Wasting the State's Time Editorial in Waco News-Tribune
The editorial condemns idle government workers and wasted time in Austin and Texas. It argues labor is honorable, productivity must rise to meet civilization’s demands, and government must pursue efficient, economical spending. It praises a Neff appointee for pushing a "hurry up" program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco News-Tribune
Austin
Jefferson Davis
Uncle Sam
Texas
Tom Jones
Bill Smith
Thomas Edison
United States of America
State of Texas
Neff
Gold Coin of Courtesy in Corpus Christi Times
An editorial urges Corpus Christi residents to warmly welcome tourists to boost the city’s image. It advocates courteous treatment, answers to questions, and even establishing a traveler camp site with proper accommodations to encourage repeat visits and positive word of mouth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corpus Christi
Corpus
Iself
Judges Are Moving Up in Navasota Examiner Review
The Dallas News editorializes about the Ku Klux Klan and a Dallas grand jury case. It questions Judge Pippin’s charge and the Klan’s role while condemning ongoing newspaper nagging. The Examiner Review defends public order and argues wife beaters deserve swift punishment when courts fail to act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed F. Blackshear
Navasota Examiner
Dallas News
Pippin
Dallas
Examiner- Review
Senate considers appointment of woman as customs collector
President Harding sent to the Senate his nomination of Jennie P. Musser as collector for district forty eight with headquarters in Salt Lake City Utah. The appointment marks a notable step as a woman takes a key federal post and reflects ongoing efforts to broaden government roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Harding
Senate
Jennie P. Musser
Salt Lake City
Utah
Tenants Strike Drives Rent Down in Southwest
A tenants' strike across the Southwest prompts lower rents as several Houston firms cut rates 12 to 15 percent. Fort Worth eases housing shortages, Kansas City forecasts a 15 percent fall this fall, and Oklahoma City forms a State Tennants' League to push rent cuts in elections. Landlords in Kansas City say no increase this fall and many have already cut summer rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Kansas City
Southwest
United Press Tonight
Houston
Texas
Fort Worth
Tennants’ League
Oklahoma City
John A. Moore
Hurlock Realty Company of
Orms Demands Eagle Stay, Pays Up Across the Board
District Agent G W Orms returned home this week and visited the Eagle office to pledge continued support. He insisted the paper not be stopped even if he delays payment, stating he will sell his car if needed to keep the Eagle, calling it the best small town paper in Texas. About 500 Bryan and College Station residents should read and subscribe now.
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Texas
Bryan
College
Bro
Orms
Joe Jefferson
Rip van Winkle
Lubbock
Mowery
A. & M. College
Brazos County
Smith- Hughes
Smith-Hughes
New Rector named for St. Andrew's Bryan
Brenham, Tex June 20 Rev S Moylan Bird former rector of St. Peter's Brenham for 16 years resigns to lead St. Andrew's Episcopal Church Bryan succeeding Rev H B Jamison who moves to Marshall Birds remodeling of church and installation of a pipe organ cited by congregation in unanimous appreciation vote Also noted Mrs R H Seale of Benchley returned from Rochester Minn after a successful operation and is now at home in Benchley good news for Bryan friends of her recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston News
Brenham
Tex
Moylan Bird
St. Peter's Episcopal Church
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church
Bryan
H. B. Jamison
Marshall
Bird
R. H. Seale
Benchley
Rochester
Minn
Neff stands pat on enforcement program in Texas
Governor Neff announced a series of speeches ahead of the July 18 legislative convening to explain and push his law enforcement program. He will first speak at Palacios on July 4, aims to gauge conditions, and will re introduce proposed measures including repeal of the suspended sentence law, Johnson enforcement bill, and Dean prohibition law amendment. He emphasizes public proximity and seeks clear support before the regular session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco News-Tribune
Austin
Tex
Neff
Texas
Palacios
Johnson
Personal mentions from Wednesday's Tally wedding guests
Out-of-town wedding guests included Mrs James Griffin and daughter Jane Kilgore Miss Pauline Barton Oakwood Miss Helen Sander Dallas Mr Opha Grissom Longview and Mr Sam Brown Longview Bill Wimberly returned from Kerrville visit Mrs Wimberly summering with her sister Mrs Jim Kiefer Mr and Mrs W T James back from Rusk meeting daughter Miss Laura James and Miss Ray Montgomery in Hearne C B Campbell and daughter Peggy College to Palestine for visit with parents and Chicago for rest of summer Dr E Krenek Bryan on official animal industry duties Lucy Harrison hosted Junior Bridge Club at home Dr and Mrs Harrison Miss Maude Bookout back from Houston etc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barton-Goodwin
James Griffin
Jane
Kilgore
Pauline Barton
Oakwood
Helen Sander
Dallas
Opha Grissom
Longview
Sam Brown
Bill Wimberly
Kerrville
W. T. James
Rusk
M. H. Schluter
Hearne
Laura James
Ray Montgomery
C. B. Campbell
Peggy
Palestine
Boulware
Campbell
Chicago
D. B. Cofer
College
Kentucky
Cofer
Lucy Harrison
R. H. Harrison
East 28Th Street
Sankey Park
Norman S. Muery
Beaumont
A. Benbow
R. H. Seale
Benchley
Rochester
Minn
E. Krenek
Bryan
Waco
United States
Maude Bookout
Houston
Avis Cummings
C. M. Cummings
R. A. Adelsperger
Department of Architecture
A. & M. College
Jordan T. Lawler
Adelsperger
San Antonio
W. E. Astin
O. H. Astin
Clara Astin
Lucile Newell
Richmond
Lorene Files
Itasca
J. F. Lavender
Brewer
Terrell
T. W
Brazos County Club Urges Farmers to Organize and Visit A&M
County agents report improving corn and dairy herds with green pasture and high milk yields. They promote Club work by sending a special car for Club Boys, inviting Brazos County youths to a June 26 gathering at County Agent Benson’s home with talks, yells, spelling contest, and music, emphasizing education through the A&M College systems and local farm programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. Persons
Banker- Farmer
College Station
Brazos County
Texas
A. & M. College
Crawford
Williamson County
Benson
Correc 23Rd Street
Polk Avenue
Jap Coles
Ernest Ammons
Tabor
Steep Hollow
Ethel Tobias
Joe Loyd, Jr
Reliance Club
A. and
M. College
C. L. Beason
Brazos Co
Paris portrait and quotes from Mr Howell to County Commissioner Moore
County Commissioner John M. Moore receives a handsome picture of Napoleon's tomb in Paris dated June 10 from Mr W S Howell who praises Paris monuments parks and trees and notes the city’s abundance of public green spaces despite limited land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howell
Paris
John M. Moore
Napoleon
France
W. S. Howell
Marriage of Martha Goodwin to Jack C Barton
Miss Martha Goodwin daughter of Dr and Mrs J N Goodwin wed Jack C Barton at First Methodist Church. Rev H C Willis officiated. They left by H T C train for New Orleans and will reside in Longview Texas after their honeymoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Goodwin
J. N. Goodwin
Jack C. Barton
First Methodist Church
H. C. Willis
New Orleans
Locking Girls in Detention Homes Justified Says Expert
Milwaukee June 22 AP Mrs Martha Falconer head of protective social measures argues for detention home locks. She cites heavy window screens to keep the public out and stresses providing work for restless girls to reduce idleness. Others note younger girls now appear in trouble cases.
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Associated Press
Milwaukee
Wis
Martha P. Falconer
Department For Protective Social Measures
American Social Hygiene Association
New York City
International Association of Policewomen
Leanore Butterfield
Pitts
Boatwright Returns From Houston Harding Meeting
President H O Boatwright of the First National Bank of Bryan returns from Houston where he attended a banquet honoring Gov G W P Harding of the Federal Reserve System and heard his remarks on the U S financial system. Harding highlighted federal reserve credit to farmers and cattlemen in 1920 and urged orderly marketing to stabilize prices and aid loan extensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. O. Boatwright
First National Bank of Bryan
Houston
G. W. P. Harding
Federal Reserve System
United States
Houston Post
Harding
Federal Reserve Banks
General Farmers of America
W. P. G. Harding
Federal Reserve Board
City Auditorium
New York
A M College Students Granted National Society Membership
The American Society of Mechanical Engineers approves the petition to form a student branch at A M College of Texas. Professor E J Fermier reports acceptance after review of the program, noting members will receive a technical journal access to society reports and the library, but no voting rights.
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College Station
Tex
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Mechanical Engineering
A. & M. College of Texas
E. J. Fermier
Department of
National Society
The
Editor Floyd Was Once Governor of Texas
In a curious legal fluke Governor Neff left Texas leaders abroad and Lieutenant Governor Davidson was out of state. Senator Charley Floyd editor of the Annona News acted as governor from 5:10 p.m. to 9:80 p.m. on June 10, not realizing his temporary title.
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Floyd
Texas
Waco News-Tribune
Austin
Tex
Neff
McAllen
Lynch Davidson
Houston
Lynch
Charles R. Floyd
Annona
Texas Senate
Rio Grande
Old Hidalgo
Adobe Palace
Reynosa
Davidson
Charley Floyd
Senator Floyd
Longest Days Mark Two-Store Weather Note
The article notes Tuesday and Wednesday were the year’s longest days and that June 2 would begin shortening days with longer nights. It mentions Texas coast storms cooling the day and easterly winds blowing toward Brownsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Brownsville
Eberstadt Speaks At Navasota Chamber Meeting
Secretary S E Eberstadt of the Bryan Chamber of Commerce and Editor Lee J Rountree of the Bryan Eagle visited Navasota for a buffet luncheon hosted by Dr H M Timmons. About 150 members attended as a $500 per month budget was set to reorganize the Navasota Chamber under General Manager S W Adams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. E. Eberstadt
Bryan Chamber of Commerce
Lee J. Rountree
Bryan Eagle
Navasota
Navasota Chamber of Commerce
H. M. Timmons
S. W. Adams
Chamber of Commerce
Adams
Eberstadt
Navasota Chamber
Bryan Building and Loan Association
Navasotans
Henry L. Lewis
Ward Templeman
Bryan
Navasota Organization
R. D. Harris
Chas. E Henry
L. G. Wood
R. A Patout
Jnc
D. Rogers
A. McKay
J. T. Swanson
Hal B. Stoneham
Hood's Texas Brigade to Meet in Bryan in June
Miss Katie Daffan announces Hood's Texas Brigade annual reunion to be held in Bryan on June 28 and 29. Captain W. C. Walsh and Bryan Chamber of Commerce approved the dates. Expect hospitality for distinguished visitors with programs of addresses by Brigade members Confederate veterans and Sons and Daughters of the Confederacy. Members urged to attend and communicate with Eberstadt. Bryan aims for the brigade's greatest reunion in years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katie Daffan
Houston
Hood
Texas Brigade
Bryan
W. C. Walsh
Austin
Chamber of Commerce of
F. Eberstadt
Sec'y
Chamber of Commerce
Man Credits Tanlac After Long Illness Testimony
Capt. Geo W Womble of Knoxville Tennessee recounts years of stomach and intestinal pain and sleepless nights before drinking Tanlac. After two bottles he reports renewed energy, appetite, and vigor like a sixteen year old. The testimonial, referenced by local merchants, invites others to try Tanlac. Rev Mr Bird and his wife plan to move to Bryan to assume new duties in early September.
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Geo. W. Womble
Jennings, St
Knoxville
Tenn
Captain Womble
Tanlac
Dan M. Chambliss
Kuhlman & Chambliss
Bryan
M. A. Stewart
Adv
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Clarence Poe
R. L. Pou
D. L. Wilson
Geo. P. Edge
Tabor, Zack, Edge
Cobb Prarie
Cavitt
San Antonio Road
Sapiro
Tabor Boys’ and Girls Club
Inez Moore
Ben Frank Ammons
Wallis
Ku Klux Klan
Fiery Cross
Boatwright
Houston Harding
Navasota Town
Mr. Bird
Galveston
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