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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1931
Page
4
A stark portrait depicts a man battered by poverty disease and duty accidents as he resists crushing hardship. The narrative frames poverty as a relentless force that dehumanizes and torments, pressing him into a bleeding wretched pulp while he resists surrender.
The Bryan and Brazos County Chamber of Commerce urges the Bryan city commission to implement a lower summer water rate for residents to protect lawns flowers and vegetable gardens. City wells and pumping capacity exist and expected revenue from increased usage could offset costs. action would ease living costs and preserve home appearance during drought.
A historical note marks June 17 1775 as Bunker Still Day. The event centers on wartime remembrance and observances tied to a notable mid 18th century milestone.
The piece argues that Georgia did not abolish capital punishment but moved to the electric chair while other states debated reform. It notes debates in California Kansas and Michigan, discusses penologists views on abolishing death penalty, and stresses speed and certainty in justice as key to deterring crime and ensuring punishment fits the crime.
The article discusses government and private funding to advance health institutions and research in the United States. It highlights former Senator Ransdell's push to expand the National Institute of Health and attract private contributions, noting Texas cooperation between the state health department and U S Health Service to raise health standards and combat disease. It also reflects on Hoover's views on betrayal within party ranks and Ohio political memory debates.
The Texas highway commission opposes removing trees unless necessary and promotes tidier roadsides. Proposals include grassing shoulders and planting wildflowers like bluebonnets and Indian blankets. Bryan readers are urged to clean approaches to the city to present a favorable impression to travelers.
Across 40 states during April highway contracts totaled 96 million dollars, with no bridges included, signaling a record year in road building. Congress aided by loan funds of about 80 million dollars, distributed for projects due by September 1, while the Hoovers discussion on tax reform stressed broader reforms.
New York reports a curious bond forming between Billy a city bred eight year old Boston and Rainbow a year old Sealyham. Rainbow’s playful energy softens Billy’s aloofness as the pair cohabit a cramped apartment, their evolving relationship tested by a dog attack and Billy’s protective instinct. The piece then shifts to comedic and cultural vignettes from theater and Harlem life.
A brief devotional quotes Colossians urging believers to walk in Christ as instructed. It emphasizes being rooted in him built up in faith and strengthened with gratitude, as taught.
A 1906 recap notes Mr and Mrs T K Lawrence visiting Houston with plans to visit Kentucky, Miss Rachel Levy visiting Mr and Mrs Sam Levy in Navasota, and speculation Nicholas Longworth may dine with English royalty during Ascot. Bryan endorsed by Vienna amid jokes about the timing. New York police ban Sunday baseball games, a Navasota cotton sale of 200000 dollars, sheep shipped from San Angelo, and a whiskey distillery accident near Frankfort Kentucky causing 25000 dollars in losses.
The piece argues that ongoing printed page advertising boosts attractiveness and efficiency, builds public confidence, and drives quicker turnover. It claims educated consumers equate well advertised products with quality and urges all businesses to advertise continuously to stay competitive and avoid decline.
Local leaders warn of grave danger from mosquitoes and unsanitary conditions in Mexia. They praise Bi Stone Empire nurses and call for a shared public health unit with a doctor, sanitary engineer, secretary, and nurses funded by state and federal governments.
LES AKERS laments the political melee and voter indecision. He mocks party loyalties with a parable about mistaken war targets and Arkansas trial quirks, suggesting voters seek clear choices amid a heated political season.
The Galveston News weighs capitalist responses to the Soviet five year plan. It endorses James W. Gerard and Matthew Woll's call for a concrete ten year plan to employ millions, promote social safety, and sustain American leadership. It argues capitalism wins on welfare but warns against boastfulness and negative embargo schemes.
The East Texas Chamber of Commerce argues a full health unit for six years costs as much as one mile of concrete road. They frame the question as Are our children worth it and urge consideration of public health funding.
Two Mexican youths are slain as they pass through an Oklahoma city. One was a relative of the president of Mexico, stirring strong reaction and calls to prosecute officers who acted. The piece questions accountability for countless other, unnamed killings and asserts it takes nerve to enforce law, not to shoot.
The piece condemns officers for using their guns before investigating, calling it a display of weakness. It argues Oklahoma leadership should prosecute the two officers and oust their kind, replacing them with a more fearless group to restore the state’s reputation.
The Plains Cooperative, Inc a regional dairy and poultry marketing association has been perfected in Plainview Texas. It includes Hale and Deaf Smith counties in Texas and Curry and Roosevelt counties in New Mexico.
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