Horror of Titanic Disaster and Irrigation Notes Brought Into Focus
A historical El Paso Herald excerpt contrasts the Titanic disaster with its graphic impact and the public’s ongoing shock, noting the loss of about 1300 lives and the drowning of a population roughly equal to Pecos Texas. The piece then shifts to irrigation practices in California and Texas, detailing row irrigation methods, timing, and soil moisture strategies recommended by H. H. Harrington.
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Pecos
Texas
West
California
H. H. Harrington
Orozco Threats and Mexican Crisis Stir El Paso Border
The El Paso Times piece warns that Pascual Orozco, the Red Flag rebel, rejects American recognition and plans a campaign against American interests in Chihuahua. It predicts possible American actions and urges protection for Americans, while noting possible future developments between the U.S. and Mexican authorities. The second item discusses harrowing land as key soil preparation, soil moisture conservation, and seed bed improvement, urging timely harrowing before plowing for optimal results.
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Orozco
Pascual Orozco
Chihuathua
Chihuahua
Pascual
Hhe
Enrile
Mexico
Washington
el Paso Times
Bankers Convicted In Abilene Case
In Abilene Texas a jury found John A Wisherd and T F Baker guilty on counts one and four of the United States banking laws indictment while Baker was found not guilty on count three. Judge Meek sentenced both defendants to five years in prison. A motion for new trial was overruled as the men displayed disappointment at the verdict.
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Abilene
Texas
United States
John A. Wisherd
T. F. Baker
Wistherd
Baker
Meek
Good Lights in Store Air-A-Lite Lamp
Alpine Hardware Co advertises Air-A-Lite lamp with 300 candle power output. It costs 1 cent for three hours, highlighting affordable lighting. The offer emphasizes low price and portable domestic use.
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Alpine Hardware Co
A Hot Retort From a Hardware Merchant Wife
A neighborly tale recalls a hardware merchant who returns home to supper to find a new silver percolator. His wife reveals she bought it from Smith’s catalogue for 4.25, while the husband claims he sells them for 3.00. She quips that advertising might keep customers from overordering.
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Express
John
Hale
Dentist's Inferno Mystery At Public Library
A library patron asks for a book titled The Dentist's Infirmary. The clerk mishears as The Dentist's Infirmary. After a moment the patron clarifies it refers to Dante's Inferno, triggering amusement as correct title is identified.
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Cossitt Library
Dentist's Infirmary
Dentist’s Infirmary
Alpine Independent School District Holds May 4 1912 Trustee Election
The Alpine Independent School District orders a May 4 1912 election at Alpine Court House to elect four trustees. W M Sanford is appointed manager with two judges and two clerks. returns go to the board per law. Notice signed by President J D Tacxsan and Secretary J H Derrick, with district seal.
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Alpine Independent School District
Court House
Alpine
Texas
Alpine Independent
W. M. Sanford
Independent School District
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First National Bank Capital
United States Depository
C._ A. BROWN
H. L. Kokernot
L. L. Hess
V. Paesis
G. W. Baines, Jr
A. B. Burton
Casnier
Alpine Manufacturing Co
Jim
Arthur
Existance
Ysleta
el Paso Herald
McGaughy
New Mexico
Santa Fe
N. M
McDonald
Brookes
Ways and Means Committee
House
Senate Finance Committee
Mommie
Saturday Evening Post
J. D. Tacxsan
J. H. Derrick
Alpine State Bank
Benjamin F. Berkeley
W. van Sickle
Gro. ¢. Miller
H. Derrick
Ferguson
Renan Ede
A. Williams & Company
Alpine, Texas
Clarence Hord
Alpine Lumber Company
GUY Crawford & CO
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