State wide bond plan for roads gains popularity in Texas
The article argues that states with state wide bond financing show markedly faster highway progress and higher revenue. It predicts Texas will adopt the plan, noting roads should fund themselves, boost property values, and expand commerce. It urges Brazos county to pursue its own county plan now to secure critical east west and north south arteries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
North Carolina
Delaware
Brazos County
State Highway Commission
A and M College Faces Budget Crisis Prompting Talks With Governor
The Texas A and M College directors warn that vetoed appropriations reduce salaries and maintenance by 5465 and cut county and home demonstration work by 14200, risking enrollment growth. They urge a governor conference to restore funds and protect extension services and future agricultural progress. A postscript notes Hoover on fishing as a presidential pastime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. & M. Colve
Moody
United States
Texas A. & M
Texas
A. & M. College
Why buying at home is more fun and wiser
A columnist quotes G C Jones on the joys of shopping locally. He argues neighbors, stores, and civic ties enrich purchases from home rather than distant mail order, noting supporting community businesses also benefits taxes, clubs, and churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Libel Suit Targeting Willebrandt Over Dry Articles
Gus O Nations sues Mrs Ma bel Walker Willebrandt former US attorney and Current News Features in a 1 million libel action tied to prohibition articles. Garnishment blocks funds due Willebrandt and Feature Service from the St Louis Post Dispatch. Nations cites two Willebrandt pieces and seeks retractions from other papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St, Louis
Mabel Walker Willebrandt
United States
Current News Features Company
Gus O. Nations
St. Louis
Federal Prohibition Unit
Nations
Willebrandt
St. Louis Post- Dispatch
Gus Nations
Heber Nations
Missouri
Court of Appeals
Houston Leads State In Imports for Year
Galveston tops Texas ports in exports for the year to June 30 with 242.7 million against Houston 324.8 million and district exports 675.3 million. Imports show Houston leading with 12.9 million, Galveston 12.7 million, and Texas City 3.86 million.
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Associated Press
Galveston
Custom House
Texas
Houston
Freeport
Texas City
Fouston
Texas Railroad Bonuses Granted Vast Public Domain
Texas allotted 85 million acres of public domain as railroad building bonuses, an amount roughly equal to 43 counties with an average size of about 900 square miles each.
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Texas
Taxation figures show sizable realty and personal wealth
The text notes that realty and personal property are taxed on an average 33 1 3 percent. It cites an approximate 4,000,000,000 dollar total representing more than 12,000,000,000 dollars in actual wealth.
Twenty-Five Years Ago Highlights and Letters From Ruidoso
A pasted Eagle column recaps events from 1928 including Agricul tural Benevolent Society officers and a San Antonio move, McKinney interurban funds, Keno near Jacksonville plans, Galveston seawall dedication, and a lightning fatality in Kentucky. SAM KNOX also writes from Ruidoso about orchestra life, Bob Boyce's lodge, Old Baldy climb, church services, and the spiritual value of mountain scenery.
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The
Agricultural Benevolent Society
J. M. Saladiner
John Depuma
Kelly Corso
Steve Mavero
Thos. Palermo
al Dunnica
San Antonio
E. J. Jenkins and
McKinney
Texas
Bonham
Indiana
Jacksonville
Keno
Galveston
Great Seawall
Gov
Lanham
Clara Bourland
Madisonville
el Paso
Terrell
Pecos County
Rio Bravo Oil Company
Sour Lake District
Ruidoso
Waco
Baylor
Navajo Lodge
Gurdoso
Bob Boyce
Bob
Ma Boyce
Maggie
Dad
Fred Strong
New Mexico
White Mountain
Old Baldy
Women Are Named As U. S. Consuls
Two young women Miss Nelle B. Stogsdall South Bend Ind and Miss Margaret Warner Lincoln Mass have been appointed vice consuls and will go abroad soon. Stogsdall will serve in Beirut Syria and Warner in Geneva Switzerland. Both assignments are considered important after they passed written and oral exams and completed the state department service school.
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Washington
Nelle B. Stogsdall
South Bend
Ind
Margaret Warner
Lincoln
Mass
Stogsdall
Bierut
Syria
Warner
Geneva
Switzerland
Foreign Service
State Department
Consular Service
Five-Foot Rattler Is Killed Near Oakdale
Douglas Chavis killed a five-foot black diamond rattlesnake near Oakdale Louisiana about a mile from the city on the Calcasieu river while returning from a ride on the Oakdale Elizabeth highway. The sighting occurred as the reptile crossed the road and was struck with a club.
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Oakdale
Douglas Chavis
Calcasieu River
Chavis
Oakdale-Elizabeth
Changing Roles of Chinese Women in Modern Society
The column notes a shift from traditional domestic tasks to public roles for Chinese women. It describes shorter sleeves and low necklines, flapper fashion, riding astride, and new work such as clerks, typists, bankers, and professionals, with officials urging modest dress.
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Red Cross
Nanking
Church of Christ
China
H. G. C. Hallock
Texas Leads States in Bird Life with Nearly 600 Species
Texas tops the nation in avian diversity as researchers report almost six hundred distinct bird species within its borders. The finding highlights Texas as a premier destination for birdwatchers and conservationists alike.
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Texas
Brazos County Dairy Tour Highlights Curtis Farm and Meetings
County agents report on the J F Curtis dairy farm near Floresville with 180 cows supplying cream and $1300 monthly cream checks. A field meeting at L T Wilson and R A Cooper farms will discuss fertilizer use and yields. Brazos County 4 H clubs plan exhibits for the county fair October 31 to November 12 and local members share cantaloupe and pig project updates.
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J. F. Curtis
Floresville
Curtin
Hegar
Sudan
Walter Koenig
Cuero
Tabor
L. T. Wilson
R. A. Cooper
Chilean Nitrate of Soda Education Bureau
Cooper Farm
Brazos County
Dallas Morning News
Washington
Swiss Flyers May Reach New York In Nonstop Flight
Distant goal and no sighting at sea through two days. Fog along the coast hindered receipts as Swiss flyers, traveling from Europe in a French land plane, may have reached New York by Tuesday afternoon if fuel was economical. Beacons burned all night, but officials doubt the endurance and fear a crash along the route. Each aviator carried a rubber suit for sea landings.
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Newfoundland
Nova Scots
Agores
New York
Solemn Warning To Cotton Pickers In Poisoned Fields
An accidental death in Cedar Hill illustrates a solemn warning for cotton pickers. Thomas B. Adams, a 39 year old colored farmer, died of acute arsenic poisoning after eating a chicken that had eaten arsenic poisoned cotton worms. A Brenham physician confirmed the chain of events and the fatal timing.
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Cedar Hill
Thomas B. Adams
Brenham
Adams
Brenham Banner
Pension Checks Not Available To Young Vets
Aug 22 Austin Texas reports Confeder ate pensioners under 75 will not receive checks at quarter end Aug 31. Those in the preferred class get 67 for the quarter rather than 75 due to seven cent levy limits. Weavers under 75 receive nothing. younger widows receive nothing. 75 plus widows get the same as the preferred group. Funds prorated when shortages occur. others receive only after the favored are paid.
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Austin
H Terrell
Intend to Marry Filed by Eddie Smith and Parthenia Webber
A notice of intention to marry and license application was filed with County Clerk Jess Bb. McGee on Tuesday afternoon by Eddie Smith and Parthenia Webber.
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Jess Bb. McGee
Eddie Smith
Parthenia Webber
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Shawrice
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Daily Courier of the Oranges
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White Sands
Roswell
N. M
Sam Knox
U. S
People's Column
Crewa
Frank Leet
Sir Gale
Brazos County Boys’ and Girls’ Club
C. L. Besse
Notas and Farm
Lucy Givens
Elmer Murray
L. L. Valentine
Chicago
of America
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Elmer
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