Legislature Backs Park Study Despite Governor Neff Veto
Texas lawmakers move to inspect Davis and Frio county sites for a state park after Governor Neff vetoes joint committee resolutions. Senate and House authorize committees of five senators and representatives to proceed, with expenses set and a later inspection planned after the second called session.
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Austin
Tex
Pat Neff
Davis Mountains
Jeff Davis County
Frie Mountains
Mm Frie
Davie
Texas
Stewart
Pecos
Govenor
Dudley
Senate
Representative Stewart
House
Thomas
John Davis
Dallas
Hall
Harris
Seagler
Anderson
Shearer
Chambers
Alpine Canning Plant Shipment From A J Edwards
A J Edwards of Alpine arrived in the city Friday with a shipment of high grade canned goods produced at his Alpine canning plant. The plant lies southwest of town near an orchard and showcases Edwards' well kept grounds where he raises vegetables and small fruits. The piece notes the industry demonstrates opportunities and development potential in the Alpine Valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Edwards
Alpine
Big Lake News
Notice to Bid McAlester Domestic Coal for Alpine ISD
Notice is given by the Alpine Independent School District in Alpine Texas for furnishing about twenty tons of McAlester Domestic coal for the year September 1 1921 to June 1 1922. Bids must be filed with the secretary by September 1921 at 1 00 am. The board reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Dated August 22 1921. J D Jackson president. Attest P L E Gillett secretary.
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Alpine Independent
Alpine
Texas
Furmissinage Sand
Board of Trustees
Alpe
A.D
J.D. Jackson
Gillett
Local residents share visits and travel notes
Mayor and Mrs. B F Berkeley return from a trip to Florida and Texas. Mrs Sterling McCuan leaves Dresden Tenn after visiting Judge and Mrs W Van Sickle in their home. George Hayes, recently operated on in Jacksonville Texas, shows signs of improvement. S R Roundtree and son Walthe DB return from Mt Vernon Texas, praising Alpine climate and the cool nights.
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S. R. Roundtree
Son Walthe DB
Hamilton
Mt. Vernon
Texas
Alpine Schools Open This Winter Term
The public schools of Alpine will begin the winter term on Monday September 5. Superintendent J. Koenig expects higher attendance than last year, signaling a busier start to the season.
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Alpine
J. Koenig
Alpine Park Camping Site Near West D Avenue
Alpine Chamber of Commerce prepares a new city camping spot along West D Avenue by the black bridge. Workmen install hydrants and electric lights while Cas Edwards’ block funds the site, with signs guiding tourists into Alpine. Ground expected ready by early next week.
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Alpine Chamber of Commerce
Texas
D Avenue
Avenue D
Cas Edwards
Pouncey
Angelic arrival brightens Ferguson home in 1921
On Tuesday morning August 23, 1921 a baby girl arrived at the Homer Ferguson home to cheer the family as Grandge Ferguson hoped for a grandson and Papa Ferguson sought both son and daughter. The mother and child are well and Homer is warned to be careful with finances at the Alpine State Bank.
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Twin Mount
Homer Ferguson
Grandge Ferguson
Ferguson
Homer
Alpine State Bank
Portland Syndicate well down over 800 feet in new oil-leaning formation
Merricks and Drillers report the Portland Syndicate well in section 2 block 234 now down more than 800 feet in soft sandstone, claimed to duplicate the Burkburnett sand, heralding potential oil. Nearby wells at Graham No. 1 and Nine Points show mixed progress with repairs, salt formations, and gas indications as field activity intensifies in the Trans-Pecos region.
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Portland Syndicate
Doddridge
Bone Springs Syndicate
Graham No. 1
Fort Worth
Brewster
Alpine O O F establishes Marfa lodge in Marfa
More than a score of members of the Alpine TO O FP lodge with Special Deputy Grand Master J M Pouncey journeyed to Marfa Tuesday night last week and instituted the Marfa lodge. It was a most enjoyable occasion and the Alpine contingent recalls the time in the sister city. The Marfa lodge begins under auspicious surroundings and will be watched with interest by the fraternity. The new lodge is formed by enterprising Marfa citizens.
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TO. O. FP
J. M. Pouncey
Marfa
Lpime
Alpine Valley Heat Contrast Across Texas and Oklahoma
In Alpine Valley residents report cool nights amid extreme heat in San Antonio and Texas, with temperatures near 90 to 100 degrees. Oklahoma City and Ardmore also see readings up to 107 degrees, prompting appeals to visit Alpine for relief and cooler air.
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Alpine Valley
San Antonio
Texas
Oklahoma City
Ardmore
Okla Cities
Alpine
Fort Stockton Field Drilling Update Amid Delays and Depth Tests
Detroit Oil resumes drilling on section 102 block 10 TI and GN Ry after engine delay. Sherbino ranch well on section 55 block C 4 shifts to 1600 foot sand, later deepened then abandoned. Pinal Dome on Burleson survey now at 2562 feet limestone with close watch. Graham well on section 20 block 140 T and S T Railway down 1200 feet awaiting rig repairs. Pecos Valley Oil to spud deep well on section 86 block 8 H and G N Ry survey north of Fort Stockton. progress limited by equipment.
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Hovey
Twin Cites Company
Herbert Kokernot
Devlin Ranch
Bowes, Hale, Lamb & Fiendless
Detroit Oil Company
TI. & GN. Ry
Sherbino Ranch
Pinal Dome Company
Burleson Survey
Graham
T. &. S. "T. Railway
Pecos Valley Oil Company
Fort Stockton
Campmeeting closes after 32nd annual gathering at Skillman Grove
The 32nd annual Camppmeeting of the Bloys Campmeeting association at Skillman Grove near Fort Davis concluded last Monday, August 22, with Sunday drawing the peak attendance of 1,250 and 250 automobiles on site. Eminent divines from across the country attended, including Rev. J. H Ourma of Trinity University and Rev. J. H. Neal of El Paso, among others, while J. B. Gillett serves as president of the association. Margaret Linn of Alpine, a leading dry goods buyer, returns from eastern markets promising an expanded Mitchell-Gillett line and favorable prices for the store’s patrons.
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Bloys Campmeeting Association
Skillman Grove
Fort Davis
J. Hourma
Trinity University
Waxahachie
J. H. Neal
First Baptist Church
el Paso
B. Holmes
State Missionary Church
Christ
Fort Worth
Percy Knickerbocker
Trinity Methodist Church
A. J. Reemtsma
Presbyterian Church
Alpine
Presbyterian Church of
Las Crees
N. M
Kk. L. Irving
J.B. Gillett
Can. Meeting Association
Margaret Linn
Mitchell-Gillett Dry Goods Company
Mitchell-Gillett
Margaret
Card of Thanks for Baby Girl Sickness and Burial
I thank my Marathon friends who assisted me during the sickness and death of my baby girl and in her burial.
Commandments For Righteousness Before Men Topic Night
Epworth League holds a Sunday evening gathering at 7 30 led by Miss Bertha Mae Hancock Han cock inviting all young people to attend and all are welcome to join.
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Bertha Mae Hancock
Osage Tribe Decrease Attributed to White Intermarriage
John Hunter of Pawhuska notes that Osage declines are tied to younger members marrying whites. He explains Osage wealth, land, and oil royalties, with 640 acre allotments and a 800000 acre land base. The tribe distributes oil proceeds to all members, while mineral rights remain with the tribe.
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John Hunter
Pawhuska
Oklo
Rochester
Rochester Post and Record
Hunter
Chief Baconrind
Osage County
Okalhoma
Louise Baconrind
United States
Osage
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Neff
B. F. Berkeley
Fl Vaso
Bunalow
George Hayes
Jacksonville
Alpine Telephone Exchange
Merricks and Drillers
IN Brews
Nine Points
A. & T. Oil Company
Block C
W. H. Kokernot
Wilson
No. 2
A. F. Lase
Fort Scott
Marathon Dome
Montgomery
Ben
State Geological Survey
Trans-Pecos
T. C
Fort Stockton Field
L. S. Dickman
Epworth League
R. A. McMurry
Wirless
Oklahoma
New Mexico
Circle Automomobile Men's Association of America
The
Automobile Association
Fee
Brewster Leasing
Xo Development CO
C. D. Wood
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