Brazos Valley Project Aims to Shield Farms and Expand Power
A Bryan citizen led Texans including Senator Tom Connally and Congressmen Luther Johnson and O B Cross presented a Brazos River valley plan to the federal Public Works Administration seeking 50 million dollars. The flood control and reclamation scheme would protect over 1 million acres south of Waco, enable irrigation, hydroelectric plants, and recreation lakes while restricting private power exploitation. The project, tied to Texas law and local rights, would become district property benefiting Brazos County residents and the broader watershed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos River
Federal
Public Works Administrator
Bryan
Tom Connally
Luther Johnson
O. B. Cross
John A. Norris
Texas Board of Water Engineers
Tennesse River Valley
Roosevelt
Brazos Valley
Lee J. Rountree
Brazos River District
Brazos County
The
Brazos
Welfare Board Tightens Relief Rules in Brazos County
Brazos County Board of Welfare and Employment adopts a policy to remove any relief recipient who refuses offered work such as cotton picking. The panel aims to weed out the unworthy while continuing aid for the elderly, disabled, and those with children, and to report findings to the Texas Relief and Rehabilitation Commission.
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County Board of Welfare and Employment
Brazos County
Texas Relief and Rehabilitation Commission
New County Board
Brazos
United States
Brazos River Project Seeks Federal Flood Irrigation and Power Funds
Senator Connally with Congressmen Johnson Cross Norris ask the Public Works Administration for fifty million dollars to develop flood control irrigation and power facilities along the Brazos river valley from Waco to the Gulf. The plan would protect about one million acres, benefit sixty five counties and spur west and south Texas development with reservoirs and industrial growth. The proposal traces back to earlier surveys and river district efforts and argues the project is Texas real need now and for the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos River
Public Works Administration
Tom Connally
Luther Johnson
O. B. Cross
John A. Norris
Texas Aid of Water Engineers
Texas
Pubworks Administration
Roosevelt
Lony
Brazos Valley
Waco
Gulf
South Texas
Brazoria
Fort Bend
Waller
Washington
Grimes
Brazos
West Texas
Lee J. Rountree
Brazos County
Brazos River District
L. J. Mims
Freeport
Senator Connally
Pioneer Banker H. O. Boatwright Dies at Marlin Hospital
H O Boatwright, Bryan banker and early pioneer, died Friday night in a Marlin hospital after a fall. He lived in Bryan since youth and built a half century career in one city, aiding cotton farmers, education, and religious institutions while watching the region grow from frontier to a thriving agricultural area.
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Marlin
Bryan
H. O. Boatwright
Nestor
Boatwright
Mr. Boatwright
Texas
Reducing Federal Jobs and Salaries Policy Theme
The piece argues for trimming federal employment and salaries as part of Roose velt era economy plans. It cites overstaffing, overlapping agencies, and political hiring as waste, urging reductions across federal state and local governments to cut costs while noting living costs rose and the need to maintain reasonable wages.
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Roosevelt
Otto
Labor split over abolishing the right to strike
Labor groups debate a new deal for rapid demands by denying the right to strike. The plan envisions giving adversaries a square deal, even turning the other cheek, but may take time to absorb. Japanese industry faces strain from Manchuria’s industrial growth amid regional tensions.
Sir Walter Scott Born on August 15, 1771
Historical note marks the birth of Sir Walter Scott on August 15 1771 the renowned Scottish novelist and poet. The event is recorded as a notable historical anniversary.
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Sir Walter Scott
Twenty Five Years Ago in Bryan Morning Eagle 1908
J Allen Myers returns from Dallas for Republican state convention interest. Myers as honorary vice president of Dallas State Fair expects strong agricultural exhibits. W M Hudspeth reports 2560 bales hay with 1000 sold in Bryan at 25 cents and rest to be marketed locally amid drought and boll weevil damage. M H James drug store repainted attracting attention. Morris Sheppard named as a national campaign leader. Roger Nall and George Adams back from a two day surveying trip on M B Parker's bottom property.
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Bryan Morning Eagle
J. Allen Myers
Dallas
Myers
W. M. Hudspeth
Morris Sheppard
Texas
National Party
Roger Nall
George Adams
M. B. Parker
Marooned Sailor Held for Smuggling Aliens
Corpus Christi Aug 15 Federal Judge T M Kennerly ordered John A Dann a shipwrecked sailor removed to Miami Fla to stand trial on smuggling aliens. Dann said his companion William W Bell died by his own action after their sloop drifted in a gulf storm. Dann also faces a charge of larceny of the sloop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corpus Christi
T. M. Kennerly
John A. Dann
Miami
Fla
Dann
Florida
William W. Bell
Printer's Price Promise Cut Costs and Quality Deals
Local printer invites customers to compare prices and save on printing. Offers improved work and budget savings, encouraging calls to 36 for quotes and service details. The notice emphasizes value and reliability for potential clients.
Ousted Possible for U S Marshal Toombs in Texas
Washington Aug 15. United States Marshal Toombs of the southern district of Texas may be removed to permit Democrat M Frank Hammond to take the job. An executive order will be sought after Toombs refuses to resign. McGregor, Holden and Hartman are named as potential replacements with Senate backing for Hammond.
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Washington
Toombs
Houston
United States
Southern District of Texas
Justice Department
M. Frank Hammond
Texas
Hammond
Toomb
Henry M. Holden
Southern
Douglas W. McGregor
Holden
McGregor
John D. Hartman
San Antonio
Texas Interscholastic League adopts Sept 1 readiness
In Austin on August 15 inquiries arrive at the Texas Interscholastic League office about rule changes. Football games may start before the last Saturday in September and total games are limited to ten through the Saturday after Thanksgiving. Enrollment for football participation ends September 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas Interscholastic League
University of Texas
Roy B. Henderson
University League Bureau
Rattlesnake Caught in Ordinary Rat Trap
L A Waters of Moran trapped a 35 inch rattlesnake in a rat trap while targeting resident rats in a pen of small guineas. The snake was six inches below the head and held by the trap strap. It had seven rattlers.
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L. A. Waters
Moran
Government reports deserve broader reach through clear writing
The author argues official reports are dry and overlooked and urges governments at all levels to publish them in accessible language and place them in newspapers ads so the public can understand and engage with the data.
Exit the Chiseler Ad Promotes Value Over Low Price
An advertisement from a leading tire maker argues the business climate has changed toward value and selective buying. It cites William Feather on ending chiseling and urges a six month pause on lowest bids to curb price slashing and restore fair dealing.
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William Feather
Noted New York social butterfly and press scene memories
The fragment recalls Dudley Breun and peers in 1930s journalism and society. It mentions Glaenzer a famed New York social figure known for eccentric poses, Douglas Fairbanks, Sinclair Lewis, Breun, Clare Briggs, and O. O. McIntyre, all amid hotel life and literary circles.
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New York
Glaenzer
Douglas Fairbanks
Jgy
Manny
Palm Beach
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Gedga Nathan
Frazier Mi
Huntise
Lewis
T. Man
Park Row
Asdon
Dudley Nichols
Jenee Perry
Breun
Ple
Tenaeer
Clare Briggs
Ley
Tron Mountainy
O. O. McIntyre
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