Rise of the daily book reviewer in newspapers
The piece discusses the rise of prominent book reviewers who now hold daily columns with thumbnail photos and radio demand. It cites critics like William Soskin, Harry Hansen, and Lewis Gannett, notes their high contracts, and mentions figures such as Ford Frick and Fred Foster amid urban literary culture and bustling midtown haberdashers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
William Soskin
Harry Hansen
Lewis Gannett
Isabel Paterson
van Dorens
McCrory
Joe Lewis
Brazos County Plans Tick Dip Program for Cattle
County Judge J M Ferguson leads a supervised cattle dip plan to halt reinfestation of Texas fever ticks. County relief supplies workers, with approval from the Texas Relief Commission, and potential authority from the Livestock Sanitary Commission aim to dip cattle at least three times and prevent imports from infested areas under sheriff and constable oversight. This safeguards beef and dairy herds and allows stock shipments without quarantine, urging strict reporting of violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Ferguson
County Relief Administration
Texas Relief Commission
Livestock Sanitary Commission
Brazos County
Brazos
Commissioners Court
Allred Calls for Stronger Local Law Enforcement Actions
Gov James V Allred campaigns on law enforcement urging local officers to curb gambling and illegal saloons or risk state intervention. Rangers already raid Austin Fort Worth Galveston and Houston seizing gambling gear and liquor as he argues open venues undermine social standards and spur youth delinquency. The governor contends strict enforcement can restore public respect for law and may push repeal of unpopular prohibitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James V. Allred
Austin
Fort Worth
Galveston
Houston
George
Alfred
Roosevelt Tightens Veterans Economy Rules for Widows and Children
President Roosevelt revises the two year veterans economy regulations focusing on widows and orphans. Critics say the move favors those in need over others who prefer direct bonus payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Texas Legislator Proposes Gas Pipeline to Save Panhandle Waste
The proposal aims to create a gas pipeline system to halt the vast gas waste in the Panhandle region, presenting it as a sufficient legislative motive for action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panhandle
Texas
Vanished Fifth Avenue at Five O'Clock Parade Recalled
A nostalgic observer recalls the once bustling Fifth Avenue five oclock parade now a dull flow to transit. Celebrity sightings fade with Rockefeller Jr. among the few remaining, while a sharp dressed Robert Hilliard lookalike turns heads on East 57th Street and Conde Nast may have glimpsed bystanders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
5Th Avenue
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
50’S
Caruso
Richard Harding Davis
Irvin Cobb
Dolly Sisters
Diamond Jim
Jim Churchill
Charlie Somerville
Thorley
Dolores
Mrs. Belmont
East 57Th Street
Robert Hilliard
Conde Nast
Twenty Five Years Ago From Bryan Daily Eagle
Victor Edge arrived from Boston to join his brother Eugene Edge. Bryan's brick buildings progress includes Parker warehouse walls, Coulter building roof, and a cement floor. The city hall and opera house are due April 1. Farmers welcome rain. corn sprouting and land ready for cotton planting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan Daily Eagle and Pilot
Victor Edge
Boston
Mass
Edge
Navy
Vermont
Eugene Edge
Bryan
Parker
Coulter
Messrs
Messrs. H. Rohde
E. Rohde
Cc. E. Bullock
First Baptist Sunday School
Dallas
Optimists Boosting Business, Says Biltmore Editor
James E. Barnett of the Biltmore hotel in Oklahoma City argues optimists see good in others and favor open minds. He criticizes obstinate, narrow thinking and urges optimism to boost business and community spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. Barnett
Biltmore Hotel
Oklahoma City
Chamber of Commerce
Three Year License Plates Proposed to Cut State Costs
Charles C. Thompson of Burlingame suggests issuing automobile license plates every three years to save over 5 million dollars annually. He cites New York and U.S. totals for 1934 production costs and argues reduced manufacturing and clerical work. Supporters include drivers fined for 1935 tags, while critics warn of higher per year costs and revenue loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles C. Thompson
Burlinggame
Calif
California
New York State
United States
Missouri
Roosevelt Aims at Public Control of Utilities With Cautions
Editorial notes Roosevelt's Tuesday message on public utility holding companies. He urges exemptions for those proving necessity to public ends and suggests greater federal regulation to curb concentration. The piece calls for careful, tested reforms and stronger Federal Power Commission oversight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Securities and Exchanges Commission
Federal Power Commission
The
Power Commission
SEC
Securities Commission
William Z. Ripley
A. A. Berle
Gardiner C. Means
Christian Science Monitor
Unclear passage on license plates and tires from St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Fragmentary text notes annoyance with license plate renewal and vehicle tires. The excerpt comments that licensing lines and plate durations feel long and burdensome. No clear event or person identified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis Globe- Democrat
S. D. Pearce Ill at Home in Dallas Area
Friends report S. D. Pearce seriously ill at his home 3001 South Bryan Avenue. He endured a restless night Wednesday and Thursday morning in great pain with delirium. Attending doctors say Saturday he slightly improved, is rational and quieter. His sister Mrs. T. H. Smith of Center arrived to be with him, and Mrs. Pearce’s sister Mrs. F. L. Runnels also expected to arrive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. D. Pearce
South
Bryan Avenue
Pearce
T. H. Smith
Center
Teachers of Zone 2Meet at Woodville
Brazos rural teachers of Zone 2 met for their regular monthly session to study curriculum revision at Woodville school. A light lunch was served at noon by Mrs. P A Tardy. Attendees included L J Canavespi and others from Steeles Store and Smetana with visitors such as Brazos County superintendent Mrs W E Neeley. Next month’s meeting will be at Smetana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos
Woodville
P. A. Tardy
L. J. Canavespi
R. B. Hearne
Sam Fachorn
Mattie Wallin
Mary Ann Perrone
Cora Polloch
Steeles Store
E. J. Watts
Luther Pearson
John Buchanan
Ruby Wallin
Sam Merka
Smetana
Ethel Thompson
Providence
Mildred Cloud
Stabler
Frank Fuller
Leonard
Tardy
W. E. Neeley
Brazos County
Maudelle Wiley
Ly J. Canavespi
Misees Lena
Vance Palasota
Sam
Typewriter Second Sheets Sold At Eagle Office
Local Eagle office offers typewriter second sheets for customers seeking spare paper. The service is advertised as affordable with steady supply to meet daily printing needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle
League To Check Utilities Bill and Tax Exemptions
About 60 officials from Texas cities met in Jacksonville to review a proposed utilities regulation bill creating a utilities commission and a plan to oppose it. They also discussed an amendment to exempt homesteads up to 3000 dollars from local taxes, fearing widespread city financial strain. a sales tax might replace lost revenue. The group will monitor hearings in the Texas house and senate and reconvene in Austin soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
League of Texas Municipalities
Jacksonville
Utilities Commission
League
Austin
Bryan
Texas House
Senate
Sheriff Candidate at Lake Charles in Bryan
J. E. Johnson of Lake Charles Louisiana, a sheriff candidate in Calcasieu Parish, visited Bryan with cousin Jess Conroy who has worked in Louisiana oil developments. Johnson is backed by Lake Charles political faction opposed to Senator Huey P Long.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Johnson
Lake Charles
Calcasieu Parish
Bryan
Jess Conroy
Louisiana
Mr. Johnson
Huey P. Long
Red Velvety Rash Signals Measles, Health Officer Warns
Dr. R Henry Harrison Jr city health officer states that a red velvety rash on children indicates measles and that affected children should stay home and not attend school or mingle with others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Henry Harrison, Jr
Oil Leases Cancelled Over Nonpayment of Rentals
Oil leases covering 117 acres held by John Marley and the Marley Production Coetera were canceled through court action filed by Ella Odom et al due to non payment of rentals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Marley
Marley Production Company
Ella Odom
Cousin of Bryan Banker Dies in Philadelphia
Mrs. Edward W. Parker nee Laura Bryan formerly of Houston died in Philadelphia Thursday night at her bedside. She was daughter of the late Guy M. Bryan of Houston and sister of Mrs Hally Bryan Perry. Cousin of Travis B. Bryan president of the First National Bank, funeral plans not announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Edward W. Parker
Laura Bryan
Houston
Guy M. Bryan
Hally Bryan Perry
Folks Visit Bryan Weekend Highlights Local Arrivals
Gus Wager of Cross visits in Bryan. Several Bryan families host relatives and friends from Dallas Palestine Brenham Des Moines Houston and Corpus Christi for weekend stays. Activities include visits to A and M College and Fat Stock Show in Fort Worth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Wager
Cross
Bryan
F. M. Nichols
Nina
Mary Nichols
Carl Jackson
Dallas
Cadet Jackson
A. and M. College
Julia Jones
Palestine
Elon Stuart
Stuart
South College Avenue
Mary
Martha Cowart
Roy W. Nunn
Fort Worth
Delia Griffin
Brenham
Emory Smith
Bella Locke
Aline Brogden
Ruby Dishman
George Brandon
George M. Brandon
la Salle Hotel
R. S. Sears
Waco
Sears
Sims Oil Company
Parker-Astin Hardware Company
Parks Corner Cottage
Baker Avenue
E. L. Murray
Grantwood
N. J
Jennie Louise Stevenson
Brooks Stevenson, Jr
Houston
Jennie Stevenson
New Jersey
C. A. Searcy
Mineral Wells
Jack Bullard
Bryan Hospital
Katherine Ewing
Navasota
Turner Walton
College Road
W. C. Todd
Quinten Lee
Calvert
Lee
Kurten
E. J. Fountein
Edmund
Bryan With Mr. Fountain’s Parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Fountain, L. D. Weinhart
Des Moines
Iowa
Merle W. Bergeson
Bergeson
Weinhart
Fort Lewis
Washington
Los Angeles
California
Iola Barron
W. S. Barron
J. EF. Stanford
R. M. Searcy
Alia Stanford
Austin
Searcy
Frank Higgs
Theapital
Ross Dean
A. A. Dean
Henry Regmund Sr
Henry Regmund, Jr
Corpus Christi
Lee Fickel
Jerry
Williammund
A. & M.lege
Henry Regmund
Ethel Ferguson
Southwestern University of Georgetown
H. 0. Ferguson
Lee J. Rountree
W. M. Kelly
Frank Seale
Benchley
W. P. Gorman
Hugh Looney
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Ford Frick
Frick
Beau Brummel
Fred Foster
Needle Point
Marcelle
Chamois
Fred Rathburn
Herman Uhrig
Frank Smith
Wayne Sams
George Akerson
A. J. Wagner
W. H. Buchanan
H. W. South
Ruby
Helen
Jewett
Edson
Shawe
Cuba
Carlos Mendieta
Havana
Tangana
Associated Press
Ss. D. Pearce
Eagie
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