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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1930
Page
7
Madrid witnesses King Alfonso riding an open carriage to church as Niceto Zamora, named president by revolutionists, sits in jail taking responsibility for the turmoil. Four rioting coal miners were killed at Lambreo as the country largely remains quiet.
The letter discusses Chinese farm beliefs, describing the grain god Koh zen and the three heads six hands deity San da loh te. It notes China’s many idols and suggests farmers seek divine aid for harvests.
The Philathea Class of the Methodist Episcopal church plans its annual Christmas party Thursday at 7 30 pm at president Dr Poulter Christians home. All class members are expected to attend. Also announced is the marriage of Clara Wisnieski to William Benton of Galveston on Sunday December 14. The couple will reside in Galveston.
United States dispatches from Guatemala City say a critical revolution has divided the army. Street fighting was reported though details were unclear. A government message later notified that President Palma had been overthrown and General Orellana named provisional president.
The Interstate Commerce Commission authorized Southern Pacific to acquire Gulf and West Texas stock. G&WT may issue $300,000 in common stock to fund a new 11 mile line from Brady to Fredericksburg via Eaton to San Angelo, costing about $5,552,000.
The 1929 irrigated area in Texas reached 797 695 acres, up from 586 120 in 1910, a 36.1 percent gain as the 1930 census nears. Hidalgo and Cameron counties led in irrigation, with 229 787 and 155 804 acres respectively, while San Saba Brazoria and Zavala counties posted notable increases.
UVALDE Dec 17. Trappers in this section anticipate an excellent trapping season this winter. It is estimated that between 50 000 and 75 000 dollars worth of furs would be shipped from this area if prices stay near last season. Trappers with leases in canyon country north of here report abundant ring tails foxes wildcats skunk and raccoon.
R. B. Darling and Anna Metzer of Brazos county filed notice of intention to marry with County Clerk Jess B. McGee on Tuesday.
An eastern corporation studies Upshur County iron ore fields in Ore City and neighboring counties. About eighty engineers and geologists test ore beds spanning 45,000 acres with three ore strata exceeding 45 feet in thickness. If developed, the area would rival Pittsburgh Texas.
An armada of 12 Italian seaplanes carrying 54 airmen arrived at Cartagena on the first leg of a voyage from Orbetello to Rio de Janeiro. The plan calls for routes through Dakar and Natal before reaching Brazil where the ships are to be sold to the Brazilian government.
Ef Locke pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor in district court this morning for a change racket at a drug store and was fined ten dollars plus costs totaling 233.45 dollars. He was turned over to Waco authorities on warrants for swindling and holding up a filling station after settling with county officials. Police linked Locke to similar incidents in Temple Belton Georgetown and other cities.
In Washington on December 17 the tale of "Two Toes the Wolf" was recounted by John Garner to House colleagues. The wolf killed about 500 dollars worth of sheep and goats in Texas, and a government hunter finally trapped him. Garner argued for more money to fund government hunters to exterminate such predators.
Weather bulletin notes increasing cloudiness over Bryan and vicinity with unsettled conditions and local rains. Tonight or Thursday expected warmer conditions.
Washington December 17 Secretary of Agriculture Hyde said 25 million dollars is enough to aid drought stricken farmers. Representative Jones of Texas asked if the 60 million Senate relief would be fully used. Hyde said no extra funds were needed. The House agriculture committee cut the Senate drought relief loan bill from 60 million to 30 million.
Texas building permits totaled 4.097 million in November, down 41.2 percent from October and the lowest monthly figure on record per the University of Texas Bureau of Business Research. Amarillo and San Antonio dragged totals, while Dallas and Houston held above year-earlier marks.
Paving of the Laredo San Antonio highway south of Cotulla is underway. About 10 miles north of Cotulla has received the first asphalt course and paving through Cotulla is complete.
At Larabola in Oviedo region today a collision between a passenger and a freight train killed ten people and injured fourteen others. The injured are reported to be in serious condition.
Morris Williams of Brazos County 4 H Pig Club, under County Agent C L Benson, earned a gold watch from Thomas F Wilson for his five years of pig project work. He raised 52 pigs since 1930, won a Chicago trip financed by Santa Fe Railroad, and plans to fatten pigs for the 1931 Fort Worth Fat Stock Show using city pure bred stock and a balanced ration.
Austin reports a sharp drop in retail department store sales in November, down 9.9 percent for the year and 10.7 percent from October. Irene B. Williamson of UT's Bureau of Business Research notes the decline contrasts with a three year average of 6 percent between October and November.
Dallas report notes mistletoe, a festive but tree-parasitic plant, is scarce in Texas this year due to extreme dryness, heat, and bitter cold. Producers say supply is light and quality is variable, with prices slightly higher but overall demand steady.
Mrs Roy S Hollomon, recently moved from East 23rd street home after a prior operation, was taken to the hospital this morning for another operation.
Cotton futures closed 25 to 40 points higher as the market improved. Local spot prices ranged from 9 to 9.8 cents, reflecting stronger demand.
Miss Edna Abbott Brazos county health nurse and Sedalia Wilson colored nurse depart for Austin to join a stall conference run by the bureau of child hygiene State Department of Health through December 18 19 and 20. Abbott brings health posters booklets and records from Brazos schools for exhibit as part of the public health education program.
The First Methodist church announces new chairmen and committees for the board of stewards for the coming year. C M Bethany is chairman with J W Black as vice chair and C F E Jenkins as secretary. Standing committees include Responsible figures for assessment buildings and grounds devotions finance music publicity resolutions social service worship with pastors ex officio on all committees. The pastor and chairman serve on all committees and the pastor may act for the board in building and grounds and music.
Edinburg reports an all time U S cabbage acreage record for the Rio Grande Valley likely set this season. The four Hidalgo Cameron Willacy and Starr counties total 18 506 acres for 1930 31 an increase of 3 900 acres from last year according to the U S Department of Agriculture.
Jacksonville report shows W. H. Washington moving to Cherokee county and W. L. Knapp taking Knapp’s post to San Augustine County in a county agricultural agents swap.
Colorado voters will decide January 10 if the commissioners court may issue 100000 in bonds to repair lateral roads. County workers would be employed to carry out the project.
Quanah plans an all day celebration on December 19 to mark the turn of water from the new source ten miles northeast into the city mains. A banquet will climax the event.
Uncle Charlie White a 104 year old Negro and former slave of General Edward Burleson died in San Marcos today. He lived through slavery and Civil War era life and his passing marks a historic end of a living memory.
C B Neblite of the Agricultural Experiment Station spoke at Bryan Lions Club lunch about The Making of Sound Pictures. He traced the history from silent films through the experimental stage to modern talking pictures and outlined production and projection details.
Washington reacts to Judge William Clark ruling the 18th Amendment invalid arguing it may be reversed. Congressmen and senators weigh its impact while New Jersey prosecutors prepare appeals and enforcement under state law until higher court action.
Mayor Ed S. McCarver aged 51 died from apoplexy after a Friday illness. A former Texas division commander of the Sons of Confederate Veterans and Burnell County attorney, he led the Trans Misssissippi division of the Confederate veterans and served as president of the Municipal League of Texas.
Will Rogers notes Einstein left New York for Hollywood and jokes about his theory that there is no space. He predicts local studios may buy and stage the idea while Hollywood awaits Einstein’s arrival in Beverly Hills.
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