Support for Completing East West Highway No 21 in County
Residents and business leaders in Crockett and Brazos County back Highway No 21 as the region’s logical east west route. They urge unity to finish paving and open bridges, argue Huntsville’s east west plan brings less benefit, and call preserving the Old San Antonio Trail as a secondary objective.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. Knight
Crockett Chamber of Commerce
Bryan and Brazos County
Bryan
Huntsville
San Antonio
Texas
Gettysburg Battle Began on July 1 1863 Front
Reading notes recall the opening of the Civil War battle at Gettysburg. Major actions started on July 1 with Confederate forces advancing into Pennsylvania and Union troops countering at the town. This item marks the historical start of the three day clash.
World supports Hoover moratorium for war debts
Leaders from diverse parties and industry back President Hoover's one year debt moratorium. Owen D Young praises the move as wise for democracy and economic breathing space, urging intelligence courage and good will to uplift business and public life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoover
United States
Europe
Owen D. Young
Germany
Old World
International policy shifts upend 1932 campaign forecasts
A liberal shift in President Hoover’s internationalist stance redefines the 1932 race. The text argues the sudden political pivots, sparked by his global outlook and plans to aid Europe and South American stability, will shape party claims and voter choices, with future alignment uncertain. It notes Democrats could invoke Wilson era ideals and experts like Young and Baker to press for international engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoover
Europe
Wilson
Owen Young
Newton D. Baker
Planning For Bryan A call for a city planning board
The article argues Bryan should adopt a formal planning approach to guide growth. It cites the need for water supply expansion, artesian wells, and potential regional cooperation with College Station. It also suggests zoning, a swimming pool, golf course, and revised taxation as part of a comprehensive plan. It notes the Wickersham commission may dissolve soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Brazos River
College Station
Complete Program Of Old Settlers And Vets Reunion
Marlin Texas announces a two day Old Settlers and Confederate Veterans reunion at Tom Limeen Hill on July 16 and 17. Activities include opening by A P Tomlinson, readings, minutes, speeches by Frank Otorf and J E Stanford, various musical performances, poetry, mortuary report, taps, and a school day with barbecue and drinks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Settlers
D. W. Stallworth
Sam R. Scott
W. C. Kirkpatrick
Eleanor Kirkpatrick
Sanford Hancock
Sanford Garrett
Frank Otorf
J. E. Stanford
Les Akers
Odessa Kelly
Seba Mitchell
C. L. Maxwell
Mortuary Committee
W. 8. Hunnicutt
D. Dollahue
Rayburn
Quartette
Willis visits Waco relative during school break
James D. Willis of the local high school football squad is spending the week with his uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Waldrop, during a hometown visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James D. Willis
Waco
Mrs
A. M. Waldrop
Names on Registers Drive Patronage at New York Hotels
A New York dispatch notes top hotels courting celebrity guests to boost status and business. The Waldorf Astoria, Ritz Carlton, Plaza, St. Regis, Sherry-Netherland, and Pierre attract presidents royalty actors and foreign visitors. The Savoy Plaza, Mayfair House, Westbury, Sulgrave, and Carlyle also host elites while Long Island’s private clubs and the Chelsea and Judson houses count writers and actors among residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
George Boldt
Old Waldorf
Outland
Albert Keller
Ritz-Carlton
Plaza
St. Regis
Sherry- Netherland
Pierre
New St. Moritz
Rumpelmayer
Rue de Rivoli
Biltmore
Marshal Foch
Prince of Wales
Clemenceau
King Albert
Theodore Roosevelt
le Marquis
Willa Cather
Sherwood Anderson
Chelsea
Judson
Washington Square
Henry James
Marion Crawford
Nazimova
Belmont
Tunney
Dempsey
Corbett
Daily Bible Thought Bless the Lord for Forgiveness and Healing
A devotional note reflects on Psalm 103 2 4: God forgives all iniquities heals all diseases redeems life from destruction. It urges praise and gratitude for divine mercy and restorative power.
Twenty Five Years Ago from Pryan Morning Eagle
Notes from July 1 1906 itemize local progress and people Chas Claydon Kurten reports telephone work Allen Smith recovering in Galveston from appendicitis Mrs Albert Haneman and daughter Lillian visiting relatives in Palatine Miss Dollie Hobbs returns to Dallas after visit with Ed Hall family An irregular voting box matter at Bedins in Grimes county upheld by Judge Boon Grimes county remains dry next election to be held Judge Bullington appeals Republican state convention to meet August 1 at El Paso Nomination planned Doctor of Law conferred on Davis P Houston president of Texas University at Madison Wisconsin commencement
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Pryan Morning Eagle
Chas. Claydon
Kurten
Allen Smith
Galveston
Albert Haneman
Lillian
Dollie Hobbs
Dallas
Ed Hall
Bedins
Grimes County
Boon
Anderson
Bullington
el Paso
Davis P. Houston
Texas University
Austin
Wisconsin University At
Madison
Advertising as a tool for merchants in the era
Jemaire describes advertising in practical terms for NY American readers. He argues advertising creates an impression not sales, urging merchants to promote best sellers to draw traffic, avoid promoting unwanted stock, and back claims with real value, stressing that a good impression earns customer trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. S. Schuyler
New York City
American
District Judge Named in Austin July 1
District Judge named for Austin appointment set for July 1 as Governor Ross announces Sterling Tuesday action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Ross
Sterling
Plattsburg Adopts New Style Rules Says Skeptics
A quoted remark notes growing concern as Plattsburg prepares to adopt new habits in daily life. The remark humorously suggests extreme changes like footwear and grooming becoming mainstream. The comment reflects local discourse on cultural shifts.
Editor's Note On Oil, Water And Market Curses
A reader profile ridicules Texas oil politics while likening water costs to oil value. The piece riffs on Kilgore Longview Henderson markets and a humorous tale of LES AKERS visiting Dallas with a costly ham and eggs order at the Adolphus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Kilgore
Longview
Henderson
Dallas
Adolphus
Editorial questions federal role in fighting big city gangs
The Fort Star Telegram discusses federal efforts against gangsters in Chicago spreading to other cities. It frets over reduced state authority and warns that relying on income tax and federal enforcement could weaken local police and invite further federal intrusion while noting some gains in arresting crime bosses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reval
Gove
Washington
Chicago
Fort Star-Telegram
Teague’s Lex Smith Named Eighty-seventh District Judge
Lex Smith of Teague is appointed to succeed W R Boyd as district judge of the Eighty-seventh district. Boyd resigns due to failing health, effective Wednesday, ending his term in the same town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lex Smith
Teague
W. R. Boyd
Boyd
Celebrating Independence Brings Costs and Caution
The Tyler Courier-Times notes past celebrations caused fire and property losses, prompting stricter fireworks regulation and police action. It warns that Young America still shows rowdy behavior the night before, urging vigilance to protect property and reduce national melancholy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
America
Tyler Courier-Times
Smuggling trio linked to fatal inquest in Pinto county
Hamilton Mingus 23 dies after hours in hospital amid inquest led by Huntsville Justice of the Peace. Four men tied to the case include Charles 26 of Nocona and William Duncan McKinney serving terms for forgery and theft. Robert Stewart 22 of La. is listed as seriously ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strickly Robert Stewart
Harris County
Justice Peace Hannah Handles Local Wink Trouble
In Wink a justice of the peace, JL Hannah, after a night of roughing in 900 pounds debt, remains at work as Wink quiets. The scene reflects small town tension and routine justice amid traveling crowds.
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San Angelo
JL. C. Hannah
Justice Peace
Wink
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Montague Glass
Sinclair Lewis
Meredith Nicholson
Rupert Hughes
George Ade
Booth Tarkington
Bob Garland
Aquarius
Edison
Ford
Rockefeller
Plattsburg
O. O. McIntyre
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