Ballinger Fights for Sul Ross Normal and West Texas A and M
Ballinger leaders launch a campaign against removal of Sul Ross State Normal College at Alpine and seek support to host the institution. The piece argues the school serves a vast West Texas region, cites enrollment concerns, defends Alpine, and urges patience and statewide commitment to education.
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Ballinger
Sul Ross State Normal
Alpine
West Texas
West Texas A. & M. College
Trespass Notice at O2 Pastures Prosecution Linked
The notice warns that anyone taking wood water or grass at the O2 pastures will be prosecuted for trespass. Credited to H. T. Fletcher, manager.
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H. T. Fletcher
Print your letterheads and envelopes for safe mail
Print your business letterheads and return address envelopes to ensure delivery. If your letter is not delivered it comes back to you, preventing loss of correspondence.
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Alpine
Cattle Raisers Cut Livestock Marketing Costs At Fort Worth
Fort Worth Texas January 16 a cooperative operation by the Cattle Raisers and Producers Commission Company reports a sharp fall in marketing costs after two months with 684 cars sold at an average 9.56 per car load from all Texas regions. The company charged 18 per car for cattle and 12 for hogs sheep and goats under private firms. The firm topped the market on steers sold to packers for both months while expanding membership to 800 and planning broader volume and lower costs. Ralph H Harris of San Angelo elected President. Ed C Lasater named Texas representative to the National Live Stock Producers Association. The new board includes Thos B P Hughes Grand Prairie A C Williams Fort Worth Cyrus B Lucas Berclair J G Childers Temple and others from Texas and New Mexico.
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Fort Worth
Texas
Ft. Worth
Cattle Raisers and Producers Commission Company
E. B Cpiler
Ralph H. Harris
San Angelo
Ed C. Lasater
Lasater
National Live Stock Producers Association
GG R. White Brady
AJ © Williams
E. B. Spiller
Thos
BP. Hughes
Grand Prairie
A. C. Williams
Cyrus B. Lucas
Berclair
J G. Childers
Temple
KR. HL Harris
L. A. Machemehl
Bellville
G. R. White
Brady
J. M. West
Houston
Ke T. Pryor
San Antonio
H. B. Duncan
Burnet
Ww. W. Turney
el Paso
FE. W. Grogan
Amarillo
W. E. Herring
Sweetwater
J. D. Jackson
Alpine
L. R. Campbell
Italy
Frank Scofield
Hillsboro
FE. N. Cory
Divot
Falfurrias
W. B Wortham
Nacogdoches
D S Donald
Krum
J. E. Montgomery
Tynan
S. FE. Mcknight
Senora
Nevill Ranch Lands Strictly Prohibited for Grazing or Hunting
Notice states that grass from the Nevill Ranch and surrounding lands is prohibited for grazing, hunting, or fishing. Owner Mrs. Kate Nevill asserts ownership and asserts enforcement to the full extent of the law.
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Nevill Ranch
Kate Nevill
Constitutional Convention Dates Outlined for Texas
Austin sets a complete schedule for a constitutional convention with dates from September 7 1924 precinct meetings to May 4 1925 convening at the State Capitol. It outlines delegate selection, district conventions, general election on November 4 1924, pay limits up to 750, and a 108 member body all at least 30 years old.
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Austin
Texas
United States
Quicksilver Mining Venture Theme Awakens Terlingua Ore Riches
In a speculative prospect by E A Waldron, the Waldron Company plans a vertical shaft to reach the Terlingua vein system, aiming to unlock cinnabar wealth from depths beneath 300 feet. Success could crown the venture as the United States’ largest quicksilver mine and revive the Terlingua district.
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E. A. Waldron
Ferlingua
Chisos Mining Company
Terlin
United States
Terlingua
Waldron
Remembering Uncle Henry Purl a Williamson County peace officer
A. friend recalls Hon. H. C. Purl former Williamson County sheriff known as Uncle Henry. He traveled through Alpine to Sacramento to fetch a wanted prisoner. A note urged a return to Georgetown, reflects on lifelong friendships and acts of kindness.
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H. C. Purl
Williamson County
Texas
Alpine
Sacramento
Calif
Henry
Thousand
C. E. Armor
Georgetown
Sunday School Class Party Hosted by Mrs McMillan
Mrs J A McMillan entertained her Sunday School class last Saturday from 3:30 to 5:30 with games and refreshments. Invited guests included Katherine Turney Ernestine Lang Annie Kate Landifer Eugene Clements Wesley Roberts Alfred Neil Brown Robert Stephens Thomas Roberts and Henry Walter Garnett.
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J. A. McMillan
Katherine Turney
Ernestine Lang
Annie Kate Landifer
Eugene Clements
Wesley Roberts
Alfred Neil Brown
Robert Stephens
Thomas Roberts
Henry Walter Garnett
Automobiles Had Two Lungs and Side Cranks
Fragmentary note describes early auto design with two exhausts and side cranks near Murray's opposite Ranch House dated 3 18 1f. The text hints at vintage vehicle features and a location reference.
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Murray
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State National Bank
Lowe Bros
Alpine Lumber Co
Otis Turner
Alpine Mercantile Co
G. W. Martin
T. Darsey
A. G
Ellen K. Church
Lackey Bldg
Sul Ross Normal College
State Board of Normal Regents
O. K
Sul Ross
Runnels
of Texas
Great Western
Pecos
West
Trans-Pecos
Baylor University
Grand Old Southwestern
Trinity College
Texas Christian Univesity
Our Great State University
A & M College
Old San Houston Normal
Austin College
Sam Houston Normal
Tresspass
Cattle Raisers' Marketing Association
Quicksilver Mining and Investments
The
First National Bank
Alpine, Texas
C A. Brown
H. L. Kokernot
W. BR. Hancock
Geo
W. Baines
Hord
Alpine Light & Ice Company
J. D. Hix
Alpine Hardware Company
Clarence Hord
Avalanche
Packard Shoes
Childrens Muslin
Mitchell Gillett Co
Headquarters
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