Sul Ross College figures disputed by Texas editor
President R L Marquis defends Sul Ross Normal College against Colonel T N Jones of Tyler who cited inflated per student costs. He argues the editorial overstated expenses though notes an error does not negate the spirit against exaggerated campaign claims.
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Dallas News
T. N. Jones
Texas
Tyler
Sul Ross College
Alpine
E. L. Marquis
Sul Ross Normal College
Colonel Jones
Sul Ross State Normal College
Tom Jones
Sul Ross Normal
Jones
State College
R. L. Marquis
Crisis at Washington prompts readiness for force
Washington officials anticipate a railroad shop workers strike solution soon, with armed and emergency measures ready. The War Department says military arm is prepared to act under presidential command, while corps area commanders may take precautionary steps within districts. The proclamation aims to deter unrest and may edge toward martial law if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Department
Army Corps
Hawkeye Films Sell at Alpine Studio
A note indicates Hawkeye films are the best and sold at Alpine Studio, with a reference to 28-4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine
Negroes Barred From Primary in McLennan County
Judge J P Alexander ruled that Negroes are prohibited from participating in the McLennan County democratic primary. The injunction case against the county Democratic executive committee was heard in Waco after the committee claimed authority to set rules.
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Austin
Tex
J. P. Alexander
Nineteenth District Court
Mc.Lennan County
Mcleonan County
Waco
Alexander
Flood Damage Light in Hidalgo and Cameron Counties
Flood damage to the cotton crop in Hidalgo and Cameron counties is now believed to be less than first estimated. Investigations place the loss at about 5000 acres, mostly in Hidalgo, with Cameron casualties slight. Willacy fared worse proportionally, but acreage there remains small, and gins in several areas are operating with cotton bringing about 100 dollars per bale.
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Brownsville
Tex
Hidalgo
Cameron
Hidalgo County
Willacy
Moses Attacks Dye Monopoly in U S
Senator Moses of New Hampshire voiced strong opposition to a dye embargo provision in the tariff bill. He accused the Chemical Foundation led by Francis P. Garvan of selling German patents to raise profits, asserting the dye monopoly harms the country.
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Moses
U. S
Washington
Senate
New Hampshire
Francis P. Garvan
The
Chemical Foundation
New Orleans Hearing Opens on Cotton Through Rates to Gulf and Northeast
Examiner McQuillan heard the joint traffic bureau request for through rail rates from Oklahoma to New Orleans and by steamship to Eastern and New England points. Local rates would not be lower than the all rail rate. Galveston had filed a similar petition earlier. The session also included two other rate cases, including L and N efforts to cancel the Baton Rouge to Mobile rate.
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New Orleans
Joint Traffic Bureau
Oklahoma
Eastern
New England
Examiner McQuillan
Galveston
McQuillan
L. & N. Railroad
Baton Rouge
Mobile
Permitted to Issue Stocks and Bonds to John Ringling
Interstate Commerce Commission grants Eastland Wichita Falls and Guilt Railroad Texas authority to issue 556000 dollars in common stock and 350000 dollars in first mortgage bonds par value 100 to settle advances from John Ringling. Subscribe for The Avalanche.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Eastland
Wichita Falls
John Ringling
Soil Testing Device for Road Construction
The USDA Bureau of Public Roads developed a metal disk instrument with a vertical tripod and a dial to measure soil settlement as shot is poured into a cylinder. It tests how different soils bear loads in wet weather, guiding road type choices and moisture control to improve bearing power.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Public Roads
Vari
Films Show Road Building by Bureau of Public Roads
Two new films depict Uncle Sam as the world’s greatest road builder under the federal aid road act. Building Bituminous Roads shows surface treated and penetration macadam roads while Mixed Asphalt Pavements covers asphaltic concrete and sheet asphalt roads from plant to finished highway. Directed by engineers, the films illustrate modern road building with animated close ups of construction details.
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Bureau of Public Roads
Uncle Sam
United States Department of Agriculture
Kentucky adopts first state road building policy
Edward E. Jordan of the highways committee of the National Automobile Chamber of Commerce announced at the University of Kentucky that Kentucky inaugurated the first state road building policy in the nation. An Alaska highway extending 270 miles from Valdez to Fairbanks is completed for tourists with canyons forests and wilderness attractions along the route.
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Kentucky
United States
Edward 8. Jordan
Highways Committee
The
National Automobile Chamber of Commerce
University of Kentucky
Alaska
Valdez
Pairbanks
Good Roads Push By National Road Group
The American Road Builders Association stands as the oldest and largest organization for good roads in the United States, championing highway construction and related standards nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Roads Organization
The
American Road Builders’ Association
United States
Church Column Submission Reminder
Church column items must be in the office by Tuesday noon each week to be included. Submissions after the deadline will be omitted.
Methodist Church Sunday Schedule and Leaders
At 10 am Sunday there is Sunday School led by Superintendent T. A. Beard. The league meets at 8:30 pm with President Leonard Stone and topic presented by H. M. Smith, pastor.
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T. A. Beard
Liam
Pan
League
Leonard Stone
H. M. Smith
Christian Church Bible School and Travel Meeting Schedule
Bible School starts at 9:45 a.m. with J. F. Yates as superintendent. Evening preaching at 8:15 p.m. and junior endeavors at 3 p.m. Travel meeting Wednesday at 7:15 p.m. Mrs. Gee and TH. Candlin supervise. H. M. Bandy is minister. Everyone invited.
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Bible School
A.m. J. F. Yates
Church of Christ Bible Study and Communion Schedule
The Church of Christ holds communion service and Bible study Sundays at 10 o clock at Mrs. M. F. Shelton's residence and conducts Bible study Thursday evenings. All are cordially invited to attend.
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M. FE. Shelton
Baptist Church Weekly Schedule and Menswear Ad
The notice lists Sunday School at 9 45 and preaching services at 11 00 and 7 30 with Young People's Union and Woman's Missionary Union meetings. An invitation to all services is extended by W P Ray. An adjacent ad promotes fall suits for men in various fabrics from brands like Styloplous Tart Schaffner and Marx.
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PLU
W.M.U
W. P. Ray
Martin's Screw Worm Killer Sales Pitch
An Alpine Drug Store ad promotes Martin's Screw Worm Killer a handy squirt top container product that kills worms heals wounds and repels flies offering more value and money back if not satisfied.
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Alpine Drug Store
Trespass Notice At Nevill Ranch Lands
Property owner Mrs Kate Nevill warns that anyone taking wood water grass or hunting or fishing on the Nevill Ranch or adjoining lands will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.
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Nevill
Kate Nevill
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Sul Ross
Dallas
West Virginia
Alpine Hardware Company
Texas Corporation
Norwalk
Ashland
Ohio
J. A. Simpson
Marfa
Attorneys At Law
Alpine, Texas
Church OF Christ
Martin
Avalanche
Livingston
W. Livingston
W. G. Young
Lpine, Texas
Maffa, Texas
Staff of Life
Veisep
Budweiser
Anheuser-Busch, Ing
Watson-Anderson Co
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