Labor's Diplomat Green pushes six hour day plan
William Green, AFL president since 1924, urges a six hour day and five day week to curb unemployment, arguing that current hours hinder production. The piece outlines his career from UMWA to AFL leadership and notes his blunt stance at the Washington convention.
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Christmas questions on brotherhood amid roadside scenes
A crowd at a filling station observes chained youths and asks if society keeps its underprivileged, while farmers discuss post 1929 debts and price pain. Elmo Weeden displays corn fed turkeys. Bryan hobos receive soup from County Agent Benson. US dairy values exceed wheat, with butter and eggs producing far more annual value.
Tried to Kill Wife Van Hook Faces Assault Charge
Donnie Van Hook is jailed on an assault charge with intent to murder his wife. Officers say he used a butcher knife in the attack. The woman was not seriously hurt and Van Hook will have a hearing before Justice J. T. McGee this week.
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Donnie van Hook
van Hook
J. T. "McGee
Greater Church At College Hails Methodist Plan
The official board of the Greater Church at A and M College, led by Rev. Robert L. Jackson, unveils an aggressive plan to strengthen the church for all ages. Goals include larger attendance, deeper personal work, active service, and emphasis on children in Sunday School, with improved campus access aiding the effort.
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Robert L. Jackson
Held in county jail after knife attack wounds
Arthur Petty, a Black man, is being held in the county jail after a Saturday afternoon affray in which he inflicted serious knife wounds on Elbert Ellis, another Black man. Ellis was reported improving and had a chance for recovery.
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Elbert Ellis
Ellis
Cash Paid for Clean Cotton Rags by Eagle Printing
An advertisement notes Eagle Printing Company offers payment for clean cotton rags. The notice seeks suppliers to deliver grades of rags suitable for fine printing and paper production.
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Eagle Printing Company
Women Hold Concrete Sub-Irrigation Tile Demonstration
Edelweiss Gerke of Kurten Dot Sramek and Mrs J N Sramek of Smetana joined county home demonstration agent Miss Blanche Brown in Bryan for a tile making demonstration. Weather kept other club representatives away. those present will produce 20 feet of tile and lay it at the January cutting bed session.
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Kurten
Dot Sramek
J. N. Sramek
Smetana
Bryan
Blanche Brown
Miss Brown
Rach
Woman's Section Plans Demonstration at January Meeting
A fragment notes preparations for a tile and curling display and a demonstration to women at the January meeting of the women’s section. The text implies a local club event with a talk and activities for female members.
Donation Given To Buckner Home At First Baptist
Buckner Orphan Home in Dallas received a $120 Christmas donation during Sunday School at First Baptist church. The note marks the 100th anniversary of founder Dr. R. C. Buckner’s birthday and the home’s long history of educating thousands of children.
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Dallas
Gifts from Baptists over Texas Births in Dallas
A fragment notes events around January 3 1832 including the birth of Father Buckner and Christmas celebrations at a Dallas home. The text references gifts from Baptists over Texas and a domestic holiday observance.
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Father Buckner
Dallas
Plan to Distribute Red Cross Cloth
City Hall Red Cross material rooms announce distribution of cotton cloth and materials from National Red Cross for Brazos county needy. Distribution times: Wednesday Dec 21 from to 12 o'clock, Friday Dec 25 all day, and Saturday Dec 24 until noon.
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Red Cross
National Red Cross
Brazos County
Brazos County Pair File Intent to Marry
Henry Kindt and Marie Klint of Brazos County have filed a notice of intention to marry with County Clerk Jess B. McGee.
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Henry Kindt
Marie Klintworth
Brazos County
Jess B. McGee
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