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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1930
Page
4
Brazos County promotes the annual Red Cross Roll Call at clubs and churches to fund national and local relief work. Most memberships keep 50 cents with the local chapter, with the balance split between national and local needs.
Prof Edward L Thorndyke argues that childhood is not the peak period for language or general learning. His tests show older groups learn languages faster than children, prompting a shift toward more adult education and less schooling for children. He emphasizes use driven learning and cites Latin Spanish French German Italian as examples.
Many sales organizations recruit women to leverage the perceived feminine sales touch. The remark implies married men are aware of this dynamic and its influence on customer interactions.
This history note recalls the Gunpowder Plot attempt in England on November 5, 1605. It notes the failed scheme by conspirators to blow up Parliament and King James I, marking a pivotal moment in early 17th century British political unrest.
The itemized notes recall visitors from Brazos Valley Judge Rufus Hardy Corsicana candidate for congress Vinita Indian Territory votes on municipal electric plant and football score A and M College 23 Trinity 0 Mrs George W Hoadley robbed in New York Buckingham Hotel Wilson Bradley arrives to work for Howell Bros Mrs L A Bethea visiting son Lamar Bethea and family.
After years of research several manufacturers plan radio sets for farms that operate on two volts and use a breathing air cell battery. The new sets cut noise from power lines and offer three hours daily use for a year, promising lower cost than traditional dry cells and potential profits alongside entertainment.
The text critiques jury duty bias and the difficulty of finding impartial jurors. It argues that a person should have no fixed opinion on a case and notes many potential jurors avoid service with excuses. The passage reflects frustration with the voir dire process and public attitudes toward jurors.
The Moevxia News argues that juries are often composed of mentally unfit individuals due to evasion by jurors and judges. It credits firm judges who expose subterfuges, noting failure to do so leads to criticism of juries for including the least qualified to render verdicts.
Cadet corps to parade in Dallas after detraining with three special trains from Bryan and Dallas. Parade along Main Street to H T C crossing, bands from A and M Peacock SMU, grand marshal Col L E McGee. Dallas Railway donates transport. Majestic Theatre offers free midnight show to cadets and families.
Democrats held early leads for governor or senator in Connecticut Ohio and several western states while Republicans benefited in Massachusetts and Illinois. Polls showed gains for Pinchot in Pennsylvania and Heflin in Alabama as other results favored Democrats in Montana Walsh and Norris Nebraska amid a mixed nationwide picture.
The University of Oklahoma band, 80 members, will give a concert at the College of Industrial Arts in Denton Texas on Friday November 14. They also plan an extensive Oklahoma tour later this year with Enid Sapulpa Ponca City and Fairfax among the cities listed.
Mr and Mrs R L Robinson who for two years lived in Bryan while Mr Robinson served as local agent for the American Railway Express Company left for Houston today where he was transferred by the company. J D Benson of Corsicana will replace him in Bryan with Mrs Benson and family moving here to reside.
Rev Hugo Roitsch longtime Kurten Lutheran pastor and his family depart Brazos county for Beaumont where he will serve another Lutheran congregation. Roitsch traveled to Bryan Tuesday to meet the town’s new pastor Rev H EF Spitzenpfeil of Kansas City who will serve the Karten Lutheran church.
Legislative program highlights focus on appropriation bills and their priority. Speakers discuss major funding lines: Educational sixteen and a half million, departmental twelve million, eleemosynary ten and a half million, judiciary five million, plus rural school aid and emergency items. The session notes school and highway funds and names attendees and social contributions from a Bridge Tournament.
A devotional note cites 2 Timothy 2 20 21 about vessels in a great house including gold silver wood and earth and the call to purge oneself to become sanctified meet for the master's use and ready for every good work
A caustic profile of Nils T. Grunland known as N T G, a Swede in New York's entertainment scene. The piece describes his cafe ventures, revels with jazz bands, liquor raids, and brisk profitable water sales, plus commentary on audience psychology and industry figures.
The Bryan Daily Eagle promotes its want ads as the quick way to sell items. Readers are invited to place advertisements to reach local buyers and clear out listings efficiently.
The piece argues American manufacturers must collaborate with designers and craftsmen, mirroring Europe's model. It urges schools of design, supported by government, to train designers who understand production, and calls on U S industries to honor artist designs and share technical knowledge to elevate mass produced goods.
The Oklahoma debate team will travel to Maine for two tilts in Lewiston and Orono on March 19 and 20, marking the longest trip by a University of Oklahoma forensic squad. The season starts December 6 with an Oxford University team visiting Norman. Invitations go to all state high schools.
A meeting of the Diocesan Council of Catholic Women will convene in Austin on November 9 and 10. Religious organizers encourage participation from members across the diocese as they discuss church activities and community service.
Melba Ostby, a Midland College junior in Fremont Nebraska, earns most of her college expenses by singing.
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