Mark Twain Cited Suffering Heart Trouble on Return to New York
Twenty five years ago notes report Samuel Clemens Mark Twain returning from the Bermudas aboard the steamer Oceana confined to his berth with heart trouble and an ill trip northward. Other items note H W South judging Waxahachie state oratorical contest and local reports on a land sale and college track meet preparations.
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Bryan Daily Eagle and Pilot
Samuel Clemens
Mark Twain
New York
Bermudas
Oceana
Clemens
H. W. South
Waxahachie
State University
T. B. Goodman
Holligan Chapel
Goodman
Iola
C. B. Moran
Central Texas Baptist Association
Harvey
New Baptist Church of
M. E. Weaver
British Influx Dominates New York Stage Season
The New York stage embraced a strong British influence this season with stars like Leslie Howard and Sybil Thorndyke drawing attention. Blanche Sweet rose from obscurity to a new field after steady Hollywood success, while Saturday nights in New York grew popular for theatergoers and fashionables alike.
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Follywood
Leslie Howard
Elizabeth Bergner
Sybil Thorndyke
Yorkshire
Phillip Merrivale
George Washington
Valley Forge
Percy Hammond
Rialto
Robert Loraine
Rex O’malley
0. P. Heggie
Ernest Cassart
A. P. Kaye
Lionel Pape
Lynn Fontanne
Dudley Digges
Brian Ahern
Ernest Lawford
Basil Rathbone
Blanche Sweet
Miss Sweet
Hollywood
Wallace Warns Against Abandoning Cotton Tax Plan
Secretary Wallace in Atlanta warns that abandoning the processing tax and AAA adjustments could provoke harsher production controls. He notes farmers lack organization, warns special interest groups may distort policy, and cites declining U S cotton consumption while foreign use rises. He discusses international trade, new Cotton Advisory committees, and questions whether output curtailment and pegged domestic prices truly solve the broader national issue.
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Atlanta
Wallace
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
AAA
United States
Brazil
Cuba
Texas
South
America
Chamberlain Reports Budget Balance and Tax Relief
Neville Chamberlain, British chancellor of the ex chequer, balanced his budget for the fourth time Monday and said 80 percent of Britain's prosperity had been regained despite higher military outlays. He proposed reducing income tax in the lower brackets to ease relief for millions of taxpayers.
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Neville Chamberlain
Uncle Sam
John Bull
Louisiana relief money prompts political caution
In advance of expected large relief funds for Louisiana, Long tells supporters to take the cash and vote as they please. His fifth called legislative session signals he will guard against any loss of the money.
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Louisiana
Long
Law Named to Board Again at A and M College
The Houston Chronicle reports the reappointment of F. M. Law to the A and M College board of directors. Law has led Houston banking and served as American Bankers Association president while contributing 18 years on the college board and 10 years as chairman. Under his tenure the college expanded its scope and its extension service grew notably, aligning with federal farm legislation and boosting farmer support.
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F. M. Law
A. and
M. College
Law
Houston
American Bankers Association
Great
Texas Agricultural College
Texas
Houston Chronicle
Reading advertisements and local goods boost community
The piece extols the value of ads and buying at home to support local business, praises road improvements, and reflects on work, progress, and technology. It notes Mrs. Rudolph Myers of Beaumont visiting Bryan with her sisters and their families, Morris Tatum, and A. W. Emmel.
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Rudolph Myers
Beaumont
Bryan
Morris Tatum
A. W. Emmel
Prefabricated houses spark labor market debate
Editorial argues prefabricated housing could shift 5,000,000 building trades workers into a vast new industry rather than eliminate jobs. It contends mass production lowers costs and supports broader home ownership, while calling for social measures to ease technological unemployment and share gains with workers.
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WollerrWbnigian Science Itor
New York Office Boys and a Failing Magazine
A narrator recalls a failed month long job publishing a magazine that was never released. He describes contempt for New York office workers and a recurring figure Sid Solomon whose Central Park Casino press clashes fuel public bluster and comic bravado.
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Leander, Richardson
New York
Circle
Herald Square
Grand Canyon
Parlor game at Kent Coopers ends with donkey bray
Guests were instructed to imitate an animal at a signal but most stayed quiet while one guest brayed loudly like a donkey. The episode is described as a harsh reminder of the uncomfortable party game.
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Kent Coopers
Texas Legislature Sees Possible Special Session After Regular Term
Observers expect a potential special session after the 120 day regular period if key governor Allred backed measures fail to advance. Tax reform race track wagering repeal and public utility regulation face uncertain floor time while budget bills and departmental appropriations await action and conference.
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Austin
Texas
Allred
Judiciary
Senate
Vocational Agriculture Contest Winners Named Across Regions
The Bryan Future Farmer chapter sent three judging teams to A and M College for the contest. Teams competed in Dairy, Livestock, and Poultry categories, with members Waldie Sosolik Joe Rosprim Gillam Steen L. O. Manning Reuben Bong Donald Weeden John Jones Joe Henderson Leonard Sabo.
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S. C. Wilson
Sam Houston
Huntsville
Tyler
Robstown
Tolar
Riesal
Silsbee
J. W. Shanley
R. Dyer
Sherman
A. Merkard
Richland Springs
Rock Springs
Divide
Bruceville-Eddy
del Rio
Bickley Bros
el Kinard
Ralston-Purina
Eden
Harve Barnett
Stewart Sheep Shearing Co
Junction
Melvin Rees
Garwood
Welch Mfg. Co
Dowell
Gordon Eubank
Whitney
Angora Goat Breeders Assa
Harper
Clifford Bode
McLean
G. Pugh
Throckmorton
C. Bruton
Reby
W. Murphy
Rogers
T. Beene
Roby
W. H. Davis
Gaston
Joinersville
J. Taylor
J. Doyle
Alvord
R. Henslee
Farmersville
Buda
Dublin
Corsicana
Cisco
E. Allen
R. Jernigan
Cohnesweil
D. Martin
Valley View
E. Schiller
Sealy
H. Wright
Tom Cresnough
Mahank
M. Winston
Whitehouse
Thrall
W. Massey
Naples
Mart
Runge
H. Harding
Lufkin
W. Neale
Moody
M. Mitt
Omaha
A. Becker
Rosebud
C. Stewart
Sidney
Rhode Island
Italy
C. Hearn
Athens
Gilmer
Nacogdoches
J. Mann
Frank Linton
Victor
Scurry-Rosser
Georgetown
Honey Grove
Blooming Grove
High Point
G. Strought
Beeville
H. Minstra
J. Page
Itasca
Dale
S. Martin
Wood
M. Richardson
Stockdale
R. Tripp
F. Woods
Hico
L. Coyne
Linden
Lego
Mildred
R. Knight
G. Carpenter
Coolidge
Temple Girl Boasts Rich Ancestry Near Temple
Carole Ann Collier of Temple area reveals four great grandmothers two great grandfathers two grandfathers two grandmothers and many great aunts and uncles in a local family heritage note dated April 16 4— Temple community records highlight her extensive lineage.
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Temple
Carole Ann Collier
Local notices highlight births visits and travels in Bryan
Mrs. Charles Ramsey of Bryan learns they are grandparents as a daughter Sue Ramsey Smith is born to E. J. Smith Jr. in Port Arthur. Mrs. Hutchinson of Abilene visits with Ruth Hutchinson at A and M College. Amarillo guests Mr. and Mrs. Kendrick visit West 24th Street and Cadet Merideth Kendrick at the college. Several residents recover from illnesses and recent operations.
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Charles Ramsey
Bryan
Sue Ramsey Smith
E. J. Smith Jr
Port Arthur
Smith
Edna Pearle Ramsey
J. N. Moseley
John A. Hutchinson
Abilene
Hutchinson
Ruth Hutchinson
A. and
M. College
W. R. Allen
Sam Rasco
Bryag
Zuly
J. D. Steele
Lican
Otho Sims
J. B. Batson
Normangee
Miles Lebo
S. H. Brockman
A*ington
J. B. Adams
C. C. Wheeler
Dolores Vance
Garvin Vance
Denton
Dallas
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