Cotton varieties favor yield and staple length over gin turnout
Trials across Texas show the most profitable cotton varieties combine good yield with tenderable lint length. Killough reports that high gin turnout varieties often produce short unrenderable staple, while mid length staples around one eighth inch with 84 to 89 percent gin turnout offer better market value and dependable performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Killough
D. T. Killough
Texas Agricultural Experiment Station
Tailors Drill Into Bloods With Colorful Host Suits
A lively fashion note describes host suits in purple brown and green with satin shawl collars, worn by bold social guests in penthouses and bachelor flats. The piece cites Noel Coward’s Cannes influence and price ranges from 15 to 200 dollars, plus monograms at 12. It also mixes in urban life glimpses and theatre anecdotes from New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bloods
Noel Coward
Cannes
Texas Public Schools Face Severe Financial Crisis
State auditor Moore Lynn estimates a coming two year funding gap for Texas public schools. Per capita 1933 appropriation set at 16 dollars, with only 12.33 available to spend due to prior unpaid funds. Likely deficits force cuts, shorter terms, or higher taxes, and consolidation of rural schools proposed to boost efficiency.
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Texas
Moore Lynn
Brazos County
Bryan
Bryan Thinks On City Improvements And School Finances
In 1933 Bryan residents weigh city improvements and efficient government operations. The main concern is maintaining a growing school system as state funds shrink. The 75 cent school tax may need raising. a charter amendment could divert more utility earnings, with a $50,000 reserve for utilities and rapid rebuilding if depleted. City bonds were bought at a discount, saving about $1,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Local Visitors and Returnee Reported in Bryan
Cy Koontz of Zack visited Bryan on business today. Miss Tone Bullard returned to Bryan after spending New Year's Day with her parents Mr and Mrs A B Bullard of Madisonville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cy Koontz
Zack
Bryan
Miss Tone Bullard
Mrs
A. B. Bullard
Madisonville
Bryan Seeks Utility Earnings For City Improvements
The article outlines proposed uses of utility earnings, excluding a $50,000 reserve, to fund city needs including a bigger sewer system and sanitary toilets to curb health risks like typhoid. It calls for an incinerator, upgraded water and electric lines, and hints at future projects such as an airport, a self sustaining municipal pool, and a youth community center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
US and Canadian Banking: Failures and Branch Systems Compared
The piece contrasts the 1931 US bank collapse with Canada’s none that year, noting 2,298 US closures and $1.69 billion in depositor liabilities, versus Canada’s robust branch-backed system. It argues Canada’s model, with federal charters and strong parent support, offers resilience while US single, standalone banks suffered broader shocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Canada
Canada Banks
Bryan
Roosevelt to Inspect Muscle Shoals Nitrate Plant
President elect Roosevelt plans a southern trip to inspect the Muscle Shoals nitrate plant idle since 1918. He advocates putting it to work under government control or private ownership to avoid continued idleness and reduce government costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ode
Roosevelt
Muscle Shoals
Rural schools open for spring term in the county
All rural schools began the spring term on Monday per Mrs. W. F. Neeley county superintendent of schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Ww. FB. Neeley
Emmons Opens Pool Hall in Rhode Building
Twenty five years ago Bryan Morning Eagle notes H M Emmons from Teague opened a pool and billiard hall in the Rhode building upstairs over J J Fountain’s store with two billiard tables and two pool tables. Brazos county clerk records show 1907 mortgages and marriage licenses rose from 1906.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan Morning Eagle
H. M. Emmons
Teague
Rhode Building
J. J. Fountain
Brazos County
H. W. Moehlman
Navasota
Waco
Stamford
A. M. Waldrop
W. H. Gill
Houston
State Penitentiary Board
W. F. Ramsey
Cleburne
Court of Criminal Appeals
Legion Members Mistaken Fire Alarm Sparks Midnight Scare
About midnight Wednesday the American Legion posts reacted to a false alarm at their home after telephones relayed a reported blaze. They found the Legion house dark and safe, while a new nearby house owned by Priestly Heaton burned from spontaneous combustion. No losses or insurance details reported. Shortly after 5 am, firefighters responded to a minor roof fire at Mary Million’s West 21st street home caused by a bad flue with slight damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Legion
Postland
W. J. Coulter
Priestly Heaton
Bryan Bronchos Host Rockdale High In Post Holiday Game
The Bryan Bronchos face Rockdale High School on Thursday at 7 30 p m in the BowWe gym led by a strong quintet. Rockdale, a top team, lost only three of 36 last year and beat Bryan twice. Temple also beat Rockdale en route to the state title. Twenty eight players are out this season and two Caldwell names are among planned opponents for future games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan Bronchos
Bowie
Rockdale High School
Bill Carmichael
Rockdale
Bryan
Temple
Viated Carmichael
Caldwell
Bryan High
Hornets
Brazos County Couples File Marriage Intent Notices
Willie J. Calhoun and Lillie May Lister, Joseph Banks and Ruthie Lang, and J F Dickerson and Viola Sanders, all of Brazos County, have filed notices of intention to marry with County Clerk Jess B. McGee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie J. Calhoun
Lillie May Lister
Joseph Banks
Ruthie Lang
J. F. Dickerson
Viola Sanders
Brazos County
Jess B. McGee
Harvey man T B Goodman visits Bryan this morning
T B Goodman of Harvey traveled to Bryan this morning for a brief visit and sightseeing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. B. Goodman
Harvey
Bryan
Which Way Is Better for Local Farmers in Bryan
In Bryan two farmers illustrate farming paths one reliant on cotton facing debt and loan denial while another diversified farmer sells hogs at a profit. An orchard meeting at Rol and Crenshaw's notes fruit buds after pruning and promotes Bulletin B-3 on home orchards. Pasture work by Carl Wipprecht shows terraced contour farming near Bryan. Live-at-Home reports highlight farm needs and county agent support for solutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Roland Crenshaw’s
Carl Wipprecht
Brazos
Wipprecht
County of Home
New Year Weather and Local Social Notes
Edge New Year's Day featured clear sun and pleasant weather. Rev. J. J. Pipkin of Bryan preached at 11. Fred Walker's stepfather Keith was buried at home last Friday. Local visitors included Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Henry and Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Wilson. The community recalled Bud Orr's funeral in Norman and Carl Orr injured a foot cutting wood. 吉林
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Pipkin
Bryan
Fred Walker
Keith
W. R. Henry
J. A. Wilson
Ansul Duncan
Jim Murphy
Edna
H. M. Free
Arthur Free
Frank Meads
Fof A
M. College
Mattie Martin
Edward Rhodes
W. J. McDonald
Bud Orr
Normangee
Carl Orr
Gladys Cross
Helen Moore
Hearne
Birthday gathering honors Ottie Kelley in Harvey
Community members from Harvey and surrounding towns joined the Kelley family to celebrate Ottie Kelley’s birthday with a noon dinner and gifts. Attendees included Ottie and Ira Kelley Cecil Kelley Marry Dishman W H McCullough plus relatives from Navasota Bryan Wellborn and Bryan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G.brunson
Gregory
Guy Griffin
Linton
R. H. Carroll
C. N. Jones
Elmo Weeden
Otho Williams
Wellborn
S. B. Pate
Helen
Betty Nell
Navasota
J. EB. Hughey
Ottie Kelley
K. Kelley
Harvey
Ira Kelley
Cecil Kelley
Marry Dishman
W. H. McCullough
Dollie McCullough
J. H. McCullough
Ola Belle
W. C. Raines
Ethelyne
A. C. Williams
Harry Wayne
Bryan
Smetana News and Holiday Social Updates
The Smetana senior basketball team faces A and Consolidated Friday night 6 1933. The Woman's Club of Smetana will meet Thursday at Mrs Rosa Hill's. A Smetana high school reading of Han Von Smash is planned for Taber's Community Club. A dance at Fountain Hall is set for Saturday night Jan 7 1933 with Nedbalek orchestra. Several local families share holiday greetings and visits across Christmas and New Year’s Day.
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Smetana
A. and. Consolidated
Woman's Club of
Smetana H
Old Fountain Hall
Nedbalek Orchestra
Sindland
Fred Webeman
Tor
Eldrid Henrry Bryan
Henry
Frank McKalipan
J. P. Pranklit
R. N. Massey
Calvert
A. L. Higgs
B. J. Henderson
B. L
Will Henderson
Kurlen
Normans Pee
A. L. Higits Ie
Cerl J. Stouffler
Hempstead
Joe Saladino
Alvin
Stabler
Louis Rolanekia Land Family
Bryan
J. J. Moltick
Fritz Hahn
Kurten
Doe Regmund
Katy Adamik
Waco
Ines Higgs
Withers to Take Over Local Feed Business
Announcement that W A Withers formerly with Bryan Gotten Oil Mill will assume full charge of the Hensarling and Palminella feed business starting Wednesday January 4. The store closed Tuesday for transition but will reopen tomorrow under the new management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.A. Withers
Bryan Gotten
Hensarling
Palminella
Visitors from Kurten and Tabor Stop in Bryan
J P Gilpin of Kurten visited Bryan today. Among today's visitors in Bryan was J Harris of Tabor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.P. Gilpin
Kurten Vieitedein Bryan
Bryan
J. Harris
Tabor
Woman Loses 64 Pounds Fat with Kruschen Diet
Mrs. H Price of Woodside credits Kruschen with dropping from 190 to 126 pounds in a year. She says she looks 20 years younger and praises the safe, legal fat reduction. A four week bottle is suggested with a money back guarantee if not satisfied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ringling
Sarasota
Fla
Dresden
China
Mister Jawn
Ringling
America
Jenkins Drug Stove
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Clara Bow
the Roxy
Hoyden
Thoreau
McNaught Syndicate, Inc
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Union Dan
Gwen Big Scare
Bryan Hi Quint
Azos County Boys
C. L. Benson
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Rity
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