Texans vote four tickets in state election
August 19 1920 report notes Governor Ferguson has nominated a full state ticket led by H McGregor of Austin. Republicans present two tickets led by John C Cliberson of Falls and Hickson Capers of Cal. Farmer-Labor party organizes and will not issue a state ticket. Local cleanup urged with rainwater and mosquitoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E Ferguson
TH. McGregor
Austin
Republican Party
John C Cliberson
Falls
Hickson Capers
Cal
Farmer-Labor Party
Ganize
Freight rate surge taxes all U.S. shippers, Alpine cites tolls
The article outlines a freight charge increase pushing bills above a billion dollars annually, detailing how shipments from Brewster County to San Angelo and other routes would be taxed higher. It highlights the ripple effects on manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers, praising Alpine's transportation system as unmatched for efficiency.
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Brewster County
San Angelo
Timayer
Toston
Wontonman
New York
Duluth
Wholler
Car Stolen And Two Men Arrested
A stolen car incident led to the arrest of two men after military forces intercepted the suspects near Marfa. The thieves were captured, tied, and identified, then handed over to civilian authorities for processing.
Spoke for Jos W Bailey at Empire in San Antonio
Hon Marti J Arnold addressed a sizable audience Tuesday evening at the Empire in support of Jane Bailey. Arnold spoke for about 20 minutes as he had to enter N 102, but his enthusiasm and support were evident throughout the talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marti J. Arnold
San Antonio
the Empire
Jane Bailey
A Million Dollar Rain Ends Brief Weather Record Rhetoric
The article notes a week of rain totaling over six inches and frames it as a record for future generations. It emphasizes the newspaper's role in chronicling every community action and emotion, promising a history of comings and goings, sorrows and joys, and daily affairs.
Pierson for Associate Justice in Texas Election
Texas voters hear a political ad urging support for Pierson for associate justice. The letter from Ril Couch of Pecos claims Pierson will win by a strong margin over opponent Hawkin of Austin and appeals to voters in Culberson and nearby western counties for aid and confidence in Pierson’s candidacy.
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Win
Piers
Justi
Texas
Wilt Hawkin
Austin
Inv
Piersor Tments
Pierson
Ril
Couch
Pecos
Epworth League Evening Service Notice
The Epworth League invites worship at 6 45 p m and Evening Service at 7 45 p m Pastor Iker urges members to attend and give thanks to the giver of all for this opportunity to worship.
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Epworth League
Iker
Christian Church Sunday Schedule Brief
Christian Church announces Bible school at 10 a.m and service at 11 a.m with communion at 1 p.m. Local attendees are invited to join the morning worship and fellowship activities.
Presbyterian Church Sunday Schedule Promotes Special Service
The Presbyterian Church offers 10 a.m. Sunday School led by W. E. Caldwell and an Evening Worship at 7:45 p.m. A special service and special music will feature H. J. Reemtsma, the Pastor.
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W. E. Caldwell
H. J. Reemtsma
Baptist Church Sunday Services and Open Road Talk
Sunday School at 10 a m with sermon and musical program led by W P Ray pastor. Epworth League program features Christ to God Young opening song Onward Christian Soldiers prayer scripture lesson leader's talk and discussion. Miss Bertha Mae Hancock returned from California visit. Mrs Smithers stopped at Silver C Mex for a brief visit.
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Ham
Our
W. P. Ray
Christ
Young
Emma Kneese
Bertha Mae Hancock
California
Smithers
Silver C Mex
Cale
Marathon News Briefs Highlight Local Socials and Transfers
A crowded Marathon page notes Niccolls on the grand jury in the county, Mrs. Sutton visiting in San Antonio, the Low Buttrill family from their ranch in town, and Margarett Niccolls traveling to Maria for a few days. Mrs. Hamilton’s mother, Mrs. Newton, visits, while Jesse Miller buys and runs a restaurant in town. Sgt Hunnicutt of the ranger force departs for Austin after transfer, with many friends bidding him farewell. Mrs. O. H. Hector returns from the ranch to solicit corsets and promises a full line of ladies goods, planning a return visit at month end.
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Niccolls
C. Sutton
San Antonio
H. Spruce
Low Buttrill
Louanna
Inter
Paso Herald
Parker
EL Paso
Margarett Niccolls
Maria
Ho Mamilt
Alpine
Hamilton
Newton
W.H. Crawford
Cero
Moore
Lillian Clark
Jesse Miller
Bill Crawford
Tory
Brewster County cattle compare with Terrell and Sanderson
The report notes Brewster County cattle as a fine bunch but not equal to Terrell County stock, with Sanderson shipping about 1100 pounds and an average near 1140 pounds, suggesting Brewster lags behind neighboring counties in weight.
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Brewster
Terrell County
Sanderson
Alpine Visitors Share Hospitality and Local News
Fort resident L Kamster visited in Alps Thera with Mrs Ho and family. Guests included Domonds Stockton, Miss WP Fisher and son Lee, Milton Gillett of Marfa, and others. Pi cio Oil and Gas Co tested oil from Wilson No 1, hoping to save half the long haul by hauling oil for their use. Mr and Mrs T B Pruett and family visited Mrs Hinson and relatives, returning home via Balmorhea to Alpine in seven hours, pleased with Alpine’s beauty.
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L. Kamster
Fort
Alps
Lavely
Domonds
Stockton
L. Ter
WP. Fisher
Lee
Milton Gillett
Marfa
Picio Oil and Gas Co
Wilson We No. 1
T. B. Pruett
TB. Tr
Wm, Adams and Son
Mr. Pruett
Advertising for Sul Ross Normal College
The state and commerce interests support Sul Ross Normal College with contributions as they deem fit. The Yo. of C. has pledged help to ensure proper schooling. The Christian Church of M. Pine runs a half page ad in the Christian Courier of Dallas and the Avalanche also offers display space.
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Yo. of C
Christian Church of M. Pine
Christian Courier of Dallas
Avalanche
Alpine Naval Recruiting Station Moves to Lackey Building
Lt. J Bh Hupp of the Navy Be ing District of El Paso and Siep Jenson lead a temporary Alpine naval recruiting station assisted by Rex Pollen. Located in the Chamber of Commerce rooms, it will move September 1 to the Moore suite in the Lackey building. Potton has placed me on the Avalanche Inscription Hist to keep local matters. Wishing these men success in their duties.
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Jenson
J. Bh. Hupp
Navy
EL Paso
Navy Department
Rex Pollen
Her of Commerce
Moore
Lackey
Potton
District Court Session Notes and Names Placeholder
District court session details listed with personnel names such as J. J. Al Sheig and R. E. Beaty. The brief notes show non jury proceedings scheduled this week with various clerks and judges referenced in a fragmented transcription.
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Ng. Idee Jos
J. J. al Sheig
RW. Luther
R. E. Beaty
H.W. Fer
J.C Bird
J. T. Darsey
Climate an attraction at Sul Ross normal school
The Sul Ross normal school at Alpine completed its first eight weeks of teaching course since the state established normal schools. Miss Myra Prater, principal of the Reafs school, returns from Alpine praising the climate as ideal for study. El Paso sent many teachers to attend.
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Sul Ross
House Party Held At Davidson Home In Marfa
Mr and Mrs CE Davidson hosted a Sunday night house party that turned into a community incident when flooded streams blocked several Marfa residents returning from the Kokernot ranch. The Davidsons took in Mr Kokernot and his son and others, and provided care and hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CE. Davidson
Marfa
H. L. Kokernot
Davidson
Kokernot Ranch
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J.D. Jackson
W. F. Cal
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E. J. Moyer
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Kaitor
Sul Ress
Mga
Sul Ross Normal College
Sora Tre Universal Car
West Texas Motor Company
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Jos. W. Bailey
Methodist Church Sunday
T. A. Beard
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Middlebrook & Turney
Wsicians
J. L. Martin Je
Alpine, Texas
A.M. Turney
Court House
Sutton & Montague
W. van Sickle
Lew
Ww. A. Buchanan
M. C.moseley
A. M. Turney Co
Casner Motor CO
Dodge Brothers
J. E. Casner
Mgr
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J. O. Cazares & CO
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