Cotton Situation prompts legal test of acreage law
Judge W C Davis of Franklin declared the Texas Cotton Acreage Reduction law unconstitutional and void, denying an injunction against Fred L Smith. The decision sparks debate across the South about production controls, banker influence, and the need to grow other crops and increase home consumption.
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W. C. Davis
Franklin
Texas
Fred L. Smith
Calvert
South
Davis
State Supreme Court
Huey P. Long
Louisiana
Pelican
Baltimore
Shome
Dana Dies in 1879 at February History Marker
Richard Henry Dana, American author, died on February 2, 1879, marking a notable entry in the history of U.S. letters and 19th century maritime writing.
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Richard Henry Dana
Business and Professional Women's Club Holds PR Banquet
The Bryan College Station club hosts a public relations banquet inviting all local clubs and civic groups. Leaders praise coordinated community effort and the aim to raise standards through collaboration across churches schools and businesses. The event plans to become an annual dinner emphasizing joint civic improvement.
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College Station
Business and Professional Women’s Club of
Bryan
College
Hostess
Commission Acts Wisely on City Water Mains Extension
The Bryan city commission unanimously approves extending water mains to multiple city sections to improve service and fire protection while creating jobs. With material costs near a low point and abundant labor, the project aims to meet a real service need and save money by using favorable markets.
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Bryan
Inflation Fears Spur Varied Washington Proposals
The article reports on Senate and other proposals to expand money supply, including Walsh of Massachusetts advocating government bonds to issue up to 1 billion dollars in notes. Secretary Mellon dismisses the plan, citing no currency shortage and the Fed elastic system, arguing inflation harms recovery.
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Ashington
Senate
Walsh
Massa
Walsher
Mellon
Treasury
Federat
Reconstruction Finance Corpora
Reconstruction
Hlon
Fort Worth
Plant Washington Trees in Bryan for Bicentennial Observance
The Bryan community is urged to plant Washington memorial trees as part of the Washington birthday bicentennial. About 200 pecan trees will be planted by county schoolchildren, with Daughters of the American Revolution dedicating trees in City Hall park on February 22. Trees will be registered with the Bicentennial Commission in Washington.
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Washington
Brazos County
Texas A. & M. College
Daughters of the American Revolution
City Hall
Bicentennial Commission
Bryan
Texas
Former Governor Ferguson Renounces Congress Bid
James E Ferguson declares in the Ferguson Forum that he and his wife Miriam prefer remaining in Austin to watch state government. He notes a desire to go to Congress but says he must stay home to help dig out political corruption in Texas using a crubbing hoe.
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James E. Ferguson
Austin
Ferguson Forum
Miriam A. Ferguson
Congress
Texas
Mayfair Dances Spark Glare of Glamour for Theatrical Crowd
Saturday night Mayfair dances in the Crystal Room at the Ritz, sponsored by John Rumsey, draw crowded, clublike gatherings of stage and cinema folk. Membership is limited to professionals with $50 yearly dues and $10 per guest, plus a fixed supper, while autograph hunters roam 46th Street. The piece also recalls old quartets and memories from reporters Frazier Hunt and Ray Long, ending with a personal reminiscence of stage life.
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New York
Crystal Room
Ritz
John Rumsey
Hollywood
Mayfair
Clarence Mackay
America
46Th Street
London
Adelphi Arch
No Discharge in the War of Death Quote
A daily Bible thought cites Ecclesiastes phrase declaring no one can command the spirit or reign in death's day, asserting there is no discharge in that war. The line reflects mortality and human limits.
Twenty Five Years Ago in Bryan Daily Eagle
Local notes from February 3 1907 list visitors W R Goen and son I B Todd of Harvey Mrs J D Steele of Millican Henry Kurten and Ed Schram from Korten area Mrs T M Ewing of Myers Mr and Mrs Ewing recently moved from Pitts Bridge Real estate transfers include Webb and Garth selling to J Webb Howell share of land and lumber business for 14875 Mrs J W Carroll of Houston visiting Villa Maria Academy Mrs M Parker and Mrs W H Oliver and child return from Houston Mrs W T Echols guest of Mrs Loula McMichael
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Bryan Daily Eagle
W. R. Goen
I. B. Todd
Harvey
J. D. Steele
Millican
Bryan
Mississippi
Dorent
Charleston
Henry Kurten
Ed Schram
Kurten
T. M. Ewing
Myers
Ewing
Pitts Bridge
Mattie H. Webb
F. I. Garth
J. Webb Howell
J. W. Carroll
Houston
Villa Maria Academy
M. Parker
W. H. Oliver
W. T. Echols
Edge
Loula McMichael
Taxation and the dream of painless government
The passage muses on a government able to run without tax collection, noting such a state would be popular yet unattainable. It then reflects that no anesthesia exists to painless remove income for taxes, implying taxation remains a necessary burden.
World painting exchange plot of Kuzo Tamotzu
Mexia News profiles painter Kuzo Tamotzu who plans to travel the world to repurchase his past works with new pieces, aiming to replace mediocre art and reflect on his early mistakes. The column muses on conscience and the permanence of bad work versus artworks.
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Kuzo Tamotzu
Mexia News
Sheridan Marches Through Georgia in 1864
General Philip H. Sheridan moved his Union forces through Georgia beginning in November 1864. The advance aimed to disrupt Confederate lines and seize key transportation routes as part of the Atlanta campaign.
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Sheridan
Georgia
Dear Mister Potter Optimists and Pessimists in One Letter
Les Akers discusses optimism and pessimism with humorous definitions. He contrasts types by banker loans stock market and perseverance, noting the true optimist forgings ahead despite cold water. He jokes about coffin fears and the abundance of things to kick and react to in modern times.
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Heles Akers
Good and ill in cross cultural exchange says Dr Datta
The Christian Science Monitor reviews Dr S K Datta’s Round Table piece noting his praise for the beneficent roles of Western settlements in Asia. He cites municipal growth in India since 1884 and the spread of lawful liberty, a free press, and public meetings as gifts from exchange with the West. Hu Shih is cited as a Chinese counterpart recognizing both sides.
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pro-Orient Occidental
Europe
Asia
S. K. Datta
Mahatma Gandhi
Round Table
China
The
Dr. Datta
East India Company
Shanghai
India
Congress
Datta
Indian Congress
Hu Shih
From Faraday’s Iron Ring to Modern Industry
One hundred years ago on August 29 1831 Michael Faraday wrapped two coils around an iron ring connected to a battery and galvanometer, proving induction and birth of the dynamo. A century of progress followed with power linked to Niagara Falls and industry worth billions, transforming light, transport, and household labor worldwide.
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Michael Faraday
Niagara
Faraday
Bounty on Jackrabbits Planned by County Officials
Odessa report says Judge Henry E Webb announced at Betor county commissioners court that the February session will vote to place a five cent bounty on jackrabbit skins. The move aims to curb jackrabbit damage and support local agriculture.
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Odessa
Henry E. Webb
Betor County
Commissioners Court
Wellington Plans Municipal Gas System by Next September
Wellington city council announced the municipal gas system will be in operation by next September. The plan signals a major utility expansion for Wellington and outlines the city’s push toward public energy services.
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PLAN
Wellington
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