Editorial on Hoover's presidency and transition to Roosevelt
The Christian Science Monitor reflects on President Hoover's tenure, his strict individualist approach, and the shift to Roosevelt. It applauds Hoover for keeping federal aid limited, notes the $90,000,000 Chicago bank loan episode, and foresees Hoover as a respected retiree and possible future adviser, with Roosevelt entering a realistic political frame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoover
Chicago Bank
Charles G. Dawes
Joan
Chicago
Illinois
Roosevelt
Mr. Hoover
Young
America
Christian Science Monitor
From Weber and Fields to Noel Coward and beyond at Music Hall
COMcine New York reports a mixed night of gags and nostalgia as Weber and Fields stumble through a revival at the Music Hall. Modern tastes falter for some while others celebrate the old art, with Rupert Hughes and Noel Coward drawing sharp notices and Bruce Reynolds shedding a bum persona for story material. A wandering tour of theater figures, dinners, trains, and glimpses of celebrity life follows, ending with a cheeky aside about a night watch and a former star’s cats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Weber
Fields
Weber and Fields
Rupert Hughes
Cleveland
Bruce Reynolds
Globe-Trotter
Bowery
Park Avenue
Municipal
Texas Extension Service urges 100000 farmers to join live at home demonstrations
The Extension Service of Texas A. and M. College aims to mobilize about 100000 farmers in live at home demonstrations for 1932. Brazos county reports widespread home canning and preservation effort with farm women leading pantry models. Many farmers improved living standards by growing vegetables and preserving meat, signaling broader activity beyond crop loans and land bank customers.
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Texas
Extension Service of
Texas A. & M. College
Brazos County
Federal Land Bank
Confidence in Roosevelt era plans brightens local outlook
The Bryan and Brazos County Chamber of Commerce directors voiced unanimous confidence in the national and state response to the banking crisis. They praised President Roosevelt for immediate action, urged uniform banking restrictions, and predicted economic stabilization as the new administration acts. Additionally, the piece notes a shift toward old-fashioned home economy practices at home as people cut costs and repurpose routines to cope with hardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan and Brazos County
Roosevelt
Congress
Advertising’s backbone, home town papers and a call to duty
The Seminole producer quotes James T. Jackson on advertising as essential, with newspaper ads as the backbone of campaigns and home town papers wielding major influence. The piece shifts to a wartime debunking of Foreign Legion myths, noting veterans’ experiences and urging older generations to deter wars by tough government action, as echoed by Boston Globe.
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Ortiz
Foreign Legion
Debunkers Form in Paris Over Foreign Legion Affair
A Paris based organization formed by French and American members aims to expose alleged myths about the French Foreign Legion. Phillippe Ortiz of New York leads the effort, his 19 year old son having left Grenoble University to join the legion and witness its famed exploits firsthand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foreign Legion
Paris
Phillippe Ortiz
New York
University of Grenoble
Legion
135 ACRES COTTON GATHERED NEAR QUANAH
D C McKeowan reports 103 bales of cotton from 135 acres on the Chas Christie farm about six miles south of Quanah. He may pick a few more if prices improve but expects no further gathering this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quanah
D. C. McKeowan
Chas Christie
Southwestern Sales Managers Conference Planned for Dallas
Plans for the third annual Southwestern Sales Managers conference in Dallas May 5 proceed with W. V. Ballew elected chairman and Bentley Young as vice chairman. The event will be a one day meeting with group sessions expected to extend the stay for sales executives a day or two.
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Dallas
Southwestern Sales Managers
W. V. Ballew
Bentley Young
Methodist Board of Stewards Meet Tuesday
The Board of Stewards of the First Methodist church will meet Tuesday night at 7 30 oclock at the church in the regular monthly meeting. Chairman Oak McKenzie urges a 100 per cent attendance.
Summer Session Planned at West Texas State Teachers College
Dr J A Hill president announced a summer session at West Texas State Teachers College on March 7 stating the college will offer courses during the summer term for students and teachers in the region.
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Canyon
West Texas State Teachers College
J. A. Hill
Today In History Niagara Bridge Opens March 7
A historical note recalls the Niagara suspension bridge opening on March 7, marking a milestone in 19th century engineering. The event highlighted cross river travel expansion and regional development at the time.
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Niagara
Twenty Five Years Ago Union Hill Wedding and Bailey Meeting
Twenty five years ago J K Carroll wed Miss Ethel Goodwin at Union Hill church with Rev J J Tatum officiating. A large crowd joined in congratulations. The night also featured an anti Bailey meeting at the courthouse with fifty seven counter signers and fervent speeches led by J R Astin and W C Davis, yielding a counter meeting chaired by Astin. Shelburne returned from Waco with his son already in Toby's Business College, while J W Saunders arrived from Fort Worth to lead Carter and Greer's studio as Carter takes a half interest in a Fort Worth venture.
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Bryan Morning Eagle
J. K. Carroll
Ethel Goodwin
Union Hill Church
J. J. Tatum
College Station
Court House
Waco
Bailey
J. R. Astin
W. C. Davis
Mr. Astin
Co. C. Shelburne
Jack Shelburne
Toby
J. W. Saunders
Fort Worth
Carter and Greer
Mr. Carter
Think Straight Neutrality Impossible in Liquor Debate
A quotation argues neutrality toward the liquor trade aids it. If one is indifferent, they ally with the industry, while active opposition is needed to curb temperance goals. Thomas N. Carver of Harvard University warns that neutrality serves the cash motive of the drink trade and its efficient opposition to temperance advocacy.
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Thomas N. Carver
Marvard University
Debate on Free College Education for Texans
A Texas speaker condemns universal tuition‑free college and professional education as unsound, arguing it would weaken public schools. He urges a strong public system with four‑year universities, A and M College strength, and partial student tuition to ease taxpayer burden.
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Texas
America
Education and crime costs in state debates
A collage of quotes on budget balancing and education from West Virginia School Journal and Fort Worth Star Telegram. It argues education deserves prioritization amid crime costs, urging wiser economy and long-range planning, with notes from Baylor College president C Hardy and University of Illinois president Harry Woodburn Chase.
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Stoward
Ad. C .Hardy
Baylor College
Belton
West Virginia School Journal
Fort Worth
Star- Telegram
Harry Woodburn Chase
University of Ilinois
Gas from Texas Will Keep Navy Airships Aloft
Amarillo dispatch reports a helium shipment from the Amarillo plant raising Akron inventory beyond six million cubic feet, meeting the Macon’s cruising capacity. Bureau of Mines sees record yearly production and costs about 22 500 dollars to inflate the ship with helium averaging 7 10 dollars per thousand cubic feet, while purifier levels rise to 98 percent.
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Amarillo
Navy
Macon
United States
Akron
Ohio
Helium Division
Bureau of Mines
Army
Lees
Weather Summary Shows Week of Mild Cold and Rain
Moderately low temperatures marked the past week with a minimum of 41 degrees on Tuesday and a maximum of 70 degrees recorded Friday and Saturday. Weekly rainfall totaled 1.94 inches with 0.51 inches on Monday and 1.45 inches on Sunday. The column notes mention a possible lost article.
Prom Saturday Guests Fill Bryan Day's Busy Schedule
Prom Saturday's Daily R S Allen leads a conference in Bryan with Montgomery Wa pany officials visiting the local store. Rev T A Searcy of Triban Kansas visits son Dr M Searcy in Bryan. Local society notes include visitors Miss Aline Smith of Orange, carrier A S Houston, and many Bryan merchants trading with rivals.
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R. S. Allen
Ports
Montgomery Wapany
N. J. Robinson
Bryan
R. A. Mées
J. EK. Grinter
Vairies
L. T. Warr
J. P. Dobyne
B. Thames
Bridge Club
W. H. G. Y. Reed
Worth
Houston
Railway Express Agency
J. Mkenzie
T. A. Searcy
Triban
Kansas
Dr. M. Searcy
Searcy
Bo Powers
Aline Smith
Orange
A A. &. Carrier
Houston Arriv
J. Sidney Smith
Laula Mae
Blaylock
He U Crenshaw
Fort Worth
J. W. Barton
West 241 Street
J. L. Sample
Tabor
Bryan Merchants
J. ©. Webb
Lilly Ice Cream Company
Josephine Crute
Dallas
W. D. Allen
Arnold Miller
Evensville Town
Aftenoon
W. Hran
Miller
Mr. Ryan
Ryan
Evensville
Lois Brown
Whitsett
E. Brown
Ethel Ferguson
Martha Black
Shirley Johnson
Southwestern University
Georgetown
H. O. Ferguson
F.C. Smith
Bryat
Hearney Pend
Mise Ola Singleton
Giddings Lee County
B. J. Smith
Ray
High Rank Honors Bryan and Austin Students at Texas College
Four hundred sixty four of seven hundred forty five students at the College of Arts and Sciences of the University of Texas earned scholarship honors for the first semester. Miss Bertha Humbert, graduating June first, received salutatory magna cum laude in home economics. Misses Caroline Mitchell and Frances Branch earned magna cum laude with Mitchell an assistant in physics and Branch pursuing bachelor of journalism.
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Austin
Bertha Humber
Caroline Mitchell
Coleg Station
Frances Brane
College of and Sciences
University @ Texas
Humbert
Mitchell
Bedneh
Miss Mitchell
Branch
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