Literacy test politics and county farming notes in Alpine 1916
A mixed Alpine newspaper page from August 17 1916 discusses literacy tests debated by Representative M M McFarland and calls for reform to curb vote buying along the Texas border. It covers local political chatter, an Abilene editorial stance, mail order competition, advertising by Sears Roebuck, and a Dallas style primary runoff plan. It also recounts the Dry Farming Congress plans at Midland and Warwick and notes a murder case and legal notices for school coal bids and primary ballot listings.
Villa Lacks Edge Against Ex-Press Firms
A sharp assessment finds Villa powerless against former press companies as the rivals seize assets and expand influence. Analysts note the ex firms pursue aggressive strategies, leveraging networks to control markets and dampen competition. Local observers warn of broader economic implications and potential policy responses.
For Sale or Trade. WHERE IT THRIVES.
Now and then, and quite frequently, much complaint is heard about mail order houses taking out money. There will always be some mail order business, for in the great field handise there are many articles which may not be found in every community by home place one mile from school campus, consisting of nearly one section of good grass land highly improved, wood orchard and vineyard. One of the best wells and pumping plants in this section. Good residence and other buildings, sheds, etc, would 'take some eat in trade 1, Funk, B04 "Alpine Tesae
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosenfield of Roebuck & Co
American Ad Club
Sears-Roebuck
Alpine
Akeeter
Cal
Serson
The
United
Tates Senate
Colquitt
Primaries to Be Held Here for U S Senator
A notice in this issue states a primary to select a United States Senator will be held Saturday August 26. Voters are urged to participate and consider Hon. Chas A Culberson as a vote for good government. A.M. Turney County Judge announces sealed bids for 10 tons of domestic lump McCallister coal due August 21, 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
United States
O. B. Solquitt
Chas. A. Iberson
Paul Waples
Democratic Executive Committee of
Democratic Party
O. B.colquitt
Chas. A. Culberson
A. D
O. B. Colquitt
Chas
A. Culberson
State Democratic Executive Committee
Chas. J. Kirk
Alpine Independent School District
McAllister
Alpine
United State
A.M. Turney
Also Mentioned on This Page
Alpine Publishing Company
1He Yates
M.M. McFarland
Culberson
New York
Deps
Muzzel
Texas A. and M. College
United States Department of Agriculture
State Department of Agriculture
Bernard St. Sherman
Lemons
Sheiland
Lin
Princeton
Ill
Sherman
Elgin
Clinton
Iowa
Joe
Derix
LaSalle
Ladd and
Cherry
Mits
Nan
A.B. Sandifer
Alpine Mercantile Co
Board of Trustees
J. D. Jackson
F.E. Gillett
Uedied Sete
Senate
Chases A. Culbert
C. B. Colquisthiet Justi
Supreme
Conte
Nelton Phillips
James F Perguson
W. P. Het
BF. Looney
JM. Edwardsade
Tevas
W. C
Lam
J.T. Robison
Tate
Doogity
Fred W. Das
Punite
Mb, Terrell
Congreman At Large
Daniel B. Gareet
Thos. T
Jose ‘A.M. ‘Tumey
Cownty
Istic
Wo Lane
Walton Yor
Mot
Chastian
J. W. Phelps
Pee County Survey
Harman
Chia Tow
P.wilson
Sioner Pract
Tey
Fletcher
Roy Siliwell
Sioner Prect
JM. Worthington
Villa
R. E. Taylor
Liberty Jewelry
Anderson Bros
Ford
Firestone
West Texas Motor CO
Casner Bros., Prop’s
Clarence Hord
Wwe i
Borderland Auto Co
Alpine, Texas
Mitchell-Gillett Co
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