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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1924
Page
4
The notice lists Democratic Primary candidates for various offices in Brewster and surrounding counties. Names include Chas Gibbs Midland for Chief Justice 8th Supreme Judicial District and Brian Montagne for District Attorney. other offices cover sheriff clerk treasurer assessor and more. Also notes restrictions on resource use at Nevill Ranch.
A talk discusses fixed purpose and method in life, urging people to plan their work, commit to a definite program, and pursue service to others. It notes that individual effort fails without a clear plan and that communities thrive when organizations outline long term aims and stay on task. It contrasts Texas talent leaving for New York and encourages Texans to build up the state. 19-8-J1
The passage outlines ethics for business conduct from an industry bulletin. It emphasizes integrity, fair profit with risk, permanency of service, truthful representation, elimination of waste, condemnation of overexpansion and unfair competition, and voluntary dispute resolution. It calls for lawful cooperation and deterrence of restrictive legislation through trustworthy practice.
Fort Sam Houston Texas Army Appropriation Bill reaches final Senate consideration. The bill raises age limits for Citizens' Military Training Camps to be held in August across Fort Sam Houston Fort Logan Fort Sill and Fort Huachuca. Basic Course 17 to 24 White 18 to 28 Blue 19 to 31 for those with prior training. Over 2000 applications already received with August training slated across four camps.
A brief scrap notes a trial of steam pleating claiming it uses three yards of plain material to produce one pleated piece. Authored by Mrs N Murphy and dated 17 27. The text appears as an old catalog or tip sheet fragment.
A congressional bill authorizes creation of a national park in Jeff Davis County. The Interior Secretary would oversee administration by the National Park Service under existing park laws. The measure allows donation of adjacent lands and an appropriation of 100000 in treasury funds for land purchase and park setup.
Sul Ross State Teachers College awarded athletic letters on May 17 and May 20. Six men earned insigne for two sports while nine received letters in three sports including Kelley R G captain, Anthony, Church, Hamilton, Chancey, Licon, Wood, Prude, Smith, Lase, and others across football basketball and baseball.
County will accept sealed proposals in Alpine Texas until 10 am June 9 1924 for rock excavation and surfacing on the Big Hill section of the Alpine Terlingua road. Plans available from A L White Alpine. Bid bond of 500 dollars required with each proposal. County reserves right to reject any bid.
Estate of N O Pierson deceased administration pending in Brewster County claims for money against the estate must be presented for allowance at Sanderson Texas within one year from May 22 1924 the date of letters testamentary issued. If not presented within the year payment will be postponed until those claims are paid. Witness my hand May 22 1924. Estate
Howell Lumber Company announces fresh stock of planting seeds including Black Amber and Red Top Cane Seed Kaffir Corn Milo Maize and June Corn. Customers urged to place orders.
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