Open Letter From Summer School Instructor To Home Folks
Supt E P King writes to his home folks just before finishing work as an instructor in Sul Ross Summer Normal. The Colorado Record reprints this letter as part of reaction to Sul Roy Alpine and reflects on experiences in Sul Ross. Dr Musselman of Dallas, State Board of Regents member, spent a week in July lecturing at the College and praised Sal Ross to Texas teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
E. PF. King
Sul Ross
Sul Roy
Alpine
Musselman
Dallas
State Board of Regents
State Teachers Colleges
Sal Ross
Texas
Texas Schiool Journal
Hr. Musselman
Alpine Open Letter Praises Sul Ross and Local Environs
A July 24 1924 Alpine Texas open letter to the Hdster Record laments missing issues while praising Sul Ross College growth from twenty to over three hundred enrollees. The writer notes annual Fourth of July barbecues, Fort Davis trips for Sul Ross students, and plans for Paisano Baptist Encampment with Dr George Truett. He highlights local leadership, cattle figures, and invites continued newspaper delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine
Texas
Hdster
Cloud Pierce
Sul Rows College
Sul Rows
Sul Ross
Alpigg
Mrewster
Fort Davie
Fort Davis
Big Bend
College
Sul Ross Noes Studets
Paisano Baptist
George Truett
Herbert Kokernot
Southwest Texas Cattleman's Association
Kokernot
T Am
Mitchell County
Ranger Lady and Daughter Tour Open Frontier Stop
Mrs. A.kk. Weir and daughter Miss Kenneth of Ranger spent several days in Alpine and nearby camps, camping solo beside their Ford Sedan. They toured San Antonio via Del Rio and Uvalde, visiting Rev. Alton White and were impressed by Alpine and its people. Dr. Weir, her husband, will visit to verify his wife’s impressions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Kk. Weir
Miss Kenneth
Ranger
Alton White
First Methodist
Wer
Weir
Alpine
Fort Stockton Judge O W Williams Visits City
A Fort Stockton judge, O W Williams, visited the area on business. Readers recall his historical sketches and legends in the Fort Stockton Pioneer and note concerns that official information about local history is fading as time passes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. W. Williams
Fort Stockton
Judge Williams
The Passing Day Reflects on Voting and Modern Fads
In a letter from Austin the reader of The Passing Day questions whether women vote for candidates by knowledge or by principles. The writer argues both sexes often vote for familiarity over platform, notes wartime changes, and muses on weather, rain, and the rise of auto roaming as signs of prosperity and restless travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Orient to Put On Oil Field Special
A request was sent to A J Cleary at the Texas Division to add a passenger train on the Orient to serve Reagan County. The plan aims to start by September 1 with a 6 15 am departure from Sweetwater and 9 29 am arrival in San Angelo, connecting with other lines and mail transfers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reagan County
A. J. Cleary
Texas Division
Road
Wichita
Kans
Cleary
Bh. H. Schauffer
Mr. Cleary
W. H. Hardarave
Sweetwater
Pasengers
T,& PL Westbcond
Fort Worth
Dallas
San Angelo
Big Lake
Passenwengers
Ideal Train Link Could Boost San Angelo Oil Region
Prospective sleeper service would connect San Angelo with Fort Worth Dallas and El Paso with no change. If successful it could spur oil field development near Santa Rita and Reagan County and extend to Alpine Fort Stockton once receipts cover costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Angelo
Fort Worth
Dallas
el Paso
Cleary
Santa Rita
Alpine
Fort Stockton
Child 4 Dies After Auto Crash Near Presidio
Four year old son of Mr and Mrs J F Bowman of Presidio was killed when an auto driven by Mr KP Langley of Marfa swerved crossing a cement ditch the wheel passing over him The Chevrolet overturned Mrs Langley and her son were bruised and Mr Langley cut The funeral was held at the Langley home and the child was shipped to Devine for interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. FE. Bowman
Presidio Fuer
Sant
KP. Langley
Marfa
Hhills
Chevrolet
Bowman
Langley
Albe
Camphor Surprise Promises Quick Eye Relief
Advert sees Lavoptik eye wash mix of camphor witch hazel hydrastis in a small bottle aids weak stained or sore eyes. Aluminum eye cup free at Al pine Drug Store.
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Alpine Drug Store
Notice in Guardianship No 207 Brewster County Texas
The State of Texas to Sheriff or Constable of Brewster County is ordered to publish a guardianship notice for the minor C F Cox Jr. The county court appointed temporary guardian C F Cox on May 15 1924 and will hear the matter August 18 1924 at Alpine courthouse. Readers may appear to contest and the issue may become permanent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF
Texas
Brewster County
C. F. Con, JR
Alpine
State OF Texas
Brewster
Notice in Probate of C W Livingston Estate Brewster County
In Brewster County Texas Fannie Livingston seeks probate of the last will of C W Livingston deceased. The application number is 208 with letters testamentary sought. The hearing is set for the next term beginning the third Monday in August 1924 at Alpine courthouse. All interested may appear and contest. Return required by the first day of the next term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Texas
C. W. Livingston
Fannie Livingston
Brewster County
Texas
Alpine
A. D
W. H. Leasr
Telegraph letter backs Mrs Ferguson in Texas governor race
Adjutant General Thomas D Barton telegraphs to Miriam A Ferguson pledging support in the run off. He notes Felix Robertson’s anti prohibition ties and claims the whiskey ring backs Robertson while Ferguson stands for prohibition and strict law enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Miriam A. Ferguson
Thomas D. Barton
Barton
Texas
Felix Robertson
Guardianship Notice for Livingston Minors in Brewster County
The state issues a weekly notice in Brewster County Texas regarding Fannie Livingston’s filing on August 4 1924 for guardianship of Geo Mary F John H and Emily Livingston minors. The county court of Brewster will hear the matter at the next term beginning August 18 1924 at Alpine Court House with parties invited to appear and contest.
Notice to Bidders for Alpine ISD Depository
Alpine Independent School District invites bids from banking corporations and bankers to become depository for district funds for the year starting September 1 1924 and ending September 1 1925. Bids due by 4 p m August 18 1924 with interest rate and a $100 good faith check. Bond of $75 000 required. Board may reject any or all bids. Alpine Texas July 18 1924.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brewster County
Texas
Alpine Independent
Board of Trustees
F. FE
Gillett
A.A. Newell
Alpine
Marathon Independent School District
Bids Sought For Marathon ISD Treasurer Services
Marathon Independent School District invites bids for treasurer services for the 1924 1925 fiscal year to Sept 1 1925. Bids due by Aug 23 1924 at 3 pm with interest rate on average daily balances and a $30000 bond. J J Roberts president G W Worthington secretary Marathon Texas August 4 1924.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Roberts
G. W. Worthington
Marathon Independent School Disttrict
Marathon
Texas
Also Mentioned on This Page
Supt. E. F. King of Colorado
Big Lead Hospitality
Edge
K. Frank King
Ranger Lady and Daughter
Spale Cteachers College
Alpine, Texas
College Auditorium
Angel
Linden Tree Girls’ Glee Club
Margie Ef, Neal
J. W. Morelock
J. A. McMillan
Elijah Schubert
Alpine Steam Laundry
E. B. Chandler & Co
East Crockett,St
San Antonio, Texas
Stockton
Vistis Alpine
To Will H. Mayes
Department of Journalism
University of Texas
Atlantic
Orient
Pullman Company
Altus
Ozona
Merizon
Sherwood
W. H. Lease
Ferguson
A. M. Turney
Kohler
D. C
Kohler Co
Wis
B. Sheboygan
Wisconsin
W. E. Caldwell
Edison Mazda
Geo. Livingston
Mary F. Livingston
John HH. Livingston
Emily Livingston
Feme
Srewster County
John H. Livingston
Sach Court
H. Lease
Edwin F. Vanderbilt
Stiles, Texas
J. E. Wright, M. D
Luckfy Building
John Perkins
W. van Sickle
J. M. Gallego
Brian Montague
Lackey
W. H. Ragin
Alpine, Brewster Co
Gd. H. Yates & Son
G. K. Lange
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