Marathon News Items Highlight Local Visits and Social Events
George Miller and Jeff Oliver return from San Antonio on business. Abert Chambers comes from the ranch for a weekend visit. N Cocdrill visits Paso Del Norte. Mrs Roy Stillwell’s baby and Mrs Edgar Dawson recover from illness. Lacy improves after a serious ailment. Mrs Boyd visits her parents then returns to Mission. Vernon McIntyre hosts the $00 Club with four tables of players. Granger tops Clifton? plus Arnold lowest scoring. Refreshments include salad and orange ice. Louw Buttrill hosts a dance and card party with friends and neighbors.
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Vernon McIntyre
Mesdames Davis
Butch Clark
Louis Granger
Ray Miller
Dick Arnold
Beaudraux
Feron Ritchey
Lou Suttrill
Roy Stillwell
Boyd
Misses Todd
Suterill
McIntyre
Granger
Mrs. Arnold
Louw Buttrill
Jim Roberts
L. C. Ritchey
Misses Ruth
Jessie
Eddie May Todd
Jessie Granger
Daisy Lindsey
Helen Bourland
Mary Roberts
Montague
Gesna McIntyre
Tom Pulliam
Van
Ralph Adams
Newt Cockrill
Erin Green
Frank Wedin
Zeb Decie
Lee Dragoo
Farm Loan Bonds Offer 75 Million Dollar Credit Boost
The federal land banks plan to sell 75 million dollars in farm loan bonds at about 4.7 percent. Strong demand signals financing for farming at reasonable rates, easing credit burdens after mortgaging land. Farmers seek better credit facilities to carry crops from harvest to market without forced lump sales. A nationwide scheme like this mortgage plan could provide improved credit for agricultural operations.
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Federal
Demand for babies rises as adoptions outpace homes
An official of the Child Welfare League of America notes more adoption applications than can be filled. He cites growing childless homes among educated people and urges enterprise to adopt, saying the effort yields rewarding outcomes and may ease lonely old age.
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Child Welfare League of America
Christian Church Bible School and Services Schedule
Bible School at 9 45 a m led by J E Yates superintendent preaching at 11 a m and 7 15 p m Junior Endeavors at 3 p m Mrs J E Casner superintendent Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 15 p m Everyone invited Minister H M Bandy announces the schedule.
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Bible School
J. E. Casner
H. M. Bandy
Where Your Taxes Go
Edward G. Lowry explains how federal tax dollars are allocated and spent across government departments. The article examines budgeting practices and the efficiency of national operations, noting key agencies and fiscal processes involved in managing public funds.
Hire Government Help and Civil Service History
The article discusses the need for a centralized government employment office and outlines civil service history. It covers the intent of merit based selection, open competitive exams, and the Civil Service Commission role in staffing the federal executive service. It notes wartime staffing levels and ongoing reductions in classified positions.
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Civil Service Commission Las Co
Gornment Shoul
Astrel Ag
Eme
Civil Service Commission
Prosulitie
Che Commission
Civil Service Law
United States Civil Service Commission
Psu
Egr
Washingtons Auong
Federal Executive Civil Service
Ithiam
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Promoted as Constitutional Remedy
There is more catarrh in this region than other diseases and it is claimed to be a constitutional issue requiring constitutional treatment. Hall's Catarrh Medicine from JF Cheney Co Toledo is advertised as the remedy that works through the blood to affect the entire system. A reward is offered for proof that the medicine fails.
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Constitution
Ad Cénfons
Hall
JF. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Fr. Cheney & Roledoe
Ohio
Hell's Family
The Promise of Future Obedience Compared to Delayed Service
The remark equates promising future goodness with a resolve not to serve God until fatigue ends the effort to serve the devil. It frames deferred virtue as a procrastination that repeats the same default stance of rebellion.
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God
Devil
No Trespass Notice on Chises Mountain Pasture
Notice from W D Burcham of Glens Springs Texas asserts no trespass on his pasture atop Chises Mountain and warns of prosecution. The message emphasizes universal ethical application of the Golden Rule.
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W. DD. Burcham
Glens Springs
Texas
Live Stock Commission Ad Promises Reliable Service
J. W. Rothmann and son Live Stock Commission Co advertises thirty years of uninterrupted business. Encourages wires or letters for information and asks customers to ship with forwarding privileges. Based in San Antonio, Texas. March 1.
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J. W. Rothmann and Son Live Stock Commission CO
San Antonio
Texas
Veterans of Mexican War Pension Roll Reaches 109
Today 109 veterans of the Mexican War of 1846 are on the United States pension roll, reflecting ongoing federal support for surviving service members from early conflicts.
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United States
Alpine Hospital Extends Care for Rest and Operations
The Mypine Hospital is ready to treat patients needing rest personal attention or operations. Nice comfortable well ventilated wards operate roan. Trained nurses provide necessary care. Calls answered at any hour day or night. Mrs. O F Nettleton Maine Texas.
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Mypine
Nettleton
Maine
Texas
Read The Avalanche and Water Alpine Grow
Regional readers attend a literary note urging reverence for faith over self indulgence. The column contrasts devotion with ego while citing evolving cultural trends.
Livingston Undertaking Co. Details
Alpine and Marfa Texas based funeral directors C W Livingston and W G Young operate Livingston Undertaking Co providing embalming and funeral services in the region.
Rail Schedule Briefs for Southern Pacific Lines
The notice lists rail times for Southern Pacific services with Express and Limited trains. Westbound No 109 Express at 9 20 A M and No 110 Express at 6 57 A M. Limited trains No 102 101 with 3 59 P M and 4 27 P M respectively. Kansas City Mexico and Orient bound No 25 arrives 2 15 A M. North bound No 2 departs 3 15 A M.
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Southern Pacific
Kansas City
Mexico
Local theft threat linked to tampering with lighting circuit
A warning declares that any person conniving to tamper with our lighting circuit without informng the office will face full legal action. The note cites theft and mentions the Illinois company involved.
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Connette Ing
Ipine Light and Lee Company
Trespass Notice at Nevill Ranch Proclaims Penalties
Mrs. Kate Nevill, owner, warns against taking wood water grass or hunting on the Nevill Ranch lands. Violators will be prosecuted to the extent of the law. Property located in the Nevill property area is protected.
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Nevill
Kate Nevill
Fruits That Bear Shrubs That Bloom
Fruit prices rise above other crops while nurseries offer diverse bearing varieties. The ad notes pecan trees and berries among hundreds of varieties from Vesas Orchard, with a long-established nursery dating back to 1875.
Local plant seller promotes flowering shrubs and trees
We offer a catalog of flowering shrubs roses evergreens shade trees bulbs and vines. Inquiries welcome and we provide information on available varieties. Express or parcel post shipping is available.
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Magnolia Oil Station
Alpine Steam Laundry
Rexall
THE
Texas Rangers
J. B. Gillett
Marfa, Texas
Alpine Drug Store
Palace Pharmacy
the Guarantee Motor Company
J. William Hansey
Avalanche
George Miller
Jeff Oliver
Abert Chambers
N. Cocdrill
Paso
Edgar Dawson
Mr. Lacy
Sam
Edward G. Lowry
Chewston
Felice
Coprrigtt
Westere Newepeper
Alpine Hospital
Livingston
C W. Livingston
W. G Young
Alpine, Texas
R. R. Timetable
Southern Pacific Lines
Trans Pecos Abstract CO
Alpine
A. M. Turney
Lackey Building
Attorneys At Law
Ofice
Chesterfield
Liggett & Myers Tobacco Co
J. W. Cooper
Singer Sewing Machines
Starr Meat Market
Austin Nursery
Fr. Ft. Ramsey & Son
Austin
Alpine Light & Ice Company
Hix
Davis Auto Company
Ford
A. R. Davis
Alpine Lumber Company
Marathon
J. W. Gillett
Marathon State Bank
L. L. Moss
Fred Clark
Karl Clark
Assi Ci
W. KK. Bates
J. J. Roberts
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