Local phone managers resign amid wage dispute
On June 12, 1919, Henry Lacey, Ft Stockton telephone company local manager, and Emma Huckelew, head operator, submitted resignations to Manager Gorom. They cite need for higher wages after lengthy service. Patrons express regret and sympathy as the firm contemplates salary outcomes and continuity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Lacey
The
Telephone Company
Emma Huckelew
Gorom
Ft. Stockton
Joes
Notice to Property Owners About Sidewalk Work
Notice to property owners states the sidewalk contractor will remove all remnants of material from the site. Please notify me, Braden, of any concerns or required follow up.
Arthur Thomas Property for Sale Notice in Alpine Texas
Bills are payable on the 10th of the month. We notify our customers we cannot carry their accounts thereafter. The Alpine Lig dealership and the Avalanche prints are referenced with equipment mechanics ready to turn out promptly and efficiently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiest Texas Motor CO
Lieutenant Samuel Woodfill Wins Distinguished Service Medal
First Lieutenant Samuel Woodfill of Company C, infantry, earned the Distinguished Service Medal for courage on October 12, 1918 near France. He silenced a machine gun, assisted by three men who moved forward under fire, and led the squad to the objective despite heavy danger. Woodfill later married and resided at 167 Alexandria Pike, Fort Thomas, Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mnce
New Army Y Executives with Unusual Careers
Charles Kurtin and Appleget named to senior roles in Army Young Men's Christian Association units across Texas Oklahoma Kansas New Mexico and adjacent areas. Kurtin, former secretaries in Africa and war zones, will oversee activities while Appleget, longtime journalist and educator, directed the first agricultural school and county camp programs at Camp Pike and later led educational work in San Antonio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Kurtin
Athena
Arthment
Army Young Men
Chris Lag
Red T. Appler
Kurtehats
Texan
Otter
Imi Askatoas
Kalsinna
New
Beliish West Africa
Jae Ion
Fort Logan
Y” Watio
Camp Pike
Fist Agricultural School
Schoo
Scouts Decorated For Selling War Savings Stamps
In Cameron Texas Joyce 4 Boy Scout earned praise after selling nearly 6000 dollars in War Savings Stamps by May 1 1918. The Eleventh Federal War Savings District honors scouts with the Achievement Button Ace Medal and palms for tiered sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal War Savings District
Treasury
Joyce
Cameron
Texas
Mal Smith
War Loan Organization
Fraternal Orders Back War Savings Drive
Pat M. Neff of Waco urges fraternal orders to actively support the 1919 Savings Campaign. Grand Lodge leaders and lodge members, including Knights of Pythias and Independent Order of Odd Fellows, are called to form Savings Societies and invest in War Savings Stamps, with districts already forming sinking funds and individual purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat M. Neff
Waco
Texas
Grand Lodge
Knights of Pything
J. W. Chancellor
Howie
Texas Band Lodge
Ing
Knights of Pythias
Texas Odd Fellows
Eleventh
Federal District
The Thrift Stamp Promise And Peril Of Dollars
A fragmented text argues that a working dollar earns more, while idle money vanishes. It tells of a Texas man losing 28,600 in fake rock promoter scams and extols thrift stamps earning 4 percent interest. Government guarantees are urged and readers are asked if they have bought thrift stamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Etima
Hin Doblars
Livingston and Young Named General Directors in Marfa
C. W. Livingston and G. Young of Alpine Texas are announced as general directors and embalmers for Marfa Texas area. The notice lists their roles and location, indicating leadership in embalming services for the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Livingston
G.young
Alpine
Tex Marfa
Texas
Reneral Directors
Build New Homes Roads and Schools Boosting the Nation
U S Department of Labor led by W B Wilson outlines a program to improve living standards through construction of new homes schools churches and roads. The initiative aims to stimulate jobs modernize infrastructure and raise community well being nationwide.
Sheriff Sale Notice in Brewster County Texas 1919
By order of the District Court of Sterling County Texas the sheriff of Brewster County will sell at public auction on the first Tuesday in July 1919 between 10 AM and 4 PM at the Brewster County Court House Door in Alpine all right title and interest of J A Elliott in sections 12 14 18 22 24 26 in block Ry Co and section 290 in block G4 De W Ry C in Brewster County. The land lies about sixty five miles south of Alpine in J T Roberts pasture and was conveyed to Elliott on April 12 1918 by O H Graham and Evie Lee Graham. The sale is to satisfy a judgment in favor of Ernette Westbrook in cause No 247 rendered April 24 1919. Witness E E Townsend Sheriff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Sterling County
Texas
San
Ernette Westbrook
J.A. Eliot
O.h.graham
Emette West
Brook
J.A. Elliott
O.H. Graham
Brewster County
Alpine
J T.roberts
J. A. Elliottt
Evie Lee Grahams
J Court House
J.A Eliott
Marvelseal Roof Remedy Promises Fireproof Sealant
Local notice proclaims Marvelseal fixes leaky roofs with fireproof waterproof and airtight sealant. Claims 100 year unconditional guarantee and three months pay, promoting asbestos fiber roof cement for various roof types. Local agent Jno A Weyerts, letters to G J Lucchese, San Antonio Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvelseal
Jno
A. Weyerts
G. J. Lucchese
San Antonio
Texas
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RK Bentley
W. T. Henderson
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Arthur Thomas
Haast
Twesan
Ada
Frank Gaffney
Ket Clasg
G 1060
Infantey
Samuel Woodfill
Comeniy ‘Comm Infantry
Roy v. Reeves
96Th Company
Marines
Corp
Reeves
Mra. J. Wal
Blanc Mont
France
Durinder
Americas
Sit
Immortals
Marl J. Cheevergergeant
Cheevers
Nelon
Bole de Forges
Cheever
Fenemy
Sul Ross
Alpine Lumber Co
Army “Y
Charles Kurtehale
Fred
Apple
Norker
Wetare
York
Kurtahalz
America
Charles Kurtzhalz
Southern Department
Applecet. Com
Kurtzhala
W.S.S
Joyce Cox
Livingston Undertaking Co
U.S. Dept. of Labor
W. B. Wilson
E. E. Townsend
Palace Pharmacy
Walter Garnett
LA Perla
J. M. Radford Grocery CO
Alamo Lumber Co
Avalanche
Ladies and Childrens
Oxfords
Mitchell-Gillett Co
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