Bryan Morning Eagle items report moves and notices
Twenty five years ago notes from The Bryan Morning Eagle dated October 10 1908 report Guy M Bard leaving for Montgomery Alabama as assistant to a court stenographer, a shortage of male teachers in Fort Worth, Rev F R F Duffy accepting St Andrews Episcopal rectorship in Bryan, visits by B A and D G Huggins, and Congressman Rufus Hardy with Scott Field surveying damage by the Brazos rivers and seeking government aid for railroad and farmers.
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Bryan
Fort Worth
F. R. F. Duffy
St. George’s Church
Saskatchewan
Can
Japanese Expansion and War Fear Reflected in Yale Scholar
The editorial discusses Dr. Kenneth S. Latourette’s interview on Japan’s growth view and its impact on U S relations. It contrasts Japanese expansionist aims with Western colonial history, notes Japanese fears of war with America, and urges prudence and patience to maintain peaceful, mutually beneficial ties.
Burleson County road urged to connect highways before floods
The article warns that without action a road from old Highway 21 in Burleson County to the new bridge could cut residents off from Brazos County in bad weather. Engineers fear the Brazos river near Pitts Bridge may wash out the east approach again, risking bridge loss and disrupted farm and plantation access to the Bryan market.
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Burleson County
Brazos County
Burleson
Brazos River
Pitts Bridge
State Highway Commission
Bryan
Why Bankruptcy for Cities
An American Mayors Association conference in Chicago highlights municipal financial distress caused by political mismanagement. It contrasts cities with commission manager governments, urging clean administrations based on business principles and warning against using bankruptcy to dodge creditors.
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Conference of the
American Mayors’ Association
Chicago
America
Buy Now Campaign Drives NRA Reemployment Push
The Houston Post reports the nation must buy now to boost business and reemployment under the NRA. President Roosevelt promotes a nationwide Buy Now effort to sustain economic momentum as officials estimate millions have been rehired, though about 11 million remain idle.
Strikes Linger Amid National Labor Policy Debate
The Star Telegram argues that despite a new national labor policy aimed at aiding workers, a wave of strikes continues. It blames misunderstandings and organ ized labor actions for delaying economic recovery and stresses submission of disputes to arbitration to protect purchasing power and the broader recovery effort.
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NRA
Star Telegram
It Is Not Wise to Leave Tasks Unfinished
The excerpt argues nations cannot profit by harming others and urges personal responsibility. It notes widespread unemployment and questions civic impact if citizens mirror idle behavior. It criticizes lawmakers and business leaders for professing action while delaying reform.
Live citizens boost business at home, not idle
Business to come and wake them. Better business will not awaken them. They will have to wake up themselves and advertise for it. If you intend living your life out in the present generation, re plan your affairs on the new deal and get busy. All business men should practice what they preach. Buy at home. When you are driving your car, let the other fellow have his side of the road. Some people live and learn, Some live and never learn, Some live faster than others and some stand still.
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Japan
America
Keneth S. Latourette
Missions and Oriental History
Yale
China
Manchuria
United States
Mexico
Asia
Korea
Kiaochow
Shantung
Germany
Shanghai
Yenching University
Peiping
Viscount Ishii
Roosevelt
Admiral Taylor
Houston
Bishop Perry
U.S. A
Sunday
Oregonian
NRA
William Green
American Federation of Labor
Green
Secretary of Labor
Perkins
Consumer
Houston Post
Capitol Charter by Charles Simons
Austin report notes the speaker race for the next legislature grows more complex after a development during the current lawmaking body's first special session.
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Capitol
Charles Simons
Austin
Stevenson Faces Speaker Speculation After Petition
Rumors swirl about Stevenson possibly seeking the speakership again or pursuing higher office. The petition, signed by most likely candidates except J. B. Ford, reflects a wave of support while Stevenson remains noncommittal, saying only let them talk.
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Stevenson
J. B. Ford
McGregor
A. P. Johnson
Carrizo Springs
Emmet Morse
Houston
Albert Walker
Vernon
W. E. Jones
Jourdanton
Disposal ads in The Gagic Want Ad column
An item listing notes disposal through the Gagic Want Ad service for unwanted furniture and other articles. It outlines a simple process to place ads and recycle usable goods locally.
Ruby Keeler Sparks New Deal Image In City Visit
New York headlines celebrate Ruby Keeler as a embodiment of the New Deal, praising her ordinary roots and charm. The piece notes her popularity with crowds, fashion trends, and anecdotes about theatre life, with references to notable figures and social scenes of the era.
Fire Prevention Week Contest Details and Schedule
The program pits two negro schools against each other for Fire Prevention Week. Each fire alarm with a child in a participating school adds a mark against that school. the lowest marks win. Quarterly cups go to the top schools, with permanent cups for cups won two of three periods. Week plan includes material publication, lectures, and BRTX broadcasts led by City Manager R. G. Williams and Chamber of Commerce Secretary J. E. Stanford.
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BRTX
R. G. Williams
Chamber of Commerce
J. E. Stanford
Bryan
D. L. Wilson
C, Fe, Griesser
H. A. Burger
Now is the time to buy under Blue Eagle program
Brazos county citizens pledge renewed effort to lift the depressed economy by celebrating deferred purchases and urging cooperation from press, churches, schools, and civic groups. The program aims to stimulate trade without forcing sacrifices while government support continues. It will begin officially Monday Oct 9.
Self Sustaining Study Aims to Aid Aggie Students
Daniel Russell chairs an education committee effort noting 170 Aggie students nearly sustain themselves with 130 living largely from the college. Professors say letters to the chamber boosted attendance and college enrollment. Agricultural committee highlights include home demonstration programs for county women and pantry canning outreach. Highway 6 progress and Austin visit plans are discussed by directors and local officials.
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Daniel Russell
Aggie
Prof
Russell
Chamber of
College Regi
Ting
S College
A. S. MeSw
Mittee
Austin
A. Adams
N. B. Allen
Bradley
J. F. Casey
W. J Ter
J. Webb Howell
A. S. McSwain
Iloff
W. R. McCullough
Martin
G. S. Parker
Danisell
D. L. Weddington
Guilty Pleas in Bank Embezzlement Case Continued
Testimony shows three Bryan bank employees admitted drawing against Mr Bryan's account and using funds for personal expenses and cattle investments. Bank officials described protective measures and that customers suffered no losses from false entries, with promises to repay.
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Jake Beard
Bryan
Exa Hensarling
J. Webb Howell
Bryan Bank
Hensarling
First National Bank of
Houston
Facot
Germany confiscates property of Jewish banker Simon
Berlin reports the government seized property of Simon, a Jewish banker abroad, citing his ties with socialist and communist deputies since 1918 19. The communique notes his close associations with leftist groups and his role as an art patron.
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Berlin
Simon
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