Questions in this issue point to answers elsewhere
The page lists a quiz with questions on geography and history. It mentions locations in South Africa with two capitals, Capetown and Pretoria, and asks about figures such as Linnaeus, the inventor of the cotton gin, the author of Moby Dick, and the discovery of blood circulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Africa
China
Union of South Africa
Capetown
Pretoria
Notice to Creditors Estate of W. W. Crawford Deceased
The estate of W W Crawford is under probate with Letters Testamentary issued June 1 1942 by Brewster County Court Texas Lizzie Crawford executrix of the estate residing Marathon Brewster County Texas all persons holding claims must present them legally verified within the law deadlines to the executrix at Marathon Texas
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Crawford
Brewster County
Texas
Marathon
Lizzie Crawford
Notice of Publication of Hearing Before Special Commissioners
A notice from Brewster County Texas details a public hearing before special commissioners in a condemnation case under Texas law. It lists parties including Al Driffill, A C Spalding, W D Burcham and a long roster of landowners and entities as defendants, with a July 20 1942 hearing date and Alpine court location. The Texas State Parks Board seeks to condemn land in Brewster County for the Big Bend National Park, describing about 4490 acres and multiple mining claims, with August 1942 sale provisions and status as of June 4 1942.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Texas
al Driffill
A. C. Spalding
W. D. Burcham
A. Spalding
Brewster
Operty
A. Spa
Boreham
Town Hallway Company
Taining
D. & W. Railway Company
Lone Star
el Rico
Nobel
Brewster County
Texas
Tald
Spaldling
WD. Burcham
Fanecard
W. N. Gourley
Tera
Tex
Alpine
Clarence Hord
Heriff
P. B. Hollana
PB. Holland
Willis
Tee
Chisos Mountains
Chisoe Mountains Club
C. W. Gerock
C. W. Geork
C.D. Wiley
2D. Wiley
EM. Morris
M Wie
C.D. Wood
C. D. Wood
James A. Kiopfer
Raleigh W. Trimm
Cora S. Trimm
C. Young
C. Young Volger
Jer
Ruth Owen
A. Phillips
Young
A. J. Boyer
J Weluonshawitts
S.A. Melton
T. B. Shoemake
T. B. Siemake
B. Carry
Thomas J. Ben. Ind
Thomas J Bender
Guelfo Guelfi
Sam Mitvich
Sam Mitr
Vieh
Thompson A. Brooks
Della H. Brooks
Thompson ‘A. Brooks
Belle Brooks
KC. Mason
Len
Feme
Mes Fulkerson
B. F.J. Fulkerson
August R
August R. Schweis
Igene Artusy
Gene Artusy
J. M. Davis
Geo Glover
T. B. Keeney
A. W. Lingo
Viola Stone
J. K. Roberts
J.B. Roberts
C. P. Chabert
HN. McLean
W. P. Couch
W. 8. Couch
Eva Harvey Coppage
ML. Bal
FW. Ketch
F. W. Ketch
Matie Bailey
Mamie Alkire
JA. McClure
RW. Bryan
J. A. McClure
Carrie Hobson
HR Lackey
Cora Hopkins
Sole Griffith
Joie Griffith
Mr Griffith
Weidenman
M. W. Weidenman
Weidenman Wallace
Linn Fountain
Mr Fountain
Mier FW
Ketch
Bark Ketch
U'kelly
Mire
Seare
Jeremarier
Famely
J.W" Ash
Raymond 'J. Dillard
Wendell Mayes
T. C. Ashford
J D Sanderer Jr
MG. Web
FC. Bennett
Eta Lou Bennett
Ela Lou Bennett
N. Brown
Brown
CW. Middleton
C. W. Middleton
C.W. Tae
C. W. Lee
Jos Hmpreys
Joe Humparers
Martin and
Wite
J. W. Martin
J.T Barebel
J. T. Baebe
Edward J. Marshman
Edward J.urshman
W. Wood
W.E- Wood T" Atwood
Atwood
RJ. Harwood
Alberta
Feme Sole
W.rledge
Anna J. Cartledge
The
Texas Petroleum Engineering Corporation
Maggie D. Liemana
J. H Kilgore
JH. Kilgor
G. G. Griffith
G. Ww
Andre Moharovich
Lavie
E Lavie E Lavie
E. Lavie
William Ammon
Parker
O. B. Parker
King
Geo. 'T King
Joe W. Stephen
Y. Muirhead
Ridesperge
A. Ridlesperer
PB Holland
Bem Motlands
J. J Wiles
Clu Ghisos
Gerock
Wook. C
D. Wiley
Seite
Cb. Wiley
Rea Mores
Mra &.M. Morris
St Coin
Wile
Ates
James" A Marsh
James
Maral
Emory S. Warren
Wits
Elmer
Klopfer
Mrs
Bessie
Stutzman
Raleigh W. Trimm Ant
Mra C. Youngs
Poa
Volger Aid
B.A
Ruth
Owen
Rupley
Carl Young
and. Boyer
SA Melton
SA. Mel TB Shoemake
TB. Shoemake
E. Car
Thomas J. Bender
Guello Guelt
Guelfo
Guelfi
Sam Mitrateh
Thompeth
Della Mi Brooks
Thompson
Tirooks
Belle i Brooks
Rco Mason
Mason
Addie McClet
Jen
L. Soderberg
Mrte
Irs
Arminta Sullivan
S.A. Smithson
RC Lambie
Mra
Jamner
WE Riddle
Gara ‘Riddle
Wsd
Connell
Ite
W. J. Connelly
Jann Buchel
John Bie
Keeney
Tert
Mee
WN. McLean
S Couch
Eva Harvey
Coppage
Paudwin
Matlealley
Bieta
Brewsterounty
Texae’ State Parks Board
Srea
Texan
Ares
Sat Board
Gerd A. Tonal
Grantee Mae Wiz
Gh&sa Ry Co
A.D
Tex- 5
Adi
City bills 100 foot stable ban near homes in St Louis
St Louis aldermen study a bill to prohibit stables within 100 feet of a dwelling. Alderman Gus A Hartkoot sponsors the measure amid complaints from neighbors about garages being converted to stables or new stables near homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
Board of Aldermen
Gus A. Hartkoot
Camp Meetings in Early Texas Republic Life
Old fashioned camp meetings drew 1000s as settlers prepared for weeks to feed crowds and hear sermons. Dr. John Lockhart’s letters describe the gradual rise to a hellish climax, with Old Scratch defeated at the tented grounds only to regroup elsewhere, aided by whisky and local deacons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Republic
Texas Republic
John Washington Lockhhart
Brazos
Lockhart
University of Texas Library
Texas
Jetan
Jericho
Patriotism and Safety Guide Fourth of July Observance
Texas Safety Association urges a safe and sane Fourth with driving under forty, obeying rules, and no drinking before driving to keep war production uninterrupted. Traffic deaths stood at 17,000 nationally with 28 Texans killed last year. advice stresses patriotism through responsible travel and safe habits during the holiday weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas Safety Association
Associaton
Don Rink
Also Mentioned on This Page
Crawford - Baines Insurance Agency
Tire, Automobile, Bonds Compensation Insurance
Otis Turner Real Estate—Insuranc Phone
Alpine, Texas
J. W. Shepperd Jeweler
Turner
P.O
T.A. Beard
Utor
Standard Oil Products
Alan R. Fraser
Offees
Holland Motel
Mae M. Ament
G. Fielder
Mobilgas
Mobiloil
Big Bend Abstract Co
Fuller Bidg
J. G. Miller Watch Econ
Fo Mera Rey
Peta
State OF
F.C. Bennett
Eta Low Bennett
NA. Brown
N A’ Brown
C.W. Middleton
C.W. Lee
CW. Lee
Jo Humphreys
Joe Humphreys
JW. Martin
J. T. Baebel
J.T. Baebe
Edward L. Hurshman
Edward L. Marshman
W. E Wood
W. BE. Wood
J.T. Atwood
J.T Atwood
Red." Harwood
Mms
Alberta Brown
W. R. Cartledge
Maggie D_ Lie
J. H_Kilgore
Clark
W. N. Clark
Robert Lieman
Sid Horton
LB. Henderson
L. B. Menferson
Earl Haar
Newton J. Melton
Herman H. Storck
Emma Storck
Herman I Storck
Merman I Storck
Austin Peck, Jr
Peck Robert L" Peck
Robert L. Peck
LaneTex Oll Land Company
W. J." Edwards
Bml Askew
J. J.grittith
JL. Grits
Ith
Alice B. Miller
Sam Mason
Andre Moharovick Ie
Andre Moharovick
E Lavie
E Lavi E Lavie
E Lavi William Ammon
B. Parker
A. T. Cashman
R. W. D. Bryan
R. W. Bryan
JM. Hobson
Hobson
Harry P. Sharp
Murrell Hess Sharp
Josie Griffith
J. Sle Griffith
M. Griffith
Ernest Ketch
J. Fountain
Mr. Fountain
Earl Ketch
the Kelly
BL. Kelly
J. ©. Atwood
Lee M. Smith
Cartwright
Cas’ Edwards
Coffee Cup
Jarvis
Sue) Robinson
Lorena Drumemvee
University of Texas
Neaven
Hell
Dr. Lockhart
First National Bank
OF Alpine
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