Taxpayers Hopeful as Tax Rise Persists Across 1913 to 1930
The report notes a broad shift in American taxation from 1913 to 1930 driven by war costs, inflation, and rising public salaries. It highlights how motor vehicle growth and urban sprawl expanded local taxes, with property tax remaining key but weaker in share, while income and motor vehicle taxes rose to prominence and tobacco and liquor revenue declined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Heer
Bureftarchion
He Heen
Bolitan
Property tax burden shifts vary by state 1913 to 1930
A nationwide trend shows progress away from the general property tax over two decades, yet state results differ. Delaware cut its general property tax share from 76 percent to 34 percent, a 56 percent drop, with Virginia and Wisconsin down 15 percent, North Carolina and Massachusetts 14 percent, and Oklahoma, Arkansas, and South Carolina between 11 and 13 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Delaware
Virginia
Wisconsin
North Carolina
Massachusetts
Oklahoma
Arkansas
South Carolina
County Agents Promote Live-at-Home Farm Plan Benefits
County Agents at a conference urged expanding the Live-at-Home plank of the A and M Farm Plan, emphasizing better land use and improved crops and livestock while highlighting the human element. Participants included J. W. Bush, W. S. Ross, B. F. Vance, D. D. Clinton, G. C. King, C. L. Benson, T. B. Wood, H. H. Williamson, Geo. W. Johnson, F. R. Brison, and O. B. Martin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Williamson
Extension Service
Williamson
Martin
District 3
Geo. W. Johnson
J. W. Bush
Hempstead
W. S. Ross
Navasota
B. F. Vance
Madisonville
D. D. Clinton
Marlin
G. C. King
Caldwell
C. L
People’s Column on the dairy trade’s professional shift
The column discusses two years of dairy men moving from unorganized business to a professional association aimed at guiding the industry in society. It contrasts self interest in business with the profession’s duty to serve the public, using medicine as an analogy between money focus and relief of misery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Les
Disciples of Business
Dairy War and Reform Vision in Bryan Community
A Bryan column argues that the Milk War pits professional dairymen against commercial distributors and chain stores, urging unity to reform and lower costs while serving local consumers. It denounces predatory business tactics and calls for a new era of "Peace on Earth, Good Will to Man" in commerce, alongside notes on changing women’s horseback riding fashions and freedom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dairy Fdi
Bryan
Emi
Earth
Milady
U D C Fights Merger of Confederate Homes in Texas
Ross Chapter of Bryan urges letters to Senator Albert Stone and Representative George Butler to vote against consolidating the Confederate Widows and the Confederate Home in Austin. Mrs Turner reports 94 widows in the Bryan Home with four more admitted in February, many blind and helpless. The proposal would move them to an unused building at the Confederate home, prompting U D C action to protect the widows. The Bryan Chapter will assist Texas Division workers to safeguard their peace of mind and body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Los. Ross
Bryan
Albert Stone
George Butler
Austin
Turner
Former Brazos teacher spends weekend in Bryan
FE. K. Barden formerly Humble superintendent of schools and now UT Ph D student attended the School Executives of Southeast Texas meeting at A and M College in Bryan with his son Charles. He arrived Thursday night and stayed with his sister-in-law Mrs. Wiley Higgs until Sunday. He previously served as principal of the Harvey school 25 years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FE. K. Barden
Humble
University of Texas
Bryan
Charles
Southeast Texas
M. College
Barden
Indaw
Wiley Higgs
Harvey
Typewriter Yellow Second Sheets For Sale At Eagle Printing
Classified note announces yellow second sheets available from Eagle Printing Company for typing needs. Highlights include stock intended for typewriter use and a local supplier offering these sheets to customers seeking affordable paper for office work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Printing Company
Society Dinner Honors Miss Gussie Odom Bride-to-Be
Miss Winona McNeeley and Miss Bessie Lou Wiley hosted a Friday dinner at Mr. and Mrs. Locke McNeeley home honoring Miss Gussie Odom, whose marriage to Horace Daneby Jr. on February 9 was announced. Red roses, white narcissus, and green red white accents filled the table decor as guests toasted the bride-elect and contributed recipes for her cook book.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winona McNeeley
Bessie Lou Wiley
Locke McNeeley
Gussie Odom
Horace Daneby, Jr
Maudelle Wiley
Laura Mae Blaylock
Alia Stanford
Annie Ruth Ware
Marjorie Nelson
Marguerite Buchanan
Christine Kellett
Pauline Morgan
Lucile Dougherty
Kathleeen Bullard
Margaret Grant
Dorothy McDowell
Surprise Party For Mrs McDonald On Sixty Fifth Birthday
Mrs D J McDonald celebrated her sixty fifth birthday Friday night February 3 with a surprise party at Prospect home. Music by Texaco Ramblers A A Newcomb Chester Lloyd F A Mauldine Onie Gustavus. games including ring games snap and dominoes. 65 candle cake and refreshments. Attendees include P K Trant and family Theodore Hint and family H E Sheffield and family W C Manning and family Mrs W E Williams and family Mrs A W tice and family Ruby Carnes and daughter C Gustavus F A Maudine Chester Lloyd A A Newcomb Olin Fry Morris Beal John Merino Lena Merino Laura Merino and Luke Merino.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. J. McDonald
Prospect
Texaco Ramblers
A. A. Newcomb
Chester Lloyd
F. A. Mauldine
Onie Gustavus
Theodore Hint
H. E. Sheffield
W. C. Manning
W. FE. Williams
A. W. Tice
Ruby Carnes
C. Gustavus
F. A. Maudine
Olin Fry
Morris Beal
John Merino
Lena Merino
Laura Merino
Luke Merino
Valentine party hosted by Jo-Anna and Mallie Tatman
Miss Jo-Anna Tatman and Miss Mallie Tatman hosted a Valentine gathering Friday night for Bryan youths at their West 26th Street home. The event included dancing, Progressive Conversation, Knock, and a spread of heart shaped sandwiches, candy, hearts, salted pecans, olives, and punch. Attendees included Gen evaine Barron, Jack Fagan, Marie Benson, Orabelle Foster, Barbara Harrison, Myrtle Lee Harrison, Frances McGee, Marjorie Miller, Imogene Nash, Frances Pierson, Polly Pierson, Esther Rochelle, Jessie Thomas, Ruth Weddington, Lucile Simonetti, Clifford Alexander, James Alexander, Guy Boyett Jr., Ennis Canady, Albert Covey, Tom Darrow, John Delameter, Hal Haltom, Jim James, Forrest Jones, Oak McKenzie, Mit Morehead, Walter Porter, George Singletary, Grover White Jr., and Jack Wheeler. Also noted was a Tuesday evening party honoring Miss Gussie Odom, a bride-to-be, at Kurten hosted by Miss Marguerite Buchanan with a gift shower for the bride and her cousin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jo-Anna
Mallie Tatman
Bryan
West 26Th Street
Genevieve Barron
Jack Fagan
Marie Benson
Orabelle Foster
Barbara Harrison
Myrtle Lee Harrison
Frances McGee
Marjorie Earl Miller
Imogene Nash
Frances Pierson
Polly Pierson
Esther Marie Rochelle
Jessie Thomas
Ruth Weddington
Lucile Simonetti
Clifford Alexander
James Alexander
Guy Boyett Jr
Ennis Canady
Albert Covey
Tom Darrow
John Delameter
Hal Haltom
Jim James
Forrest Jones
Oak McKenzie
Mit Morehead
Walter Lee Porter
George Singletary
Grover White, Jr
Jack Wheeler
King's Highway Teacher Guest of Honor at Birthday Party
C. C. Bounds assistant principal at King's Highway School celebrated his twenty first birthday with a social at Mr. and Mrs G A Nash home. Miss Minnie Nash organized the event at the Nash residence with games including 42 at three tables and bridge. Covey Windsor led the 42 winners in the card game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Bounds
King’s Highway
G. A. Nash
Minnie Nash
Miss Nash
Birthday cake and wedding notices at College Avenue Baptist church
A birthday celebration for Mr. Bounds followed by marriage notices recount a sister of Miss Gussie Odom marrying Horace Dansby Jr. at the College Avenue Baptist church. Guests included families from Normangee and Bryan areas. Additional social events featured Mrs. Marshall Peters as luncheon honoree and notes on local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Odom Norman
Freeport
Gussie Odom
Horace Dansby Jr
College Avenue Baptist Church
Marshall Peters
Bryan Boy
Navasota
Mary Rodes
Tetes
Ellen Bookman
Stunt Program At B T S School Draws Large Attendance
The Thursday session of the Baptist Training Service at First Baptist Church drew 125 attendees. The juniors led by Miss Claribel Carrington posted the highest class attendance with 44 present, as Heber Stuart directed a lively stunt program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Training Service School
First Baptist Church
Claribel Carrington
Heber Stuart
Andrews’ Union
Good Samaritan
Bob Day Union
Circle 4
Intend to Marry in Brazos County Notice
Charlie Sandle and Rose Northington of Brazos County have filed notice of intention to marry with County Clerk Clyde Goen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Sandle
Rose Northington
Brazos County
Clyde Goen
School Leaders Meet at Texas A&M College Station
Southeast Texas superintendents and college executives gathered at Texas A M College in College Station for a day of discussion on school problems and conditions. The event began with a Y M C A morning meeting followed by a luncheon featuring the college glee club and noted entertainers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Station
Southeast Texas
Texas A. and
M. College
College
J. H. Sheppard
la Porte
College Glee Club
Kay Beach
Carl T
Doc) Sprague
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American Legion
Ed Martin
Harry Estill
J. 5. Caldwell
Henry
The
Mr. Martin
Lawyer Brown
Mr. Estill
O’flarety
Mr. Caldwell
People's Column
Brazos
W. H. Buchanan
Kurten
Ed McWhorter
Mra
Holden
Milton Martin
Grant McDonald
C. A. Holden
Barbara
Eddie McWhorter
Covey Windsor
Roy Lewis
Edward Sanders
Millie
Lena
Willie Novosad
Emma
Robert
Freddie Kindt
Leona McDonald
Mr. Davis
Normangee
Mr. Mangis
Loriie
Elmo Anderson
B.T.S
R. Grow
J. Baker
A. W. Ranyan
J. A. Butler
W. M. Alders
Dayton
Bleyl
Rosenberg
T. J. Shepp Childress
F. Thurmond
Coll Station
F. FE. Giesecke
Colege Station
J. O. Webb
Housta McQueen
Annie Dearing
Colegte Plemons
Juha Schovajen
J. Vernon Brown
P. H
Riverside
Montgomery Ward & CO
Bryan St
Bryan, Texas
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