Offer Evidence]

Newspaper clipping detailing the Southern Electoral Reform League preparing to present evidence to be used in an attempt to unseat 79 Southern Congressmen who have been elected unconstitutionally. League President Moss A. Plunkett and Virginia attorney Arthur Dunn claim that many of the voting residents have been unable to vote due to “illegal taxes”. The back of this newspaper clipping features handwritten notes that read, “Exec. 6884 / 1410-H St / Duval”.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: The Odds on Starting a Business] (open access)

[Clipping: The Odds on Starting a Business]

Digest magazine clipping discussing various anecdotes about people who tried to start businesses and failed, or various other factors that people should consider when thinking about starting a new business. At the end of the article, there is a brief joke about a bishop in New York, followed by a one-page article discussing an interview with Pope Pius XII.
Date: May 1945
Creator: Kahm, H. S. (Harold S.)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Advertisment for "Out of the Test Tube" Chemistry Book] (open access)

[Clipping: Advertisment for "Out of the Test Tube" Chemistry Book]

Newspaper clipping advertising for the purchasing of the 4th edition of the chemistry book, "Out of the Test Tube". The advertisement touches on key information including the size of the book, the benefits reads can expect, and a seven (7) day free trial. At the bottom of the clipping is a form for interested readers to provide their name and address for mailing.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Advertisement for Globe Geophone] (open access)

[Clipping: Advertisement for Globe Geophone]

Advertisement clipping for the Globe Geophone, a most sensitive and dependable instrument so far developed for accurately locating leaks in underground piping. The second page of this advertisement clipping includes the testimonials, notable users, and proof that this mechanical technology works. At the top of the first page is text in green handwriting that reads, “See Jeep file for letters on this.”.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Our Slackening Growth Demands Attention] (open access)

[Clipping: Our Slackening Growth Demands Attention]

Newspaper clipping of an article about the degree to which certain industries -- particularly technological and manufacturing industries -- can continually grow once the market is saturated. Several sentences are underlined in blue and red pen, regarding a shift to "replacement" needs for people who already own the manufactured goods. The back of the clipping includes partial ads for mattresses, a hair salon, and other items.
Date: 193X
Creator: Tracy, M. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Capital Hill Observer] (open access)

[Clipping: Capital Hill Observer]

Newspaper clipping detailing the biographical information of the newspaper man Marquis W. Childs. Information covered within the article includes Child's early life, education, career, and other biographical tidbits.
Date: February 21, 1944
Creator: Teed, Dexter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: General Motors Two-Cycle Diesel Engine] (open access)

[Clipping: General Motors Two-Cycle Diesel Engine]

Clipping covering information on mass production of a two (2) stroke diesel engine from General Motors, the Stanley W7 Safety Saw, and the Bastian-Blessing Company's gas regulator.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Radio Hearing Aid] (open access)

[Clipping: Radio Hearing Aid]

Newspaper clipping describing the creation of a new inexpensive hearing aid created by Commander Eugene F. McDonald Jr. and the Zenith Radio corporation. The article is separated into three (3) sections covering the background of Mr. McDonald Jr., the creation of the affordable hearing aid, and the potential market impact.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History