Willie and Eugene Howard in New York vaudeville scene
In New York on February 13, Willie and Eugene Howard, famed vaudeville brothers and sons of a rabbi, are praised for their long partnership. The piece notes their disciplined careers, shrewd saving, and offstage hobbies, along with brief vignettes of Harlem and cultural figures like Houdini, Codona, Geraghty, Fairbanks, Pickford, Hammett, and a wandering observer sampling shop windows for fashion and perfume samples.
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New York
Willie
Eugene Howard
Eugene
Brazos County Debates Hog-Corn Program Benefits
A Brazos County agricultural committee weighs a proposed hog-corn program tied to acreage reductions. While national cotton reductions boosted profits, county-wide impact seems limited since local demand for corn and pork exceeds production. The plan imposes acreage cuts and hog reductions on all qualifying farmers, potentially hindering land shift from cotton to home feed crops.
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Brazos County
Navasota
Highway Beautification Plans Promoted by Bryan Brazos Clubwomen
Bryan and Brazos county clubwomen expressed strong interest in a highway beautification program during the county federation meeting. They discussed native flora to plant along rights of way, signs removal from private property, and livestock clearance. A stock law election and petitions were proposed to support the effort statewide.
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Bryan
Brazos County
County Federation
Highway Commission
Justice of the Peace
Citien
N Up
Connec
Lindbergh’s Air Mail Stance Risks Public Grace
Since Lindbergh’s epochal Paris flight he has risen in American regard though his attack on the President over air mail contracts threatens his standing. He works for two air transport firms and has received good pay, placing him in a delicate position to speak out.
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Lindbergh
Paris
Global Tensions Rise as Nations Tread Warily
Austria fires on Socialists as unrest grows across Europe. A million French workers strike to show strength, while Britain and France threaten breaks in trade pacts. Hitler issues warnings and Japan allocates a record defense budget. Peace prospects appear dim.
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Austria
Great Britain
France
Hitler
Japan
Dove of Peace
Twenty-Five Years Ago Items From the Bry an Morning Eagle
Recounted notes from 1909 including Rudolph Myers buying burned Spen er Ford lots for a cottage to be built by July. Harve Henry and family reach Big Spring with J D Castle. Lynville Houston brings rope fragment from Rolly Wyatt’s hanging. Martin & Lock wall repair after wind damage. Wal lace residence fire at Allen academy. boys show strong fire discipline. Roy Nunn moves to Andrews County ranch. March arrival of a government farm demonstrator to address cotton farming.
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Bryan Morning Eagle and Pilot
Rudolph Myers
Judge Spener Ford
Harve Henry
R. L. Brogdon
J. D. Castle
Big Spring
Lynville Houston
Hearne
Roy Nunn
Andrews County
Department of Agriculture
Lindbergh Criticizes Roosevelt Over Air Mail Contracts
Colonel Charles A Lindbergh’s telegram attacking President Roosevelt over air mail contract cancellations backfired. The Senate investigation had shown Lindbergh received a $250000 bonus and $25000 yearly as a consultant from an aviation firm, with evasive tax payments noted. He has offered to explain to the committee but has been silent since his telegram.
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Charles A. Lindbergh
Roosevelt
Mr. Lindbergh
Jancor
Lindbergh
Senate
Aeronautical Corporation
Editorial of the Day on Courage and National Resolve
The piece lauds American resilience during hardship, citing Roosevelt’s leadership and Common citizens’ courage. It quotes Henley and Simkhovitch, praising resolve, personal discipline, and sacrifice as the nation advances toward perceived victory. It highlights endurance amid unemployment and debt.
Edson Waite Praises Canada National Parks
Saskatchewan premier J. T. M. Anderson emphasizes the immense value of national parks and public lands. He argues parks and forests influence national character and counter excessive materialism and artificial living.
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J. T. M. Anderson
Saskatchewan
Canada
Carl S. Martin Named Normangee Postmaster
Carl S. Martin has been appointed postmaster at Normangee succeeding the late Joe Wrenn who served as postmaster for many years. Wrenn died several weeks ago.
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Carl S. Martin
Normangee
Carl
Martin
Joe Wrenn
Mr. Wrenn
Farm in Brazil Sought by Scion of Pioneer Clan
Maynardville Tennessee resident Nany Miller plans to move his 150 year old log house and 1000 acre farm over 25 miles up Clinch river valley into a Brazil settlement. He expects to receive land there free or for little and aims to lead emigrants to clear forests and build new homes citing taxes and crowding civilization as motives. He has contacted the Brazilian legation in Washington about a colony in central Brazil and notes the Tennessee Valley Authority dam will flood his land.
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White House
Charlotte Becker
Roosevelt
Potomac
Simkhovitch
Jesus
Hubert M. Harrison
East
Texas
Maynardville
Tenn
Tennessee Valley Authority
Norris
Nany Miller
Brazil
Clinch River
Clinch
Powell Rivers
Tennessee
Miller
Washington
East Texas Chamber of Commerce Pushes Fire Prevention Drive
The East Texas Chamber of Commerce pledges a year long fire loss reduction campaign led by general manager Hubert M Harrison. The program also covers taxation surveys home renovizing a self reliance farm contest and cooperation with the national recovery administration. District conventions at Sulphur Springs Atlanta and Henderson approved the plan as fire councils and marshals are urged to implement preventive measures and gather data.
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Longview
East Texas
Texas
Sulphur Springs
Atlanta
Henderson
Scheduled events spread across Belton Conroe and Jasper
The notice lists events scheduled this week at Belton on Tuesday, Conroe on Wednesday, and Jasper on Thursday. It confirms three locations and a sequential midweek plan.
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Belton
Conroe and
Jasper
Stamp Collector Receives Letter From Transvaal
A stamp collector in Bryan received an unusual letter from Hugh L. Hardel of Johannesburg Transvaal describing South Africa and its cinema impressions. The note explains Johannesburg growth, mining wealth, and local life atop 7000 feet, with history of the Transvaal and Boer War ties.
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South Africa
W. @. Vanderwerth
Bryan
Hugh L. Hardel
Duff Road
Houghton Estate
Johannesburg
Transvaal
United States
Hardel
Johannes Rissik
Witwatersrend
Cannon's Son Charged With Check Swindle in San Antonio
Maj Richard M Cannon son of Bishop James M Cannon Jr and his wife Margaret J Cannon are charged with writing a worthless check for 75 dollars on the First State Bank of Rosemead California. The complaint was filed by the district attorney before Justice John R Shook. The incident allegedly occurred on January 6 at the Plaza Hotel.
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San Antonio
Richard M. Cannon
James M. Cannon Jr
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Margaret J. Cannon
Major Cannon
District Attorney's Office
Justice of the Peace
John R. Shook
Major
Tax Collection Up Yoakum As City Sees Small Increase
Yoakum tax collection shows a slight rise with 66 percent of city taxes paid by January 1, 1934, up from 64 percent in 1933. Poll taxes fall, with 580 paid in 1934 versus 645 in 1933, despite overall increases.
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Yoakum
C. C. Crutchfield
Allen Wins Extra Period Tilt With Bryan All-Stars
The Allen Academy Rambler basketball team defeated the Bryan All-Stars 41-39 after two overtime periods at the Allen gym. Key players for Allen included Parks Isbell Phillips Craddock Colvin and Allen under Coach Pony Wilson. Bryan starters Mathews McNeely Carroll Lang and Andrews played the full game.
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Allen Academy Rambler
Bryan All-Stars
Allen Gym
Captain Parks
Isbell
Phillips
Craddock
Colvin
Allen
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