Pioneer Bryan merchant James H. Webb dies
Good Citizen passes Bryan today, James H. Webb a pioneer businessman and esteemed citizen. He would have reached fifty years in Bryan on his business, built a trusted establishment with his brother R. S. Webb, known for fair dealing and quality merchandise. His quiet, tireless civic service set a high example for the community’s future.
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Bryan
James H. Webb
R. S. Webb
Mr. Webb
Texas
Southwest
Establishment of West Point Army Academy in 1802
The United States Military Academy was established at West Point on March 16, 1802.
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United States Military Academy
West Point
Farmers Market Decision Envisioned as Demonstration Club
The Bryan and Brazos County Chamber of Commerce Trade Extension committee decided to let farmers set prices for their market goods rather than impose price fixing. They noted quality, display, and consumer choice will influence prices, with farmers guiding the market to a standard rather than a chamber rule.
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Bryan and Brazos County
Trade Extension Committee
Chamber of Commerce
Bryan Farmers’ Market
Unanimity at Geneva on Japan Covenant Violation
Geneva reports quote Lippmann praising the Assembly as a parliament of mankind. The League Assembly warns Japan, hints at sanctions under Article 16, and aligns with Kellogg Briand pact principles. U.S. and Russia endorse the Assembly stance while Japan seeks a settlement amid Manchuria Shanghai controls. Small states push for firmer action, led by South American members and others.
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Lippmann
Japan
Assembly of the League
Far East
Assembly
John Simon
United States
Parliament of Mankind
League of Nations
League
Russia
China
Manchuria
Shanghai
League Assembly
Council
Switzerland
Norway
Sweden
Spain
Czecho-Slovakia
Lort Worth
Brazos County Sees Paving Advances on Highways 21 and 6
Residents learn that Highway No 21 from Bryan to Kurten could be paved by the April meeting, with future work toward North Zurch and Madisonville. Highway No 6 south of Bryan is also advancing toward concrete paving. The state agreed to a 500000 county share for about 60 miles of modern highway, including drainage and bridges, boosting Brazos into a higher highway system within a couple of years.
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Brazos County
State Highway Commission
Bryan
Kurten
North
Zuich
Madisonville
Little Brazos River
Brazos
Texas
Dry Legislation Still Safe In House Vote On Liquor Control
The national house recorded its heaviest vote in years on referring liquor control back to the states. Opponents held a clear forty vote majority, with nineteen members including the speaker not voting. The senate remains closer to bone dry, making wet legislation unlikely.
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National House
House
Senate
St. Louis
Highway Commission Bars Political Ads on State Rights of Way
The Texas State Highway Commission extends its ban on commercial advertising to political campaign placards. Employees including patrolmen are told to remove any candidate ads from rights of way, fences, and trees facing the highway. The policy aims to keep highways free of ads and protect native flora while encouraging grass growth and erosion control along shoulders.
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Texas State Highway Commission
Commission
Texas
Highway Commission
Congressmn
Austin
New York Social Chronicle Sees Postwar Return to Simplicity
New York notes a spring shift as War era formality recedes. Residents abandon lavish dining rooms and move toward homespun meals, automat dining, and modest entertainments. The piece contrasts grand society with rising neighborhood theaters and everyday life, citing Edna Best and Herbert Marshall’s play and urban portraits of Robinson and Robeson.
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Florida
Cuba
Riviera
Maury Paul
Boswell
Sutton Place
Park
Madison
Fifth Avenue
Ritz
Fifi
Social Register
Edna Best
Herbert Marshall
England
Juliet
How to Conquer an Enemy Bible Thought
Daily Bible Thought quotes Proverbs 16 7 about pleasing the Lord and causing enemies to be at peace. The message urges right living to ease conflict and achieve harmony with foes.
Twenty Five Years Ago Highlights From March 16 1907
Fort Worth police solve a spate of petty burglaries after discovering a burglars cave with suspects named by officers. Zionism founder John Alexander Dowie died March 10 at Shing House with only two attendants present. Brazos county legislator W C Davis bills a civil appeals court in Bryan to create a fourth appellate court in Texas. Professor FE J Kyle of College Station visits Houston to inspect schools and discuss Texas A M College. Louisville streetcar strike shows only 100 of 600 cars running amid non union labor clashes and mob action.
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Bryan
W. C. Davis
Brazos County
Houston Chronicle
FE. J. Kyle
College Station
Houston
Texas A
M. College
Kyle
Louisville
Coral girl shows proper rearing by loving parents
South Bend Tribune editor cites Coral as example of well behaved nine year old. He argues lack of parental attention fuels youth disrespect and praises Coral and her parents for their wholesome upbringing and community impact.
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F. A. Miller
South Bend
Ind
Coral
Mother
Birthday tribute to Andrew Jackson and the democracy he sparked
The article extols Andrew Jackson as the populist force who broadened American democracy beyond the elite. It highlights his Tennessee roots, New Orleans victory, and the two fierce campaigns that secured his White House era, framing his legacy as a shift toward mass participation and a Jeffersonian ideal contrasted with privilege.
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America
Andrew Jackson
South
Carolinas
Tennessee
Nashville
New Orleans
White House
Martin van Buren
Fox of
Kinderhook
Andrew the
Privilene
Thomas Jefferson
Washington
Dear Mister Edster on Business Bigness and Bond Dreams
A letter from Les Akers critiques big business and the idea of government issuing bonds to erase debts. He argues bigness relies on elbow grease over hype and questions current economic priorities, urging a shift from banana oil to practical effort. The piece reflects a civic voice on commerce and policy.
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Ant
Everbody
Les Akers
Editorial: Prohibition Revenue and The Beer Question
The Christian Monitor argues against legalizing beer to raise revenue, warning the plan would raise taxes on the less able and miss the intent of prohibition. It cautions that high beer taxes invite bootlegging and bribe effects, harming public trust and social welfare.
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United States
USA
Association Against
House of Representatives’ Ways and Means
Christian” Monitor
Andrew J in the national capital Houston Chronicle note
A brief reference to Andrew J in the national capital context appears in the Houston Chronicle. The note mentions The Eagle and Clean White Cotton Rags in a compact, local news style item.
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Andrew J
National Capital
Houston Chronicle
New Iowa Coach Named After Ingwers Resigns
An unclear report states that a new Iowa coach, succeeding Burt Ingwers after his resignation, is appointed to lead the football program following a period of off years. The text references Orsie Colem as predecessor or related figure.
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Orsie Colem
Coac Ovrake
University of Successing
Burt Ingwers
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