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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1931
Page
4
The Fort Worth Star Telegram argues that East Texas cannot demand special treatment and that abandonment of proration would affect all regions with established schemes. The piece asserts consistency across Texas and the U S if proration is not applied.
The Bryan and Brazos County Chamber of Commerce directors approved a 1500 budget for agriculture initiatives. allocations include prizes for the American Legion Free Fair 4 H scholarships to Texas A and M College equipment for home demonstration work and funds for the Dallas Fair trips pasture improvement and canning equipment for communities plus support for the Bryan Municipal band and a contingent fund to back future agricultural development.
Today in history marks the birth of Grover Cleveland on March 18, 1837, the 22nd and 24th president of the United States. Cleveland's legacy includes nonconsecutive terms and notable 19th century leadership.
Texans should value and protect native wild flowers like Indian Blanket Bluebonnets and Bluebell as they decline from overharvesting and development. Vandal pickings and habitat loss threaten beauty and future generations until residents learn to admire them in place.
The East Texas oil find draws national and state leaders into dispute over production limits. Governor Sterling blasts the Texas Railroad Commission for a hands off stance as royalty owners push against proration. The boom brings unemployment relief and economic activity to a largely agricultural region, while imports and potential federal action loom over prices and industry prospects.
The Christian Science Monitor notes progressives in Washington face a pivotal issue as national prohibition dominates public concern. It argues prohibition will persist beyond tariff and currency debates, testing parties and voter resolve through education and enforcement.
The excerpt describes 1860s New York with a population over 900,000 aiming for a million, noting landmarks like Astor House and Broadway, and detailing nightlife, banking, notable figures such as Horace Greeley and Miles O Reilly, and social trends from clothing to theaters. It also mentions the Manhattan area, street life, and a humorous glimpse of era luxury.
Classified note from Bryan Daily Eagle indicates sale of article rights via local want ad column. Details of price terms and contact not disclosed in readable text.
Daily Bible Thought cites Psalm 121 8 and asks for divine safeguarding. The prayer seeks God’s promised preservation from evil and plague for travelers and daily life, invoking blessing and continued protection for going out and coming in.
Miss Jennie Howell returns from Dallas with Miss Maude Howell. Executors named for ex Governor Hogg estate valued around 150000 dollars. Fannin and Kaufman dry. Bell county wet in local option. Guthrie Oklahoma plans April 22 celebration for the 1889 run with original participants invited to groom their horses. Beach hotel project 300000 dollars eyed for Galveston led by J W Riggen. San Jacinto celebration set April 16 to 21 at San Antonio with rail rates expected. Mrs Steed Carnes and Miss Arnold return from Houston.
Porter of the Mangum Star argues advertising sustains growth in low mood periods. He urges small city merchants to maintain proper ad budgets proportional to volume and warns against cutting advertising to the point of stagnation. He calls for confidence and proactive marketing to weather economic clouds.
The exchange bill failed as Senator Elmer Thomas blocked a vote, ending hopes for U S entry into the International Copyright Union this year. Authors and publishers must seek protection separately in each country, an onerous burden.
Les Akers criticizes the end of Congress and urges Texas to adjourn for a new break. He mocks paid speeches written by secretaries and distributed via the Congressional Bulletin. He jokes that applause is really applesauce and lampoons returning lawmakers.
The Houston Chronicle editorial argues that a drivers license bill based on the Bradley Keller plan has strong support in the house and likely Senate and governor approval. It notes broad backing from automobile leagues and argues licenses will improve road safety by screening unfit drivers and enforcing traffic laws, urging supporters to press lawmakers amid other legislative pressures.
The speaker notes supporters should not be discouraged and urges reintroduction of the bill in the next Congress session. The aim is a more liberal importation clause and timely passage amid the radio age and international era, defending authors and composers rights.
Sportsmen and businessmen of the lower Rio Grande Valley plan to exterminate hawks, offering fifteen cent bounties. The hawk is blamed for destroying more quail than hunters kill.
The county clerk granted a marriage license in Union City New Jersey to Henry I Meesinger and Helen Bertaud widow of Lloyd Bertaud who died in an attempted ocean voyage.
In Mexia Texas three Baptist pastors resign to accept new pulpits. Rev J M Bradford from Groesbeck moves to Dublin Rev J F Rogers heads to a new post not yet announced and Rev W Q Miller from Coolidge has moved to Austin.
About 800 women are expected at the Third District Federation of Women's Clubs convention in Nacogdoches on April 27 28 and 29. Delegates from local clubs will discuss community service education and civic projects during the two day event. The meeting marks a centerpiece of district club activity in the region.
In this verse Nell Bentley notes social shifts since women began working. Some men argue the wiser path is practical effort over intellect, highlighting tensions between gender expectations and economic reality.
Business visitors from Bremond, Jack Conyers and John Thurmond, toured Bryan today for meetings. They discussed potential commerce partnerships and local industry opportunities.
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