Municipal abattoirs offer relief from meat trust grip
At a Fort Worth conference promoters and cattle leaders attacked the meat trust. The Paris Texas city government operates a municipal abattoir allowing farmers to slaughter and store beef till a fair price is offered. Supporters see economies and farm price gains, urging study of municipal abattoirs as an alternative to large plants.
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Beef Trust
Producers and Consumers Conference
Fort Worth
Meat Trust
Paris
Texas
Galveston News
Lamar County
Fort
Ft. Worth
State campaigner vows aggressive bid for comptroller seat
Palas Ariat Lane of Halletsville declares a vigorous campaign against W. P. Lane for the state comptroller post. He plans to open campaign headquarters in February and will establish them in Austin or Dallas as his base of operations.
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Oenavor
Aulus
Halletsville
Austin
Dallas
Our Aiming Room Seeks Patronage of Ladies
A terse advertisement notes a clean aiming room and courteous treatment for ladies patrons at O K Restavnant. The message emphasizes welcoming female customers and professional service in a concise, period voice.
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O. K. Restavnant
A Higher Standard for Texas Public Office Candidates
A editorial lament argues voters should demand evidence of ability from all Texas candidates for public offices and warns against electing inexperienced officials. It condemns politicians who cloak incompetence with prejudice, noting the risk of mismanaging state business and the harm from unqualified leaders.
Pullman Car Monopoly and Notable Contests Stir Debate
Historian analysis shows a single Pullman sleeping car yields profits enough to fund its share of huge dividends and build two to three more cars yearly, while four rival railroads operate their own sleepers. The piece critiques state regulation and notes assorted anecdotes from public life and a miscellaneous local notice section.
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Pullman Company
United States
Sugar Prices To Fall As Beet Crops Hit Market
Edward F Atkins of American Refining Company predicts cheaper sugar within a fortnight as the western beet crop begins deliveries. He cites 530000 tons from the West and 1325000 tons from Louisiana, with supply sufficient until Cuba arrivals in January. Also notes a business ad for vulcanizing automobile casings and tires opposite Mercantile Co. Poux Hinson.
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Edward F. Atkins
American Refining Company
West
Cuba
Lam
Mercantile Co. Poux Hinson
Notice to Subscribers to Railway Bonus
Payments for the railroad bonus for August and September are past due and recipients are urged to visit banks and settle. W. A. Weaxley, See'y. Commercial Club.
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W. A. Weaxley
Y. Commercial Club
Flate Hotel Ad and Local Notices Mention Frisking Scandal
Visiting tor 1ase urged to stop at the Flate 111 W Boulevard for clean cool rooms with reasonable rates. A New York school principal makes a lewd admission about an inappropriate kiss with a teacher. Office boy questions what more the pig wanted. W F McGaughy of Shipman Commission Co. plans cattle dealings and feeder contracts in the Lackey building. Guy Crawford & Co. advertises Wichita Best Flour.
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Tor
W. Boulevard
T. C. Levingston
New York
W. F. McGaughy
Shipman Commission Co
Lackey
Clay, Robinson * Co
One Missouri man declines to seek governor’s chair
Frank P. Walsh of Kansas City, a renowned lawyer and public servant, says he will not run for governor. He argues the era needs selfless public servants, not office seekers, and contrasts Missouri with Texas urging focus on state needs over political ambition. He cites rights to eat, live decently, work, and a safe home as central concerns.
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Texas
Deveenage of
Missouri
Frank P. Walsh
Kansas City
Walsh
Missour
Practical Shorthand School Opens at Alpine High School
Practical Shorthand and typing school opens October 1 at Alpine High School building. Mrs. BF Stuart, with many years of experience, will lead. For details contact Mrs. Stuart or Prof Page at the school building, phone 41. See Shipman Commission Co. for houses to rent, real estate and live stock.
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Alpine
BF. Stuart
Stuart
van Pel
Page
Shipman Commission Co
The Prevention of Colds and Autumn Drafts
Aged youth’s companion notes that early autumn brings colds as air becomes stale. Fresh air and exercise bolster resistance while closing windows and drafts fosters bacterial growth. Open windows wide when feasible, wear an overcoat in cold weather, and avoid sealing rooms to maintain balance against illness.
Mexican vice presidency vote shadowed by party claims
Within a week Mexicans may gauge the identity of their next vice president as voters in a 20,000-strong electoral college prepare to decide. Progresistas claim clear victory for Jose Pino Suárez while Catholics foresee success, each side overlapping in Vasquista districts and debates over the expected Madero-Suárez ticket. The federal district is predicted to send electors aligning with that ticket, a view Gomez admits but Catholics dispute.
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Madero
Chamber of Deputies
Progressive Party
Jose Pino Saurez
Francasco
How to Kill Flies and Household Remedies
A dated guided note lists methods to kill flies using carbolic acid vapor from heated tools and a bi-carbonate of potash solution as a fly poison. It also includes scattered real estate and business lines for trade inquiries and local trades, with several brand and place names.
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Wes
GA. Urown
The
First National Bank
Alpine, Texas
Cata
Palas Ariat Lane
Pullman Car
Theodore Bingham
Bureau of Highways
Fice
Sobsa Golde
Golde
Ermal
J. T. Weaver, Jr
Axia Witsow
Wichita
Guy Crawford & Co
Garland
Alpine Hardware Co
Iit
Alpine State Bank
All Claim Office
Dale
Trade
Best
W. H. Canven
Harowane: Co
Tean
J.T. Weaver
J.T. Ritchey
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