Comancheros and frontier life in early Texas endure
Coffey recalls five bullet wounds from Comanche attacks and frontier hardships in West Texas. He notes peril, trading posts, ox cart journeys, and a culture of rifle games amid scarce resources, with land rich yet unclaimed and rivers rich in game. Community leaders urge diversification to boost markets and cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coffey
West Texas
Weatherford
Coffeys
Coleman
Brownwood
Runnels County
Coffey Brothers
John Fogan Will
Mr. Coffey
Elm Creek
Colorado River
Acknowledging Progress in Public Welfare Efforts
The column notes declining per person expenditures from 444 to 231 over seven years and lauds current leaders for implementing work programs that enable men to support themselves. It stresses foresight to apply practical advances and credits those in control for making the plan work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peron
Farmers Markets Show Success Across Roadside and City Sectors
J A Moore state fair superintendent says roadside markets succeed when quality products are attractively displayed and courteously delivered. Roger Davis of the East Texas Chamber of Commerce notes growing interest in Farm Exchanges at Grapeland Athens Kaufman and other points. W L Sandlin Houston market superintendent adds city markets rely on quality products and salesmanship for success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Moore
Roger Davis
East Texas Chamber of Commerce
Grapeland
Athens
Kaufman
W. L. Sandlin
Houston
Marseh
Film Producer Bern Ends Life With Note To Jean Harlow
Will Bern, 42, shot himself at his Benedict Canyon home after writing a note to his wife Jean Harlow saying last night was only a comedy. Harlow, unaware, was on a sound stage at her studio. police said the death occurred after a quarrel the night before. The body was found by house staff several hours later. investigators noted the note described humiliation and an act to “make good the frightful wrong.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Harlow
Miss Harlow
Joseph Whitehead
Harlow
Beverly Hills
New Bern
Benedict Canyon
Whitehead
Bern
Bryan tourists explore Great Salt Lake and Reno gambling hub
The Bryan tourists toured the Great Salt Lake 18 miles from the city and endured an unusual hail storm. En route to Reno they crossed a salt bed four feet deep in places, then visited the University of Nevada and local gambling clubs. They later stopped at Sacramento and Berkeley to view state and campus sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Salt Lake
Reno
Navy
University of Nevada
Berkeley
Cal
Sacramento
State Uni
Tourists Visit California Film Sites and Local Notables
A Bryan party toured San Francisco’s Chinatown Presidio civic center and sites en route to Los Angeles. They visited Hearst's Los Angeles Examiner offices, the public library and USC, toured Hollywood Beverly Hills and Santa Monica, and watched a Paramount outdoor scene. They traveled via Venice Pasadena and the Mohave Desert, returning after nineteen hours from Pecos to Bryan due to rain damaged roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
China‘town
Presidio
Civic Center
Soal Rocks
Los Angeles
Hearst
Los Angeles Examiner
Public Library
University of Southern California
Hollywood
Beverly Hills
Santa Monica
Paramount Pictures
Venice
Charles Marten
Pasadena
E. C. Carlyle
Martens
Bryan
Mohave Desert
Phoenix
Ariz
el Paso
Fort Worth
Pecos
Baptists Gather for Annual Ladies Auxiliary Groups
A long list details members in groups 3 to 7 of the Baptist women's auxiliary, naming numerous ladies and their group affiliations across multiple committees. The roster includes Mrs. Harris, Miss Isab, Mrs. Webb Jr., Mesdames Buchanan, Gainer, Higgs, and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. R. Ellis
W. B. Edge
E. F. Parks
O. L. Andrews
C. A. Harris
Ed Finley
H. P. Black
T. B. Higgs
W. A. Deason
R. E. Snuggs
C. S. Jones
N. R. Newton
J. Tom Smith
Will Locke
J. G. Minkert
J. W. Dyer
G. W. Branson
Charles S. LaHatte
E. P. Reynolds
J. J. Pipkin
R. A. Eads
Albert Buchanan
W. R. Ball
Geo. A. Adams
D. A. Weinne
Jno
L. Wharton
Mesdames
Howell
W. R. Sanders
Sid Perry
Pete Jones
M. P. Holleman
Fred Hale
C. W. Simmons
Daniel Russell
Griff Cloud
Robert Rhodes
L. L. Pistole
N. R. Smith
Sterling Evans
Marvin Atkins
Grady Davis
Henry Wheeless
Texas Senate probes ballot tampering by Rangers amid primary fraud fears
The Texas Senate debated alleged ballot box tampering by Rangers in East Texas, with Senator Hopkins urging an inquiry into violations and possible prosecutions. A companion amendment directed preservation of ballots and affidavits, while discussions touched on voter fraud and calls for county recounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Texas Rangers
East Texas
W. K. Hopkins
Gonzales
Hopkins
Pach Committee
Houston
Walter Woodul
Kilgore
Senator Woodul
Woodul
Galveston
House
J.C. Duvall
Fort Worth
State Department
Sen. Pollard
Texas Rangers to Stop Seizing Voting Records Say Officials
Pollard argued against broad use of the Texas Rangers to seize voting records describing limits and oversight. The remark signals concern over civil liberties and law enforcement reach in electoral documentation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Rangers
Pollard
Class Party Honors Departing Bible Class Members
The Won-One Bible Class at First Baptist held a September social to honor two departing members, Mrs. Jno. L. Wharton and Mrs. Jno. A. Moore, who plan to move to other cities. Thirty members attended, gifts of handkerchiefs were exchanged, and the event included prayers, a devotional, and a refreshment course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jno. L. Wharton
Jno. A. Moore
First Baptist Sunday School
W. B. Edge
Roy Danno
Danforth
Wharton
P. S. Park
Senator Elect Stone Visits Bryan on Thursday
Senator elect Albert Stone of Brenham, who defeated Charles S. Gainer for the 14th District seat, was in Bryan Thursday to thank supporters and pledge to represent the entire district. He urged friends to tell him if he does not perform to their satisfaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Stone
Brenham
Chas. S. Gainer
Bryan
Contay Special Bleach Ad Promises Skin Spot Removal
An advertisement claims Contay Special Bleach removes liver spots freckles and discolorations on face or neck caused by acid condition of the system. The copy cites brand names Roman and Vick and presents an editorial style promotional claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roman & Vick
Valley Dredging Company Legal Notice for State Highway Contract
We will not be responsible for any debt of any kind incurred in connection with our contract with the State Highway Department Job No 4711 Highway No 6 Brazos County Texas unless authorized by a written order signed by J D George President or L S Tedford Secretary Valley Dredging Company Offices Dona Texas and Bryan Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Department
Brazos County
Texas
J. D. George
L. S. Tedford
Valley Dredging Company
Dona
Bryan
Fine Feathered Family Fall the Victims of Gun
The dove season opened Thursday morning in the north zone west of the I G N railway. Bryan huntsmen felled many doves as the season starts with September and October in the north zone and October to December in the south zone. Prairie chicken and quail seasons also opened or are set to begin in West Texas with dates for the two zones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dove
Bryan
Iliar Wise
Num Nimrods
I.G. N
Texas
Carpenter Breaks Wrist in Fall at Haswell Park
John Smith, a carpenter, previously injured while repairing the Sue Haswell Memorial park auditorium roof, fell again Saturday afternoon in mud on Haswell Drive. He broke a wrist and remains in hospital with severe pain after bones were set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Smith
Carpenter
Sue Haswell Memorial Park
Mr. Smith
Haswell Drive
First Baptist Church to Host Farewell Party
The First Baptist Church plans a farewell party Thursday at 8:00 p.m. for Pastor Rev. Jno L. Wharton and Mrs. Wharton who leave Bryan to return to Longview. All church members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Jno. L. Wharton
Many Bryan Residents Travel for Week End Visits
Mrs Lucian Sandifer and family head to Houston for a week visiting Aubrey Hart family. Dallas guests Frank Strong and Hulda Tucker stay in Bryan then depart for Dallas. Bryan hosts a long list of visitors from Houston Dallas and Chicago with many weekend trips and school returns noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucian Sandifer
S. C. Hart
Charles
Stella Hart
Houston
Aubrey Hart
Frank Strong
Dallas
Hulda Tucker
Chicago
Bryan
Jack Sandifer
Reagan Warren
Wanda
Cled Warren
Athens
D. L. Wilson
John Slover
Slover
Stella May Way
J. C. Cheatham
Abbeville
S. C
C. A. Ricks Sr
Nixon Ricks
N. N. Ricks
Lufkin
Mayon Ricks
J. J. Willingham
A. and M. College
Lily Creamery
Sagetland
Texas
Willingham
E. Gayie
Nat Russell
Giddings
Dorothy Bayless
Gordon, Ark
A. B. Byrnes
Marie
I. S. Deutscher
Gus
Sol Gerson
Joe Howard
Haswell’s
Wm. P. Syptak
Beaumont
Syptak
American National Bank
Spptak
Ee Beard
Willard
Nancy Sue
Fort Worth
DeWitt Graham
Julia Belle
San Marcos
Edwin Beard
Dan Hail
Milton Davis
Beaumont High School
Earl Fairmean
New Gulf
C. S. Beckwith
Nana Merle Avis
Clay Farm School
Louis Nedbalek
Floy Banks
Powell
Jane Elliott
Baylor University
Virginia Mistrot
Bob Harrison
Waco
Harrison
W. G. Houghton
George
Katie White
Agness Wood
L. H. White
Jack Boone
Mrs. Houghton
Mrs. White
Boone
Victor Gayle
Gayle
E. R and Daghter
Loretta Co
Welton
Mozelle Vick
Clarence
Des
Louise
el Campo
J. H. Hollingsworth
Beverly Jean
J. Milton Lee
Billy Zak
Will Zak
W. L. Steele
Navasota
Vieter Harris
East 24Th Street
Minnie Wilkes
Bastrop
Griff Cloud
West Side
Margaret
San Antonio
Lee J. Rountree
Austin
N. R. Strong
Anderson County
Temple
Palestine
A. D. Martin
Marcile
Foy
East 34Th Street
J. J. Pipkin
Louise Pipkin
J. J
Campo
Yates
Lila Graham Bryan
Joinerville High School
A. L. Watson
Oak Grove
Watson
H. H. Crenshaw
J. M. Bullock
Victoria Jones
Johnnie Mae Wiley
Otto Boehme
Hot Springs
Arkansas
Aline Smith
J. Sid Smith
Orange
Orange City
Schoos
A. E. Walker
Galveston
Also Mentioned on This Page
J.c.penney
Sandlin
Hart T. Longino
State Department of Agriculture
Geo. W. Johnson
South
Johnson
People’s Column
John Carmichael
Lubbock
Jia
Senator Hopkins
Rangers
Tom Pellard
Holbrook
Hgelbrook
Senator Holbrook
England
White House
John Adams
Stone
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