Marfa News Roundup Sparks Paper Rivalry in West Texas
Alpine readers discuss new papers in Presidio County and Marfa. Mentions Pecos band praised as professional, McKinney’s Presidio County Light launch, San Antonio editors jokes, Aqua dome rivalry in Del Rio, and local editor anecdotes. Notes rivalry between Alpine Avalanche and Toyah Advocate commentary.
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Bill
Pecos
Toyah Advocate
McKinney
Presidio County
Marfa
Judge Kilpatrick
New Era
S. J. Hensley
Sam
Pascagonia
Miss
Richmond
Maria
S.J
Scranton
Pascagoula
Noah
Col. Pizarrock
Mayers
Democrat- Star
Uncle Pi
New Orleans
Wawreo-A
Willie
Alpine Avalanche
Alpine
Toyah
Judge
Tyler Commercial College advertises half price scholarships
An opinion piece argues that summer scholarship cuts are not genuine generosity but a cost saving measure by inferior schools. It touts Tyler Commercial College in Tyler Texas, highlighting ventilated buildings, 20 teachers, and superior training in shorthand, bookkeeping, and telegraphy. It claims four months at Tyler provide better value and earnings than six months elsewhere, with significant lifetime savings and faster entry to work. It urges readers to request the 188 page catalog for facts and figures.
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Tyler Commercial College
Tyler
Texas
Byrne
America
Printer's Notice Promises Ads on Envelopes for Two Dollars
A bold printer offers to print names business and addresses on envelopes for two dollars or one thousand for 3.50. For 50 cents extra a write up of Alpine can be added on the backs of the envelope. Order early for rush service.
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United States
Marathon News and Notes from Marathon Eagle
Reports from Marathon include visitors from Alpine, Methodist gratitude to a local resident for parsonage screening, and weather events with hail and a lightning strike. The Chisos Mining Co plans to haul lumber via Marathon, improving supply routes, while Jeff Olliver roped and killed a massive bear on the lower Combs ranch. the animal weighed over 600 pounds and yielded a 7 foot skin.
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Chisos Mining Co
Marathon
Jeff Olliver
Lower Combs Ranch
Dewees Lumber Company Advertises Full Hardware Line
Dewees Lumber Company promotes windmills and windmill supplies plus wagons and all kinds of vehicles. They offer lumber piping screen doors wallpaper paints oils builders hardware and related building goods and express eagerness to serve customers.
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Dewees Lumber Company
Measday Bros. Urged to Assist Food Troubles
A short plea invites customers to share dietary troubles with Measday Bros. seeking guidance or solutions for breakfast steak dinners and various meals including liver brains and barbecue. The notice emphasizes helpful options and culinary flexibility.
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Measday Bros
Notice to Sportsmen Denies Hunting in Koker Pastures
Notice forbids hunting or trespass in the Koker pastures under legal penalties. Signed by J. A. Biges as foreman.
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Kokernot
J. A. Biges
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Cremmir Dowson
C. Efasrearne
Marefa
Joe Boehmer
Eagle Pass
Taft
Roosevelt
Fort Stockton
Brother Bolding
John Garner
Congress
Chicago News
Brother French
Avalanche
del Rio
Joe
Robert Slight
W. J. McIntyre
Bro. Allison
Taber
Newt Gourley
Alpine Concert Band
Werth and
Vict
Bailiff
Smither
St. Masons
Woodmen
Brett
J. L. Crawford
John Young
John Young Land Co
Livingston Undertaking Uo
W. G. Young
C. W. Livingston
Marfa, Texas
J. L. Davis
Collins’ Stable
McKinney Springs
R. E. Taylor
Middlebrook
Palace Pha
G. W. Terry
Koehler
Galveston
Dallas
Houston Post
San Antonio Express
Ft. Worth
P. O
Gauss
Mitchell, Werth & Cla
the House of Quality
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