Alpine Smelter and Rich Ore Mines Near Alpine Texas
The article describes vast ore deposits near Alpine Texas, highlighting the Alpine Smelter’s strategic position along the Rio Grande. It cites mines such as the Havel, Shafter, and Pequillas as deep, high value prospects with gold silver and lead, plus a claimed quicksilver find near Waldron in Brewster County.
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Willy
Brewster County
Texan
Texas
Old Mesheo
Mexia
Rio Grande Rives
Mot A. Smelter
Alpine
Wnense
Hiteiestons
Mpine
Cyrtiel
Havel
van Horn
Vreouhe
Ount
Cdrom Brewster
Moman
Terry Mathionscent
Pequillas
Rio Grande
Alhamere
Bouquillas
Waldron
Oath
Brewster Comunty
Bal Waldron
Beloves
Quicksilver
United States
North Ameria
Orient railway to connect with M. K. A. smelter line near Vresidin
Reports say the Orient railway par track linking the line to the M. I. A. smelter will be completed from Al sine ote to Vresidin, a 90 mile span, with 40 miles remaining in the southwest. An English syndicate has underwritten the bonds and a public announcement confirms imminent steel laying.
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Orient Railway
al Sine
Vresidin
Urocidte del Norte
Robinson pushes plan for Davis Mountains state park in Jeff Davis County
Commissioner Robinson of the General Land Office briefs a joint legislative committee on locating a state park in West Texas near Fort Davis. He estimates 150000 to 200000 acres needed, notes the area’s high altitude over 4000 feet, good climate and streams. He highlights state ownership, accessibility by motorist routes, and potential costs.
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Kelincon
General Land Office
Davis Mountains
Jeff
Kobansan Ots
Texas
Robinson
Robison
Fort Davis Post
Oil field whispers as Brewster area eyes big moves
The Avalanche notes signs of upcoming developments in the Brewster fields. Dawn at Nine Points may bring resumed work, while Portland interests add acreage in Bone Springs. Brewster crews push on with no public detail as Gage and Hovey zones show startling signals and Wilson No 1 rivals loom ahead.
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Brewster Fields
Wildom
Avalanche Oil
Alpine Chamber of Commerce urged to join and help
Francis E. Shoupe promotes Alpine’s Chamber of Commerce as a city building force. Citizens are urged to join, think beyond personal gain, and help make Alpine bigger, better, and busier through collective effort.
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Francis E. Shoupe
Dallas Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Alpine
Dallas
School Census Complete Sparks Population Debate
The census by Slover and Beaty tallies 664 pupils ages 7 to 18 in the district. Officials say the figures challenge Alpine’s low population estimates and hint at undercounting in other areas. Texas remains a major borrower from the War Finance Corporation with loans around 1 billion dollars weekly to aid farm production and marketing.
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Messrs Slover and Beaty
Texas
War Finance Corporation Iown
Lincoln Quote on Pride in Place
A compact reflection on civic pride citing Abraham Lincoln, praising a man who loves his home and allows the place to take pride in him. The quotation underscores shared responsibility and local character.
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Lucoln
Greater Agricultural Development Foremost Need in Texas
The Christian Science Monitor reports farmers face low crop prices, high costs, and credit shortages but receive sweeping advice while demanding immediate relief. The agricultural bloc in Congress draws editorials and banker input urging coordinated reforms, yet farmers push for action beyond rhetoric. They vow national cooperation to end intolerable conditions and seek measures already debated in Congress.
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Congress
Treneth
John Allen
Farmer's Bloc
New York
Christian Science Monitor
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Alen
John Young
John Young Jr
John Young Land Company
Alpine, Texas
Spine Chamber of Commerce
Big Bend
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Texus
Pecos River
Uncle Hank
Nine Points
Deddridge
Portland
Bone Springs
Arco
Gage
Brewster
LG. Knipe
Wilson No. L
No. 1
Jim
Wilson
Wilson Wells
Your Chamber OF Commerce
Industrial Congress
Alpine Light & Ice Company
J. D. Hex
Normal Hill
Otis Turner
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