E W Howe to undergo cataract operation in Baltimore this spring
E W Howe, nearing 81, plans an operation for cataracts in Baltimore this spring then return to writing. Friends urge revival of his Ed Howe Weekly, while he doubts the responsibility, noting his octogenarian preference for brevity. He spends winters in Miami amid social circles.
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New York
E. W. Howe
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H. L. Mencken
John T. McCutcheon
H. T. Webster
Ed Howe Weekly
Atchison
Kansas
City moves to curb Bryan mosquito nuisance
City Manager R G Williams announced an immediate effort to check mosquitoes in Bryan. The plan starts with inspecting water meter boxes and gas meters to stop breeding sites, then surveying all premises in blocks for pools from ice box drains, cans, tires, and other standing water. Cooperation from property owners and tenants is sought to remove breeding places and improve health, as some mosquitoes in the area carry malaria.
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Bryan
R. G. Williams
Texas
Farm Tenantry Increases Tied to Real Estate Taxes in Texas
The piece argues high realty taxes drive farm tenancy up in Texas. Census data show tenants rising from 232 209 in 1920 to 301 in 1930 while farm owners fall, with 211 counties now tenant-majority. It notes the trend harms agriculture and favors owner-occupied farms as more prosperous.
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Texas
Brazos County
Rural districts vote for bonds to fund new Kurten and Tabor schools
Brazos county commissioners order elections in Kurten and Tabor for bond issues totaling 10000 and 15000 dollars to build brick schoolhouses. Rye district faces a tax levy for maintenance. The note argues consolidation may offer better facilities and lower per pupil cost than small scattered schools.
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Brazos County
Stephen F. Austin High School
Bryan
Murray's on West 42nd Street Hosts Dizzy Dance News
In a vivid scene at Murray's on West 42nd Street Pat Kyne, cousin of Peter B., recalls a revived revolving dance floor sweeping through estaminets this season. Patrons sip two Pink Dream cocktails blending Bacardi and cointreau as Lew Cody and others like Duncan Mansfield, John Mason, Kyrle Bellew, and Jimmy Hussey occupy the bachelor apartment above.
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Murray
West 42Nd Street
Pat Kyne
Peter B
Lew Cody
Duncan Mansfield
John Mason
Kyrle Bellew
Jimmy Hussey
Economic liberty and private enterprise urged for prosperity
The author argues private enterprise drives national success and warns against nationalization and top down plans. They say economic liberty for creative forces is essential and that controls and theory without business training hinder recovery and prosperity.
Aliens parry tests and Huey Long in politics satire
An alien on a citizenship test misidentifies F D R as Franklin De lano Roosevelt and R F C as Reverend Father Coughlan. Huey Long backs a power struggle with Jim Farley while P T Barnum and Mae West lines surface in satire. The Arkansas Gazette notes a tax plan like a shaved wealth program.
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Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Father Coughlan
Landlady's kindness brings her legacy
Greenville story notes Mrs W W Spears a middle aged operator of a Greenville rooming house became beneficiary of John Dillon 84 a retired railroad engineer who died Friday Dillon who moved from Sherman five months ago made his home in Spears house and arranged a will before his death leaving her 1750 dollars without her knowledge prior to the attorney drafting it
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Greenville
Mech
W. W. Spears
John Dillon
Dillon
Sherman
Consolidation urged for Brazos county schools
The piece argues for a consolidated school system to improve efficiency and broader service, noting heavy administration and high costs in the current setup. It envisions merging city, county, district, and rural boards as roads and transport improve, questioning the wisdom of funding large new rural school buildings.
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Brazos
Brazos County
Editorial on preferential primaries and reform risks
The piece argues the preferential ballot fails to improve democracy and risks producing single shot outcomes. Citing Houston's experience, it warns the Van Zandt bill may worsen governance and urges discarding the primary system in favor of the traditional convention model.
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Texas
van Zandt
Senate
Austin
The
Houston Chronicle
Houston
the Chronicle
Star-Telegram
Early Cartwright Merchants Shaped New Texas Trade
In postindependence Texas the Cartwright mercantile house became a foundational enterprise. Matthew Cartwright born 1807 in Wilson County Tennessee helped build commerce from San Augustine, later partnering with his father and sons to operate M Cartwright & Co. He also engaged in land dealings and cotton trade, with UT archives preserving their business papers and contracts.
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Mech
Texas
Mexico
New Republic
Mercantile House of
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Matthew Cartwright
Wilson County
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San Augustine
Amanda Holman
A. P. Cartwright
Leonides Cartwright
University of Texas Library
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Free State
Coahuala
M. Cartwright & Company
M. Cartwright & Co
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Jno. Cartwright
M. Cartwright and Company
New Orleans
Peyroux Arecueil & Comny
Open Navigation Boosts Red River Trade Prospects
The letter notes the reestablished water link to Natchitoches and urges early action on remittance. It reports City Bank certificate deposit credited, warns on Texas Treasury notes, and cites firm cotton values with prices for prime and ordinary grades. It suggests shipping cotton to leverage treasury notes and anticipates higher prices as season progresses.
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Natchitoches
City Bank
Texas Treasury
Shreveport
Treasury
University of Texas Library
Texas
Tejas
Empire of Texas
Twenty Five Years Ago Highlights From March 12 1910
A brief from The Bryan Daily Eagle and Pilot notes cattle dealer J W Skains sold 120 head of one year olds to Mr White of Milam county who will ship them to his ranch. A fire department committee tested city fire plugs and will report to council. Mrs T C Westbrooke Miss Peale and Monroe Miller visited Hearne. Mayor J T Maloney sold a burned hotel lot to W H Cole for 1000 dollars. School board inspectors reviewed city schools and fire drill readiness.
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Bryan
W. H. Cole
W. S. Wilson, Jr
Messrs
A. M. Waldrop
W. T. Jones
Seth Mooring
Ward Returns from Marlin Visit This Afternoon
Ward came back this afternoon after visiting relatives in Marlin. He traveled by car and was in good spirits.
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Ward
Marlin
Small farmer tax relief and two bale exemption approved
The Bank head law grants a small two bale cotton tax exemption to tenants and sharecroppers as part of AAA rule changes. Secretary Wallace supports this relief, aiding many farmers to stay on the land, while opponents warn it could impact the program. The Brazos river data from the Brazos project plans highlights the river’s size and falls across Texas.
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House Agricultural Committee
Wallace
Cully Cobb
Georgia
Marvin Jones
Houston Post
Harlingen Plans Bond to Rebuild City Auditorium
Harlingen residents voted a $60,000 bond issue to rebuild the municipal auditorium at Fair Park destroyed by the September 1983 storm. The Public Works Administration will buy the bonds and provide a grant of $17,000 to $25,000 for reconstruction.
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Harlingen
Mar
Public Works Administration
Fair Park
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