Local taxes grant more by balanced budgets in East Texas
East Texas Chamber of Commerce releases a tax survey urging citizens to push for prudent budgeting. It cites city successes like Chicago Philadelphia New York Boston and others showing reduced deficits and stronger cash positions. The piece urges income estimates aligned with anticipated revenue and restraint on expenditures to cut municipal and county debt.
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East Texas
Associated Press
Chicago
Philadelphia
S. David Wilson
New York
Boston
Kansas City
H. F. McElroy
Detroit
San Francisco
Louisville
Cincinnati
Milwaukee
San Antonio
Houston
Bryan
Texas lawmakers eye Rayburn for speakership amid Rainey legacy
Texas delegates groom Sam Rayburn as Rainey’s successor in Congress. If selected, Texas would supply the presiding officer for both chambers, a rare dual-house honor for the state.
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Texas
Congress
Sam Rayburn
Henry T. Rainey
Rayburn
Feared clash in New Orleans between Long and Walmsley forces
Reports from New Orleans indicate a potential armed conflict between the factions of Long and Walmsley. Analysts doubt either leader would order a decisive early engagement, leaving much uncertainty about the confrontation’s pace and outcome.
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New Orleans
Long
Walmsley
Hitler seeks to mobilize minority vote in wake of weak showing
The article notes Hitler’s concern after receiving only about four million of 43 million votes and reports plans to rally this minority. It then contrasts Bryan’s two year tax cut of 25 cents per dollar with no valuation increase, and cites a British stockbroker predicting a US market boom before summer.
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Hitler
Texas
Bryan
United States
Long Island girl swallows fork by accident draws questions
In a brief remark, readers recall the old saying that truth will rise again and wonder if a Long Island girl who swallowed a fork by accident may have chosen the wrong tool for the task.
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Long Island
Hogs Burned Carload Owned by Local Men in Wreck
Twenty five years ago the Bryan Daily Eagle reports a carload of hogs burned near Corsicana in the H and T C wreck belonged to S H Franklin and W E Cloud of Bryan. They are insured by the railroad. George K Sims of Spokane elected director of music at Bryan Baptist Academy. Bryan Oil Mill to restart around September 1, benefiting local dairy owners. Cotton receipts listed at several warehouses with top prices near 12 cents and a surge in cotton seed prices. Roy Buchanan returns to Bryan after visiting S I Dunn in Port Arthur.
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Bryan Daily Eagle and Pilot
Eagle
Corsicana
T. C
S. H. Franklin
W. FE. Cloud
George K. Sims
Spokane
Washington
Bryan Baptist Academy
Sims
Roy Buchanan
Bryan
S. I. Dunn
Port Arthur
Mr. Dunn
Allen Academy
Ghosts and gangsters in a spirit world satire
A humorous piece mocks spirit mediums and John Dillinger as it jokes about crime, the afterlife, and the idea of contacting ghosts for justice. It uses playful language to critique sensational crime reporting and criminal legends.
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John Dillinger
Wooden John
Owen Sound teen recovering after fork removal operation
Lorraine Hewes, 18, of Owen Sound, was recovering in hospital after surgery to remove a 7 12 inch silver fork from her stomach. The incident occurred after she reportedly swallowed the utensil and required medical care to extract it.
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Owen Sound
Campaign mudslinging mirrors bloodthirst in society
The Mexia News opines that audiences crave sensationalism across domains from boxing to politics. It argues two capable governors debate intelligently yet rely on smear tactics, urging calm, temperate campaigns and a shift toward reason as public education rises.
Mill Rancher Murray Dies at 70 in Alpine
Aug 21. A. A. Murray a pioneer Brewster County rancher and First National Bank director. major stockholder in Watson Anderson Wholesale Co. died Monday at his Alpine home. Funeral services set for Tuesday.
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Alpine
A.A. Murray
Brewster County
First National Bank
Watson-Anderson Wholesale Company
Editorial frames housing drive with a billion dollar pledge
The piece argues for a Federal Housing Administration push to spend 1 billion on homes alongside recovery funds. It cites bank support, income confidence, and loan guarantees as keys to finance growth, urging prudent government credit while highlighting housing as a strong inflation hedge and economic stabilizer.
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United State
Federal Housing Administration
New York
United States
Steek
Christian Sclance Mons
Broadway’s fading Frolic era and hatless fashion revive
A bustling New York panorama recalls late night arts and social whirl. Critics and audiences chase revived stage works while notable figures from Cohan to Fairbanks surface in memory, as hats fade and old nightlife landmarks fade into memory.
It Is Indeed Impossible to Survey Our Resources
The text questions how a self contained nation with vast goods can face ongoing difficulties. It argues a community funds its newspaper through support and notes two tax types direct and indirect. It cites old proverbs about money and strength and warns against wavering in advertising and rushed conclusions. It ends urging patience and safety first.
Wellborn Block Activity And Local Visits In Bryan
Wellborn Block cutting and shipping resumes after a two week halt for dirt handling. Pentecostal Holiness holds a meeting. Mrs. W D Lauder and family visit in Personville with newcomers Mr. and Mrs Pete Hudnall. Numerous local residents visit Bryan and Houston.
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Penticostal Holliness
W. D. Lauder
Alice Rose
Clyde Hudnall
Personville
Pete Hudnall
Ross Bond
Lewie Wade
Mary Simms
Cecyle Dunn
Houston
Bryan
Ida Royder
Clyde
Minnie Williams
Shirley Barron
Kate Hensarling
Mary Anna
Sam Royder
Johnnie Neeley
Joda
L. B. Scott
New Orleans
W. FE. Gandy
Kings Highway Miss Ethel Mosely and Cecil Rosier Celebrate
Miss Ethel Mosely and Cecil Rosier are happily married at Kings Highway in a simple ceremony attended by family and friends. The couple plans a future together and thanks those who shared in their special day.
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Ethel Mosely
Cecil
Rosier Avere
Local Notes Honor Kopetsky Family and Community News
The community gathered to honor the Kopetsky family at Justice of the Peace Kopetsky's home last Saturday evening. Several locals hosted visitors from Bryan and Houston for weekend occasions while others attended church and singing events at Mt Pleasant. Families shared well wishes for prosperity and a speedy recovery after a serious operation at Wilkerson Memorial.
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Justice of the
Mes
Frank Mate
Kurten
Leona McDowall
Mt. Pleasant Sanda
Millican Methodist Revival Ends. Local News Notes
Millican revival meeting led by Gaiee pastor of the M church and a Navasota pastor closed Sunday night. Miss Madeline Williams of W visits relatives this week. Knox Williams Jr. of Webern injured in a car wreck near Millican. car damaged but he unharmed. Mrs. C B Seeley of Millicent hospital in Nav for major operation, improving and expected home soon. Woman’s Demon club to meet at Allen Farm Aug 24 to plan day program. Fletcher Pool visiting Jack County.
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Gaiee
Navasota Me
Madeline Williams
Card
Millican
Franklin
Hettie Sawyer
J. W. Berre
Oyton
Knox Williams Jr
Webern
C. B. Seeley
Millie
Nav
T. Taylor
Alien Farm
Fletcher Pool
Jack County
Trade Trippers Visit Snooks On Thursday Night
Bryan business men and Brazos County Chamber of Commerce plan a trade trip to Snooks at 6 30 pm. D L Wip says several trips have been held and more are planned. Representatives will be introduced and a good crowd is hoped for in this trade territory.
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Jim Ferguson
Huey Long
Louisiana
Snooks
Wilsen
Valley cotton crop shows large holdings and Bankhead effects
The Lower Rio Grande Valley reports 59 009 bales of cotton for the week ending August 18. Between 40 000 and 44 000 bales remain unsold at gins due to Bankhead Act applications, with ginnery stocks about 75 5 percent of the crop and total crop near 71 000 bales expected.
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Prownsville
Rio Grande Val
Cattle Canning Strain Spurs 10 000 Head Sale Delay
Brazos County 4 H leaders report 15 495 cattle inventoried with 7 768 purchased, 6 518 shipped or cannery bound and 1 250 condemned. Appraisers limit shipments to 75 head daily, delaying the large sale list and raising hopes for a higher quota.
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Glenview
Allen Smothers
James Cahill
H. L. Cunningham
Dennis Cahill
F. J. Regmund
Bob Siegert
J. H. Wehrman
A.T. Andrews
D. G. Cunningham
J.S
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Jimmie Walker
John Barrymore
H. L. Mencken
Rosese Peacock
Jules Glaenzer
George Jean Nathan
Douglas Fairbanks
Whitney Warren
FE. Berry Wall
Paris
John Jacob Astor
Art Hickman
New Amsterdam
Will Rogers
Bert Williams
Bernard Baruch
Otto Kahn
Acmed Abdullah
Nicolas Longworth
Alice
Fannie Hurst
Ben Ali Haggin
Bustanoby'’s
Columbus Circle
Vernon Castle
Dolores
Jim Brady
Fox
Dolly Sister
Broadway
Lexington Avenue
50Th
America
Kings Highway
Brazos County Boys and Girls Club Department
Banjoe
J. R. Moseley
Mrs. Turek
J. J. Holik
C. C. Claney
Plans Radio Party
Promin 4-H Club
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