City Lights entrance and other stage flings in New York
A nostalgic column surveys famous stage entrances from Chaplin in City Lights to Heath in a musical and Fred Stone at the Globe. It notes changes in ticketing, Elks member Ferdinand Pecora, the Harriman Bank glow, and memories of Brevoort Hotel with literary figures and a Gallic waitress quip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Charlie Chaplin
Chaplin
O. O. McIntyre
McIntyre
Heath
Fred Stone
Globe
Nat Wills
Frank Daniels
Leon Errol
Grock
Ferdinand Pecora
New York Elks
No. 1
Meredith Nicholson
Harry Leon Wilson
Booth Tarkington
Washington Square
Hendrick Brevoort
Dutch Haarlem
Edward
Prince of Wales
Brevoort
Sinclair Lewis
Mademoiselle
Opera
Musse
Irvin Cobb
William Clark Born In 1770 In August History
August 1, 1770 marks the birth of explorer and Louisiana Territory governor William Clark. The date is noted in today in history references for his rise in American exploration and governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Clark
Louisiana Territory
The Human Equation and the War on Unemployment
The piece argues the National Recovery Act era offers a major public duty to end unemployment and raise living standards. It cites Alfred E. Smith on moral reform and urges applying the Golden Rule to reduce economic distress and promote fairer opportunity for all citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred E. Smith
New York Statesman
Texas A and M Short Course Ends After Big Campus Week
The annual Farmers Short Course by Texas A and M College and the Extension Service concludes with over 2500 attendees. The program delivers practical knowledge for home making and farming, highlighting the college's value to rural Texans and inspiring youth toward training at the institution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas A. & M. College
Texas
Johnson Estimates Labor Day Job Revival at 5 to 6 Million
General Hugh Johnson projects five to six million men and women will return to work by Labor Day due to the NRA employment drive. He cautions the figure relies on two million leaving idleness and says success would mark a steady upward trend for the economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Johnson
NRA
Not Rocking Along NRA Motto Reinterpreted for Work Ethic
Readers note a cautious shift as RCA acronyms evoke a sense of steady effort rather than leisure. The line hints at national focus and practical steps ahead, suggesting a public mood leaning toward action.
Code Eligibility for Workers Across the United States
The passage hints that many Americans may receive a government or industry code by August, marking a first in many careers. It also notes that underpaid workers are ready to testify that even a bad situation can create opportunities or benefits for some.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Rent Your Extra Rooms Through The Eagle Wanted Columns
Local readers can list available rooms or board needs in The Eagle Wanted columns. Submit brief notices with contact details to reach potential renters quickly.
Death of Hon. S. W. Lanham Brings Statewide Mourning
The former Texas Governor S W Lanham died at Weatherford after a day of rallying with his children. Governor Campbell ordered state departments closed Friday as flags at half mast flew over the statehouse. Attending the funeral were officials including Attorney General Pollard and Comptroller Stephens. In Dallas, the marriage of Joseph W Batts to Mrs Mary Lawrence surprised Bryan residents. Georgia Whitehurst, playing at home, dislocated her elbow after falling from a tree. Dr W H Oliver treated the injury as painful but not serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan Morning Eagle
S. W.T. Lanham
Frank
Fort Worth
Weatherford
Lanham
Austin
Statehouse
Campbell
Pollard
Stephens
Joseph W. Batts
Mary Lawrence
Dallas
Bryan
Oklahoma to Host First Fall Amateur Flower Show
The secretary announced Oklahoma will hold its first fall amateur flower show this October at the Fairgrounds Oklahoma City in the 4-H Club building. Open to all amateurs with no entrance fee, awards will be given in various classes, sponsored by the Red Rose and Gladiolus units of the Garden Flower Club. The event highlights Oklahoma’s growing culture and long growing season as amateurs showcase prize blooms for the world to see.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Garden Flower Club
Red Rose
Wild Rose
Gladiolus
Fairgrounds
Oklahoma City
California
Washington
Arkansas
Georgia
Economic Recovery Act and Administrative Urgency
The piece argues the administration’s good faith is not questioned regarding the National Recovery Act and notes its rapid, necessary application due to urgency in achieving beneficial outcomes.
President’s flexible code plan eyed for industry recovery
Dallas News critiques the Presidents approach to an emergency code for industry not yet formulated. It notes interpretations serve as clarifications amid misunderstandings and stresses that Section 7 aims to raise employment and adjust wages while allowing leeway for conditions and industry input.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Johnson
Dallas News
Many Bryan Folks Visit Relatives and Work Projects
Mr and Mrs R R Reppert and children Louise Barbara with others travel to Huntsville where Reppert directs a bean and wheat weevil cure device for the penitentiary system to save thousands. Several families return from visits in Bedias Rockdale Chicago Cleburne Clarksdale and Houston while Miss Dowling heads to Chicago to attend the Century of Progress Fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. R. Reppert
Louise
Barbara
M. R. Bentley
Lee J. Rountree
Huntsville
Reppert
Penitentiary
Gladys Dowling
Hidalgo County
Edinburg
M. College
S. I. Dowling
College Station
Miss Dowling
Rockdale
Chicago
Ill
Bryan
Finley R. White
Cleburne
Mrs. White
Mr. White
Ford Shell
Elonise Shell
Billy Shell
Hudson Cartledge
Clarksdale
R. H. Bush
Farmer Tom Goodman Reports Cotton Plowed Under
Tom Goodman of Harvey said he plowed up his cotton according to government regulations. He had only three acres to plow and planted little cotton this year. J. T. Warren of Wellborn noted bees are yielding less honey but with better flavor from his apiary of 45 hives. Henry A. Turner of Madisonville, president of Turner Hardware, visited College yesterday and is a three term former state legislator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Goodman
Harvey
J. T. Warren
Wellborn
Henry A. Turner
Turner Hardware Company
Madisonville
Texas
Henry
Poultrymen Attend National Meet in Lansing
R M Sherwood poultry husbandman at the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station and Mrs Sherwood with son left for Lansing Michigan to attend the twenty fifth annual National Poultry Science meet. Sherwood's paper on The Vitamin A Study With Laying Hen co authored with Dr G S Fraps was selected for presentation at the World Poultry Congress in Rome Italy in September. Prof D H Reid and several others also left to attend representing the college and the extension service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. M. Sherwood
Texas Agricultural Experiment Station
Rome
Italy
D. H. Reid
E. N. Holmgreen
Paul Cunyus
Lansing
Siecke Heads Texas Forestry Service Inspection Tour
E O Siecke director of the Texas Forestry Service left Friday for Lufkin to inspect 12 state forestry camps in the national government program. Maj John S Guthrie of San Antonio joins him with Victor H Schoffelmayer of the Dallas News. About 2400 young men are employed in Texas forestry camps at present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. O. Siecke
Texas Forestry Service
Lufkin
Siecke
Maj
John S. Guthrie
San Antonio
Tree Army
Victor H. Schoffelmayer
The
Dallas News
Texas
Royal Service Program Presented by College Group at Church
The female members of the Woman's Missionary Society at College Station Baptist Church gathered at Rev. and Mrs. R. L. Brown home Monday afternoon for a Royal Service program themed Africa Waiting for the World. Miss Eunice Mae Hill delivered the devotional Teach Us To Pray, with Myrtlesdoyd discussing Africa Old and New.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Africa
Woman’s Missionary Society
College Station Baptist Church
R. L. Brown
Brown
H. T. Holland
W. D. Lloyd
Ernest Dowell
Myrtle Robertson
Zula Holland
Lillian Hill
Zelia Bell Lloyd
Laverne Jones
N. C. Holland
Printing services promise savings and better work
Budget friendly printing offer from a supplier inviting customers to call for price quotes and quality work. Includes a contact phone number 36.
Annual Barbecue for W. P. Trant Held Despite Rain
The 82nd birthday barbecue for W. P. Trant near Ferguson Crossing on the Nava sota river drew invited relatives from multiple counties. Rain flooded grounds but the feast was saved by the committee and shared at the Keith home, creating a day of music and reunion amid hardships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Trant
Ferguson Crossing
Navasota
Mr. Trant
Bob Trant
Keith
Trant
W. R. Trant
Kingsville
Joe Brown
Lois
Bess
Bryan
Belle Long
Helen Long
Wellington
Kansas
Carl P. Trant
Grimes County
Philip K. Trant
Robert B. Trant
Lucile Trant Foster
Rowie Ann Rippy Foster
Emmett Trant
Sam Trant
Dallas
John F. Thomas
Electra
Tommie Brown
Conroe
Brazos
Grimes
Madison
Leon
Lessons From a Sunday School Short Course
The piece reflects on a multi part session praising clear leadership and flawless coordination among instructors. It cites practical religious lessons drawn from farming science and nature, including transforming discarded materials into tools and the value of careful animal training as analogies for guiding children and community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingdom of God
Zinc treatments explored to combat pecan rosette disease
Researchers Cure forreau and Alben of the Bureau of Soils tested dipping leaves in iron phosphate and zinc sulfate to control pecan rosette. They found zinc plays a key role and explored spraying, trunk injections, and soil applications, noting rosette is a nutritional disorder needing mineral restoration. Tests ongoing with varying dosages and combinations to determine effective methods for field use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reau
Plant Industry
Alben
Bureau of and Soils
Large Church Groups Reported by Dr Kieff
Statistics released by George Linn Kieffer list the five largest church groups in America with member totals. The figures show Catholic, Baptist, Methodist, Lutheran, and Presbyterian bodies each numbering in the millions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DR. Kieff
America
George Linn Kieffer
American Religious Statistician
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McNaught Syn.,Inc
Joe le Blang
Harriman National Bank
Astoria Way
Sam Rosoff
Willie
Eugene Howard
Eugene
Roy L. McCardell
H. H. Williamson
Bedias
E. B. Wellborn
Mrs. Bush
College Avenue
Miss
Morris Tatum
Robert Tatum
J. B. Atkinson
Jack
Atkinson
M. Slummer
Tatum
R. Lee May
W. Hi. Brewer
Houston
Leona Simpson
S. Hi. Brockman
Edgar Buchanan
Amos and
Sallie
A. W. Buchanan
Greenville
Avement
Royal Service
Given College
Texa
Pagtu
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