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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1932
Page
4
This brief marks Sam Houston born on March 2, 1798, listing him as the Republic of Texas’ first president and placing the date in today in history context.
A nostalgic profile of United States circus culture from the Big Top Rialto era. It notes John Ringling as head of major circuses, the close knit guild, low weekly pay for many performers, and notable figures such as Clyde Beatty Lillian Leitzel Alfred Codona and Peggy Joyce. It references the Circus Fans association and dusts on anecdotes from the Garden to the Casino.
A brief meditation based on Proverbs 23 7, noting that a person’s inner beliefs shape outward life. Emphasizes mindful thinking and character alignment with one’s inner convictions.
In a letter, LES AKERS recalls Dr K H Aynesworth’s remark that George Washington would be distressed by today’s politics. The piece notes politicians’ tax pledges, party posturing, and jokes, arguing Washington’s legacy endures despite present divides.
Texans and supporters mark the 96th anniversary of the Texas Declaration of Independence at Washington-on-the Brazos. Officials and citizens reflect on heroism, liberty, and the need for law and order to uphold the Republic’s legacy.
The Reconstruction Finance Corporation swiftly backed banks with loans that were quickly deemed unnecessary as depositors regained confidence. A separate item reports escalating kidnaping crimes, including the Lindbergh infant case, prompting calls for strict federal penalties and decisive justice. A third note suggests Japan will attend a Shanghai conference only after forcing a victory over China.
The article asserts Damascus in Syria as the oldest city, with origins traced to before 2500 B.C., highlighting its ancient foundation and long continuous habitation. It frames Damascus as a key cradle of early urban culture and civilization.
The item notes America's honor list of women who lost their lives in World War I, recorded as 161 names. It contrasts sound speed in different air temperatures and mentions fur prices, highlighting a Russian market note.
Miss Nettie Boggs returns home to Rockdale. Mrs. R. W. Love of Dallas visits Bryan. Mrs. M. Parker comes back from Houston with Mrs. A. B. Carr Jr. and Mrs. S. J. Bain. Bryan and College members travel to Austin for A and M College appropriations hearing with Major L L McInnis and H. H. Harrington among attendees. Also present are Walter Wipprecht and J. Webb Howell with alumni. Mrs. John Bennett Crawford travels via Edge to see her ill mother F E Elliott, accompanied by C. W. Elliott from Pitts Bridge. Elizabeth Nelson from Sweet Springs visits Dona Carnes and Loula Coulter.
The author contends that over the last two to three years humanity faces intensified problems across fields with economy showing the deepest lag. Despite advances in other human- development areas, practical economic work remains stagnant while optimism comes mainly from sweeping promises. The piece notes the paradox of economies being man made and fragile under human control.
The Memphis Commercial Appeal notes Texas gains praise for producing a strong speaker of notable ability while warning of renewed Ferguson era influence in Austin. It predicts concern over Miriam A. Ferguson seeking a comeback after a contentious 1927 term and her husband Jim Ferguson.
The New York Times notes Dr. Kang hu of McGill urges learning Chinese to understand China. It discusses three ancient literary divisions loose sentence parallel and two poetry forms ancient and modern, plus the evolution of written and spoken Chinese and the mutability of vernacular.
The passage notes Mrs. Ferguson’s persistent bid for office and the Ferguson family’s political grip, detailing Jim Ferguson's influence and the shift to Governors Moody and Sterling. It argues the Fergusons probably will not regain the governorship next year as Texas steadies under new leadership.
The Carrington Scott Chemistry club of Austin College in Sherman offers two cash prizes totaling 24 dollars for the two best papers on topics from club meetings this season. The award committee includes George W. Langfelt head of the chemistry department and faculty members J T Bryant and J B Moorman.
The Philadelphia Packet launched as the United States first daily newspaper in 1784 marking a breakthrough in American journalism. It established regular news distribution and set a pattern for subsequent daily papers.
At age 16, Lafayette wed the 14 year old daughter of a French nobleman, linking two prominent families in a politically charged match.
A column of social notes from Bryan with numerous mentions of residents and visitors. Mrs. Ford B. Strough of Toledo visits her Jones family in Reliance as Katherine Jones formerly, a YWCA secretary in Dallas. Several outings include Houston, Waco, Temple, and Galveston.
The 1932 Baylor College seniors establish a ritual linking loyalty to the alma mater. A class shovel and pecan tree mark the celebration of George Washington’s birthday. The shovel is passed yearly from senior to senior during a May week ceremonies, with the outgoing class presenting it to the next.
March 2 notes from Canyon Chamber describe seed distribution to Randall County farmers. The text mentions costs set by the chamber and references historical details about potato cultivation in England and an Earth volume figure.
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