Developing Dairy Industry in Brazos County for Income Growth
The article discusses a planned farmer banker mission to inspect dairy developments in South Central Texas to fuel a Brazos County push toward a sizeable dairy industry. It envisions a five to ten year path to add at least one million dollars to county farm revenues and urges coordinated effort by farmers, bankers, and businesspeople.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos County
Texas
Starkville
Miss
Prohibition and Crime Link Highlighted by Wickersham Commission
The report outlines how bootlegging finances organized crime and fuels gang warfare in cities like Chicago and New York. It urges stricter enforcement and calls for penalizing both buyers and sellers to reduce liquor law violations and overall crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoover
Ek. Wickersham
Commission
Chicago
New York
Wickersham
Crime Commission
Dangerous Indifference To Duty At Texas Elections
An editorial condemns low voter turnout in Texas special elections. It notes Bryan and College Station showing severe apathy with about one seventh and one in eight voters casting ballots. The piece argues voting is a sacred trust and warns of poor governance from elector indifference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bevan
Exas
Bryan
College Station
Texas
United States
Wise Appointment Made In Bryan To State Board Of Education
Governor Dan Moody appoints F L Henderson of Bryan to the Texas state board of education created by the second special legislative session. Henderson is praised for learning, integrity, and a strong duty sense with a record on the local school board and efforts to promote youth education, earning broad approval in Bryan and Brazos county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. L. Henderson
Bryan
State Board of Education
Dan Moody
Kenderson
Board of School Trustees
Brazos
Better Traffic Control in Texas urged after injury surge
Texas safety figures show January to June 1929 injuries reach 5 705 and 1 183 deaths, up from 1928. June alone records 232 injured and 20 killed, with 157 and 30 respectively from auto accidents. Call for strict motor code enforcement and driver licensing. Also notes aviation milestones as planes cross the Atlantic and extend endurance records, signaling growing air travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Council of Safety
Texas
Bryan
Glory of Civil War veterans seen in aging crowds
A Waco News Tribune piece reflects on Civil War veterans in modern crowds. It contrasts their youthful courage with their now bent, aging lives and predicts World War II veterans will gain similar legendary status as time passes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
France
Waco News— Tribune
Tabor Visitor Visits Town
J Harris of Tabor arrives in town as a business visitor. Texas recorded a 1928 death rate of 9.51 per 1 600 population, compared with the U S rate of 12.1 per 1 000 in 1926.
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J. Harris of
Tabor
Texas
United States
Twenty five years ago the Bryan Morning Eagle notes
A dated reminiscence listing movements of local figures including Prof E C Rollins family moving to Call, Judge Doremus and others to the World's Fair, Bryan illness rumors, and various visits and travels among residents in July 1904. The item mentions W B Roman and others, plus Senator Bailey denying a street car collision tale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan Morning Eagle
E. C. Rollins
Call
Doremus
W. J. Bryan
Ward Templeman
Wallace Brosig
Navasota
John M. Caldwell
Houston
Miss
Etex C C Boasts Colonization at Big Conference
Fifty Chambers of Commerce members from Fast Texas met in Nacogdoches for a farm colonization conference. Haines outlined a plan to advertise opportunities and send farm product exhibits to Georgia, Mississippi, Tennessee, and other Southwestern states with a tentative budget of 8000 to 10000 dollars. W N Blanton pledged support as the Fast Texas chamber outlines growth. Colonel Gordon Johnston was named an honorary member of the National Geographic Society in Mexico City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Nacogdoches
Chambers of Commerce
Fast Texas
Longview
Tyler
Hearne
Calvert
Beaumont
Port Arthur
H. H. Feaines
Georgia
Mississippi
Tennessee
W. N. Blanton
Fast Texas Chamber of Commerce
Clarence Deburk
Jacksonville
Russell Rhodes
W. J. Townsend
Lufkin
Guy A. Blount
M. Stone
Jasper
Melanis
Palestine
Bob Smith
Hemphill
Mexico City
Mex
Gordon Johnston
United States
National Geographic Society
Words and advertising power of newspapers in 1928 era
Edwin White discusses Hamlet and then asserts newspapers dominate advertising, citing 50 million daily copies, 275 million dollars in magazine and broadcast advertising, and a 1 billion dollar newspaper ad spend. He argues newspapers reach the people, concentrate sales, and remain the backbone of ad campaigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamlet
Polonious
Maine
California
Wales
Newspaper Been In One Family for Over a Century
A San Antonio report notes a newspaper over 125 years old in the Middlemiss family, while M S Middlemiss visits the city. The London Times issue from Wednesday November 9 1796 reproduces George Washingtons speech on not seeking a third term. The front page also includes a patent medicine item.
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San Antonio
Middlemiss
San
Dual purpose served by U. T. Nursery in Austin
In Austin the University of Texas nursery school acts as a lab for home economics and psychology students to earn vocational certificates while giving 20 children daily care. About 40 summer students observe and supervise meals, sleeping, and activities from 8:30 to 4, ensuring each child is studied for habits and development. Mothers are expected to cooperate on diet and routines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
University of Texas
Mary E. Gearing
University
Weather and community notes from rural county
The report notes fine weather and good cotton outlook as farmers plan harvests and a vacation fishing trip. School repairs progress with exterior paint and new steps while interior partition is removed to merge two rooms. A cattle guard will be added at the school entrance. Sunday School attendance remains strong. Multiple local residents and visitors are mentioned including Verna Tullous, Horace Tullous, J S Stewart, Mrs J R Stewart, Mrs Slag Carroll and family, Mrs Tom Smith, Mrs Johnnie Cheatham, D J McDonald, and Ciff Sheffield with various family visits and farm interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Folis
Verna Tullous
Pearl Howell
Bellville
Horace Tullous
Bellvile
Howell
J. S. Stewart
Kurten Free Baption
J. R. Stewart
Slag
Carroll
Goose Creek
Joe Bell
Tom Smith
Bryan
Johnnie Cheatham
D. J. McDonald
Ciff Sheffield
All Men Are Honest Says Beaumont Man
Beaumont July 17. Joe M. Loeb, closing his tobacconist shop after 25 years, declares every man inherently honest. He backed the claim by cashing checks indiscriminately at his business and never losing a penny, even with customers not considered good risks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Beaumont
Joe M. Loeb
Joe
Enid
Dogs poisoned by neighbor attack in Mexico City
Dr. Salvador Anaya Arrieta ran a home for friendless dogs in his roof-top shelter. Police report a neighbor, angered by barking, tossed poisoned meat, killing about 100 dogs in Mexico City on July 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Mexico
City
Salvador Anaya Arrieta
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Atlantic
Farm Board
Carl Williams
Alexander H
Legge
Coleague
Arthur M. Hyde
James C. Stone
Co. B. Denman
Phots
Federal Farm Board
Washington
Alexander H. Legge
Etex C.C
Betson
R White
Pharn Ree
Edwin 8. Friendly
The
New York Sun
U. T. Nursery
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