Growth of Hostility Toward the Railroads in Texas
Walter Sprawn analyzes rising public opposition to railroads in Texas from 1849 to 1873. He traces distrust of bonds and land grants, fears of debt and corruption, and widespread legislative disputes over grants to the IGN and other lines, ending in a contentious compromise on land grants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Southern
United States
National Congress
Carpet Way
IG. N
It, & PL
Texas Pecans Growers Boost Budding For Profitable Trees
Three hundred seventy five farmers in Gillespie county budded 25 000 pecans on native trees using Texas varieties. Over 75 000 buds planned this season. last year 25 000 buds were added. Experts say many native trees could be turned into profitable nut crops with small cost and short time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillespie County
Texas
City Tax Renditions Deadline This Week
City tax renditions close this week. Citizens urged to call the City Office and file renditions promptly. Also notice Palace Pharmacy selling typewriter ribbons inks carbon paper and fancy stationery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Daugherty
Palace Pharmacy
Lands to be sold in Brewster County Texas court sale
Sheriff Townsend through the Tom Green District Court announces a public auction of Joe M. Graham's several land parcels in Brewster County. The sale is set for May 6, 1924 at the Brewster County courthouse in Alpine between 10 AM and 4 PM cash only. Properties include multiple sections and blocks tied to GH SA Ry Co and T & St L Ry Co with various acreages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Texas
Tom Green
District Court
Texas
MES
J. A. Schwalbe
Ethel Schwalbe
Joe M. Graham
Apel
A. D
Brewster
Gh&s&sa Ry. Co
GH & S A Ry. Co
G H & S A Ry, Co
G H & S A Ry. Co
Sheriff Sale Notice No 1060 Brewster County Texas
The notice announces a sheriff sale in Brewster County Texas arising from a 1924 district court judgment in favor of K B Kendrick against Syl Adams et al. Levy on multiple described parcels in Pecos and Brewster counties lists numerous surveys blocks and grants as part of the property to be sold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Texas
Brewster
Brewster County
Texas
K. B. Kendrick
Syl Adams
District Court
H. F. Alexander
J. Berger
Guy M. Kerr
Cal Huffman and National Cattle Loan Company
A. D
Pecos
GC & SF Ry Co
GC & S F Ry Co
GC & SF Ry. Co
M. Stansberry
F. J. Wise
NWM
SEM & SW
David Fay
Grantee
Kh. B. Kenrick
Studebaker Light-Six Promises Value and Modern Craft
An extended pitch for the Truth LOTTS Seidebaker Light-Six car, claiming superior engineering and materials. The copy details precise machining, high-quality steels, extensive inspections, and cost efficiency, asserting Studebaker’s leadership, high production volume, and a free booklet explaining car value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lotts Seidebaker Light
Sale of Syl Adams land in Brewster Pecos counties
On May 6, 1924 between 10 A M and 4 P M at the Brewster County courthouse door in Alpine Texas, L W Leach as grantee will auction public sale for cash of the Syl Adams tract containing 9520 acres of school land located partly in Brewster and Pecos counties about fifteen miles northeast of Marathon. Dated April 2 1924 Alpine Texas E E Townsend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. W. Leach
Brewster
Pecos County
Marathon
Brewster County
Texas
Syl Adams
Catholic Church Sunday Schedule and Activities
Sunday morning features 8 30 Holy Mass and Benediction with the Holy Sacrament and an English sermon. At 10 00 Holy Mass and sermon in Spanish for students of Spanish. Evening offers catechistical instruction at 3 00 and 7 30 Rosary with Spanish sermon. 8 30 Moving Picture Entertainment at the Community Hall. Weekdays include 7 00 Mass and 7 30 Rosary with Bible reading in Spanish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Beautiful Community Hall
Also Mentioned on This Page
Walter Sprawn
Texac
Alpine Steam Laundry
Chandler & CO
Fast Crockett St
San Antonio, Texas
Will H. Mayes
Department of Journalism
University of Texas
O= Mexia
Palko
el Paso
San Antonio
Austin
San Marcos
W. BR. Hancock
T & St L Ry, Co
T & St. L Ry, Co
Brg A Gh&sa Ry. Co
GH & SA Ry. Co
T & St. L Ry. Co
Gc&sfe Ry. Co
Alpine
KE. E. Townsend
Studebaker
W. B
Kohler
D. C
Kohler Co
Wis
B. Sheboygan
Wisconsin
W. E. Caldwell
Edison Mazda
Alpine, Texas
Walter Garnett
Mother Church
G. K. Lange
I. L. Martin, JR
Lackey Building
O. F
M. L. Hopson
N. G. C. K. Arthur
A. M. Turney
Edwin FP. Vanderbilt
Stiles, Texas
Reagan County
J. E. Wright, M. D
Luckfy Building
John Perkins
W. van Sickle
J. M. Gallego
Brian Montague
Lackey
W. H. Ragin
Alpine, Brewster Co., Tex
G. H. Yates & Son
Livingston
W. Livingston
W. G. Young
Marfa, Texas
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