Sterling outlines Texas policy in inaugural address
Gov Sterling in office outlines program to build Texas industrially and agriculturally. He emphasizes tax relief for farmers, education, conservation, fair laws, highway development, and streamlined government to spur growth and unity. He urges balanced regulation, stronger law enforcement, and fiscal thrift to advance the state.
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S Sterning
Greating
Sun Shone
E le Ture
C. M. Cureton
Dan Moody
Edgar E
Bar
Sterling
Texas
Legis
Brazos
Colorado
Inity
Ranger Captain Boosted Friend and Landed Job
The inside story of Ranger Capt. William W. Sterling’s adjutant general selection unfolds as he visits Ross S. Sterling in Houston and champions his friend Bil. The governor-elect surprises him by choosing Sterling despite prior recommendations from other military leaders.
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Austin
William W. Sterling
Sterling
Ross S. Sterling
Houston
Border Ranger Service
Bil
J PD Martin Attends Texas Hardware Dealers Meeting
J PD Martin travels to Dallas for the Texas Hardware Dealers Association annual meeting and will serve on the nomination committee for this year’s officer elections.
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J. PD
Martin
Dallas
Texas Hardware Dealers’ Association
Cotton Seed Oil Milling History Became First Lecture Topic
The seventh annual A and M College Texas lecture series opened with H E Wilson of Wharton discussing The History and Development of the Cotton Seed Oil Industry. The program, run with the Texas Cotton Seed Crusher's Association and others, features multiple experts on seed processing and oil refining.
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A-M
College Station
A. and M. College of Texas
H. E. Wilson
Wharton
M. K. Thornton
Texas Cotton Seed Crusher’s Association
National Cotton Seed Products Association
A. and M. College
Thornton
H. F E. Wilson
C. C. Hedges
D. B. Denny
Greenville
8. McKinley
Carver Gin Company
Dallas
South Texas Cotton Oil Company
Houston
Texas Cotton Seed Crushers’ Association
Prospect School Exams Show Strong Student Progress
The Prospect school closed the first half of the year on January 16 with mid term exams and strong progress from each pupil. A Smetana school team indoor baseball game followed, Prospect winning 3 to 2. County Agent Benson and Mrs. Price plan to organize a 4 H Club, with a health nurse to inspect pupils.
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Prospect School
Smetana School
Prospect
C. IL. Benson
Hints On Truck Growers From Buyer’s Agent
J. D. McEnery of the Newton Wallace Company urges local truck growers to plant corn between tomato rows to deter worms and improve yields. He describes 5 rows of corn for every 10 of tomatoes, early varieties, wide rows, and fertilization practices, plus potato planting guidance and general early cultivation tips for profitable results.
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J. D. McEnery
Alto
Newton Wallace Company
Mr. McEnery
Bryan youths sentenced to state penitentiary
Harold White and Odea DeHart, both youths of Bryan, were sentenced to serve five years in the state prison after pleading guilty to hijacking in the district court at Decatur Monday.
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Harold White
Odea DeHart
Bryan
Decatur
Gainer to Lead Fight on Trucks and Buses
Senator Charles S. Gainer of Bryan plans to head the Senate effort to strictly regulate trucks and buses on state highways. Rural lawmakers are expected to rally behind the push and provide strong support.
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Austin
Charles S. Gainer
Bryan
Senate
End Conference On Cotton Root Rot at College
A two day annual conference at A and M College closed after discussion on root rot control methods. Two names were added to a publication committee to condense conference papers for journals and state papers. Results so far show slight disease arrest with deep tillage and sub soiling, while fertilizer trials remained inconsistent. Low temperatures may halt root rot progression in resting fungal stages.
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M. College
A. B. Conner
Texas
Three Students Win High Honor At Baylor Term
Baylor University in Waco reports 239 students made the fall term honor roll led by Alma R. Mickle Norma Jane Elliott and John Sidney Smith of Bryan. The fall term 1930 honors reached 17.5 percent of enrollment with a B plus or better in every subject required.
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Waco
Baylor University
Alma R. Mickle
Norma Jane Elliott
John Sidney Smith
Bryan
Allen
Cotton Cooperative Talk Outlines Past Season Plan
B & Burgess of Dallas spoke to Brazos County farmers at the courthouse outlining the Texas Cotton Cooperative Association’s functions during the past season, its relation to the Farm Board, and the impact of holding 3,000,000 bales off the market. He warned of continued opposition from middlemen and discussed price implications and future acreage planning.
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B. §& Burgess
Dallas
Texas Cooperative Cotton Marketing Association
Brazos
Court House
Federal Farm Board
Marketing Act
Burgess
Farm Board
Cooperatives
Mr. Burgess
Texas
Cotton Association
Robin Hood
al Cooperative Council
Washington
Cooperative
United States
Postal Savings At Bryan Office Shows Big Growth
The Bryan post office posted growth in postal savings despite a slight overall decline from 1929 to 1930. The 1950 groves' business reached 10,433 dollars, while the first-class rating was based on 40,581 dollars. The report notes 1930 first and fourth quarters under 1929, but 1930 second and third quarters beat the prior year. The increase in the...
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Charles Myers
Sajge
Bryan
Oneanon
Groves
Sai Fhe
Pastor Pension Fund Drive Organized in Texas Conference
Rev. Arthur A. Hyde and George R. Adams led a Texas conference on pensions for the ministry. Disciples of Christ aim to raise 8 million dollars as an initial fund with 1 million already raised since November and 4 million more in sight. 3 million more to be raised. The Austin meeting is one of three in the state and the local church has not yet joined the fund.
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Union
Neff
Texas
Colorado
California
Wyoming
Arthur A. Hyde
George R. Adams
First ‘Christian Church
Austin
Disciples of Christ
Meet at Brenham Boosts for Better Farming Effort
George W. Johnson of Texas A and M Extension Service and C. L. Wilkins of the Texas Bankers Association chaired a Brenham meeting with bankers and county agents from the 6th District. The conference fostered cooperation between extension workers and bankers as county agents highlighted feed livestock needs and home food production, with bankers pledging support for improved farm practices in the district.
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George W. Johnson
A. and M. College
C. L. Wilkins
Texas State Bankers’ Association
Brenham
Texas
Mrs C A Searcy Returns From Houston PTA Meeting
Mrs. C. A. Searcy returned from Houston where she attended a Ninth District committee meeting focused on Parent-Teacher work.
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C. A. Searcy
Houston
Ninth District
Clean cotton rags wanted at the Eagle Office
The Eagle Office seeks clean cotton rags for reuse and recycling. Interested parties should bring or deliver approved scraps to the office location during regular hours.
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Eagle
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Richard E. Byrd
Monroe
Carroll B. Foster
Byrd
Gwen
Baylor
Cotton Cooperative Marketing Association
Brazos Co
Warinner & Lawrence
K. E. Lawrence
L. T. Warinner
McCormick-Deering
International
International Harvester Company
Woodyard
Bryan Avenue
Ball Lumber Company
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