Bryan eyed for new cannery to aid relief efforts
Federal Surplus Relief Corporation weighing Texas sites for beef canneries to feed unemployed residents. Bryan is not listed though proposals suggest a 12 cattle daily plant at the city with local light water steam, four 6 hour shifts, and about 70 workers including many women. The cannery would use A M College facilities, supply a local market for cattle raisers, and may extend to other surplus farm products.
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Federal Surplus Relief Corporation
Texas
Bryan
Texas A. & M. College
Fort Worth
Chamber of Commerce
Houston
Campaign to Add Books to Bryan Carnegie Library
Bryan clubwomen promote Book Week drive to bolster the Carnegie Library with donated books especially for children. Curtailed budgets make the campaign timely, inviting residents to scan shelves and contribute varied volumes to strengthen the library’s role in education and culture.
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Bryan
Carnegie Library
Milton
Relief Work Starts Under Federal Program In Bryan
Relief efforts under the Civil Works program begun across the nation and in Bryan Brazos County where about 175 men were assigned to jobs. The initiative aims to remove 4,000,000 from relief rolls by December 16 and provide regular work for about 200 local men over the coming months. Residents had long sought any opportunity to earn to support dependents and themselves.
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Roosevelt
Bryan
Brazos County
Broadway Taproom Tales From a City Icon
New York’s Edward Bowes stands at the center of Broadway while remaining aloof from it. He opened the Capitol and led Roxy productions, shaping radio and cinema. Tales of celebrity gatherings, young romance, and sharp city characters fill this portrait of a busy, restless era.
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Edward Bowes
Margaret Ilington
Eddie
Messmore Kendall
Capitol
Roxy
Ethel Barrymore
Mary Garden
San Francisco
Nob Hill
Hudson
Arcadia
City Harmony Through Civic Responsibility and Advertising
The text discusses advertising through consistency, public appearance, and shared responsibility. It stresses that citizens and officials must cooperate to improve cities, with emphasis on lawful behavior by drivers and respectable civic conduct for a prosperous community.
Veterans of Texas Editorial Association Meet in Houston
The twenty second annual convention of the Texas Editorial Association ended in Houston with a focus on fraternal camaraderie old friendships and reminiscences rather than business. Veteran editors emphasize rugged old school journalism ideals and public spirit linking past and present as Houston hosts the gathering.
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Texas Editorial Association
Houston
Od-School
Houston Post
Daughter of Governor to Attend Grid Classic
Houston reports say Governor Miriam A. Ferguson and husband will attend the inaugural race meet at Epsom Downs Houston on Thanksgiving Day instead of the Aggie Longhorn football classic at College Station. Mrs Ferguson will send her daughter Mrs George Nalle of Austin to represent her at the game.
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Houston
Miriam A. Ferguson
Epsom Downs
College Station
Processing Tax On Cotton Adds Little to Cost
The 4.2 cent per pound processing tax on raw cotton adds only a small share to finished cotton goods. Dr. Fred C. Howe of the Agricultural Adjustment Administration says clerks cite the tax as a cause, but investigations show it is negligible in price markups. A sheet of cotton weighs about two pounds with the tax near one half a cent. shirts face about 3 1 2 cents. Other costs drive price increases. the tax itself remains a minor factor.
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Fred C. Howe
The
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
Howe
Relief Plan Promises Jobs for Unemployed Men
The article says the new federal relief program aims to provide work for all idle men, offering earnings over 40 dollars per month to buy food and clothing. It emphasizes no discrimination, focuses on who needs the job, and urges planning projects to aid communities while employing workers.
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Civil Works Administrator
Fy Allen stars in nation’s grid teams
Coach T F Puny Wilson recalls former Allen Ramblers now at West Point Annapolis Navy and Army. Bolton Rankin Navy left halfback powered Middies against Princeton Tigers. Jack Beall Army tackle led a line that supported Texas boy Jack Buckler. Ted Spencer and Stanfield Stack from Aggies shine on college squads. Moreau Notre Dame Wake Forest also alumni.
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Texas
Jack Buckler
Allen
Army
Ted Spencer
Aggie
Stanfield Stack
Rambler
Aggie Fish
Moreau
License Granted to Haley and Godfrey Couple
Brazos county licensed to wed M. C. Haley and Victoria Godfrey, both labeled negroes, by County Clerk Clyde Goen on Thursday.
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M. C. Haley
Victoria Godfrey
Brazos County
Clyde Goen
Twenty Five Years Ago A Duet Of Local Fires And Injuries
Twenty five years ago a kitchen flue fire at James Rays residence called the Bryan fire department to respond. Neighbors formed a bucket brigade to douse the blaze, causing only nominal loss. John Ransome, 19 miles away, was injured when his wagon was struck by a runaway team. a Bryan physician treated head wounds. Harry Marwill donated a 23 banana bunch from his Main street trees to Bullock's show window. County commissioners finished their special session work and elected officers qualified and were seated.
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Bryan
James Ray
Ransome
Harry Marwill
Bullock
Meeting Called Of Huntsville Methodist Pastors
Dr. E R Barcus presiding elder calls meeting of Huntsville district preachers and district stewards for Friday November 24 at 9 am in Huntsville. W K Gibbs district steward and Dr L B Elrod pastor of First Methodist church will attend.
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E. R. Barcus
Huntsville
W. K. Gibbs
L. B. Elrod
First Methodist Church
CCC Camp Builds Pecos Fort Davis Barracks Plan
CCC camp near Fort Davis constructs U shaped barracks for 214 men, an infirmary, and a recreation hall as part of the Davis Mission project.
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Pecos
Manent
Davis Moin c. C. C
Fort Davis
Editorial warns on public bank deposits and guaranty plan
The piece critiques the proposed federal deposits guaranty, arguing it would force heavy losses onto the guaranty fund and threaten many banks. It cites test scenarios from 1930 three year loss projections and calls for cautious adoption while urging study of a permanent plan. It notes potential destabilization of loan systems and stresses the need for sound banking practices.
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Association of Reserve City
Congress
S¢ Glass
Federal Reserve System Est
Worth Star-Telegram
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