Losses in Brazos cattle loom from cold wave estimates
County Agent C L Beason warns that about 4,000,000 pounds of beef have been lost in Brazos County cattle over three months due to cold weather, insufficient feed, and poor shelter. With 40,000 head, average loss nears 100 pounds per head, threatening livestock income and future industry revival without more home grown feed and proper shelters, aided by local chamber efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Beason
Benson
Brazos County
Houston
Fort Worth
Texas
Chamber of Commerce
Broadway Celebrities and Lambs Club Tales in 1933
A vivid New York gossip column surveys Broadway figures and socialites in the Lambs Club and Overlook spots. It recalls Cohan with Hap Ward, Ziegfeld’s valet quips, Lou Holtz and Lyda Roberts, Marie Dressler’s entourage, and other stars. It savors sketches of O Henry, Theo(dor) Ritz legends, and restaurant lore from Moquin’s to Rampanico hills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Lou Holtz
Lyda Roberts
Marie Dressler
Poly Moran
Sid Silver
Paul Baker
al Jolson
Harry Wardell
Carl Carroll
The
Lambs
Billy Gaxton
Robert Hague
Gaxton
Hague
Europe
South America
Baron de Blowitz
Fannie Brice
Roger Davis
Joe Cook
W. C. Field
Shorty
Theodor
Rampanico Hills
Theodors
Theodores
Ritz
Phillips Oppenheim
Constantinople
London
Paris
Supporting a Valuable Work in Bryan County
The Bryan and Brazos County Chamber of Commerce will again support the county boys and girls clubs in 1933. The Agricultural committee will back this program, stressing 4-H club projects and home economics for girls. It aims to improve rural living and farming methods by guiding youths with county agent advice and Extension Service support from Texas A&M College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan and Brazos County
Extension Service of
Texas A. & M. College
Longtime Bryan Doctor Dr. W. H. Oliver Dies
Hundreds in Bryan and surrounding territory mourn the death of Dr. W. H. Oliver a third of a century practitioner and hospital founder whose career as a country physician surgeon and diagnostician earned wide respect. He rode tough roads for patients and served without seeking compensation, leaving a lasting impact on the community and state medical life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
W. H. Oliver
Oliver
Burleson
Europe
Bryan Hospital
Texas
Get Property Exemption for Homesteads Now as Deadline Looms
The article urges homeowners with homesteads valued at 3000 dollars or less to render property and apply for the state ad valorem tax exemption by April 30. It states the county tax assessor cannot remove exempt property without a formal exemption request and cautions a last minute rush. It also notes reports of a potential break between Japan and the League of Nations and Japan's distant stance from the organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tax Assessors Office
Japan
League of Nations
Unemployment insurance debate and worker cost sharing
The AFL advocates unemployment insurance with employers paying all costs, leaving workers free of responsibility. No successful plan exists where the state and employer bear the burden, risking business closures. A workable plan must include workers sharing the cost alongside employers and state support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Federation of Labor
Reducing Purchasing Power of Salaried Class in 1929 Boom
The editorial from Mexia News argues the salaried class is the key bulwark of business as farmer purchasing power remains low and industry unemployment soars. It urges keeping salaries high to sustain trade, boost circulation through farming and related industries, and notes wage cuts worsening business conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Mexia News
Today in History: Birth of C L Sholes The Typewriter Inventor
The article notes that C L Sholes, credited with inventing the typewriter, was born on February 14, 1819. It marks the historical anniversary and identifies Sholes as the inventor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Sholes
Typewriter
Improvement at A and M College Encourages Return of Students
Twenty five years ago report from Bryan Morning Eagle notes Captain Andrew Moses saying parents favor students remaining and resuming duties. About 100 cadets on campus with many expected back next week. Baylor defeats Allen Academy 82 to 21 in basketball. Western Union in four hours handles 550 telegrams, Harris sending 455.
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Allen Academy Grounds
Baylor
Academy
Western Union
W. W. Harris
Harris
Man of Houston Takes Own Life, Son Lived Here
Mr and Mrs L W Koehl Jr were called to Houston Friday because of the death of Mr Koehls father age 70. He was found shot to death in a ravine near Rice street foot of Cleveland compress with a note in his pocket saying he was tired and blamed no one. An inquest by Justice of the Peace Overstreet found death by own action after investigators concluded a nervous breakdown and recent retirement from Southern Pacific railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. W. Koehl, Jr
Houston
Ira Williams
R. R. Myers
Owen Martin
Justice of the Peace
Campbell R. Overstreet
Koehl
Southern Pacific Railroad
Tax on Jigsaw Puzzles Sparks 10 Percent Levy
Rochester news confirms Lester B. Kaplan of the Internal Revenue Department announces a 10 percent tax on jigsaw puzzles under sporting goods. Puzzles are manufactured around the clock to meet nationwide demand, with the tax borne by the manufacturers in this tax division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
N. Y
Sam
Lester B. Kaplan
Internal Revenue Department
Kaplan
General paroles for five prisoners filed at Austin
Gov Miriam A Ferguson granted five general paroles one conditional parole and two conditional pardons. Recipients include Leonard Lang Harris county murder five years Jack Howard Gregg county car theft ten years Edgar Hays Callahan county violating prohibition law one year J A Samples Lubbock theft two years Bill Tatro Hutchinson county robbery five years Ed Linscum Washington county attempted criminal assault twenty five years Nash Rodriguez Nacogdoches county violating prohibition law one year Loyce Gooch Tyler county theft three years plus a sixty day furlough for Tom Shook Wichita county murder thirty years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Linscum
Washington County
Nash Rodriguez
Nacondoches County
Loyce Gooch
Tyler County
Tom Shook
Wichita County
Former Brenham Man Dies at New Orleans
Dr. George F. Cocker, 67, a New Orleans physician and Brenham native, died at his home in New Orleans last night after a long career in medicine. He was remembered for his local roots in Brenham and his service in the New Orleans medical community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brenham
New Orleans
George F. Cocker
Texas
Docket fixed on civil cases by Judge Davis in district court
The civil docket was set this morning in district court by Judge W. C. Davis for four weeks of the term. The third and fourth weeks are devoted to criminal trials while the first week handles non jury matters. Readies include motions to quash citations and several civil actions from Feb 15 to Mar 22 with criminal cases listed for March 12 to 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
W. C. Davis
Geo. A. Adams
R. W. Parsons
H. E
Out of Town Attendee at Creath Brazos Council Meeting
Mrs J Wallace Brosig of Nava Sota attended an all day session of the Creath Brazos Association workers council at the First Baptist church joined by other visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Wallace Brosig
Navasota
Workers’ Council of
Falls and breaks arm after doorstep slide
Mrs. W. L. Porter slipped on ice on her doorstep Friday morning while taking her daughter to school and fractured her arm. She is recovering, likely today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Porter
Tremont and Harris File Notice to Marry in Brazos County
Phillip H. Tremont and Lillian Harris of Brazos county have filed notice of intention to marry with County Clerk Clyde Goen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillip H. Tremont
Lillian Harris
Brazos County
Clyde Goen
Social aid debate sparks rural talk on reform and fear
A conversation from a Texas community reveals support for vocational aid programs funded by the state while locals express concern over socialist ideas and the impact on their livelihoods. A Wheelock farmer laments losses from property investments and fears government redistribution.
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Algonquin
Sam Berman
Irving Cobb
Cobb
Henry
Sunday World
William Johnston
Johnston
O. Henry
Moquin’s
Sixth Avenue
Colonel Porter
McNaught Syn
Bryan Morning Eagle
Andrew Moses
Corps of Cadets
A. and M. College
Moses
Austin
Davis
City National Bank
Wilson Motor Co
Wilson Motor Co., Inc
Manhattan Life Insurance Co
Bayard L. Barnwell
Fidelity Finance Co
R. W. Howell
First National Bank
Gainer
FP. L. Collier
Geo. E. Wieland
Triday
Rollin J. Windrow
T. R. Batte
J. T. Maloney
Abe Chanowsky
Tony Barcelona
M. E. Wallace
W. R. Ball
Mary Alice Ball
R. J. Hunnicutt
Ball Lumber Eco
Geo. P. Edge
Rollin J. Winrow
the Graham National Bank
Allen Smith
G. A. Beane
F. W. Kazmeier
Tyler Haswell
C. E
Ionesa
Avemen
Varente
Wheelock
Dean
Lydia Ey
Pinham
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