Strange as it Seems: Capitals and Parachutes Across History
In 1777 Congress fled Philadelphia and met in Lancaster and York before returning to Philadelphia, marking nine historic capitals. The piece notes Blanchard’s 1785 parachute balloon crossing the English Channel with Dr. J Jeffries aboard, facing near disaster before a safe landing in France.
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Howe
Philadelphia
American Congress
Pennsylvania
Lancaster
Congress
York
America
Jean Pierre Blanchard
English Channel
Blanchard
J. Jeffries
Red Cross Roll Call Opens in Bryan for 900 Members
The annual Red Cross drive begins Wednesday in Bryan and Brazos County with a 900 member goal. F E R Bryant and J D Benson head the effort, assigning canvass areas as volunteers mobilize to raise funds stay local for Brazos County chapter relief and hospital aid.
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American Red Cross
Bryan
Brazos County
E. R. Bryant
Roll Call
J. D. Benson
The
Red Cross
Beef cattle exhibit at county fair boosts local industry
Report from Brazos county fair highlights the beef cattle exhibit as the most constructive addition to the program. Judges praise quality of cattle and educational material on breeding and feeding. Seven 4 H club members showcased baby beeves, realizing strong sale prices, with top calf at 10.14 cents per pound.
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Legion County
Brazos County
New Deal Triumph Promises Enduring Democratic Control
The election results suggest Roosevelt and Garner were re elected with strong Democratic hold on Senate and House. Landon failed to win more than a few states as voters favored Roosevelt's economic and social reforms. The piece predicts a new era with Republicans needing a major policy and leadership revamp to challenge Roosevelt's program.
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GOP
Roosevelt
Garner
Senate
House of Representatives
Democratic Party
Landon
Taft
Gov. Landon
Republican Party
Market burglary at Cloud and Nicol described in 1911 note
Fifty-year-old Bryan daily item notes a burglary at the Market of Cloud and Nicol on Main Street with about $1.65 taken from a cash drawer. It records local names and visits including Houston High School football plans and prior Allen Academy loss.
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Bryan Daily Eagle and Pilot
Cloud and Nicol
M. Bonneville
Main Street
W. R. Goen
Harvey
Robert J. Hunnicut
Little Son
Marlin
J. H. Ferguson
Houston
Allen Academy
Bukowski Neared as Baker of Six Tier Wedding Cake
Frank Bukowski, the Bryan Bakery baker who prepared the six tier wedding cake on display at the American Legion Fair, has received many compliments for the exhibit. Owner B. C. Cash notes several inquiries about the baker’s identity.
Election celebrates Roosevelt win amid poor turnout
The community cheers Roosevelt after a Tuesday election with only 80 votes cast due to bad weather. A baby boy was born Sunday night to Mr. and Mrs. Geo Rosier and both mother and child are healthy. Local families shared weekend visits across Dallas Plainview and Tyler while Brazos County Fair drew many schoolchildren. A serious jaw injury to Monroe Schultz from a kick required repair with a silver plate. he is expected to recover soon.
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Roosevelt
Geo. Rosier
T. R. Griffin
W. T. Hall
Dallas
Chas
E. Griffin
N. U. Haskey
Plainview
Lawson
Bryan
Monroe Schultz
Albert Leighman
Tyler
Frank Rychlik
Herbert Little
Ex Bryanite Sets Up New Savanna Farm Supply Building
The Savanna Times Journal reports the completion of a 7000 dollar brick building to house Savanna Farm Supply Company Inc. Mrs Lucile Stransky, formerly Miss Lucile Rosprim of Bryan, is manager of both Savanna Farm Supply and the Stransdale Farm Products plant. The 52 by 53 foot, 28 foot high structure sits on the same lot as the Stransdale plant, with a 20 foot driveway between the two cream colored brick buildings. Judge I P Stransky, father of Mrs Stransky's late husband, built the new facility, organized in February 1935.
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Savanna (Inl
Times-Journal
Savanna Farm Supply Company, Inc
Lucile Stransky
Lucile Rosprim
Bryan
I’. J. Stransky
Stransdale Farm Products
Private Forestry Progress in Texas Faces Fire and Tax Hurdles
Texas timberland owners confront inadequate fire protection funded by only about a quarter of estimated costs. Private groups cover half the protection expenses across 524 000 acres, aiding about 600 000 intermingled acres. A shift to timber as a crop, with planned taxation reform, aims to sustain yields.
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Texas
East
Pacific Northwest
Texas Forest Service
CCC
Chambers of Commerce
Texas Planning Board
Wedding of Miss Vance Palasota and Sam Carraba
Miss Vance Palasota wed Sam Carraba at Saint Anthony's Church in Bryan with 1000 guests. The bridal party wore royal blue and white satin while detailing, a three course reception followed and gifts totaled 1550 dollars. Attendees from Houston, Dallas, Waco, Lake Charles, Navasota, and other towns joined the celebration. The couple planned a Houston honeymoon before returning to Prospect community residence.
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Bryan
Vance Palasota
Sam Palasota
Sam Carraba
Joe Carraba
Saint Anthony's Catholic Church
Lena Palasota
Anna Louise Rizzo
Houston
Lena Fazvina
Pauline Palasota
Frances Dalio
John Palasota
Prospect
Frank Denena
Mya
Clayton Chandler
Tony Denena
Lee Denena
Frank Leon
Ben Raia
Louie Carrabba
Nick Bua
Sam Palozzo
Cosimo
Frank Mendola
Frank V. Mendola
Charlie Spenella
Josie Spenella
George Zarnava
F. Costa
Frank Costa
J. C. Palazzo
J. C. Carrabba
A. Braccia
M. Lacorte
Sam Russo
Bessie Russo
Joe Palermo
Dominek Mauro
Willie
Rose Maringo
Sam F. Mendola
Dora Contorma
Dan Conterna
J. J. Green
Eloise Rizzo
Frank Quaghina
Steep Hollow visitors seen in Bryan
Charlie Cobb and J. R. Barnette were among Steep Hollow business visitors in Bryan during the day.
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Charlie Cobb
J. R. Barnete
Steep Hollow
Bryan
Mrs. J W Layton Visits San Antonio Family
Mrs J W Layton of San Antonio is visiting this week with her daughter Mrs B K Spahr and family. The reunion centers on Spahr’s household as relatives gather for the week.
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J. W. Layton
San Antonio
B. K. Spahr
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Lee J. Rountree
Toras 1
Daily Press League
Mercantile Bank
Lexington Ave
New York
N. Y
Association Building
Chicago
Ilinois
John Hix
Baltimore
Princeton
Annapolis
Trenton
Washington, D. C
Jobs Rider
Zoo
Lyle
J. H
J. P. Royder
Wellborn
M.L. Broach
Tabor
C. H. B. Graham
Bertha Turner
Tom Josey
Will Josey
L. M. Glaze
Mills Josey
San Antonio Fair
Bryanite
Lucille Rosprim
E. C. Shecke
E. O. Seicke
Texas Forestry Service
Seicke
Lots
State Forest No. 1
Kirbyville
Sam Carrabo
Charles Ferrara
Joe Ferrara
John Perrone
Pete Catilina
Son Stratta
Joe Messina
Stephen Morena
Joe Cash
Ross Cash
Benny Woodyard
Lee Cortemeglia
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