National Defense a Long Road from Washington to War
The article traces U.S. security policy from early militia roots through 19th century missteps to 1917, highlighting political manipulation of officers, unpreparedness in 1812 and the Civil War, and the slow buildup for World War I. It notes Stonewall Jackson as a rare leadership exception and praises the eventual mobilization despite heavy costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
United States of America
George Washington
Congress
Unwu
Jackson
New Orleans
Stonewall Jackson
United States Army
Hull
North
South
France
Mexico
United State
Washington
Spain
Germany
America
Schedule of Chapel Pro Grams for Fall Team
Fall chapel program calendar lists events from November to December with names Mr. Morelock Miss Billingsley Mrs Aynesworth and Miss Aynesworth plus music and training school. A missing brown coat between Holland Hotel and bridge on Marfa Road is offered with reward at Avalanche.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morelock
Holland Hotel
Bridge
Marfa Road
Public Sale Offered in Kentucky Farm Notes
A sale advertised for March 1 offers farm personal property and enslaved people. Items include ox teams, cows, sheep, carts, plows, timber, whiskey and brandy, tools, yarn, and more. Location is two miles south of Versailles on McCoon’s ferry pike. Terms cash or notes at 4 percent, with security by Bob McConnell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon Territory
Ad Ox
Buckanton
Tom and Jerry
Mlb
Jerry Wilson
Johnson-Miller
Seyven
Jen Miller
Bob McConnell
Verailles
McCoon's Ferry Pike
Curb Stones and Beacons of Community Stability
In a Midland Reputer perspective, a comparison of curb stone traders and established storefronts argues that fixed businesses pay rent taxes and advertising, sustaining the community while curb traders chase quick boom profits. The piece urges readers to patronize the established shop with investment in the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midland Reputer
Tax Agents Require Power of Attorney for Discussions
James W. Bass, Collector of Internal Revenue for the First District of Texas, states that agents or attorneys must present proper Power of Attorney before discussing taxpayer cases. He will record all such cases and forward summaries to the Enrollment and Disbarment Section quarterly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Bass
Internal Revenue
First District of
Texas
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Catholic Church Service Schedule Promotes Bilingual Masses
The Mother Church invites worshippers to a Sunday program featuring 6:30 Holy Mass with Benediction, 10:00 Mass and sermon in Spanish, 3:00 Catechistical Instruction, 7:30 Rosary and Spanish sermon, and 8:30 moving pictures. Weekdays offer 7:00 a.m. Mass and 7:30 p.m. Rosary and Spanish Bible readings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Beautiful Community Hall
Red Cross Nursing Service Reaches Across the Nation
The American Red Cross reports 40 626 enrolled nurses and 3 117 on duty with Army Navy and Public Health Service. Nine hundred nurses were added last year. The Home Hygiene program reached 29 000 pupils and nutrition work touched nearly 150 000 people with thousands of volunteers supporting care in disaster zones and isolated communities.
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For Humanity
Beety
Red Cross
Army
Navy
Publice Health Service
Veterans B Bureau
Alaska
North Carolina
Virginia
Waho
Penobincott Bay
American Red Cross
Red Cross Nutrition Service
Red Cross First Aid Battle to Conserve Life
The American Red Cross drives First Aid education to cut preventable deaths. Records show 75,000 accidental deaths yearly in the U S with 206 daily fatalities across automobiles falls drownings burns. The First Aid Insurance Car No 1 logged 9 700 miles visiting 137 places and issuing 147 000 certificates to 18 865 people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Clite
Red Crosse
Probate fight over John S. Murphy estate in Brewster County
A. M. Turney files a petition in Brewster County Probate Court seeking ancillary administration for John S. Murphy estate. The will, dated 1924, named A. M. Legg and Kenneth M. Murphy executors. heirs include Ella M. Murphy of Pontiac Illinois and others in Florida and Illinois. Citation by publication to all interested parties covers Ella M Murphy and numerous Murphy heirs and legatees in Illinois Florida and Texas.
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John S. Murphy
Brewter County
Arewster County
Alpine
Texas
A. D
A. M. Turney
Brewster County
Elta M. Murphy
John Ray Murphy
Kenneth M. Murphy
Kerroll Robert Murphy
First Methodist Church
Young Men’s Christian Association
Joe Murphy
Peter Murphy
Mary Murphy
A. M. Legg
Said
S. Murphy
State OF Texas
Brewster
Jas. A. Burke
Livingston
Hollinois
Miami
Florida
A. D. Hills
D. S. Myers, Jr
Livingston County
Ilinois
Kenneth M Murphy
Pontiac
Illinois
Erroll Rupert Murphy
Trustees First Methodist Church
Terei
A. H.L SE
Mh Bula
Episcipal Church Evensong and Sermon Schedule
Miss Sadie Joe Coleman spent the weekend in Alpine visiting Mrs. W B Justice and plans to go to Marfa then El Paso to seek stenographic work with a large firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sadie Joe Coleman
Alpine
W. B. Justice
Citation by Publication No 237 in Brewster County
Public notice in Brewster County Court summons Nine Point On Company a corporation to appear and answer a lease dispute with Otis Turner James H Finnell and Union National Bank involved. The suit seeks 608.90 dollars plus interest and costs with an attachment and possible foreclosure of lien on oil equipment. The publication requires weekly notices for four weeks prior to the November 7 1924 term.
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State OF
Texas
Rewster
Brewster County
Alpine
A. D
Otis Turner
Nine Point of Co
Grantec
Union National Bank of
Union National Bank
Defendent
Laintiff
Nave
Emne
Hie
W. H. Lease
Gula Burke
Property owner warns against trespass on Mes River lands
Mes River lands face enforcement for unauthorized wood gathering water use fishing or em and ams on Evil Ranch. Kate Nevill owner will prosecute trespass to the full extent of the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Nevill
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Féiters
Avalanche
Wm. A. Buchanan
Alpine Steam Laundry
Alpine Light & Ice Company
J. D. Hex
Blackwell
Duvoubs
Curb Stone Brokers
Brunswick Phonograph
Margaret Guenther
Dorothy Derrick
C. M. Bryant
George Allen Music House
San Angelo
GSS
Tireles
J. E. Hungerford
Citation BY Publication No
Episcopal Church
Kohler
D. C
Kohler Co
Wis
B. Sheboygan
Wisconsin
W. £. Caldwell
Edison Mazda
Alpine, Texas
G. K. Lange
Vanderbilt & Moore
Big Lake, Texas
First State Bank
J. E. Wright, M. D
Luckfy Building
John Perkins
W. van Sickle
J. M. Gallego
Brian Montague
Lackey
W. H. Ragin
Alpine, Brewster Co., Tex
G. H. Yates & Son
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