Modern or Ancient Warfare in Ethiopian Campaign
An adviser to Emperor Selassie argues Italian modern arms may falter in Ethiopia. Bombers’ limited range and high elevations, scarce targets, and terrain could force guerrilla resistance. The piece contemplates European fear of future bombardments versus Ethiopian tactics resembling ancient combat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emperor Selassie
Mussolini
Ethiopia
Italy
Adua
Europe
Selassie
Solomon
Rome
Tree of Light Returns to Bryan Christmas Spirit
The Bryan Chamber of Commerce announces the Tree of Light will be installed at Main and 26th, reviving a Christmas tradition that aided needy children. The renewed display aims to boost yuletide cheer as relief funds dwindle, with toy distributions once led by the Fire Department. The piece also notes traffic safety concerns at Highway 6 and 21 intersections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Main
26Th Streets
Bryan and Brazos County
Fire Department
League Council plans early halt to Italo Ethiopian war
The League of Nations council weighs how to stop the Italo Ethiopian conflict if it breaks out. It may struggle to halt it and instead seek a way to keep Mussolini talking. Roosevelt praised Californians for liberal spirit, hinting at Townsend and Sinclair pension and poverty plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council of the League of Nations
Mussolini
Railroad and Alti Company Stocks Tied to Large Loan Deal
Borrowers buy pledged railroad and AltI company stocks after a 1 000 loan, creating a 5 000 000 move that shows hazards in the banking business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vue
Shan
Modern dainty bars boost butterfly bartenders on Broadway
New York dispatch notes a trendy bar fad where young college girls earn 20 to 30 dollars weekly as smartly dressed drink cadgers. The piece also recalls era icons like Tex Guinan, Valentino, and Chas Harris, plus profiles Ben Riley Ted Healy and photographer notes on Morgenthau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tex Guinan
Valentino
Chas. K. Harris
Tin Pan Alley
Harris
Eccles Made Federal Reserve Chief as Washington Tightens Grip
The article notes President Roosevelt's appointment of Marriner S. Eccles as chairman of the Federal Reserve Board, highlighting centralization of credit policy under Washington. It discusses the open market committee, term limits, and Eccles' philosophy of using central banking to counter business cycles, with a cautious editorial stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Marriner S. Eccles
Federal Reserve System
Eccles
Federal Reserve Board
Carter Glass
Washington
Federal Reserve Banks
Board of Governors
Federal Congress
Utah
Reees
Christian Science Monitor
Good roads drive progress and attract business
The piece argues that cities surrounded by well kept roads attract trade and visitors. It contends that progress depends on road quality in all directions, and that businesses go where roads invite and keep them. Public spirit and attractive infrastructure are linked to road conditions.
Noisy Nell Reflects on US Economic Deal
Noisy Nell comments on a proposed national agreement. She warns that altering the deck may be prudent as the United States considers its next economic move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Twenty Five Years Ago Highlights in Bryan Area Events
Excerpts from the Bryan Daily Eagle and Pilot dated October 2, 1910 note Dr. Edgar Odell Lovett visiting A M College of Texas to observe students in training. Bryan Woman's Club opens its year with 24 members listed, and Mrs P M Raysor announces president's day. Also recorded are Mrs Hart and daughters arriving in New York after Europe travels, and updates on W B Roman bedridden after a two month illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan Daily Eagle and Pilot
Edgar Odell Lovett
Houston
William M. Rice Institute For the Advancements of Literature
A. & M. College of Texas
P. M. Raysor
Bryan
Woman’s Club
Gavner
J. B. Hines
Webb Howell
J. R. Howell
A. W. Kinnard
L. L. Melnnis
J. A. McQueen
J. H. Quarles
D. B. Liebold
D. W. Spence
G. R. Tabor
A. M. Waldrop
W. Wipprecht
C. H. Woodson
Pritchett Harrison
Freida Groesberger
Regina
Rosie Hart
D. S. Hart
New York
Coronia
Europe
Points
Alabama
W. B. Roman
South Encouraged to Build Paper Making Mills
The article discusses the shift of paper production towards the South to ensure self sufficiency in paper supply. It notes risks from export reductions or price spikes by traditional suppliers and highlights the South as the regional center for future mills, with some activity in the Northwest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
United States
Northwest
C. E. Curran
United States Forest Products Laboratory
C. E. Behre
Northeastern Forest Experiment Station
Northern Mills
Golf Still Thrives Amid War Rumors
Despite wars and rumors of wars, golfers continue their sport, a hopeful note in troubled times. The text praises players who keep on playing while conflicts unfold, suggesting perseverance brings some normalcy and happiness.
Timber Resources and South Enter Paper Industry
The South's abundant timber, sulphur and limestone, water, fuel, and skilled labor, plus transport links, position it as the future hub for paper mills. Early adopters in the region, like Houston, gain the greatest benefits as local commerce groups promote these advantages to industry leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Chamber of Commerce
Houston Post
A M Dairy Cattle Team Places Second in Congress
At the National Dairy Cattle Congress in Waterloo Iowa the senior dairy cattle judging team from Texas A M College finished second among 13 college teams. Members S E Rosenberg J E Hutchison D M Carrell and L C Eakin showed consistent high rankings with coach Professor A L Darnell. The team plans to enter the National Dairy Show in St Louis on October 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Station
National Dairy Cattle Congress
Waterloo
Iowa
Texas A. & M. College
S. E. Rosenberg
LaGrange
J. E. Hutchison
Itasca
D. M. Carr
Schumann-Heink Begins Film Work in Hollywood
Ma dame Ernestine Schumann-Heink, 74, started work as a contract player with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer in Hollywood. She said she felt thrilled to be discovered in her hometown after returning from the American Legion convention in St. Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Calif
Ernestine Schumann-Heink
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios
American Legion
St. Louis
Change Is Made In Dove Season Dates In Texas
Federal open seasons on mourning doves were changed in 14 states by amendments to the Migratory Bird Treaty Act regulations adopted September 25 by Secretary Wallace and approved by President Roosevelt. In Texas the northern zone runs September 21 to October 31 and the southern zone December 1 to January 16, with a delineated northern zone description and many counties excluded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace
Roosevelt
Biological Survey
Texas
Rio Grande
del Rio
Southern Pacific Railway
San Antonio
International Great Northern Railway
Austin
Houston & Texas Central Railway
Brazos River
Beaumont
Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe
Said River
Houston East & West Texas Railway
Cleveland
Louisiana
Bastrop, Prazos, Burleson, Fayette, Grimes, Lee, Limestone
Milam, Montgomery, Robertson, San Jacinto, Smith, Washington, and
Wood
Four Are Injured One Man Dead In Lufkin Crash
A truck carrying Bubba Hicks baseball team members collided with a car returning to Houston from Dayton Ohio. A B Mason of Houston Gardens aged 25 was killed. Manager Reams Wacey Ike Woody Ed Willy Tommy Ssmuble and booster Lewis N Scofield Jr. were listed among the injured with varying wounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Willy
Tommy Ssmuble
Mr. Scofield
Canady Among 77 Baylor Freshman Football Hopefuls
E R Canady of Bryan is listed among 77 candidates for Baylor University freshmen grid team. The Stephen F. Austin high school Bronco lineman, nicknamed Tubba, is expected to play against Allen Academy Ramblers when Baylor meets them October 21 in Waco. He formerly earned second all district honors as tackle and lettered as tackle and center on a regional championship squad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wago
E. R. Canady
Bryan
Baylor University
Canady
Allen Academy Ramblers
Baylor Cub
Waco
Ennis Canady
Stephen F. Austin High School Broncos
Banker's Son Charged in Robertson County Assault Case
A Franklin girl testified she was overpowered and assaulted by Lomax on a Franklin-Calvert highway after visiting the Robertson county fair. Physicians reported injuries and Lomax was bound over to the Robertson county grand jury with a court appearance expected next term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
Robertson County Fair
Franklin-Calvert
Lomax
Pace
Robertson County Grandavy
Student Ties To Sam Houston State Teachers College
A fragment notes the person being a student for a time at Sam Houston State Teachers College, indicating an affiliation with the institution during their education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam, Houston State
Teachers College
Bizzell OU Head For Decade Will Celebrate Nov 1
Norman Oklahoma October 1 Celebrating Dr W B Bizzell tenth year as president of the University of Oklahoma prominent educators from across the nation will gather on the Sooner campus November 14 to 16 for the Southwest Conference on Higher Education About 3000 invitations and programs have been mailed to all sections of the United States The conference will be the most significant gathering of national figures ever assembled in the state Dr Charles M Perry conference chairman said Prominent speakers include John Gould Fletcher Sara Gertrude Knott Henry Smith Haniel Long John Ankeney Others include Dr Boyd H Bode Radoslav A Tsanoff David Y Thomas Homer LeRoy Shantz William F Ogburn W H Cowley Isaac Lippincott and Frank J Bruno Governor E W Marland will speak at the concluding dinner with Thomas H Benton Dr Lotus Delta Coffman and Kathryn McHale Also Mr and Mrs Mike Lowrey and two sons of Longview were guests in Harvey and left for home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman
Okla
W. B. Bizzell
University of Oklahoma
Sooner
United States
Charles M. Perry
John Gould Fletcher
Sara Gertrude Knott
Henry Smith
The
Southwest Review
Dallas
Texas
Haniel Long
John Ankeney
Boyd H. Bode
Ohio State University
Radoslav A. Tsanoff
Rice Institute
David Y. Thomas
University of Arkansas
Homer LeRoy Shantz
University of Arizona
William F. Ogburn
University of Chicago
W. H. Cowley
Isaac Lippincott
Frank J. Bruno
Washington University
E. W. Marland
Thomas H. Benton
Lotus Delta Coffman
University of Minnesota
Kathryn McHale
American Association of University Women
Bryan visitors include the Barrons from Wellborn
Mr and Mrs P L Barron of near Wellborn were among Bryan visitors for the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. L. Barron of
Near
Wellborn
Bryan
Bayer Aspirin Sold At Low Price In Stores
A shopper notes Bayer aspirin available at a low price under the brand name aspirin with Bayer branding often shown as Bayer Aspirin during purchase. The remark emphasizes price while identifying the product and branding.
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Humans
Gene Carr
Southern Pacific
Floyd Gibbons
Winthrop
Frazier Hunt
Gibbons
Convent Avenue
152D Street
St. Nicholas Avenue
Ben Riley
Saratoga Lake
Upper Broadway
Ted Healy
Henry Morgenthau
Dap
America
Nell
A-M
Schumann-Heink
Lufkin
Baylor
Bizzell
Mike Lowrey
Longview
Harvey
Pencam
Emmel’s Pharmacy
Bayer Aspirin
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