Highland fair cattle prices show moderate gains at Marfa
Calf and yearling prices at the Highland fair in Marfa last week drew feeder buyers from central states. Top price paid was ten cents a carload by W. B. Mitchell, with lower ends noted for steer and heifer calves. Several lots sold to Dallas fair, including registered Herefords. Alfred and Joe McCutcheon won eighth prize in El Paso 4-H calf exhibit. Mrs. R. P. McNamara won first prize in the quilt exhibit. Mrs. R. D. Swartz took second. J. B. Underwood relocated to Monahans after a long-standing property suit decision. Fort Davis couple J. R. Johnson and Ruth Esther Sproul wed, planning to reside near San Antonio for now.
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Marfa
W. B. Mitchell
Joe Espy
Smith Brothers
Smith
Dallas
Merrills
Reid Brothers
Gist
Odessa
Broome
San Angelo
Blott Brothers
Merrills Pought
Davis County
Alfred
Joe McCutcheon
Fort Davis
el Paso
Jeff Davis County
R. P
McNamara
Mac
Oklahoma
R. D. Swartz
Mexican supper planned by PT A group on the 24th
The American PT A plans a carnival on the night of October 4 41 to raise funds for its work while the Mexican PT A plans a Mexican supper on the 24th.
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PT. A
P.T. A
Marfa Fair Exhibits and Local Visitors Noted
Ladies prize winners and many exhibitors are acknowledged in Marfa fair coverage. Amarillo cattle buyers, Davis-Balmorhea road workers, and local residents, including Editor Marvin Hunter Jr., appear in brief notices. Aztecs and Cortéz studied by the Study Club highlight Mexico topic with local hostesses and guests.
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Cortez
W. D. Bloys
James Walker
W. O. Miles
Bloys
Mexico
Mabel ‘Bloys
John Prude
Ands Carter
C. H. Bird
Constantine Gonzales
Sul Ross Museum Opens With West Texas Relics Display
The Sul Ross Museum sponsored by the Historical Society of West Texas opened Friday afternoon October 8 and will be open each Friday 2 to 3 pm through the year. It features priceless antiques and relics of Indian and pioneer life. E. E. Townsend, in charge, will share stories of the displays with students visiting the exhibit.
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Sul Ross Museum
The
Historical Society of West Texas
E. E. ‘Townsend
Miners Hold On After even Lobos Clash On The Field
The game last Saturday saw Sul Ross State University fall short as the Lobos tried to rally from a 6 to 0 deficit but failed in their aerial attack. The Mines used Megat blocking to stifle pass plays, with Graves noting early-season prospects and Clyde Park receiving a broken leg in the McMurry clash. Newton and Andrews sparked the Miner effort amid a tense game plan and late scoring controversy.
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Marra
Lobos
Graves
Marfa
Fall Association
Hatch
Hhe
Sul Ross
Jim Crow
Clyde Park
McCamey
Jackson Field
McMurry Indians
Kenneth Starnes
Andrews
el Paso
Newton
Texas Illiterates Rise In Ten Year Span
Texas census shows 206,121 residents over ten unable to read or write up 12,277 since 1920 with the state dropping from 36th to 38th in rank. Illiterates include 46,878 native white, 7,136 foreign born white, and 162,882 other races led by many Mexicans. A state advisory committee on illiteracy is formed as Jersey cows in Randall County gain production honors.
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Texas
Wien
District of Columbia
Tiilerncy
Englishman Tax Compare With American Rates
Article compares proposed British income tax rates under Chancellor Snowden with U S rates. It notes an American single person earning 2000 dollars would pay about 562 dollars with current rules, while a British single would pay about 375 dollars under new British rates, and discusses effects for married individuals and families with children.
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Washington
Snowden
House of Commons
United States
Britain
England
King George Acknowledges Wichita Airmail Route Greeting
Mis Majesty King George of England acknowledged a cordial greeting from the president of the Wichita Chamber of Commerce on the occasion of the installation of the first airmail route through that city.
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King George of England
Wichita
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Andrew Dutethover
Seema Eet
Iurean Ae Ieee
Estonia
Macecar
J. B. Underwood
Pt.* Davis
Monahans
U. S Supreme Court
Sunnson
State Highway Department
Ruth Esther
San Antonio
Shafter
Davis
Amarillo
William G. Russell
F.C. Herzenger
M. T. Johnson
Bill Jones
H. M. Parte
Ptasabel
Hotel Limpi
R. C. Withers
L. Robert
Clara
Earl Grubb
Pete Crow
Highway Department
Davis-Balmorhea Road
Limpia Canyon
Marvin Hunter, Jr
Ee Oe
Css Gur
Robinson
Ater Sesons
Baylor
Rice
Oliver Eaid
Clyde Pack
Daniel Baker
Schreiner
A.C. C
McMurry
Kinesville
Bobcats
Randall County
Goodyear Pathfinder
Pontine
Micha
Sacra
Fis
Goodyear Speedway
Goodyear
Fice
GSO
Highway Service
HONE
Alpine
Bill der
Storey Whiteside Lumber Co
Edwards
First National Bank
First Investment CO
Alpine, Texas
H. L. Kokernof
Oro
W. Baines, JR
M. Decir
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