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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1935
Page
4
The article urges Texas voters to study seven proposed constitutional amendments next Saturday. It cautions that some changes could benefit while others might harm social, economic, and moral structures, recommending a careful, conviction based vote and likely voting no on all if unsure.
A proposed Texas constitutional amendment would outlaw the fee system for precinct and county officials in counties with 20 000 population or more and empower the county commissioners to end it in smaller counties. The piece argues salaries would ease pressures on taxpayers and curb abuses by officials who currently rely on fees.
Federal Farm Banks and the Land Bank Commissioner report refinanced loans totaling 2.66 billion dollars, about one third of national farm mortgage debt. Rates cut to 3.25 percent for two years, then 4 percent unless changed. About 600,000 farmers refinanced, easing foreclosures and restoring confidence in land as security.
A New York City report describes lunch wagons multiplying across Manhattan from Herald Square to Harlem, offering chic interiors and air conditioned settings. The piece notes shifts in clientele from truckers to office workers and couples, with glamorous names like The Bon Ton and Ritz Diner. It also contrasts insomnia cures in culture figures and mentions prominent writers and artists alongside a vignette about pigeons in Madison Square.
Cliff Maddox of the Borger Daily Herald asserts newspapers provide unmatched news interest and reach for advertising. He notes newspapers reach ready buyers, offer vast readership in a receptive mood, and deliver the most sales prospects per advertising dollar.
Judge A. G. Board contracted with Mr. Fox the concrete man to construct a four foot wide walk around the west and south sides of the court house square. Further details indicate additional walks will be laid elsewhere.
The Christian Science Monitor editorial argues the Economic Security Act marks a new era and stresses public understanding, eligibility limits, employer coverage, unemployment provisions, and the balance between reserve funding and future earnings. It warns against overreliance on payouts and notes the need for industrious, productive economy to ensure real security.
Mr. W. O. Hearn the Bryan Steam Laundry will relocate from Main street to the eastern outskirts due to water supply issues. Miss Nannie Berryman returns with Martha Goodwin from Kilgore after a visit with Dr. and Mrs. J. N. Goodwin. W. A. Withers and son Willie Paschal join excursionists to Galveston this afternoon.
The piece argues that denouncing or defending the League is irrelevant. It views the League as an ideal for international relations, a tool that should promote reason and goodwill. If nations strive to use it, they are commendable. if not, their policies are flawed.
The League functions as a moral mediator rather than a coercive power. It emphasizes ethical governance and collective duty, aiming to elevate international conduct even when nations withdraw. Its practical influence advances peace and it cultivates a global conscience for right action.
A short think piece notes the retirement of a longtime figure referred to as Poor Mr Insult and contrasts a pension of $21 000 annually with spiritual reflections from Bible passages quoted as daily inspiration.
Childress County will receive 67 miles of federal shelterbelts as part of a 1400 mile national program. E L Meyers says the government will spend about 1000 dollars per mile of trees and landowners will prep and fence plots with reimbursement for fencing costs once optioned. The Texas allotment equals about one third of the state's planned area for next year in the ten year Great Plains project to curb wind erosion and soil loss.
Harvey Rev J L Bounds of Waco leads revival at Bright Light church this week with Rev K E Carrington on baptism day. Attendees include Green Buchanan of Bryan and visits by Sam B Pate Dr J H Davidson. Local residents from Bryan Wellborn Hearne Bra zoria and Nunn Jones appear in Sunday gatherings and weekend visits.
Austin reports a special election Aug. 24 to test new law on absentee voting safeguards. Voters must be identified and registered. county clerks post a list of absentee voters and ballots issued. Voter acknowledgment requires a notary, and applications need a poll tax receipt. mail ballots for disability require a physician’s certificate. The process adds postage 24 cents and notary 60 cents. officials expect fewer absentee ballots and irregularties due to posting requirements.
Aug 21 Austin report notes the railroad commission resisting delays as oil and gas division chief Latten Stanberry forgets witnesses delaying pipeline hearing for three days. Ed Clark governor secretary, San Augustine native, praises rodeo visit with National Guard planes and Governor Allred backs a $750000 state courts building near the capitol.
Eagle Printing Co invites inspection of new steel engraved business cards. The sample shows high quality workmanship and competitive pricing for future orders.
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