St Basil's Cathedral in Moscow A 16th Century Marvel
The St Basil's Cathedral in Moscow is famed for its green onion and pineapple domes. Built in the 16th century by order of Ivan the Terrible, legends claim the czar blinded the architect to prevent replication. Napoleon considered destroying it during his Russian campaign. today it serves as a museum under the Soviet government.
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St. Basil
Moscow
St. Basil’s
Ivan the Terrible
Napoleon
Russia
Call for Texas bill to collect delinquent taxes
In Texas the Legislature considers House bill 354 to publish yearly lists of delinquent properties and their owners, with publication costs borne by the assessed parcels. The measure aims to enforce tax payments, allow sheriff sales after 60 days, and shift penalties to taxing subdivisions if enacted. Texans urge action amid statewide deficits and rising delinquent sums.
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Texas
Commissioners Court
Brazos County
Justeas
Spring Clean-up Week Promoted in Bryan Brazos County
Gov Allred and Mayor Johnson back a community drive with four cash prizes to reward largest trash piles by residents in Bryan and College Station. Juries led by George Adams and J H Conway will judge by Wednesday noon. Entries to Chamber of Commerce. Goal to improve health and eliminate fire hazards and mosquitoes through drainage oiling and trash removal.
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James V. Allred
O. S. Johnson
Bryan and Brazos County
George A. Adams
J. H. Conway
R. G. Williams
Chamber of Commerce
Bryan
College
Bryan Masons observe Maundy Thursday rites and banquet
The Scottish Rite Masons of Bryan closed Maundy Thursday ceremonies at 7 pm with a banquet at the home of R Q Astin. Gen H B Stoddard served as master of ceremonies, with attendees H B Stoddard J B Doane B Kaczer P S Park C G Parsons and R Q Astin. Mrs Dana Carnes visits Hillsboro.
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Bryan
Mounday
R. Q. Astin
H. B. Stoddard
J. 8
Doane
B. Kaczer
P. S. Park
C. G. Parsons
Dana Carnes
W. F. Hoppess
Hillsboro
Paley Reed
Hearne
Reed
Deafness Seen As Spur To Achievement In Notables
New York reports prove deafened individuals reach notable heights. Edison, Hughes, Rupert, Brown, Rex Cole, Ray Long, Idwal Jones and others are cited as examples of success despite hearing loss. A Bronx bakery scene, Bowery hash houses, and kimono fashion for celebrities are described in vivid society notes.
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New York
Thomas A. Edison
Howard Hughes
Rupert
Royal Brown
Rex Cole
Ray Long
Idwal Jones
Marconi
Ellen Glasgow
Struggling Kit Kat Club Echoes New York Night Economy
The article notes the Kit Kat club favors an early morning meet up and that cafe operators, many of whom run small mobile stands, face police pressure yet some rise to larger ventures. It mentions Joe the HoKeey Pokey man as a former small-time figure who later prospered. Florence Grantland Rice’s daughter story is also recounted about Riverside Drive northerners.
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Srikingly Illustrated
Delancey Street
Joe
Grantland Rice
Florence
New York
Georgia
Riverside Drive
McNaught Syndicate
Chicago Newsboy Conte Sells Times at Original Corner
Frank Conte continues selling the Chicago Times at Racine Avenue and Van Buren Street, the corner where he began hustling papers in 1905. One of his most treasured possessions is a person- (text cuts off).
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Chicago
Frank Conte
Chicago Times
Journal
Conte
Racine Avenue
van Buren Street
Red Crescent Emblem Adopted By Turkish Red Cross
When the Turkish Red Cross Society was formed the red cross served as its emblem but faced protests from mostly Mohammedan soldiers who saw it as religious. The emblem was changed to a red crescent and the society’s name was updated accordingly.
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RED Crescent Society
THE
RED Cross
Wakey
Society of the Red Crescent
Turkish Red Cross Society
Civic Duty to End Mosquito Threat and Fire Hazards
The article urges decisive cleanup to reduce malaria risk and fire hazards. It stresses citizens must actively cooperate to improve public health and safety, noting homes and premises harbor dangers without careful checks and that mosquito control benefits all.
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Bryan
County Deficit Reduced By Brazos County Court Policy
Brazos County deficit dropped from 89821.53 to 44207.94 as of April 1 after April expenditures of 4527.67. Ad valorem taxes and 1937 auto license sales, totaling 44309.36, helped credit 50941.26 against the overdraft. Officials credit economies and tax collections, expect full liquidation within 12 months while preserving road and bridge work.
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Brazos County
Commissioners Court
88th Mile Stone Passed Monday By E C Ferguson
Bryan friends extend sincere congratulations to Eugene Clay Ferguson on his 88th birthday. He traveled from Bloomington Illinois with Mrs Ferguson to visit his daughter in Bryan. He spent the day with friends and at a family party, then walked to the cemetery and viewed local gardens before returning for a birthday cake and social gathering.
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Bryan
Eugene Clay Ferguson
Robert S. Webb Jr
Ferguson
Bloomington
Ill
South College Avenue
Christening Service for Three Children at First Methodist
A Sunday christening at First Methodist Church officiated by Rev. Ervin Jackson for Beverly Stevenson five, Cherry Louise Stevenson six months, and Sylvia Joann Haverlach six months. Parents attended with two grandmothers Mrs. Jennie Stevenson of Houston and Mrs. Mary Atkins of Austin.
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Ervin Jackson
Beverly Stevenson
Cherry Louise Stevenson
Brooks Stevenson
Sylvia Joann Haverlach
E. R. Haverlach
Jennie Stevenson
Houston
Beverly
Cherry Louise
Mary Atkins
Austin
Sylvia Joann
Habiting Lobbyists Spark Public Curiosity
A puzzled observer questions why there is fuss about lobbyists when their work already reveals their influence and reach. The remark hints at scrutiny of public access and transparency in political advocacy.
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Xaxwonder
Agricultural writers go on the air at A and M College
The agricultural journalism class at Texas A and M College directed by Prof. Dan Russell will broadcast over WTAW. The program will use the best news articles and briefs produced by the class, including briefs of state wide interest on happenings at A and M.
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Texas A. and
M. College
Dan Russell
WTAW
Noel Coward Near Collapse Prompts Seasonal Rest Plans
The columnist reports Noel Coward in his early thirties and a financial success who has burned the candle at both ends for five years. He allegedly depends on a philanderer income and an office boy ruse at a hotel, with a page boy providing gossip on visits to tea rooms.
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Noel Coward
New York
Allen Farm Cawthorn PTA Plans Health Week
Thirty four members of the Allen Farm Cawthorn PTA met at the Allen Farm church with four teachers and a Jeanes supervisor to organize a community health drive. Activities include home trash removal, yard beautification, daily health program themes, a health rally next Thursday, and a list of coordinators led by D A Pratt with teachers Mary Thurman Essie Richardson Juanita Taylor and Myrtle L Rush.
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Allen Farm-Cawthorn
Parent- Teacher Association
Allen Farm
Jeanes
D. A. Pratt
Mary Thurman
Essie Richardson
Juanita Taylor
Myrtle L. Rush
Annual Charity Ball Set for Friday Night
The Assistance League of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church hosts its annual charity ball Friday night in Mrs. Maggie Parker's new club rooms. Aggieland Orchestra provides music for dancing starting at 10. Funds support medical aid and hospitalization for indigent children of parents unable to cover these costs.
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The
Assistance League of
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
Maggie Parker
Aggieland Orchestra
Rural aid bill support by Smetana trustees and teachers
John Kalinee and J. J. Holik trustees of Smetana school and E. J. Watts and Luther Pearson teachers joined others in Austin on Monday to back the rural aid bill.
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John Kalinee
J. J. Holik
Smetana School
E. J. Watts
Luther Pearson
Austin
Mainly About Folks Mainly About Folks
A Bryan area social and business notes column lists residents and visitors trading in Bryan today. Names include J. S. Byars Frank Seasta Herman Fricke C H Mathis and many others from Reliance Edge Millican and nearby towns with brief mentions of travel, illness, and work changes.
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J. S. Byars
Reliance
Bryan
Frank Seasta
Wheelock
Herman Fricke
Waco
Houston
Fricke
Halsell Motor Co
T. D. Bryant Motor Co
C. H. Mathis
J. Sidney Smith
A. B. Townes
Ursuline Avenue
FE. H. Heatly
Mart
H. L. Heatly
Egan Dickenson
Grimes County Mutual
Navasota
Charlie Payne
W. A. Leighman
B. I. Moore
R. G. Williams
Austin
Fred Walker
Charles Payne
W. H. Peyton
Benchley
H. N. Vincent
Aaron
Millican
Jess Timmons
J. W. Stewart
Prospect
Ernest Bentke
Caldwell
Henry Stropper
Henry Lenz
Paul Kurtz
W. H. Ryan
E. C. Carrington
Brazos Valley
Tabor
Ira Rumfield
Sam Rasco
North Zuleh
A. L. Rosprim
Frank Fuller
J. A. Rychlik
C. P. Foster
Providence
Children Contribute to New London Memorial Plan
Junior Red Cross members in Brazos county continue sending donations for a memorial to the New London school explosion victims. A Houston card praises the effort and urges a shrine for annual pilgrimages. Funds now total 104.48 with more expected from Steele’s Store Millican Knob Prairie Tabor Edge Kurten and Consolidated High School.
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Red Cross
Brazos County
New London
Bryan
R. R. Reppert
Houston
Texas
Park Place
Steele's Store
Millican
Knob Praire
Tabor
Edge
Kurten
Consolidated High School
College
Local Marriage Licenses Listed for Several Couples
James Taylor and Sarah Wood. Jacob D. Wofford and Emma K. Beck. William Berkley and Margaret M. McMurray. Jacob D. Wofford and Emma K. Beck again. Tom Tedaro and Laura Maglite. Charles L. Foster and Mary L. Conley. John J. Fazzino and Dora Cag rinne. The notice enumerates these unions as filed.
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James Taylor
Sarah Woodson
Jacob D. Wofford
Emma K. Beck
William Berkley
Margaret M. McMurray
Tom Tedaro
Laura Maglite
Charles L. Foster
Mary L. Conley
John J. Fazzino
Dora Cagrinne
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John Hix
U. S
Pat
Franklin Roosevelt
Fade
van Burert St
McNaught Syndicate, Inc
Glen
Daily Eagle and Pilot
J. E. Covey
Ben H. Royall
H. C. Betts
Eastside School
Sara Allen
Marshall
Bronx
Bowery
Ritz
Burton Holmes
Roy Howard
Far East
Cole Porter
Adolph Menjou
E.C. Ferguson
Cawthorn Pta
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