Fort Davis Notes on Fruit, Road Work and Local Happenings
Fort Davis correspondent reports apricots and peaches still visible after March freezes with bright prospects for a full crop. Rainbow Girls from Plano attended a Masonic event in Alpine, amid a Washington bicentennial observance. Marshall saves money by using a power shovel to core hillside, funds to begin road work, and shifts in highway crews and storage facilities. Bear at the fort reportedly resumes winter rest timing and details on Officers Row relocation are noted.
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Rainbow Girls
Plano
Aline
Washington
United States
Petrost
Marta
Marshall
Ancient sunlight and sea foods spark winter health
A fragment discusses sunlight's value and vitamin D in oily fish like cod and tuna, noting oysters feed on surrounding plankton for nutrients. It then provides two kitchen recipes: a fish and rice dish with lemon parsley butter and a tuna fish souflé baked in a hot-water bath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nish
Austin Policeman Recalls Washington's Horse Tale
Austin officer J. L Kelly asserts his grandfather held General Washington's horse during a Yorktown surrender discussion with Lord Cornwallis. The story, part of bi centennial lore, is presented as family tradition tied to Kelly's lineage and service.
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Autin
J. L Kelly
Austin Poceman
George Washington
Kelly
General Washington
Amer~ McCamey
Alpine
O. H
Lord Cornwallis
Sur- Woltt
Yorktown
McCamey
Tex
Washington
Fresh Fish Wednesdays at Alpine Mercantile
Alpine Mercantile offers fresh fish every Wednesday. Mulberry trees are planted in Mexico to promote silk industry prospects there.
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Alpine Mercantile
Mexico
Notice to Property Owners City Taxes 1992 Call City Offices
Notice to property owners within the city limits to report for the 1992 city taxes and render property details at the City Offices at an early date. The notice is directed to all owners of real or personal property in the area.
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Alpin
Purina Feed Claim Highlighted by Beard Store Ad
An advertisement from T A Beard Feed Store touts Purina Feed as offering more eggs per dollar than any other feed. The notice lists the store name and contact number as a proof point for the claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Purina
A. Beard Feed Store
Patients pay doctor with farm goods in Coma Wash report
Patients of Dr. David Cowman of Coma, Washington, unable to pay cash sent him 300 sacks of potatoes, 60 boxes of apples, and 12 bushels of wheat as payment.
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David Cowman
Wash
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Jack Hoxie
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A. D. Irvin
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John Odell
Alpine Lamber Co
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Hord
W. D. Craddock
M. D
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S.L. Vail Ineral Bussadincontractor
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Waller
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A.F
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