Lights and Shadows on Manhattan Isle
New York essayist paints a portrait of John Ringling one of America's wealthiest men and circus czar who shuns public eye yet commands vast railroad holdings. He notes Ringling's memory and nocturnal planning habits, dislike of photos and dates, and unique persona alongside vivid vignettes of New York life and cultural figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John Ringling
America
Ringling
Mass
Plattsburg
John
Nicholas
Better Farming Pays for Bryan and Brazos County
The article lauds diversified farming in Lubbock as the model behind its 408.8 percent 1920 to 1930 growth and a county rise above 200 percent, arguing similar diversification could boost Bryan and Brazos County. It notes shifts toward feed crops, cattle, poultry, gardens, and dairy, with improved pasture and tick-free status. forecasts ten-year gains in population, wealth, and trade for Bryan if diversification expands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Brazos County
Lubbock
West Texas
United States
Lubbock County
Plains Coun
Block Territory
California
Texas
Yard Beautiful Contest Spurs Bryan Beauty Rise
The Brazos County Federation of Women's Clubs sponsors a county wide yard beauty contest. Winners and others alike gained pride and inspiration as residents beautified homes with flowers and greenery. The movement sparked more consistent yard care, drawing visitors and praise from across Bryan while highlighting local climate and soil adaptability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos County
Bryan
East
Texas
Alys
Passage Credits Rise and Living Standards Grow in Prosperous Era
Surveys showing more than 15 billion dollars spent on goods and savings since the 1 Amendment help explain the surge in prosperity and higher living standards in the country.
Congress seeks tariff fix while farmer pay impact looms
Republican leaders push a patched Grundy-Smoot-Hawley tariff to pass Hoover's approval though a fall veto remains possible by the farmer lobby. Hoover calls for limited changes, testing necessity by industry slack. Congress revises but farmers may pay more for protected goods, offsetting gains. Rural school years vary. Dallas County leads in nine months. Southwest riots in Sherman and Chickasha spark questions of civic progress amid census growth.
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Congress
Hoover
American Farmer
Farm Board
Dallas County
State of
Texas
Brazos County
Bryan
Southwest
Sherman
Grayson County
Oklahoma
Chickasha
Canada bars liquor exports to prohibitions nations
Canada passes a bill prohibiting intoxicating liquor exports to prohibition countries, drawing praise for international comity though warning of material losses to subjects and government revenues. Other items note jail breaks in Michigan, a church merger vote in North America, rising military costs in Germany, and movie censorship debates for exports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parliament
Canada
Dominion
United Presbyterian Church of North America
Fascism in Europe Compared to Bolshevism Threat
The statement argues fascism today poses a grave threat to European peace, suggesting Mussolini’s strength in Italy surpasses Lenin’s in Soviet Russia, highlighting a growing danger in continental politics.
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Europe
Mussolini
Italy
Lenin
Soviet
Russia
Henry Ford on intellect and rail splitter Lincoln legacy
In a column of commentary, Henry Ford is cited praising the automobile for raising average intelligence and alertness, while references to Bishop Cannon as not a lobbyist, debates over dry and wet lobbying, and notes on Lincoln’s English ancestry appear alongside local civic recollections, political envy, and comparisons of campaign money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Ford
Bishop Cannon
Abraham Lincoln
America
Wieners Roast Enjoyed by Ward Store Employees
Employes of Montgomery Ward and Company with friends and relatives attended a picnic and wiener roast at Fish Pond Monday evening. About 75 people were present as plans were made for similar events through the summer with wieners ice cream cakes and soft drinks provided and music and games enjoyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery Ward and Company
Fish Pond
Solar horsepower and the race to harness it
An editorial celebrates the sun as the planet's vast energy source and notes advances in solar power. It highlights Dr. B Lange's photo electric cell from copper and copper oxide, plus Abbot's solar stove. It contrasts heat engines with direct light to electricity and recalls Tunis prize attempts and the promise of solar powered cars and homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaiser Wilhelm Institute of Silicate
B. Lange
Dr. Lange
Tunis
Mediterranean
C. G. Abbot
Smithsonian Institution
United States
Christian Science Monitor
Twenty-Five Years Ago From The Bryan Morning Eagle
Notes from May 4 1905 itemize visits and movements of local residents and guests Miss Helen Bittle returns to A and M College from San Antonio along with numerous social calls by Calvert Hillsboro Huntsville and Dallas residents U S government engineer John P Hughes wins contract for Orient railroad segment Fort Worth to Sweetwater and June 10 17 24 Lions Club meetings with officers and attendees listed including Harry Durham W S Howell C B Holzmann and Dr C A Searcy
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan Morning Eagle
Helen Bittle
A. and M. College
San Antonio
C. P. Salter
Birdie Moore
Calvert
Burt Norwood
F. A. Lowery
Washington, D. C
T. P. Lowery
Lowery
U. S
Philippines
M. W. Sims
el Paso
John P. Hughes
Fort Worth
Orient
Sweetwater
San Angelo
G. W. Brown
Hillsboro
Allen Academy
Jessie Nall
Huntsville
Sam Houston State Normal
Lucy Wilson
Louisiana
Alabama
Kentucky
Eva Stratton
Kate Lawrence
Bessie Lee Wiliamson
Brenham
Elsie Peck
Corsicana
Maggie McDougald
R. J. Roberts
Navasota
Walter Wipprecht
Mexia
Mamie Burns
Houston
Nonie Adams
Dallas
Allen Fuller
Buffalo
N. Y
L. L. Ruggles
Chicago
Lion C. B. Holzman
C. A Searcy
Lions Chas. S. Myers
Henry S. Locke
Co. A
Bryan Named Convention City By Fire Association
Judge W C Davis invites Bryan fire department members to vote Bryan as the 1931 convention city. Delegates named include C E Griesser, W J Head, Curtising, W S House, with J S Stasney and others to depart Monday. The Bryan department cites steadfast membership and attendance as reasons for the honor.
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Gelo
Fire Department
Bryan
Galveston
Jenkins
Alswo
Byan Department
C. E. Griesser
W. J. Head
Curtising
W. S. House
J. 3. Stasney
Charles Sebesta
Steve Andert
J. B. Wilson
Will Operstein
H. A. Grelan
N. J. Kerwin
Milton Baker
Ray Pippin
Creath Brazos Institute Program Set for June 11 13
The Creath Brazos Association W M A Mission Study Institute runs Wednesday to Friday June 11 12 and 13 with a Bryan audience and Austin and Houston speakers including Mrs J Webb Howell Mrs A L Aulick and Mrs R K Maddrey. Luncheon daily at the church and host homes for visitors. The program includes devotional announcements and a session on Women and Stewardship led by Mrs J Webb Howell.
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Ing
J. Webb Howell
Bryan
A. L. Aulick
Austins
R. K. Maddrey
Houston
Carl Mclarchern
Austin
J. F. Leigh
Dallas
Three Days'institute
Creath-Brazos Association
Mission Study Institute
Albert Buchanan
W. M
Y. W.A
R. A
Stewardship and Mission Study Sessions Highlight Youth Event
The program lists sessions led by Carl McKatchern of Austin and Mrs Mad drey of Houston on stewardship in youth life, Sunbeams lessons, and a 1:15 pm talk by Mrs A L Aulik. Includes lunch, methods classes, demonstrations on Wednesday and Thursday, evening services, and a Thursday pageant directed by Katherine Sangs ter of Navasota.
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G. A
Carl McKatchern
Austin
R. K. Maddrey
Houston
J. E. Leight
Woman’s Missionary Union
Dallas
A. L. Aulick
R. A
Katherine Sangster
Navasota
Huntsville Opens Bid for Governor Candidate Sterling
Huntsville launches early campaign action for R S Sterling with a governor bid. A Sterling for Governor Club is formed and petitions circulate for a county meeting. H O Leig elected chairman and Delbert Standley secretary. James Young of Kaufman, another governor candidate, will speak in Bryan Friday at 8 at the courthouse as an uncle of Mrs Roy Stone.
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Mary Jones
Roy Danforth
Lion Chas. FE. Griesser
Bryan
M. Lamar Jones
Denver
Col
Lion F. D. Fullex
Huntsville
R. S. Sterling
H. O. Leig
Delbert Standley
James Young
Kaufman
Court House
Roy Stone
Young
A M Officials Observe Pecan Nut Case Bearer Work
Dr. F L Thomas Dr R K Fletcher and Dr H J Reinhard visited Simonton near Brenham to study pecan nut case bearer control. They reported outstanding results from Dr S W Bissing’s methods and that the pest may be controlled by arsenate of lead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. L. Thomas
R. K. Fletcher
H. J. Reinhard
Simonton
Brenham
S. W. Bissing
Thomas
Bissing
Precinct Four Names Justice of the Peace Candidates
Precinct No 4 lists A B Buchanan John G Smith and R Pat Patterson for candidates. J T McGee seeks re election as Justice of the Peace.
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Jess B. McGee
Guy Boyett
F. H. Pool
Fred A. Wehrman
A. Buchanan
John G. Smith
R. Pat Patterson
Justice of the Peace
J. T. McGee
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