Rotary clubs guide McAllen pupils toward high school
On December 15 1921 McAllen Texas Rotary Club under Supt E R Bentley began adopting the final grade of elementary school to survey pupils intentions about high school. Each week a Rotarian hosts the class at luncheon while others present vocational talks explaining jobs pay and prospects to help students choose education paths.
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Rotary Clubs
McAllen
Tex
Rotary Club
E. R. Bentley
I Am the Way and the Restgiver in One Faith Tale
An excerpt-like meditation on the divine name I AM and its meanings across challenges. The text links God’s self naming to Moses and expands with assurances of provision and guidance, using varied phrases such as Living Water and Shepherd to illustrate divine presence.
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Crete
Moses
Pharaoh
God
Shiloh
Temporary administrator appointed for J. M. Williams estate
Carmaive Springs Texas resident notices creditors to present claims for settlement at Maine State Bank and debtors to pay at the bank as temporary administrator KC Williams signed this notice in care of the estate proceedings.
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J. M. Williams
Maine State Bank
Wailhaims
Carmaive Springs
Texa
ABM
American sportsmanship and the wets' exception
The writing praises American good sportsmanship and majority rule while noting an exception for the wets who are loyal to the low but skeptical of merit. The piece uses a confrontational tone to rail against a specific group.
Seven section Ranch for sale at Ituda by John Young Land Co
Seven section ranch at Ituda offered for sale by the John Young Land Company. Property described as substantial tract with boundaries and acquisition terms pending. Potential buyers advised to contact the agent for details and viewing arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ituda
John Young Land Co
Town Pests and Grins on a Bizarre Local Page
Odd, garbled text depicts a chaotic scene with stray phrases about pests, dogs, and strange chatter. The fragment hints at a humorous or satirical local item written in a distorted voice, mentioning towns, pets, and social with cryptic references.
War Trucks and Autos for Road Work
More than 27 000 note vehicles have been distributed by the Bureau of Public Roads, USDA, to states for road-building. By October 31 total 27.19 percent had been distributed, including 1 800 kept by USDA for forest roads and federal aid act administration. Texas received 1 421 trucks and 205 autos.
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Bureau of Public Roads
United States Department of Agriculture
Department of Agriculture
Was Department
France
Texas
Sherifes Sale Under Reeves County Texas Judgment
In Reeves County Texas the Wa Keeney Land and Investment Company files a sheriff sale listing the land of S V Wiggs Della A Diggs The Western Bank of Denver Henry M Beatty trustees and others with a sale set for the first Tuesday of January between 10 AM and 4 PM at the courthouse door Alpine Texas. The notice names many defendants and assigns the land to the highest bidder for cash. Pyrene Peters deputy.
Christmas Gift Drive for Methodist Childrens Home
The Texas Methodist churchers plan a Christmas fund of 160000 dollars for the Waco Home for Children. The home now houses 259 children with property valued about 3 million dollars, and aims to raise capacity to 600 within five years. The campaign is framed as the season’s amplest gift to mankind.
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Methodist
Texas
Waco
Sheriff Sale in Brewster County Texas Lands and Fences
Sheriff Eh B E Townsend in Brewster County Texas will sell at public auction on the first Tuesday of 1922 between 10 AM and 4 PM at Alpine Court House door lands described in Section 32 to 184 Block G4 with multiple cert numbers owned by DO and W Ry Co and others, plus all fencing and half fencing previously shared, to satisfy a judgment dated August 8 1921 in favor of Martin J Arnold. foreclosure of lien and sale of all rights title and interest as of July 10 1918. The judgment amount is 28294 09 with 6 percent interest from the date of judgment.
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Wa-Keeney Land & Investment
Western Bank of Denver
W. G Mrown
George A Black
Oscar A. Sears
Henry MM. Beatty
Aaron Heine
Cora A. Shackelford
Teustee
Cora M. Shackelford
Henry M. Beatty
Aaron Heins
Oscar A Sears
Tas Linguas
Rio Grande
Brewster
Texas
Shackelford
Sul SV Hig
Della A. Diggs
Bank of Denver
G. Rewn
George A. Black
Senes A. Sears
Henry M. Neatty
Oscar
Sears
Mere
Alpine
Aod Wetler
Townsend
Shen
Hrewster
Pyrene Peters
State OF Texas
Uke
Wster
Brewster County
D. G. Pence
Martin
Arnold
Court House
DO & W Ry Co
DO & W. Ry Co
Neres
DO & W. Ry. Co
W Ry Co
DO & W. Ry
HF & W. T Ry Co
Co Acres
D & WL By Co
A. D
Martin J. Arnold
Eh BE. Townsend
Notice Tax Collectors Office Tax Deadlines 1921
All state and county taxes for 1921 are due at this office. Collecting taxes will occur at Grey Springs on December 12, Perhingua on December 14, Lajitas on December 15, Marathon on December 19, and Anh in 1921. Townsend, Tax Collector Brewster County Texas. The reorganization and methods by the federal prohibition bureau are remarkable. The resale expected six months from now will be astonishing.
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Grey Springs
Perhingua
Lajitas
Marathon
Anh
Fpe
Townsend
Brewster County
Texas
Federal Prohibition Bureau
German propaganda fails to sway American public on Rhine horror
An American Legion Weekly editorial condemns German efforts to split the United States from its allies over wartime horror on the Rhine. It compares Von Mach style persuasion to a clumsy dog on a hard floor and argues the campaign only strengthens American resolve against Germany.
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St. Bernard
von Mach
Merion
Germany
Armerion
Gerwane
Golden Calf prize boosts Peedericksburg post finances
The American Legion Post in Peedericksburg increases working capital by 100 to 100 from a calf prize deal. A large buyer offered 114 for the animal, funds redirected to treasury after expenses and calf health concerns. Legion activity extends to miners districts in Kansas with strong post growth at Weir and Scammon events.
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American Legion
Peedericksburg
Van
Treasury
Weir
Southern Pacific Train Timetable Summary
The timetable lists Southern Pacific Lines with trains including Express No. 109 at 9 29 AM, Limited No. 101 at 4 27 PM, and Bound services to Kansas City Mexico and Orient. Northbound No. 20 departs at 3 35 AM, and No. 25 arrives at 2 15 AM.
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Southern Pacific
Kansas City
Mexico
Nevill Ranch Wood and Grass Theft Warning
Mrs. Kate Nevill owner warns that anyone taking wood water or grass from Nevill Ranch or lands or engaging in hunting or fishing will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. Notice dated 37th.
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Nevill
Kate Nevill
No Trespass Notice on W H Terry Lands
A notice warns that no person may eat fish or trespass on W H Terry lands. The alert cites W H Terry and appears as a formal trespass directive.
Vested Pasture Notice From W J Burehan Texas
A formal notice from W J Burehan of Glenn Springs Texas asserts ownership of Chises Mountain pasture and warns trespassers will face prosecution under local law. The terse message provides location and legal action against intruders.
D.C. Walker Ranch No Hunting Posted in Jeff Davis County
The Justice place in Jeff Davis County Texas commonly known as the D C Walker ranch is posted with no hunting allowed. Trespassers will take due notice and are warned to keep off the property.
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D.C. Walker Ranch
Justice Place
Jeff Davis County
Texas
Notice on trespass and hunting prohibition on pasture lands
Notice to trespassers from T Emison owner prohibits hunting hauling wood or trespassing on pasture lands and states trespassers will be prosecuted. 45 4t.
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T. Emison
Notice forbidding trespass on Hord Ranch lands
Clarence Ord owner warns that persons taking wood water or grass or who hunt fish or trespass on Hord Ranch lands will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.
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Hord
Clarence Ord
Payroll Robberies Prompt Calls for Guarded Money Carriers
Report notes a surge in payroll robberies with a Chelsea Massachusetts incident where bandits held up guards of $28,000 in cash. It cites $25,000 recovered within two days and urges strict protection of money escorts with trained shooters to deter such violence.
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Chelsea
Mass
Thain’s Portraits Praised by Professional Photographer
A professional photographer hails Thain’s work as high class and highly satisfying. The portrait quality is praised for its skill and refinement.
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Thain
Notice Trespassers at Alpine Light and Ice Company Pastures
Posted pastures warn trespassers against entering or tampering with lines and property. Alpine Light and Ice Company cautions prosecution to the full extent of the law, per A Stroud.
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A. Stroud
Local Live Stock Firm Promotes Longstanding Service
W. Rothmann and son Live Stock Commission Co. in San Antonio promotes thirty years of uninterrupted business. Advertises mail and wire service with forwarding privileges and a strong bond, inviting inquiries for information about The Avalanche subscription.
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W. Rothmann and Son Live Stock Commission CO
San Antonio
Texas
Med
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Cern
Sherife's Sale
J. W. Cooper
Singer Sewing Machines
Marfa, Texas
TAX Collector's Office
the. Orican
Legion
Post
Animal Aids
Calif
Virginia Post
R. Rk
Southern Pacific Lines
W. H. Terry
W. J. Burehan
Glenn Springs
R. Creech
Garnett Hotel
Wmermy
Bond K
Zoe Sk
Hammermi
Bud
Attorneys At Law
Alpine, Texas
The
Hartford Fire Insurance Company
Baines, Jr
Liing
Alpine Light and Ice Company
Trans Pecos Abstract CO
Livingston
C. W. Livingston
W. G Young
Clarence Hord
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