Rumor as a political weapon and its dangers
An editorial discusses the long history of rumor and whispered campaigns in American politics. It cites figures from Jefferson to Wilson and references rumors about President Roosevelt, urging citizens to avoid baseless attacks and support rational debate.
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van Buren
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Christian Science Monitor
Reciprocal Tariff Legislation Faces Senate Hurdles
Legislation to revise the farm adjustment program stalls in Congress as supporters argue for retaining the presidents power to negotiate reciprocal treaties under the AAA bill. Proponents cite increased exports from such agreements, noting Canada as an example, while opponents fear expanding executive treaty making.
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Senate
Canada
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Executive Department
Safety in Traffic: Highway Toll Tops Bryan and College Station
The piece warns that more lives in Bryan and College Station are lost to traffic accidents this year, with many more injured. It blames careless driving and vehicle condition, urging drivers to follow common sense rules to protect themselves and others on the road.
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Bryant
College Station
Bryan
Public justice rights and housing policy debate resurface
A long opinion piece argues for reform in criminal defense and public trusteeship. It notes convicted attorneys’ allies with enemies prompt calls for better defender protections and explores a public prosecutor model. It critiques federal housing condemnations, unemployment relief, and the constitutional limits on suits against the government.
Houston Fat Stock Show Gains Backing by Businessmen
In Houston business leaders back the Fat Stock Show citing prior profits. Brazos county merchants are urged to support developing a fat stock industry for rural areas as a wiser investment.
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Houston
Brazos County
Tyron the Brummell of Broadway and his frugal wardrobe
New York features a veteran ad man George W. Tryon known for a snow-white look and sharp dressing on Broadway. He favors light colors with six suits two topcoats and shirts under 50 cents each, buying across various shops and scraping bargains. the piece notes his savvy shopping and long-standing Times Square presence.
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New York
George W. Tryon
Kyte Bellew
Broadway
Times Square
Swank
Tyron
Bowery
No More Relief For Transients In Texas
Austin reports that the Texas transient bureau will no longer provide aid to state transients. The July 10 regulation, approved by the State Board of Control, urges transients to return to their legal residences to qualify for local work or WPA programs. County administrators are instructed to deny relief unless absolutely essential.
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Austin
Texas Transient Bureau
Zuleika B. Hicks
Texas Relief Commission
State Board of Control
Texas
Work Progress Administration
Woman Beats Ward Given Jail Sentence in Big Spring
In Big Spring on July 16 Ethel Shields paid by the county to care for 6 year old Buste Mitchell was sentenced to six months in jail after pleading guilty to assault and battery on her ward. Neighbors reported bruising. witnesses said the boy, small for his age, slicked down his hair to resemble other boys. The county took over care of Buster and four other children after their mother, a relief client, moved away.
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Big Spring
Ethel Shields
Buste
Mitchell
J. S. Garlingston
Buster
City Commission Meets After Manager Williams Appearance
The city commission will hold an adjourned session Wednesday night to hear City Manager R G Williams report on his appearance before the Texas highway commission Monday and to transact other business.
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R. G. Williams
Texas Highway Commission
Driftings of nations and prosperity in era of change
A cryptic, opinionated postcard style piece mentions Russia returning to conventionality Austria returning to royalty and America drifting toward prosperity as a flippant aside on driftwood and concern.
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Russia
Austria
America
Public service requires sacrifice and cooperation says Florida governor
Florida Governor David Shultz urges citizens to contribute to public life through voluntary service. He warns that selfish motives corrode democracy and stresses open discussion and coordinated effort among all government partners to achieve the greatest good for the greatest number.
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David Shultz
Florida
Farmers Union elects officers in Steep Hollow meeting
Brazos County Farmers Union held a Steep Hollow gathering electing J. M. White as president F. D. Kuykendall as vice president J. P. Gilpin as secretary and treasurer T. P. Hall W. H. Morgan and W. H. Buchanan named to the executive committee The Commercial Club announced a committee to work with the city on water light and sewerage in Bryan including W. B. Saunders J. H. Webb and Tyler Haswell Judge W C Gibbs returned to Kountze after visiting his son W F Gibbs and family South Texas Telephone Company was mentioned in the next item.
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Bryan Daily Eagle and Pilot
Brazos County
Bryan
W. Be, Saunders
J. H. Webb
Tyler Haswell
W. C. Gibbs
Kountze
W. F. Gibbs
South Texas
Local Office Moves to Exchange Hotel Declared Efficient
The long distance office has moved from the Smith building to the Exchange Hotel. Miss Marion Foote in charge assures patrons they will receive the same efficient service as before. The phrase honk honk! signals increasing auto traffic in Bryan. Dr Ben S Read returns to Cle burne after visiting Mr and Mrs M F Dansby.
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Pany
Smith Building
Exchange Hotel
Marion Foote
Bryan
Ben S. Read
Cleburne
M. F. Dansby
Philadelphia Store Tests Cash Discount Charge System
A Philadelphia department store experiments with reversing the normal one price policy by offering a cash discount and charging for credit. The plan charges cash buyers 2 percent off, while charge accounts incur a 1 percent discount for timely payments and carrying charges beyond 60 days. The move prompts questions about whether consumers value the credit privilege and if cash selling remains more profitable.
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Philadelphia
John Wanamaker
The
Christian Science Monitor
Star Telegram
Bible Thought for Today On Eternal Life Command
A devotional excerpt cites Jesus answering a lawyer in Luke 10 25 27 28. It quotes the command to love God with all heart soul strength and mind and to love neighbor as self, stating this leads to life.
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Jesus
God
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