Ben Franklin A Frontier Hero Of Early America
A compressed portrait of Benjamin Franklin highlighting his roles as founder of the Fire Company and first public library, promoter of the first free school and University of Pennsylvania, inventor of the heater stove, postal system originator, and leading thinker who urged relentless study and frugality. He advised chess with Italian lessons and became a pivotal printer editor scholar and diplomat. His life showcases perseverance from penury to prominence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hen Franklin
America
Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania
France
Harve
Trevary
Prowhdrt
Brewster County Suit Seeks Title and Damages Over Land Cloud
Plaintiffs E. L. Fulton and Raymond McMyers sue to quiet title to sections in Brewster County Texas claiming defendants including O C Lloyd Guaranty Realty Co and T B Haggler hold or cloud the property. They seek possession title damages five thousand dollars and monthly occupancy rent plus costs. The case involves a 1920 1921 chain of deeds and alleged forgeries and invalid affidavits surrounding W K Clayton transfers and an oil and gas lease dispute.
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Ummon
Lloyd
Wiliam Reoth
Guaranty Realty
Fe. Haggler
Stocker Cyndicate
J. Erichs
Brewster County
Catd
Clayton Ownehip Pool No
Q Trust Estate
E. L Fulton
Raymeed M. Myera
O. C. Lloyd
William K. Booth
Guaranty Realty Company
T. B. Haggler
Stocker On Syndicate
J. Kricks Association
W. Rose
T. L. Hemphill
J. F Stalcup
Wol. Barnard
J. FE. Meyer
A. T. Culberson
County
Brewster
State of Jesus
Tex
St. Louis Ry
Tex. & St. Lous Ry
Tex, & St. Louis Ky
St. Louis
EL. Fulton
Raymond Mc Myers
W. K. Clayton
Rewster County
Texas
Clayton
Laura D Clayton
L S. Clayton
Wichita County
John Serman
District Court
Wand
O. C. Lioyd
A.D
John Serrien
W.K. Clayton
W. Kk.ton
A. L. Wallace
W. KK. Clayton
O. C. Lloye
C. A. Wines
Stealer
W K. Clayton
A. D
O C. Lloyd
C. Lloyd
William R. Booth
T. B. Hagshe
Alpine
W. H. Lease
Lerk
That Bartlett Turkey Prompts Alpine Memories and Mock feud
The Alpine Bartlett column mocks J D Jackson ex-president of the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association for securing Sul Ross State Teachers College and for providing a Thanksgiving turkey. The piece recalls local gibes about lights and past editorial tones while praising Mrs Jackson’s culinary role in holiday feasts.
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Harry
J. D. Jackson
Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers’ Association
Alpine
Joe Jackson
Sul Ross State Teachers College
Jackson
Public Service Company
Catholic Church Menu of Sunday Services and Activities
The notice lists Sunday and weekday Catholic services including 8:30 Holy Mass with Benediction English sermon, 10:00 Holy Mass and Spanish sermon, 3:00 Catechistical Instruction, 7:30 Rosary with Spanish sermon, 8:30 Moving Picture Entertainment, and weekday Holy Mass at ? a.m. with 7:30 p.m. Rosary in Spanish.
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the Beautiful Community Hall
Sul Ross Students Find Complete Assortment at Palace Pharmacy
Students at Sul Ross are offered a full range of student supplies at Palace Pharmacy. The ad highlights a ready stock of school essentials aimed at campus life.
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Sul Ross
The
Palace Pharmacy
Sheriff Sale No 230 in Brewster County Texas
The sheriff announces a public auction of A M Turney's lands in Brewster County to satisfy a 1923 judgment in favor of Clarence Hord. Two 640 acre parcels described as halves of survey numbers 9 and 29 in blocks 213 and 214 of the T and St L Ry Co grant will be sold at the Brewster County courthouse on the first Tuesday in January 1924 between 10 am and 4 pm for cash.
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State OF Texas
Brewster
A. M. Turney
Clarence Hord
Brewster County
Texas
A.M Vurney
A. X. Turney
Alpine
E. E. Townsend
Red Cross Sees 110 Disasters Prompt Aid In Year
The American Red Cross reports disaster relief operations in 110 U.S. localities with expenditures of 397,468.04. Greece relief following Smyrna fighting totaled 2,605,696.09, distributing 25,000 tons of food and vast clothing and medical supplies.
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American Red Cross
Red Cross
United States
Turkey
Smyrna
Greece
Red Cross Life Saving Corps Drives Drowning Prevention
The American Red Cross Life Saving Corps shows its insignia on bathing wear at coastlines and inland water sites. It has doubled instructor staff to train more than 30,000 volunteers in patrol, rescue, and resuscitation. The organization conducts water first aid at military academies and camps and awards four prizes for heroic rescues to two girls, a boy, and a man.
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American Red Cross Life Saving Corps
Red Cross
War Department
United States Military
Naval
Red Cross Global Reach Grows With 98 668 Members Worldwide
The American Red Cross reports 98,668 members globally with chapters in Europe Turkey China Africa India Australia and even Vladivostok. Philippine Islands enroll 58 747 and Hawaii 7 868 while total foreign and insular funds reach 60 216 54 with 83 350 more for the endowment. Navy and merchant ships add 8 472 members as foreign chapters total 83 990. The Red Cross motto I want to therefore I can guides the effort.
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American Red Cross
Red Cross
Europe
Turkey
Constantinople
China
Africa
India
Australia
Vladivostok
Siberia
Philippine Islands
Hawaii
Washington
United States
Insular
Stop That Itching Remedy Ad From Palace Pharmacy
An old style sale note promotes Due Star Remedy for eczema itch and skin sores including poison oak and cracked hands. It lists Palace Pharmacy and Walter Garnett as suppliers and Prep as contact.
Calotabs touted as a non nauseating calomel tablet
An advertisement hails Calotabs as a de nauseated form of calomel promising no taste no griping and no nausea. It claims easy nightly dosing with one tablet enables a clear liver purified system and appetite plus a guaranteed refund if not satisfied. Prices listed 35 cents large package 10 cents small.
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ESPN
Teady
Goodyear
Goodyear Serveice
Etan
Goodyear Service
Wpp. Hinson
Avalanche Ofice
Ben Franklin
W.A. Oatman
Wm. A. Buchanan
Alpine Steam Laundry
E. B. Chandler & CO
East Crockett St
San Antonio, Texas
Waples-Platter Grocer CO
Harry Williams
Mrs. Jackson
Fia Wong Erie Bowis Baran Pan
Sin P Dollar
Mother Church
RED Cross Aid
Red Cross Corps
Walter Garnett
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
J. E. Wright, M. D
Luckfy Building
John Perkins
Alpine, Texas
W. van Sickle
J. M. Gallego
Brian Montague
Lackey
Www
H. Ragin
Alpine, Brewster Co., Tex
G. H. Yates & Son
G. K. Lange
Livingston Undertaking Co
W. Livingston
W. G. Young
Marfa, Texas
Calomel
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