West Texas Mesquite Could Fuel Pipe Making
West Texas mesquite trees are eyed as a potential wood source for pipes as European briar supply tightens and US imports falter. Surveys show root material may be aged and formed into experimental pipes, with some amateur makers already testing blocks.
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West Texas
San Angelo
Europe
America
Texas
Reading Pipe
Australia
Bon Angelo
Sam Grayson
Grayson
United States
Spresopia Juliflca
San Angeloistrict
Tenas
Abell City Surges as New Oil Boom Town in Westex
Abell City in Pecos County shows rapid growth five days after townsite sale opening. C A Messinger reports 116 lots sold, a gas system under way, 16 buildings completed, hotel construction started, and electric service available. Proximity to the Abell pool spurs drilling activity. Townsite lots priced from 25 to 200 dollars.
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Abell City
Westex
PRCOS
Pecos County
C. A. Messinger
Carge
Abell Pool
A Chance to Go to School for Crippled Children
Despite physical handicap Frank and Johnnie attend school like other kids yet most crippled children cannot access basic education. Easter Seals funds from a county sale in Brewster support transportation desks and facilities to provide equal opportunities, chaired by Mrs H R Gard with the aim of a better life for crippled children.
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Frank
Johnnie
Brewster County
H.R. Gard
Brewster
Low-Cost House of the Month Aimed at Defense Housing
A Department of Agriculture endorsed low-cost private homes and defense housing plans. Designed by Ernest Langford, head of the Texas State School of Architecture, the project seeks to appeal to individual buyers and developers for mass production. It was among plans showcased at President Roosevelt’s Home Ownership Conference. The design emphasizes beauty, durability, and future painting plans.
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U8. Department of Agriculture
Ernest Langford
Texas State School of Architecture
Roosevelt
Insulated house plan with low maintenance costs
The text describes a house with minimum maintenance cost, insulated rooms, mechanical ventilation, and roof and floor insulation. It notes a compact floor plan with access to all rooms except the dining room, bright living spaces, and a screened porch. A complete building plant and specifications, plus a scale cardboard model, are offered for $1.00 with request to the elite pattern makers.
Vacationers cancel trip over Ogunquit pavilion fire
A San Antonio excursion by Mr and Mrs Walter M Perkins is cut short after reading the San Antonio Express front page with an Associated Press photo showing the Ogunquit pavilion burning. The travelers return home by Southern Pacific train, scrap lingering plans.
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San Antonio
Ogunquit
Maine
Walter M. Perkins
San Antonio Express
Southern Pacific
Exress
Associated Press
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Cocobloa
South America
ARROW
Arrow Brand
Michael Stern
Tate
Model Tailors
Alpine Lumber Co
Alpine Lumber Company
Alpine
City Drug Store
Whittle’s Filling Station
Alpine Cemetery Assn
Alpine Cemetery
George Stroud Dallman
Jarvis
Slue
Robinson
Professional Directory
Otis Turner
J. W
Shepperd
Jeweler
Turner
filbuTon
Alan R. Fraser
Holland Hotel
Mae M. Ament
V. G Fielder
Mobilgas Mobileil
Crawford - Baines Insurance Agency
Sravention Insurance
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