The Cotton Trade of Portugal by J S Mogford
The cotton industry in Portugal remains old yet full of life. A&M College of Texas study party led by J S Mogford observed 4 000 bales loaded in Houston and shipped to Lisbon and Oporto, noting port inefficiencies and rising Brazilian demand amid fluctuating American cotton usage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portugal
J. S. Mogford
A. & M. College of Texas
Brazil
United States
Rich
Hisory
Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas
J. S. Mugford
Department of Agronomy
Frank Bednarek
Schulenberg
Louis M. Thompson
Throckmorton
William A. Mosely, Jr
Quanah
Texas
Houston
Lisbon
Oporto
Spain
Portugese
Portugese Porte
Egypt
Mogior
State Seed and Plant Board
A & M. College of Texas
England
Germany
France
Japan
Manchukuo
Italy
Brazos River flood control funding urged by WPA official
WPA administrator Harry Hopkins reportedly approved a 30.5 million dollar Brazos River flood control plan in Texas and pressed engineers to speed WPA funds to Roosevelt. Texas officials warn four statutory changes must be made quickly to proceed, with final allotment decisions to H P Drought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Harry Hopkins
Works Progress
Brazos River
Texas
Roosevelt
Sheppard
John Norris
Texas Board of Water Engineers
A. Streiff
H. P. Drought
WPA
Norris
Brazos
Albert Stone
Hopkins
White House
Benchley Plans Homecoming And Henry Reunion
Benchley hosts a Henry reunion and homecoming October 20 to honor Robertson county's first white child William Bud Henry born October 16, 1885 near Peach Creek. A park will preserve the Henry legacy with a marker, native trees, and graveside markers by Henry descendants. Four sons survive John A Henry W R Henry Ch KE Henry and Jas W Henry.
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Benchley
Robertson County
William
Bud) Henry
William Henry
Mary Fullerton Henry
Peach Creek
Old Henry
William Henry Peyton
Peyton
Bud
Texas
Henry
John A
W. R. Henry
Bryan
Chas
KE. Henry
Navasota
Jas
W. Henry
Palestine
Alice Goon Rains Death on Black Widows and Devil Horse
The report describes Alice Goon as master of black widows and a devil horse within her cage at the Eagle's vine roon. She is portrayed as slow but certain in killing, devouring prey after ensnaring them, with a mantis and a dirt dauber noted as potential threats to test her deadly prowess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice
John Sidney Smith
Mrs. E R Alexander Donates Books to Rural Library
About 100 books were donated Monday by Mrs. B R Alexander to the rural school library. The gift expands a collection now totaling around 2500 volumes spanning many subjects for children and adults.
Day to Lead Houston Baptist Temple Revival
Rev. R. E. Day, former Bry an First Baptist pastor and current Big Spring pastor, will conduct the fall revival campaign at the Baptist Temple in Houston. The revival starts Sunday and runs for three weeks in a tent at Nineteenth and Rutland streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Day
First Baptist Church
Bryan
Big Spring
Baptist Temple
Houston
Nineteenth
Rutland Streets
Milk Ordinance To Be Enforced Says Commission
City commissioners discussed the Bryan milk ordinance Friday night with no changes made. They warned residents with cows about selling milk without permits and noted evasion penalties for noncompliance. Two taxi license applications were held over for ten days. The board also adopted a one dollar inspection fee for pit toilets and approved purchases including a 50 EVA transformer and 600 feet of fire hose. Extensions of electric service to high dairy on Smetana road and Union Hill were held for adjourned consideration. The Suber subdivision plot was approved pending 50 foot street widths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
J. P. Hasselland
Arnold Murray
General Electric
High Dairy
Smetana Road
Carl Wipprecht
Bryan man attends funeral of uncle Gus Umiland
Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Umiland learned Friday of Gus Umiland's death at his Bellville home. An 81 year old Austin county prominent figure, his funeral was Sunday at Pellville cemetery with interment in the family lot. The Umilands later drove to Waller to visit relatives and returned to Bryan on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
H. G. Umiland
Mr. Umland
Gus Umiland
Bellville
Gus Umland
Austin County
Pellville
Hog
Umland
Waller
Travis Parent-Teacher Association Hosts School Lawn Reception
The Travis Elementary P T A will host a 7:30 to 9:30 p m reception on the school lawn to honor the principal and teaching staff. Mrs N R Smith P T A president announced the event and the hospitality committee led by Mrs George Foster will oversee refreshments and building inspections. Patrons and others interested in Bryan school life are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
iTravis Parent-Teacher Association
Travis
N. R. Smith
Parent-Teacher Association
George Foster
Henry Ross
Lelia Griffin
N. L. McCullough
Bryan
Bryan Man Named As President of Insurance Group
D. H. Huffines, longtime executive at Brazos Life Insurance, elected president of the Texas Association of Statewide Mutual Insurance Companies at its Austin meeting. Jess Carter of Austin named secretary as the group aims to improve relations among policyholders, agents, and member companies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan Man
Insurance Group
D. H. Huffines
Brazos Life Insurance Company
Texas Association of Statewide Mutual Insurance Companies
Austin
Huffines
Bryan Company
Texas Insurance
Jess Carter
Kemp graduate receives Prairie View scholarship
The Bryan-Prairie View Club awarded $25 to Thay Myrtle Adams, a Kemp high school graduate class of 1935. The funds were sent to Prairie View to cover entry fees for the student session. The club planned a stronger program after its first meeting held last Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan-Prairie View Club
Thay Myrtle Adams
Kemp High School
Prairie View
Bryan Baptists Attend Reliance Meeting Monday
Rev. W. B. Breazeale presided an all day Workers' Council of the Creath Brazos Baptist Association at Reliance Baptist Church. Bryan Baptists attended the session and participated in the gathering led by College Avenue Baptist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Breazeale
College Avenue Baptist Church
Workers’ Council of
Citizens Called To Give Service In Brazos Court
Brazos County residents listed for petit jury duty in the second week of the September term of district court include E F Allen Chas Crawford J H Atkins C M Graham G P Ayers I Burkhalter R R Broach John Bowman Frank Cecelia C L Andrews Joe M Hond Chas Brecksmith J L Cloud Jno Barnes R P Bolton R B N Francis R L Davidson G W Harris Albin Fridel Chas Cardner O A Ashworth John Berger E J Blazek Frank J Storiskie John H Buchanan S P Carraba B C Cash R M Dansby J J Denk R R Ellis Frank Fickey Lawrence Flickenstein S H Foster W F Gelber Gus Gerson Clyde Gregg and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos County
District Court
E. EF. Allen
Chas. Crawford
J. H. Atkins
C. M. Graham
G. P. Ayers
I. ©. Burkhalter
R. R. Broach
John Bowman
Frank Cecelia
C. L. Andrews
Joe M. Hond
Chas. Brecksmith
J. L. Cloud
Jno
Attendees List From Local Meeting
The article lists attendees including Rev. and Mrs. W. B. Breazeale Mrs. W. S. Barron Mrs. H. P. Smith Mrs. W. E. Wimberley Mr. and Mrs. M. W. Bergeson Mrs S. C. Richardson Mrs. J. N. Locke Mrs. W. H. Andrew Mrs. Jack Jones Mrs. R. E. Jones Mrs. Sam Bullock Mrs. Manson T. Reese Mrs. Locke Mc Neeley Mrs. Sam C. Hoyle Jr. Mrs. Brooks Beal Mrs. D. D. Jolley Mrs. J. W. Wiley and Mrs. J. H. DuBois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Breazeale
W. S. Barron
H. P. Smith
W. E. Wimberley
M. W. Bergeson
S. C. Richardson
J. N. Locke
W. H. Andrew
Jack Jones
R. E. Jones
Sam Bullock
Manson T. Reese
Locke McNeeley
Sam C. Hoyle, Jr
Brooks Beal
D. D. Jolley
J. W. Wiley
J. H. DuBois
Rock Prairie 4-H Club Elects Officers For Next Year
The Rock Prairie 4-H club met at Mr and Mrs R R Shaw's home and elected officers Mozetta Carroll president Charlie Boyder vice president Bill Barron secretary Lillie Cooner song leader Lurleen Cren shaw yell leader Thelma Jean Clyburn The club plans demonstrations in field crops gardens and truck poultry for next year with 17 members already enrolled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Prairie 4-H Club
R. R Shaw
Mozetta Carroll
Charlie Boyder
Bill Barron
Lillie Cooner
Lurleen Crenshaw
Yell
Thelma Jean Clyburn
Rock Prairie Club
Rock Prairie Bunch
Winter grazing plan urges oats barley rye to guard soil
The note recommends planting oats barley and rye for winter grazing and erosion control. College authorities say oats sown in cotton middles without breaking land may yield better grazing than plowed-in oats. The Baby Beef Club is progressing toward a full quota of 20 boys with interest growing for membership.
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Blackeland Standard
Colt T. Rogess
Ste
Rogers Acals Cotics
Efi
Variely
Bie
Joda
Alice Goon
Devil Horse
E. R. Alexander
Day
P.T. A. Notes
Bryan Baptists
Reliance
Brazos Court
Usda Ram
Joe Locke
Mr. Locke
R. L. Davidson
J. W. Harris
Milton Sims
First Club
Johnnie Mary
Eagle Printing Company
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