Sul Ross College among Alpine's great assets at luncheon
At Alpine chamber of commerce noon meeting, Sul Ross Normal College was discussed for its financial and social value. C A Brown highlighted benefits to home ownership, while Berkeley praised social impact and sidewalk growth. J D Jackson noted dormitory pledges, and plans for a tourist park were urged as Pecos bridge project nears completion.
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SUL Ross Normal College OF
Alpine
Chamber of Commerce Business Men
Sul Ross Normal College
Homer Ferguson
C. A. Brown
First National Bank
Sul Ross College
Bolshevist
Bolshevism
Brown
Schools of Texas
Sul Ross
Partic
Niomm FF
Berkeley
Lfe
Sul Ress College
J. D. Jackson
The
Normal College
Ferguson
Jackson
Pouncey
Chamber of Commerce
J. M. Duncey
Spine
Pecos
Supreme Court ruling on grazing land mineral rights in Texas
The Texas Supreme Court, with Special Chief Justice S J Brooks presiding, grants Robert Johnson a writ of mandamus to receive an unconditional patent to land in Reeves County and to cancel an oil and gas permit issued to J C Charske. The decision holds land reclassified from mineral to grazing preserves mineral rights.
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Supreme Court of Texas
S. J. Brooks
San Antonio
Carey M. Abney
Marshall
William Hieron
Robert ©. Johnson
J. T Robison
General Land Office
Johnson
Neff
Justce Brooks
Bus Gillett Star Pitcher for Texas Team in 1922
Irvin Bus Gillett of Alpine is highlighted as the pitching strength and captain of the 1922 Texas Longhorns baseball team. The article praises his calm, wily pitching style and notes his status as a Texas campus baseball institution echoing coach Billy Disch’s era. It mentions Alpine roots and local pride from fans.
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Austin
Texas
Irvin
Bus” Gillett
Alpine
University of Texas
Gillett
Longhorns
Southwest
Gillet
Bus
Billy Disch
El Paso Signals Extension Planned For 1922 Railway Program
The El Paso Times reports that authority to extend the block signal system from Ysleta to Sierra Blanca may arrive within a month. Southern Pacific officials note the project is part of the 1922 G. H. and S. A. improvements with a large cost. Section quarters along the line are being upgraded and permanent water facilities are planned to replace water hauling. The program also calls for more cars for sections and ice houses at section quarters.
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el Paso Times
Ysleta
Sierra Blanca
Southern Pacific System
Candidate Herbert Pruett Seeks Votes for Precincts 1 and 2 Constable
Announcement to voters in Precincts 1 and 2 that Herbert Pruett will run before the July primaries for constable of those precincts and asks for votes.
Derricks and Drillers In Deep Idaho and Oregon Fields
A Portland message from manager J Ed Doddridge says he will start for Alpine at week end. Reports hint big operations in Green Valley and Madam Rumor expects activity at Wilson No 2. Nine Point may be temporarily closed before a larger project. Marathon district says Gage No 1 and 2 resume drilling with funds to reach 4200 feet if needed. Arco at Hovey Well shows activity with days to a new development. Brewster at Alpine reports drill entering promising sand.
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J. Ed. Doddridge
Portland
Oregon
Alpine
Doddridge
Portand
Green Valley
Wilson No. 2
Peach Crop Forecast to Be Very Light in Alpine Valley
Alpine Valley orchardists expect a drastically reduced peach yield this year with J F Miles, a top local grower, stating there will be less than half a crop. He notes a late cold snap damaged peach pollen during bloom, while pears apples plums and other fruits should remain safe for now.
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Alpine
J. F. Miles
J D McCutcheon Seeks Brewster Sheriff and Tax Collector Nomination
To the People of Brewster County J D McCutcheon announces his candidacy for the Democratic primary in July for the office of Sheriff and Tax Collector. He cites over ten years of service and asks voters to judge his fitness and grant support.
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Brewster County
J. D. McCutcheon
New Methodist Church Planned for Alpine Site
Alpine Methodist Church trustees led by Hershal Hord report funds pledged for a new $30,000 church on the present site. A larger facility is deemed needed after growth under Rev. Smith, with excavation expected to begin soon and the project seen as a credit to the church’s properties.
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Strucure
Hershal Hord
Methodist Church of
Alpine
Smith
Newell Buys Alpine Jewelry Stock
A. A. Newell becomes proprietor of the Alpine jewelry store after purchasing the stock and business of Joe Hord last week. He has refurnished the shop and offers a notably neat selection of jewelry and novelties, aided by his local reputation as a booster for home and town.
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A. A. Newell
Alpine Jewelry Store
Joe Hord
Newell
Avalanche
First Arrival of Strawberries From Packaway
Purveyors announce first shipment of strawberries from the Packaway to arrive morrow. Also offered are purebred Bronze Turkey eggs from the Cattron strain, April hatched toms 25 to 30 pounds December hens 15 to 17 pounds. Prices listed for eggs at $3.00 for 9 or $0.35 each. Glendale Poultry Ranch, Alpine, Texas. Phone 137 L. S. 11-tf.
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Cattron
Glendale Poultry Ranch
Alpine
Texas
L. S
Postmaster McDonald Visits Fort Stockton in Sympathy Note
Fort Stockton postmaster J M McDonald came by last Saturday to extend sympathy to Jack Allen on his Alpine appointment as postmaster. McDonald notes the challenges of directing a small town post office.
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J. M. McDonald
Fort Stockton
Jack Allen
Alpine
McDonald
Brewster County Oil Prospects Highlighted by San Antonio Express
Petroleum geologist F M Van Keuren reports Brewster County holds potential for commercial oil within a belt from Marathon to Wichita County. He notes Pennsylvanian rocks at varying depths and a Marathon fold zone favorable for oil and gas, urging careful geological surveying of the county's unknown areas alongside diverse mineral findings including quicksilver, coal, marble, and metals.
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San Antonio
Brewster County
Brewster
Pennsylvania
Marathon
Texas
Oklahoma
Kansas
Red
Wichita County
Red River
Brewster Mountains
Alpine Postsman Jack Allen Reappointed
A Senate decree reappointed Jack Allen as Alpine postmaster, with locals expressing strong, good-natured sentiment about his long tenure. The community notes his past performance and welcomes him to continue serving in the role.
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Scout
Jack
Busum
Five Acres for Sale Near State Normal in Alpine Texas
For sale a level five acre plot with a small house inside Alpine city limits near the State Normal. Asking price is 1250 dollars. For details write Richard Moser at 1929 Kalakaua Avenue Honolulu Hawaii.
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State Normal
Alpine
Texas
Richard Moser
Kalakaua Avenue
Honolulu
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the Avalanche
Gouch Good
John Young
John Young Jr
John Young Land Company
Bus” Gillett Star
Herbert Pruett
Nine Point
Marathon District
Gage No. 1
Hovey
Arco
Uncle Hank
Senate of the United States of America
Alpine Light & Ice Company
J. D. Hex
Normal Hill
Otis Turner
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