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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1935
Page
4
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The Texas economy, dominated by cotton, shows export volumes shrinking from 90 percent to less than half of the 1934 crop. Discussion focuses on tariff cuts and an international crop-reduction pact to boost foreign demand. A shift toward Texas textile mills and domestic wool and oil product manufacturing could enhance employment and lower local costs, reducing dependence on exports.
A draft Texas constitutional amendment on a 120 day legislative term failed to bound the Legislature by its own limits. Despite state approval the provision was rendered moot by a four fifths vote enabling abrogation. Special sessions persist, keeping costs high while reform stalls. In Kansas City prime steer sales reach 12 cents per pound since 1931, for top quality stock. Congress passes crop loan bill amid presidential misgivings. Zog and American politics appear in headlines as NRA effects linger.
A Florida winter escape by train turns into a makeshift road trip as passengers ride in a crowded baggage coach toward Wildwood. The writer notes dilapidated cars, orange groves scarred by frost, flamingos, quirky depictions of travel life, and reflections on poverty, advertising, and press independence.
A narrator recalls clacking along in a train with quirky details about a conductor with imperfect teeth and lion tamer styling, contrasting with the posh Pullmans. The piece lightly muses that enjoyment comes from the journey and not the speed.
J Frank Elder president of the Texas Game and Fish Protective Association announced a committee of sportsmen to attend a meeting called by Governor Allred in Austin on January 30 to discuss game laws. Members include Holt Massey Dr. G E Porter B B Christberg Gus Andrews Guy Bond B F Robbins W C Stevenson C Sprague LaGree West W W Eldredge D H Reid E E Yeager J N Knight W H Felder Gilbert Stoufflet.
An Anadarko Oklahoma report says a five year old girl burned to death and her father R C Burgess was critically burned while trying to rescue her. The blaze swept the farm home seven miles north of Gracemont on Monday. He was treated at Anadarko hospital with uncertain prognosis.
The Christian Science Monitor notes the gold clause controversy tied to bonds issued before 1983. If struck down, 69 percent more would be owed on vast federal state and private debts, potentially totaling about 100 billion dollars, reshaping national finance overnight.
The National Forest Reservation Commission announces the completion of four units totaling 415,000 acres in Southeast Texas, with plans to add more than 1,000,000 acres statewide. The initial units are San Jacinto Sabine Davy Crockett and Angelina forming the Sam Houston National Forest, linking with nearby New Mexico park lands.
Secretary of War George H. Dern approved a 24000 dollar allotment to supplement funds for maintenance dredging at Brazos Island harbor and dike construction at disposal areas. The plan aims to restore channels to twenty five feet, with interior dredging to Point Isabel and Brownsville and basins financed locally. A deep draft terminal at Point Isabel was built with commerce anticipated.
Elsie Novosad among recent recruits to 4-H club work from King's Highway with poultry as her club demonstration this year. J F Rosborough urges using parity checks and government funds from cows sales to start home orchards. AAA farm record books are in demand though not enough farmers call. contact county agent for copies and help.
County councils are being reorganized for the new year with the County Council of Agriculture and farm programs operated countywide. Terracing efforts and row changes to prevent soil wash are urged, with demonstrations and training for mattress making and can reflanging. A crochet exhibit and yearbook distribution accompany the county agent programs.
Miss Antoinette Gennusa of Houston visits Bryan with her brother A Gennusa and their relatives, staying for a family gathering and social call.
Savings may be made and the family budget rescued from the rocks by taking advantage of the bargains offered by advertisers in the Bryan Daily Eagle.
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