Community urged to fund an airport for Bryan and College Station
An editorial argues Bryan and College Station need a local airport to join Texas in modern aviation. It notes the area sits on key airways and on an early air mail route between Houston and Dallas, urging local citizens with suitable land to donate or facilitate airport development as a lasting public monument.
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Rvan
Texas
Texas A. & M. College
Union
Pacific Coast
Bryan
Houtson
Dallas
College Station
Today In History William II Born November 4 1650
A brief note marks the birth of William II of England on November 4 1650. The historical figure is identified by birthdate, linking to the 11th century royal lineage.
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William II] of
England
Radical Proposals Aim to Sharpen Prohibition Enforcement
United States Senator Morris Sheppard of Texas plans to introduce three bills at the next congress to tighten prohibition. The proposals would punish buyers as well as sellers, ban home liquor production, and make possession illegal. Critics warn of burden shifting and legal principle concerns, but supporters argue tougher enforcement will reduce demand and curtail the illegal liquor trade.
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United States
Morris Sheppard
Texas
Senator Sheppard
Democracy’s flawed but resilient appeal in Britain
A New York Times editorial praises British democracy after a national election. It lauds voters who rejected weak Labour leadership and rejected bank nationalization promises, arguing the result shows democracy’s core strength and unity in crisis. It cites Ramsay MacDonald and Philip Snowden to frame the vote as a stand four-square to guide Britain through difficulties.
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Labor
Arthur Henderson
Labor Party
Ramsay MacDonald
Mr. MacDonald
Henderson
Philip Snowden
Britain
New York Times
Highway Worker Struck by Houston Auto on Bryan Hearne Road
Two Houston women report running down a highway employee between Bryan and Hearne. The injured man was placed in a car and taken to Bryan. They trailed the vehicle but found no trace of him at hospitals and informed Sheriff J H Reed. They said a dirt shovel was in his hands and they did not see the car. No report reached division engineer J E Blaw in Bryan.
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Houston
Danforth
J. H. Reed
Bryan
Hearne
J. E. Blaw
Bowie Mine long lost to be developed in San Saba
Contract signed for development of the long lost Bowie Mine in the San Saba area. B F Markey of Wallace Creek and Parr and Moody of Ballinger will explore the Harkey ranch, where George Watkins previously uncovered artifacts tied to the legend. Watkins joins Parr and Moody in surveying the claim. The Eagle offers cash for clean white cotton rags.
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San Saba
American Education Week Observed in Bryan Schools Week long program
Bryan public schools join nationwide observance November 9 to 15 with daily programs under the theme What the Schools Are Helping America to Achieve. Each day covers a different aspect from economic progress to building character and home life, with speeches, dedications, and newspaper articles by local and invited figures.
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Bryan Public Schools
United States
America
America #0
Bowie
State Superintendent of Public Schools
Kemp High
Chamber of Commerce
Stephen F. Austin
J. Webb Howell
Travis
W. J. Coulter
A. J. Juchanan
W. A. Hammond
Colored
J. A. Carter
Daily Paper
Travis Bryan
W. L. McCullough
N. B
Kemp High School
R. G. Williams
Lee J. Rountree
T. O. Walton
Steveen
Benson
Travis m Entary
H. H. Williamson
Lucy Givens
Kemp Bigh
Hornsberry
Mentary
Cyril Luker
W. W. Daup
Arthur A. Hyde
Yiol
Gordon Watts
Kemp
A. E. Walker
Wall Street Brokers Face Hard Times and High Living End
New York observers note the collapse of luxury spending among Wall Street brokers as the crash lingers. Exiles from boom days keep open houses and couture wardrobes, while landlords grant leniency. optimism persists that prosperity will return by spring. The era’s dramatic figures retreat, with only a few plays and revues delivering box office hits.
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New York
Wall Street
Grifters
Daily Bible Thought SAFETY For The RightEOUS
The righteous will inherit the land and dwell in it forever. The law of God is within the heart guiding every step with steady footing. Psalm 37:29, 31 emphasizes enduring promise and moral steadiness.
Opening of Walter Lake Indian Reservation Follows Dynamite Signal
Twenty five years ago Walter Lake Indian Reservation opened after a dynamite blast at Grant Peak near Thorne Nevada. Hundreds rushed for gold in the unexplored area aboard autos and fast vehicles causing many accidents but no deaths. Indian police were overpowered and preemption of claims occurred during the night. Fenwick Kendall of Houston visited Bryan to discuss sewer and water needs for a future system and quoted hopes for adequate water supply to support new infrastructure.
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Bryan Morning Eagle
Grant Peak
Thorne
Nev
Walter Lake Indian Reservation
Fenwick Kendall
Fenwick and
Kendall
Bryan
Advertising as the life of business promotion
The piece extols persistent advertising on print media as the honest path to reach buyers. It argues that selling through newspapers builds volume, shows money saving value, and proves effectiveness through accomplishments. Hesitation harms business. advertising creates recognition and growth.
Freestone and Leon counties celebrate Federal Highway completion
Freestone and Leon counties join others along the highway to mark the completion of Federal Highway No. 75 from Galveston to Fairfield and beyond. Buffalo hosts a ceremony with bands and civic leaders as the road links Richland to Dallas, signaling new development potential for sandy land farms and local growth.
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Freestone
Leon Counties
Galveston
Houston
Fairfield
Buffalo
Leon-Freestone County
Richland
Dallas
Freestone-Leon
Madisonville
Centerville
Huffalo
Streetman
Exposing the Public to Advertism, Les Akers Says
The writer argues that advertising drives business and visibility. He mocks timid executives for hiding information and urges proactive selling. He cites success of persistent advertising and printed ink as a creator of new and better enterprise, urging readers to seek opportunities.
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Les Akers
Editorial urges measured naval policy over parity demands
The piece rebukes the Navy League for personal attacks on President Hoover and calls for public debate on naval policy under his proposed investing committee. It argues parity with Britain and Japan is unnecessary amid economic strain, urging a navy based on actual needs and global peace efforts.
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Hoover
Navy League
League
United States Navy
America
Britain
Japan
United States
Fred A. Britten
The
House Naval Affairs Co
Asia
Mexia Celebrates New Highway Milestone for Leon and Freestone
The Mexia News reports pride in the Bi-State Empire and a new highway, with Mexia and nearby Leon and Freestone counties welcoming the achievement. Local towns praise the collaboration and look to improved transport.
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Ers
Texas
Mexia
Leon
Freestone
Mexia News
Harris Delivers Benevolences to M. E. Conference
Twenty two members of the First Methodist church board of stewards and Pastor Rev. Ed J. Harris attended Tuesday night’s meeting on the eve of his departure for the annual conference at Beaumont. Benevolences are ready and Harris will deliver them at the conference. Local and district work remains to be completed, said C. M. Bethany.
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First Methodist Church
Ed J. Harris
Rev. Harris
Beaumont
C. M. Bethany
Mr. Bethany
New Air Service For Texas Planned In Laredo
Laredo announces double daily air service starting November 5 linking Monterrey with Laredo via the C A T linea and connecting to Mexico City Torreon and other points. An additional Laredo Corpus Christi Houston service by W C Maus and associates will inaugurate routes to eastern points. Maus holds the Corpus Christi Houston Laredo franchise.
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Laredo
Monterrey
Mexico
C. A. T. Linea
Transcontinental Airlines of Mexico
Mexico City
Torreon
Corpus Christi
Houston
W. C. Maus and Associates
Maus
Daily Fagle Want Ad Sparks Local Business Uptick
Advertisers in the Daily Fagle want ad section report rising readership among residents and shopkeepers. Local business owners credit the notices for new customers and increased sales across multiple sectors.
Amarillo Mayor Declares Support for Governor Sterling
Amarillo Mayor Ernest O Thompson states he will not run for governor and will support Governor Ross Sterling for re election. He clarifies he is not a candidate, while other figures like Senator Clint Small and Representative Coke Stevenson consider announcing campaigns.
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Austin
Ross
Sterling
Ernest O. Thompson
Amatilla
Clint C. Small
Coke Stevenson
Oy Mayer Thompson
Amarillo
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