Primary Campaign and Alpine Trip Highlight Fort Worth Paper
A 1924 note invites readers to support the gubernatorial nominee Ferguson or Robertson in the run off and to join a Friday Alpine to San Angelo excursion for two days with Angelo friends. Alpine is noted for a special day at the All West Texas Pair and Exposition and a low round trip fare. A special train departs Friday at 2 00 AM with a large party aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mre Ferguson
Felix Robertson
Alpine
San Angelo
Angelo
Dispute Over Phrase Sources In Sherman Speech
A letter accuses Dr Buttel and political allies of misplacing blame for the term disgruntled democrats. The writer asserts Moves, Hens Creager invited the phrase into the Republican fold and faulted Creay ers for the confusion while noting the Democrat press was not the origin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buttel
Sherman
Hens Creager
Republian
Democrat
Creayers
Inauguration of Texas Prison Honor System Yet Hopeful
The move grants 125 convicts liberty at the Pat Neff home Sugarland Texas as part of a reform push. Supporters cite improved prisoner treatment since investigations by George Waverly Urge and Briggs canny and Gov Colquitt reforms. The State prison advisory board spurred the experiment with pardons and suspended sentences amid a push toward restoration and citizenship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Neff Hones
Oscar Colquitt
State Prison Advisory Board
Gov. Neil
Draughon's College Ad Promises High Salaries After Training
Help wanted ad from Draughon colleges touts demand for graduates in banks wholesale houses and mercantile firms. States guaranteed $85 to $100 monthly after qualification and invites applicants to write for a free position contract and offer. Abilene or Wichita Falls Texas. ALD2t
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Draughon's College
Abilene
Weehita Falls
Texas
Episcopal Evensong Sermon and Services Schedule
A church announces Evensong with a sermon at 7 30 p m and Holy Communion on Monday morning at 7 00 a m. The notice outlines evening and morning liturgies for parishioners and guests.
County Judge Wins State Recognition for Highway
The Pecos county feeder linking San Angelo to Fort Stockton along the Old Spanish Trail is designated a State Highway. County Judge KD Blaydes led a year of persistent effort, saving county funds by transferring maintenance duties to the state and freeing resources for other needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Angelo
Fort Stockton
KD. Blaydes
Pecos County
Pfort
Stockton
A Code of Ethics for Business Conduct
The Midland Reporter urges professionals to act with fairness toward competitors and patience toward bill collectors. Readers are urged to adopt a personal code of ethics for their specific business, emphasizing public deference and courteous behavior in daily work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midland Reporter
Swallow the pledge despite doubts in democracy
The Honey Grove Signal notes a conflict over pledges to support nominees in a primary. It argues that voters should honor the pledge regardless of a nominee’s past positions, urging compliance even when the choice is uncomfortable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lick
Honey Grove
Methodist Church
Baptist Church
Three girls and a doctor death scene observed by neighbors
A fragment describes Mary Alice and Ellen as patients with Jane acting as nurse. Relatives gather in sorrow as they plead for life. Jane urges waiting for the doctor to administer medicine to end the patient’s life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Ellen
Jane
Nevill Ranch lands face prosecution for trespass
Nevill Ranch owner Mrs. Kate Nevill warns that persons taking weed water or grass or hunting on the Nevill lands will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevill Ranch
Kate Nevill
Denton State Teachers College Student Regulations Summary
Extracted campus rules from The Campus Chat detailing Denton State Teachers College policies on withdrawals and leaves, curfews for boarding students, restrictions on visits and housing changes, car rides by non-students, penalties for violations, and exemptions for mature students. Regulations cover social events, study hours, quiet times, Sunday closures, and required reporting of violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Texas State Teachers College
Dentos
Ion Cal
R. J. Martquis
Front Page Crimes and News Gloom Versus Global Perspective
The piece critiques sensational crime coverage on front pages, arguing daily scroll of dire events across the United States obscures widespread good deeds. It notes vast news networks now reach Pekin and Alpine quickly, and urges focus on positive acts rather than headlines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Texas
United States
Lee
New Orleans
Great Britain
Telegraph
Wireless
Pekin
Alpine
Highland cattle sales build mutual confidence with corn belt feeders
Henry T Fletcher notes six years of fair dealing by the Highland and Association. They reveal no misrepresentation of Highland cattle, affirm quality, and pioneered a movement that now spreads. Feeders in the corn belt appreciate fresh cattle shipped directly to feed lots, with rising orders for calf selections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland Association
Highsand Association
Henry T Flteher
Highland Hereford Bulletin
Notice of Sale Real Estate No 867 Brewster County
In Brewster County Texas Justice Court Pre cinct No 1 Maria Lara vs Juan Gonzales an alias execution on July 23 1923 levy on land described as Blocks 17 and 20 Gillis Third Addition Alpine Texas. On November 4 1924 sale at courthouse door Alpine between 10 am and 4 pm for cash all interest of Juan Gonzales in the property. Sheriff Townsend Brewster County Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Texas
Brewster
Justice Court
Brewster County
Texas
Maria Lara
Juan Gonzales
A. D
Titan Gonzales
Gillis
Alpine
Highland Auction Sales Plans Talk of Uncertain Calf Offerings
The Highland Hereford Bulletin notes seasonal variability affects planned sales. Calf crops look promising after an early spring but pasture droughts leave many calves light. The auction house will announce sales later and aims to keep cattle standards high rather to increase quantity. Also ads a rental listing for furnished rooms near Holland Hotel by Mrs. W. W. Jenkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland Hereford Bulletin
UT College Sees Enrollment Rise and Oil Prospects
State University notes show 4710 admitted for 1924 25, with expectations to top 5000 after Christmas and in spring. Eleven wells on Reagan county lands yield modest production, guiding potential revenue of 250000 to 500000 dollars for the permanent endowment, funding future buildings pending legislative approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Texas
Texas
Lavoptik Eye Wash Promises Quick Soothing Relief
Alpine Drug Store promotes Lavoptik eye wash as instant relief for weak strained or sore eyes. The ad claims simple camphor witch hazel and soothing action in one small bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine Drug Store
Ownership Statement for Alpine Avalanche Oct 1 1924
W. W. Jenkins, editor and business manager of the Alpine Avalanche, swears as of Oct 1 1924 to the paper’s ownership and management. The Alpine Publishing Company is listed as publisher. owners include W. W. Jenkins, Mrs. W. W. Jenkins, J. W. Phelps, H. L. Kokernot, and W. T. Henderson of Alpine TX and Tornillo TX. No other bondholders or security holders. Notarized by Mrs. A. M. Turney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Alpine Avalanche
Alpine
Texas
State of Texas
Brewster
W. W. Jenkins
Alpine Publishing Company
J. W. Phelps
H. L. Kokernot
W. T. Henderson
Tornillo
State Democratic Committee Demands Stricter Party Discipline
The State Democratic Executive Committee met in Austin to address defections led by Thos B Love over the Texas Democratic Good Government League aimed at defeating Miriam A Ferguson. It argues party discipline requires loyal primary voters and bars defectors from future primaries and ticket candidacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State
Democratic Executive Committee
Austin
Thos. B. Love
Texas Democratic Good Government League
Texas
Miriam A. Ferguson
Republic
Ferguson
Grace Anderson Hosts Bridge Club at Cottage
Mrs Grace Anderson entertained her bridge club on Wednesday afternoon at her cottage decorated with roses and cosmos Four tables were set for play with refreshments served Guests included Mrs George Brown Teed Frances Gillett and Switzer from the group
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Anderson
George Brown
Teed
Frances Gillett
Switzer
Calotabs Promoted as Nausealess Cold Cure
An old ad touts Calotabs as a nausea free treatment for cold symptoms and influenza. It claims quick relief with a single dose at bedtime and water, with no diet or activity changes. The ad sells small and large packages at ten and twelve cents, offering a money back guarantee if ineffective.
Texas School Survey Shows Wide Range in Public Education Costs
The Texas School Survey reports per capita spending in Texas for all public purposes at 1942 dollars, ranking 44th nationally, with elementary and high school funding at 7.32 per person. It notes Texas relies heavily on state revenue for schools while local tax contributions are among the lowest nationwide.
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Fort Worth
Texas
Tésas
George A. Works
Texas School Survey
District of Columbia
Nevada
Florida
Montana
Mississippi
Two Of A Kind
A neighbor questions a young woman about late nights. She replies she avoids trouble by outsmarting her mother, claiming she always beats mom to it and stays out until the early hours.
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