Consolidation of the Railroads Arguments For And Against
Walter Splawn surveys the case for and against uniting U.S. railroads into a few large systems. He notes economies of scale and benefits to weak lines, but questions whether traffic offices would truly shrink and if savings are real. He cites rate regulation and the risk to weak roads, and discusses a 1923 pledge from Southern Pacific Lines about service and car availability amid peak freight demand.
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United States
Nraffve
Katy
New York
Baltimore
Detroit
Frieght
Chicago
Mt Lowe
Congress
Houston
Texas
American Railway Association
Eorner
Discussion of Proposed Service to the Weak Roads
The article mentions plans for a proposed service aimed at aiding weak roads. It references future discussion in the next piece and highlights ongoing considerations of road maintenance and accessibility.
Sheriff's sale notice in Brewster County Texas
Public auction on October 2 1923 in Alpine Texas offers all right title and interest of Charles M Sumner Trans Pecos Co Oil Syndicate and others in 34 400 acres known as Cinnabar Cattle Company land once Brewster County Mining Company land for cash under a 1923 judgment of Claude W Jester and Charles G Jester against Sumner. The sale follows a foreclosure of a first lien on a large land tract described in the court order. Reader is advised the sale is public and notice is published as required by law.
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Claude W. Jester
Charles M. Sumner
District Court
Navarro County
Texas
Charles G. Jester
H. Miller
C. W. Gano
R. B. Pullan
Michel Werk
R B. Pulan
Alpine
Brewster County
Cinnabar Cattle Company
Brewster County Mining Company
John Stites
Court House
Trans-Pecos Coa & Oil Syndicate
Fred Brasted
S. M. Elwood
J. B. Tourgee
M. Putman
R. M. Dott
F. A. Heldridge
A. M. Beeman
Beauford H. Jester
C. L. Jester
KE. KE. Townsend
Aoe
Notice to Contractors for Brewster County Road Works
Sealed proposals to improve highways in Brewster County are due by 2 p.m. September 20, 1923 in Alpine Texas. Detailed work areas include Section A 8.55 miles and Section B 15.70 miles with earthwork surfacing and concrete paving. Plans and details available at Alpine County Engineer A J White and the State Highway Department. Bid bonds required. right to reject proposals reserved.
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Brewster County
Alpine
Texas
Borrow
A. J. White
State Highway Department
Austin
Burke
Sheriff Sale Notice of Alpine Property in Brewster County
The Justice Court of Dallas County issues a sheriff sale for A. M. Turney to satisfy a judgment in favor of Southland Life Insurance Company. The land described as Lots 3–8, Block 24 in Alpine Brewster County is to be sold at the courthouse door on the first Tuesday of September 1923 between 10 am and 4 pm. Dated Alpine Texas August 8 1923. Sheriff K. E. Townsend and Deputy T. J. Morgan record this action.
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State OF
Texas
Dallas
Justice Court
Dallas County
Southland Life Insurance Company
A. M. Turney
A. m. Levy
Alpine
Brewster
Court House
K. E. Townsend
Brewster County
T. J. Morgan
Notice of Real Estate Sale in Brewster County
Justice Court Precinct No 1 Brewster County Texas will hold a public auction of Juan Gonzales property. On Sept 4 1923 between 10 am and 4 pm at the courthouse door Alpine Texas, the sale will include Blacks Nos 17 and 20 of Gillisard addition. Maria Lara v Juan Gonzales. Deputy Irene Peters.
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State OF Texas
Brewster
Justice Court
Brester County
Tenas
Maria Lara
Juan Gonzales
Brewster County
Texas
A. D
Alpine
E. Townsend
Irene Peters
Mother Church calls her children Sunday schedule
Sunday Morning features 8:30 Holy Mass and Benediction with the Holy Sacrament. 10:00 Holy Mass and English and Spanish sermons. Sunday Evening offers 3:00 Catechistical Instruction and 7:30 Rosary with Spanish sermon. 9:00 Moving Picture Entertainment at the Community Hall. Weekdays include 7:00 Mass and 7:30 Rosary with Spanish Bible reading.
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the Beautiful Community Hall
Calotabs touted as a safe de nausated calomel tablet
Calotabs described as a modern, tasteless one dose tablet for relief of biliousness constipation and various liver and kidney troubles. The ad claims no taste no griping no nausea and a guaranteed refund if not delighted with Calotabs. Pack sizes priced at thirty five and ten cents.
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Medicies
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Walter Splawn
Southern Pacific Lines
M. Kk. Scott
Alpine Steam Laundry
R.A. McMurry
Brewster, Presidio, Davis, Pecos, and Terrell Counties
Institute
J. A. McMillan
First Presbyterian Church of
Sul Ross State Teachers College
H. W. Morelock
Alpine School Board
J. D. Jackson
J. .— Ecess
Zonia Bell
W. A. Stigler
O. J. Laas
S. M. Melton
Kev. H. M. Smith
Methodist Church
W. B. Connell
W. A. Stigler TL O. Metcalt
Dorene Gee
Supt. Williams
Adams
Jas
Casner
Miller
McMillan
Phe County
Barnett
Ruth Jenkins
Moore
H. E
Marta
Miss Berkeley
H. M. Smith
Organization of Interscholastic League
Lucille Reeves
W A. Stigler
Supt
Brown
J. E. Gregg
Roxie Barnett
W. A, Stigler
W. C. Jones
E. B. Chandler & CO
East Crockett St
San Antonio, Texas
Wm. A. Buchanan
XB Wright, M. D
Lackey Building
Sheriff's Sale
Palace Pharmacy
Walter Garnett
Prop
Kohler Automatic
W. E. Caldwell
Attorneys At Law
Alpine, Texas
W. van Sickle
Transpecos Abstract CO
Neal Estate
General Insurance
J. M. Gallego
Brian Montague
Lackey
W. H. Ragin
Alpine, Brewster Co., Tex
G. H. Yates & Son
G. K. Lange
Livingston
W. Livingston
W. G. Young
Marfa, Texas
Nevill
Kate Nevill
Calomel
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