Reduction in Cotton Acreage Is Imperative
The piece emphasizes drought distress across Arkansas Kentucky and other states in the 1930s. It notes Red Cross relief feeding clothing and a $1,500,000 in aid by January 15 1931 along with President Hoover urging a $10,000,000 national fund to expand Red Cross resources for nineteen states and rural communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Arkansas
Kentucky
Hoover
Rodent Control Demonstrated For Farmers In Brazos County
Don Spencer of Houston tied to the U S Department of Agriculture led a three day rodent control demonstration with C L Benson at Edge and Kings Highway farms in Brazos County He covered pocket gophers field mice sparrows and other pests and showed poison and trapping methods for salamander runs Farmers and 4 H Club members at Smetana Kurten and Edge will apply the techniques and report results to local clubs Spencer previously helped a Brazos chamber of commerce rat extermination campaign in schools boosting rodent destruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Spencer
Houston
Biological Survey
U.S. Department of Agriculture
C. L. Benson
Mr. Spencer
John Thompson
Edge
L. F. Mangis
Kings Highway
Benson
Spencer
Texas
Mr. Benson
Jim Cahill
Smetana
Will
Kurten
Brazos County
Chamber of Commerce
Farmers lift ban and plan cooperative push in 1920s
A report from the annual convention outlines the American Federation’s push for cooperatives to control markets and reduce surplus. Speaker Moser of New Orleans warned against isolation and urged business leaders to join a coordinated effort to stabilize commodity prices and broaden farmers’ credit access.
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Moser
Ordent
N Cotton Coopern
Texas
Jon
Rmer
Won
National Pressm Bureau
Bryan Lions Tour Holy Land Aids Local Feeding Drive
Bryan Lions Club luncheon featured Dona Carnes narrating a Holy Land journey with Damascus Mount Hermon Capernaum and Bethlehem. The gathering urged support for feeding undernourished children, with a $5 donation approved and more requests to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Holy Land
Dona Carnes
Bryan Lions Club
Mrs. Carnes
Lion A. D. Jackson
Tiky
Capernaum
Sea of Galilee
Tiberias
Cana
Galilee
Christ
Jesus
Samaria
Jordan River
Dead Sea
Bethlehem
the Savior
Bethsemane
Practical Joker Delivers Honeymoon Car Surprise
Ray Love married that morning and planned a honeymoon auto trip. Police were alerted when the vehicle vanished briefly but a late night prankster delivered the decorated car to the First Baptist Church at 10 a.m. for the couple to begin their bridal tour with friends cheering.
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Bryan
Ray Love
Mr. Love
First Baptist Church
Youth of Church Choose Subjects For Rev Whorton
Rev John L Whorton pastor of First Baptist asks the church youth to submit preach on topics for Sunday night services. A list of over 500 subjects was returned for a vote and the top four were chosen after a 150 vote tally.
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Rev
Whorton
Jno. L. Whorton
First Baptist Church
Tuen
Wharton
February Sunday Sermon Subjects at First Baptist Bryan
Rev Wharton’s arrival boosts attendance at First Baptist Bryan with large crowds at morning and evening services on Sunday January 25. Six additions to the church and three baptisms followed the evening service as he presides.
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First Baptist Church
Bryan
Wharton
Woman's Missionary Society
Whorton
Former Residents Broadcast Sunday From San Antonio
Bryan and College friends of Mr and Mrs Gabe Cazell and family now of San Antonio will hear Mrs Cazell and her son Gabe Cazell Jr on KONO Sunday afternoon from 1 30 to 2 00. Gabe Jr will play instrumental numbers piano for his mother and give a declamation on air.
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Bryan
Gabe Cazell
San Antonio
Cazell
Gabe Cazell Jr
KONO
St. Anthony
Gabe Jr
Birthday Party for Mrs. J. E. Dishman in Bryan
Tuesday night a surprise birthday party was held for Mrs. J. E. Dishman in Bryan. Her daughters in law hosted with games, contests, gifts, and a birthday cake bearing 64 candles. Guests included Mrs. G. E. Adams and Mrs. Guy P. Bittle, with prizes awarded to Mrs. A. A. Hyde and Mrs. R. P. Ellis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Dishman
P. C. Dishman
H. E. Dishman
G. E. Adams
Dishman
A. A. Hyde
R. Pellis
Baptist Church approves state budget financing plan
Rev. Whorton, a member of the State Executive Board, reports a meeting in Dallas where Texas Baptists discussed a statewide adoption of the budget system. The plan seeks to finance through all churches, large and small, and aims for full statewide adoption this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jno. L. Whorton
First Baptist Church
Whorton
Dallas
The
Baptist Convention
Texas
Baptist Churches of
State Convention
Flu Spreads Rapidly Across Washington Reported
Public health service notes a sharp influenza surge totaling 7,275 cases, up from 3,867 a week earlier, as of yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Public Health Service
Local honoree list includes Dishman and many neighbors
A lengthy roster names Dorcus Parsons J H Wommule J R Edmonds N A Stewart J D Benson A A Hyde R M Wilson H Ferguson R M Ellis Georgia Fagan G P Bittle W8 Collard R W Persons Anna Manley Alien Smith J W Barton W R Scott Hettie Kincaid P C Dishman H E Dishman John W Luker and the honoree Mrs J E Dishman.
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Dorcus Parsons
J. H. Wommule
J. R. Edmonds
N. A. Stewart
J. D. Benson
A. A. Hyde
R. M. Wilson
H. ©. Ferguson
R. M. Ellis
Georgia Fagan
G. P. Bittle
W.8. Collard
R. W. Persons
Anna Manley
Alien Smith
J. W. Barton
W. R. Scott
Hettie Kincaid
P. C. Dishman
H. E. Dishman
John W. Luker
J. E. Dishman
Burglars Target Missouri Pacific Station In College Station
Burglars entered the Missouri Pacific Lines station at College Station Saturday night and obtained valuables as investigators probe the break in. Local authorities described the incident as a nighttime burglary with no injuries reported and inquiries ongoing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri Pacific Lines
College Station
Thieves Reported Cash Missing After Break-In
A report to J. H. Reed notes 8 percent in cash recovered by an agent, with thieves leaving no clue to location or method of entry. The fragment hints at a burglary but lacks full details.
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J. H. Reed
First State Bank Secretary Ill With Pneumonia
Miss Sadie Hamilton, secretary at the First State Bank and Trust Company, is reported ill at Bryan Hospital with pneumonia after recently contracting flu. The report states the pneumonia follows the flu illness.
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Sadie Hamilton
First State Bank and Trust Company
Bryan Hospital
Hamilton
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John Barton Payne
Veterans In Relief Work
Brazos
Sureau
Bureau Federalid
Lion
Lamar Jones
Parent-Teacher Association
Whic
Cameron Lions Club
Jones
Lions
R . W. Armstrong
Fred Hale
Henry Locke
W. &. Wimberly
Joel Hunt
Fred McAlpine
Chester Higgs
Madison Bell
Coulter Smith
A. D. Jacksd
D. Paul Dansby
Milton Dansby
Harry L. Durham
Charles Kee
H. O. Jeanen
R. C. Fegats
Ymar Jones
Joe Kaplan
Henry 5
Locke
John Maniatis
R. A. McDaniel
Jess B. McGee
Charles
Myers
Ben H. Noel
W. E. Paulson
C. C. Redding
Morris Schulman
J. Coulter Smith
S. D. Snyder
C. C. Todd Jr
A. 5. Ware
W. E. Mimberly
Luke Patronella
Jno
M. Lawrence Jr
B. A. Varisco
R. G
Practical Joker
Libby
J. E. Hensarling, Prop
Baptist Church
LA Salle Hotel
Cretonne
J. Gelber & Son
ROB Railroad
Sam Palermo
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