Farm Relief Debate Emphasizes Individual Effort and Policy
Congressman Marvin Jones of the 18th Texas district urges farm relief as an individual proposition backed by better methods and A&M College research. He argues for equal tariff treatment for farm and manufactured goods and endorses cotton research and cotton-based textile innovations as keys to rural prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Jones
Ae Lo
Jones
Texas
A. and
M. College
Abraham
United “States
Washington
United States
Union
Pittsburgh
New York
Detroit
New Orleans
America
Illinoos
Galveston
Fire losses dwarf theft. call for prevention at meeting
Justice argues fire waste costs exceed daily theft losses and burden national wealth. He cites $1.112 billion 1928 figures including upkeep, warns fires devastate every year. Bryan Miller presides as I E Warren outlines local prevention efforts with guests and officials in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice
Boston
St. Louis
America
J. Bryan Miller
Bryan
Henry S. Locke
F. D. Fuller
J. Leroy Tull
Houston
R. C. Franks
H. H. Wetherby
M. College
W. E. Leverkuhn
I.E. Warren
City Electrician
T. F. Justiss
C. E. Griesser
I. E. Warren
J. Coulter Smith
Ben H. Noel
Lamar Jones
Jno
Bill Wimberly
W. E. Paulson
M. F. Vitopil
H. H. Weatherby
E. Eberstadt
Mrs. Roy Danforth
Uniform Cotton And Sales Agent Increase Prices
EGE STATION July 30 farmers claim exclusive sales by an agent raises cotton prices. J B Stokes describes handling bales individually with compressor warehouse sample forwarding to secure highest bids. He notes more buyers bid and prices adjust to market, with 106000 acres of Collin county cotton in Sunshine variety.
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Ege Station
J. B
Caqlin
Stokes
Cven
Collin County
Egro Injured as Horse Backs Into Car Sunday
Alex Williams, an aged black wing near College, was injured on Col ge Road when his horse jumped at a car that backed into a second driven by E. V. Brown of antiville. The negro, with a badly injured left leg, received aid from local surgeons and was sent home after treatment.
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Alex Williams
College
Colge Road
Inday
E. V. Brown
Antiville
Wil
The Medicine For Pellagra by Dr J L Leverett
Paris Texas physician Dr J L Leverett markets a new Pellagra treatment claiming success in over 8000 cases. A 28 day program costs $5 with money back if no benefit and free diagnosis offered by mail. The drug allegedly avoids sickness during use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Leverett
Paris
Texas
M. D
Ten Commandments Are Given Club Girls
Financial commandments were laid down to girls at the Farmers Short Course on the A and M College campus by Mrs. Lily Pearl Chamberlain of North Texas Agricultural College. The rules urged work and earn, make a budget, record expenditures, have a bank account, carry life insurance, make a will, own your own home, invest in reliable securities, pay bills promptly and share with others to hatch a nest egg into a comfortable competency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Associated Press
College Station
Aue
M. College
Lily Pearl Chamberlain
North Texas Agricultural College
The Measure of a Home by Bess Rowe at A&M College
Miss Bess M. Rowe of The Farmers Wife spoke at the Farmers Short Course homemaking division in College Station on how the home should be judged by its production of good citizens. She described citizenship by fitness, alertness, economic efficiency, social consciousness, and spiritual poise and urged proper food rest and sunshine for health.
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College Station
Bess M. Rowe
Farmers Wife
National Farm Women’s Magazine
St. Paul
Minnesota
Farmers Short Course
A. & M. College of Texas
True People of America Lodge Session in Bryan
J W Reynolds presided over the grand lodge meeting in Bryan where delegates arrived from San Antonio. Officials reported rapid growth and all claims paid under policy contracts with no collection suits filed. Speakers included Rev C S Clark and Dr A E Thompson as well as Rev E M Griggs with a $25 contribution to the Bryan Orphanage for negro children. Annual officer reports planned for Wednesday afternoon.
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J.W. Reynolds
Grand Lodge of “True People of America
Bryan
Southern Pacific Railway
San Antonio
F. R. Randles
County Road Bond Plan Aims at $550000 Lateral System
County leaders tout a bond plan increasing available funds from 150000 to 250000 for county lateral roads. An estimated 550000 could be spent over five years, plus about 60000 annually for five years from the 80 cent road tax and auto license revenues. Precinct meetings are set in Allenfarm Millican and Wellborn to rally support.
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State Highway Commission
Allenfarm
Millican
Wellborn
Master Farmer J A Moore Attends 28th Short Course
Dallas county master farmer J A Moore attends the 28th Short Course and Farmers Congress at College Station. He credits his consistent attendance with gaining usable farming information. Dr T O Walton notes the fundamental problem in agriculture is no cure for inefficiency during the welcome address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Moore
Dallas County
College Station
T. O. Walton
Dairying Not Panacea in Southern agriculture
Dairy specialist J H McClain says dairying helps balance farming but is not a cure-all for the South. He notes milk marketing shifts with big companies and stresses sufficient milk at affordable prices. A Smith County farmer’s cream check nearly covered feed costs, while Ed Chytil of Edge discusses dairy and poultry benefits and his Brabham peas for soil improvement.
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South
J. H. McClain
Uoae Ae
Smith County
Ed Chytil
Edge
Bryan’s Early Businesses and Banking on Main Street
The narrative traces the 1868 beginnings of H. and T. C. railroad era business in Bryan, detailing the grocery venture of J. S. Fowlkes and Major Calvin Tilley, the 1878 block fire, the shift to banking with Fowlkes and Company, and the long tenure of H. O. Boatwright at the corner storefront. It notes subsequent partnerships, mergers, and the formation of the First National Bank of Bryan, with Boatwright’s 60 years on the corner and eventual presidency. P. S. Park’s San Antonio trip is mentioned as a side item.
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Bryan
H. and T. C
J. S. Fowlkes
Calvin Tilly
Main Street
First National Bank
Fowlkes & Tilley
H. C. Eddrington
Iryan
Brazos River
Capt. Fowlkes
Major Tilley
Griffith
J. L. Garth
E. R. Nash
Jesse Batts
A. J. Wagner
Eddrington
H. O. Boatwright
Boatwright
Edarington
Capt
Fort Worth
J. W. Howell
Howell
Eddrington & Howell
Fowlkes & Company
Frank Clark
Guy M. Bryan Jr
Gibbs & Son
Clark, Bryan & Howell
H. C. Eddington
First National Bank of
W. R. Ewell
S. J. Howell
Mr. Boatwright
County Educators and Beekeepers Gather for State Meeting
County superintendents met President J O Walton to discuss educational progress and unity between lower and higher education. Texas Beekeepers Association named officers Allen Victor as president and T W Burleson as vice president, with committees formed for the upcoming Dallas State Fair honey exhibit and national bee groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. O. Walton
Texas State Beekeepers Association
Allen Victor
Taylor
T. W. Burleson
Waxahachie
H. B. Parks
San Antonio
S. W. Bissing
A. & M. College
W. 0. Victor
Uvalde
Grand View
W. O
Victor
Texas
Dallas
J. D. Yancey
Bay City
American Honey Producers League
Milwaukee
E. A. Ribble
Paris
Southern Beekeepers Association
Baton Rouge
Texas Queen Breeders and Package Shippers Association
el Uvalde
Ro 3Ver
Navasota
Chickens Unsafe With Hogs Kept On Diet of Corn
College Station July 31 An A and M College Texas Farmers Short Course speaker warns that corn heavy rations without protein cause hog losses. Mitchell county agent W B Foster cites tankage skimmed milk or protein supplements as essential. Self feeders boost gains and save labor but prevent year round feeding due to faster slaughter weight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Station
Foster
Mitchell County
A. & M. College of Texas
Mitchell County Club
Miss Paula Eudaly Visiting Bryan Guest of Vick Family
Miss Paula Eudaly of Waco arrived in Bryan yesterday and is the guest of Miss Lucile Vick at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Roy Vick for the week.
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Johnnie Easter
Minor Easter
Fannie Holland
Sue Haswell Memorial Park
E. J. Beard
Wixon
Sam Tullous
Joe Carrabbo and
Louis
Sam
Houston
Paula Eudaly
Waco
Bryan
Lucile Vick
Roy Vick
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Congressman Jones
Department of Agriculture
Department of Commerce
Youngblood
Palmer
Colleges
Extension Service
Elizabethton
Tennessee
Cumberland
West Virginia
Espewell
Virginia
Bemberg
Cebanese
Tubize
Semth
Southland
Egro
T. B. Wood
College Boulevard
Mrs. Wood
J. E. Turner
Longbranch
R. L. Griffin
R. L. Hughes
Mellon Institute of Industrial Research
Rex Research Fellowship
Brazos County
C. L. Benson
Dome
Lacy Givens
P. S. Park
Katie Carmel Stroud
Pittsburg
W. C. Rountree
Austin
C, Rountree, M. D
Commercial Life Club
Binz Bldg
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