New York Socialite Willy Stewart Tops City Gossip
In New York January 15 William Rhinelander Stewart dominates society and Broadway chatter. The dapper, elusive figure moves between restaurants and the Colony, recently divorced from Laura Biddle, with a steady stream of fashionable companions. The piece recalls Salita Solano and Talullah Susavillah, notes Katharine Cornell Ina Claire and Mrs. Russell Sage anecdotes, and mentions possible aviation plans with an army machine and Wilbur Wright.
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New York
William Rhinelander Stewart
Colony
Laura Biddle
Texas Anti Lobby Bill Proposed to Curb Corporate Influence
Discussion of a new anti lobby measure in the 44th Legislature outlines registration and docketing of corporate representatives, open records, and penalties for bribery or improper compensation. It argues lobbyists may be needed but should operate transparently, ending paid retainers from special interests.
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Texas
Power Trust
Texas inaugurates James V. Allred as governor in 1930s reform era
At noon Tuesday James V. Allred was inaugurated governor of Texas in his 36th year. The new administration faces relief funding, tax policy, parole and paton reforms, oil control, timber selection, and state operations. Ambitious and hardworking, Allred is urged to use the post to raise living standards and modernize Texas institutions.
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James V. Allred
Texas
America
Alfred
East Texas
Lone Star State
Gore proposal ties World Court entry to war debt payment
Senator Gore urges the United States to refuse joining the World Court until all member nations settle their war debts. He argues the tactic would pressure repayment though he acknowledges France or others might be affected.
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Gore
America
France
Hitler's Saar Plebiscite Victory Promises Consolidation
Nazi triumph in the Saar plebiscite gives Hitler a new chance to showcase his skill at uniting the German people, though much remains uncertain about his hold on the nation.
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Saar
Hitler
Saar pre-plebiscite tensions cited as Nazi terrorism development
The report notes Nazi terrorism as a new development in the Saar pre-plebiscite situation. It accuses Hitler and his followers of likely overreaching themselves, reflecting the era's cautious assessment of German policy.
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Saar
Hitler
Mrs. Eleanor Robson Belmont The Harbinger Of Charities
Retired stage star Mrs. August Belmont remains active in public charities and private philanthropy. Now white haired she rarely attends premieres and spends most of her time on welfare work. She chairs about a dozen committees and is a sought after luncheon and dinner speaker.
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Yesteryear
August Belmont
Eleanor Robson
Paul Whiteman Hosts A Grand Manhattan Party
The Paul Whitemans are among Manhattan’s most original party hosts. Twice a year Whiteman steps from the rostrum and hosts a social gathering where Harlem dancers and Southampton society mingle with theater luminaries. His band plays as he relaxes, inviting a wide guest list that spans much of high society and beyond.
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Paul Whitemans
Manhattan
Paul
Farmers' Union unloads seed potatoes as others arrive
Twenty five years ago in Bryan Texas county Farmers' Union members unloaded a car of seed Irish potatoes for planting. Local residents J H Henry Joe Walker Tom Walker Sam Holden Alex McCallum Ezra Wilson and others visited from Tabor. E M Boggw of Wixon and Eula Beal wed in Prospect in a ceremony led by Rev T J Morris. Dorothy Ettle celebrated a birthday with a surprise party planned by her kindergarten teacher Mrs Luther Taylor. W S Mial returned from Alabama after holidays. Representative Slayden learned Wright's aeroplane would head to Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio.
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Bryan
E. M. Boggw
Wixon
Eula Beal
Joe Beal
Prospect
T. J. Morris
Dorothy Ettle
Luther Taylor
Dorothy
W. S. Mial
Brazos Valley
Alabama
Representative Slayden
Texas
General Allen
Signal Corps
Wright
Fort Sam Houston
San Antonio
United States
History and progress in a forthright quip mix
A collection ofaphorisms and quotes on history progress and national identity including references to Columbus Roosevelt and Edna Ferber Cimarron plus a quip about making history and frontiers. The tone mirrors a newspaper column's quick commentary.
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Edna Ferber
Yancey Cravat
Woman’s Club
Health, the Greatest Asset for a Strong Life
The passage argues that good health is vital for enjoying wealth and sustaining industry. It emphasizes that material riches mean little without stout hearts, strong arms, and the ability to work, underscoring freedom from illness as essential to both success and life’s enjoyment.
Advertising clash over small town papers and national mags
Mexia Daily News criticizes Plymouth Motors for favoring national magazines over local papers in ad spending. The piece argues small towns read local papers more and gain genuine reach, noting Mexia's strong auto sales and readers of Plymouth cars outpacing national magazines.
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W. W. Romaine
Plymouth Motor Corporation
Detroit
Roosevelt Budget Sparks Debate on Debt and Recovery
The editorial argues Roosevelt’s four billion dollar budget signals a shift from radical to moderate liberalism. It contrasts this with June spending and projected deficits, warns on rising debt, and urges disciplined, value-driven spending to sustain recovery and prevent inflationary excess.
Bryan City Bonds Burned As Public Bond Debts Reduced
Bryan city officials burned bonds notes and warrants totaling 52800 retired since December 1933 bringing bonded debt under 300000. The commission discussed fire protection upgrading pumps saving taxes and possible further rate cuts. Repairs to Carnegie Library funded by a 1000 bond and a sludge inc. suit negotiations continued with no action on slot machine matters.
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Bryan
R. G. Williams
Texas Fire Insurance Commis
Commission
Wildliams
Carnegie Library
Acthkvated Sludge Inc
F. L. Derson
Motherless Infant Finds Many Friends
Little Jerry Reeves, the four month old son of R. G. Reeves of College, now resides with Mr and Mrs RT Stewart at College after leaving Bryan hospital. He was left at one day old at his mother's death and has since been cared for by the hospital nurse. Reeves appreciates the interest shown by Bryan and College friends.
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Jerry Reeves
R. G. Reeves
RT Stewart
Bryan Hospital
Jerry
Bryan
Auto sales shift toward smaller Texas towns
The Mexia News notes that towns under 10,000 show bright prospects as modern trade centers. It warns Mr. Romaine must invest in smaller towns or risk losing auto sales to larger urban areas as Ford and Chevrolet dominate the market.
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Romaine
Texas
Mexia News
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Stan Laurel
Salita Solano
Boston
Paris
Olga Petrova
Far East
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Whiteman
Katharine Cornell
Iaa Claire
Cornell
Ina Claire
Miss Cornell
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Miss Claire
Algonquin
Russell Sage
E. H. Sothern
Virginia Harned
Coney Island Hospital
Army
Wilbur Wright
Mrm
Meegooggga
Columbus
Columbus Roosevelt
Houston Post
MR. Romaine
Saturday Evening Post
Collier's
American Magazine
Plymouth
Mexia Daily News
Ford
Chevrolet
Plymouth Cars
Collier’s
Mexia
Liv
Roose
West
Treasury
Mr. Roosevelt
National Industrial Conference Board
Great Britain
Congress
Christian Science Monitor
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