Hoover on farm board sets scope of agricultural repair
President Hoover told the newly formed farm board that solving farm problems requires facts and time not a magic wand. He introduced Alexander Legge as chairman and listed board members representing tobacco cotton fruit dairying and other enterprises with Secretary Hyde as ex officio member. Prospective appointees numbered slightly more than a dozen from multiple states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Hoover
Farm Board
Congress
Alexander H. Legge
Chicago
International Harvester Company
James C. Stone
Lexington
Carl Williams
Oklahoma City
Charles Teague
Los Angeles
C. B. Denman
Farmington
William F. Schilling
Northfield
Minn
Charles S. Wilson
Hall
N. Y
Northeast
Hyde
Secsive
Iddlewest
Montana
H. L. Hartshorn
Kansas
I. R. Howard
J. . Coverdale
J. P. Larsen
Iowa
J. W. Shorthill
C. I. Gustafson
Nebraska
G. W. Coes
A. L. Berg
South Dakota
Earl C. Smith
Illinois
John G. Brown
Indiana
R. E. Shephard
L. B. Hanson
North Dakota
Arm injury at Mondrick farm as son strikes father
August B. Anderson of the Mondrick farm north of town received an axe blow to his left arm while he and his son Andrew were building a shed for a sick cow. He required several stitches and tetanus treatment as a precaution. No serious outcome expected after medical care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Anderson
Mondrick
Town
Mr. Anderson
Notable Artistic Design Seen in New Furniture Stock
W. I. McCulloch returns from Chicago where he reviewed furniture markets for Mc Culloch Dansby. He reports favorable conditions and merchandise he believes will please buyers with practical and conservative yet artistic designs. Mirrors are larger and more numerous in this season. Texas was well represented at the market. Mrs. Ed Hrdlicka of College shopped in Bryan on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. I. McCulloch
Chicago
McCulloch-Dansby
McCulloch
Texas
Brazos County Farmers Plan Dairy Centers Inspection Trip
A Brazos County mass meeting formed a committee to organize an automobile tour of South Central Texas dairy centers. The group will survey interest and car availability, then map an itinerary with county agents and chamber groups to visit dairy farms cream markets and butter plants during the week after the Farmers Short Course at A and M ends August 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos County
Texas
Chamber of Commerce
J. M. Atkins
Luther Holligan
R. L. Jones
J. A. Hicks
Clyde Goen
C. L. Benson
Former Bryan Resident Visits local hometown ties
Sanford Gibbs, a Texas University business graduate now with Halsey Stuart and Company in Chicago, returns to Bryan to visit his parents and enjoy a hometown welcome. He praises Chicago's opportunities but says nothing beats Texas soil and Bryan streets during a fifteen day stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Bryan
Sanford Gibbs
W. F. Gibbs
Young Gibbs
Texas University
New Orleans
Halsey Stuart and Company
Exas
Bryan Streets
Gibbs
Ringgold and Garrett File Intention to Marry
Elihu Ringgold of Navasota and Miss Alice Garrett filed intention to marry and application for a marriage license today with County Clerk Jess B. McGee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jess B. McGee
Elihu Ringgold
Navasota
Alice Garrett
FLY-TOX Mosquito Spray Promises Quick Home Protection
An advertisement touts FLY-TOX as a fast acting repellent that clears an entire home of mosquitoes in minutes. The spray is applied to ceilings, hangings, closets and screens and is described as stainless, safe, with a perfume like scent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mellon Institute of Industrial Research
Rex Research
Eight Lives Lost In Atlantic Hops
The report notes Maj. Lukwik Udzikowski's fatal injury in the Polish plane crash in the Azores, raising Atlantic East-West flight casualties to eight. It recalls 1927 pilots Nungesser and Coli from Paris to New York, along with other vanished flights including Hamilton and Wertheim passengers, and Hinchcliffe and Mackay from England to Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Lukwik Udzikowski
Azores
North Atlantic
Charles Nungesser
Francis Coli
Paris
Leslie Hamilton
Frederick A. Minchin
Lowenstein-Wertheim
Uphaven
England
Ottawa
Ont
June Stock Market Shows Volatility and Mixed Declines
In June the stock market remained erratic with heavy money demand causing early declines, a mid month rebound, and a third week setback. The industrial index fell seven points to 256 while the rail index rose to 218. year over year, industrials declined while rails gained. Trading volume dropped as bullish traders struggled to sustain upper levels, with many predicting a modest near term rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Bernard Nichols
Texas Business Review
Bureau of Business Research
University of Texas
Ir Nichols
The Medicine For Pellagra by Dr. J L Leverett
Dr J L Leverett of Paris Texas promotes a new Pellagra treatment after testing on over 3000 patients. A 28 day trial costs five dollars with a money back guarantee if the patient is not benefited. Free diagnosis offered by mail to Leverett Medical Office Paris Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Leverett
Paris
Texas
M. D
Howell in Touch With Movements In Bryan C of C
J Webb Howell president of the Bryan and Brazos County Chamber of Commerce writes from Colorado Springs praising chamber projects and proposing summer work. He congratulates Miller on becoming first vice president and notes plans to travel to Yellowstone Park while touring the Rocky Mountain country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Webb Howell
Bryan and Brazos County
Brazos 4 H Club Plans Public Celebrations of Work
Enrollment for Brazos 4 H club members is set for Friday from 2 to 4 pm, followed by a 4 to 6 pm visit to the Queen Theater. Friday night features a Henry Locke band concert, a vaudeville style club program, and a radio discussion by Allen Kraft. Supper at the park invites chamber and Lions Club members. Saturday includes a tour to the A and M College dairy barn with Dr. C N Shephardson, plus future program announcements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Locke
Tyler Haswell
Allen Kraft
Bryan and Brazos
A. and M. College
C. N. Shephardson
Brazos County
Moody ends shutdown with lean budget after extra session
Governor Moody signs off on the second extra session appropriations, with total vetoed items dropping the combined bills by over 3 million. The land bill by Senator Small shifts to unsurveyed lands while the final totals lock in Judiciary 5,060,485 and Educational 16,451,282. Moody notes the bills now fit a 50 million target.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sboeti
Moody
C. C. Small
Wellington
House
Senate
Small
Cecil Storey
Vernon
A. P. C. Petseh
Fredericksburg
Judiciary
Departmental
Educational
Texas Farm Prices Rally Boosts Rural Confidence
Wheat prices rose over 30 cents a bushel increasing income for wheat regions in Texas. Government July report suggests crops, including wheat and oats, will exceed last year's output with favorable cotton prospects. Fruit and vegetable shipments drop seasonally, but first half loadings exceed 1928, while June prices softened from May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nichols
Texas
Carlos Well Oil Prospect Delayed to 2650 Feet
Carlos well drilling halted at 2570 feet for boiler repairs. Dallas and Bryan investors including Dr. W H Lawrence and M E Wallace expect oil shows at 2650 feet. Inspectors Dr S C Richardson and George Foster visited the site while stressing road improvements between Bayon and Carlos for year round accessibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlos
Dallas and
Bryan
W. H. Lawrence
M. E. Wallace
Co. Foster
Dallas
G. G. Thorne
C. W. Strance
Corsicana
A. E. Stalling
Terrill
Richardson
Mr. Foster
Carlas
Bayan
Navasota
Amendments Carry In Brazos County With Narrow City Victory
Unofficial returns from 13 precincts show 615 votes cast with strong rural support for two constitutional changes. In Bryan City 204 votes produced a roughly six to one margin for amendments on court membership and governor’s salary, with varied results across towns like College Station Millican Kurten and Reliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos County
Smetana
Supreme Court
Bryan
City Hall
Court House
College For Amendments
College Station
Steele’s Store
Bethel
Kurten
Farm Boys and Girls Learn Leadership Through 4-H Rally
A Brazos county 4-H rally at Sue Haswell Memorial Park showcases the 4-H plan for head heart hands and health. County agents Benson and Lucy Givens organize the event to award scholarships and inspired leadership, guiding rural youth toward better farming practices and civic duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos
Benson
Tome
Lucy Givens
Bryan
Brazos County
Sue Haswell Memorial
A. and M. College
Sue Haswell Park
Southern Agriculturist Names J. E. Stanford Texas Editor
The weekly issue announces the official staff addition of J. E. Stanford as Texas editor. Stanford recently resigned from the East Texas Chamber of Commerce to accept the new position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Agriculturist
J. E. Stanford
Texas
Stanford
East Texas Chamber of Commerce Organization
Henderson Sits in Austin on Legal Business
Hon. F. L. Henderson is in Austin attending to legal business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. L .Henderson
Austin
August Transfer Dates Set for Brazos County Schools
Brazos County public school students wishing to transfer to a different county school must apply by August 1 at the County Superintendent Vance's courthouse office. High school students may transfer anytime by the county board of trustees. State tuition for transfers requires a certificate from the local trustee confirming coursework completed at the home school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos County
Vance
Court House
County Board of Trustees
Emmette Wallace Heads to Hearne on Brief Business Trip
Emmette Wallace motored to Hearne for a short business trip and expected to return this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmette Wallace
Hearne
Texas Cities Lead in Building Permits This Week and Year
Building permits issued in Texas for the week show San Antonio at 268 767 while Austin tallies 262 659. Year to date Houston leads with 18 830 001. San Antonio follows. Other cities list weekly and year totals including Fort Worth Dallas Galveston Corpus Christi Wichita Falls Midland and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Texas
San Antonio
Austin
Houston
Fort Worth
Dallas
Galveston
Corpus Christi
Wichita Falls
Midland
Pampa
Abilene
Shreveport
Lubbock
Port Arthur
San Angelo
Waco
Plainview
Amarillo
Corsicana
Green Feed and Skim Milk Boost Egg Production
May records from 101 poultry flock demonstrators show green feed and skim milk raising egg output and profit. Flocks over 200 birds yielded about 33 cents per hen above feed costs, while worm infestations lowered monthly production to nine eggs per hen in some cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Station
Fize
E. N. Holmgreen
Dr Held resigns as Mexia pastor after four years
Former Bryan preacher Dr John A Held announced his resignation at the First Baptist Church Mexia after delivering his last sermon Fields of Glory. He will remain in Mexia about six weeks for revival meetings and will be welcomed by local church leaders praising his work and blessing his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Held
Bryan
First Baptist Church
Held
First Christian Church
Dr. Held
J. K. Hughes
Mexia News
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Ed Hrdlicka
Walter G. Hinchcliffe
Elsie Mackay
Cranwell Airdome
PIN Money Grocery
Queen Theater
Morris Schulman
Solons
Carry
BY Nell Bentley
Tom Marks
Jacksboro
America
Marks
American
Good Old Brazos
Pirde
Iratos County
Mexia
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