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Newspaper
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1933
Page
4
General Hugh Johnson urges manufacturers and advertisers to boost sales by offering attractive up to date merchandise at fair prices and by aggressively promoting products. He argues news driven advertising informs the public where to find good values and stresses continued investment in advertising to sustain buying power and demand.
The Houston Post reports on American interest in the French convict transport sailing to Guinea. Editors debate barbarous policy versus humane aims and consider risks of colonial prisons like Devil's Island. Some urge rehabilitation and note calls to relocate the most dangerous criminals to remote islands.
Texas leaders presented to Washington a plan to fund flood control and irrigation on the Brazos River with about 50 million dollars. The proposal aims to build 12 reservoirs and 23 flood control works across 65 counties, reclaim 1.26 million acres, irrigate 640,000 acres, and boost employment under the Public Works program.
Eagle Printing announces sale of yellow second sheets for typewriters. Limited stock available through the week. Contact Eagle Printing Company for prices and ordering details.
The Home Furniture Company led by Leonard Wheeless opens a birthday sale through Saturday to mark its 48th anniversary with R. Dennis and Company of Waco. Bryan residents can furnish or refurnish homes at sale prices from a large stock.
The Brazos County Singing Convention met at Reliance church with about 500 attendees. Lt. Risinger led the event which featured morning gospel chorus singing, a communal dinner, and afternoon programs by church choirs from Brazos, Madison, and Grimes counties. The May 1934 meeting was tentatively set for Steep Hollow.
Claud Hyde of Weldon becomes the fifteenth member of the Houston county A. and M. Home. Three other boys Frank Roberts Harry Sharp and Morris Daniel spent time there as part of the big family.
Fort Worth officials report a fatal Sunday death from unknown causes. The article notes oral arrangements and references a deceased individual with unspecified identity and local responses.
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