Readers weigh beer advertising in Bronte Enterprise
Letters from the people debate a beer advertising contract. Dr. J B Cranfill of Dallas warns beer is intoxicating not harmless and criticizes Brewers campaigns to popularize beer. The editor promises to consider reader views before deciding how to handle beer ads.
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J. B. Cranfill
Dallas
R. Cranfill
Dr. Cranfill
Texas
D. M. West
Bronte Enterprise
Bronte
Bro
West
Roosevelt
Letter on beer ads argues scripture supports beer use
I O Wooden of Ballinger argues beer is a mild intoxicant and not a crime to advertise. He contends beer can be beneficial for some, worse for others, and cites Bible verses to defend beer ads against prohibition critics. He contrasts beer with bootleg whiskey and questions legal restraint.
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I. O. Wooden
Ballinger
Ike
Weeden
Inger
Texas
Jesus
Christ
A. V. Bradley
Mary
Corma
Oak Creek Bridge on Highway 158 Soon a Reality
Judge Wylie reports two Highway 158 projects approved April 19 by the Highway Commission. A 40 000 grading and drainage package west of Bronte toward Robert Lee including a bridge at West Kickapoo and road straightening. A 50 000 Oak Creek bridge at the old Fort Chadbourne cemetery toward Abilene. Start within 60 to 90 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McNeil Wylie
Bronte
Harry Hines
Highway Commission
Highway 158
Robert Lee
Santa Fe
West Kickapoo
Seven Mile Hill
Croek
Uncle Ied Hallmark
Oak Creek
Old Fort Chadbourne
Abilene
Letter From Edith Merchant Against Beer Ads Sparks Debate
D A Neel of Edith Texas writes to Brother West denouncing beer advertisements as moral danger. He urges staying with righteous conduct warning that choosing ads risks souls and all worldly profit, noting personal financial loss and urging commitment to the right.
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D. A. Neel
Edith
Texas
Bro. West
P. S
Motive Behind Beer Ad Article Questioned
Proctor sales man C B Giyger urges keeping conscience clear by not taking beer advertisements while predicting the paper may publish letters opposing the ad. He suspects motive in including the beer article and warns of a hostile reaction from readers.
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C. B. Giyger
Paweiig
Proctor
All
Candidates Rally at Blackwell Sought by PTA
The Blackwell PTA sponsors a candidates rally on Saturday evening May 7 at Blackwell. Proceeds benefit the local school. Mrs. Cecil Smith presides, Mrs. Walter Leach is secretary. The event invites Coke County candidates to reach northern and northwestern voters during Blackwell trades day.
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Blackwell
Ralley
Blackwell Pta
Cecil Smith
Walter Leach
Coke County
Coke
Burley-Bacon Lumber Company Opens in San Angelo
The Enterprise announces the Burley-Bacon Lumber Company of San Angelo formed by veteran West Texas lumbermen led by Carl Burley. It succeeds the long operating San Angelo Lumber Company, known for quality building materials and service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burley-Bacon Lumber Company
San Angelo
Carl Burley
San Angelo Lumber Company
Enterprise
Brewers Showed Their Hand in First Ad
The article presents Robt Knierim of West Texas as a leading builder and churchman, noting his business as a superintendent. The piece references continuation on page 2 in a likely late 19th or early 20th century newspaper style.
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Robt. Knierim
West Texas
Robert Lee Church to Host Concho Valley BTU Meeting
At the Concho Valley Association’s last regular session an invitation was accepted for Robert Lee Baptist Church to host the next meeting on Sunday May 1 at 3 p.m. The program includes the usual business and a joint fellowship with the Associational and local BTUs of Runnels County. Preparations expect a large attendance.
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Concho Valley Association
Robert Lee Baptist Church
Runnels County
Mrs Higginbotham Hostess For Methodist Society
Mrs Higginbotham hosted the Methodist W M S society meeting Monday afternoon The program on soil and human erosion was led by Mrs A Riker Others assisting were Mrs Willoughby Dollie Wylie Mrs Modgling and Mrs Fewell Sims Eleven members attended Ice cream and cake were served The note closes with a laudatory business paragraph for Burley Bacon Lumber Co praising Carl Burley and partner Jones and their building material prices and terms
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F. S. Higginbotham
W. M. Is
1S. A. Riker
C. H. Willoughby
Dolllie
Wylie
B. E. .Modgling
Fewell Sims
Carl Burley
Burle
Jones
Burley
Burley-Bacon Lumber Co
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M. D
America
New Lumber Co
Mrs. West
C. B. Gugger
Robert Lee Church
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