Visiting Minister Injured In Auto Wreck En Route Home
Rev Ferguson of Houston, returning from a two week Alpine visit, was seriously injured when the automobile overturned near Fort Stockton Tuesday morning. He preaches at a Houston church and spoke at the local Presbyterian church last Sunday. Rev Murray accompanied the injured man to San Angelo.
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Ferguson
Houston
Alpine
Ft. Stockton
Murray
Presbyterian Church
San A
Pension sought by widow of ex Texas Ranger
County Judge C D Wood seeks information on the record of S M Ansley who served in Frontier Battalions under Captains Arrington and Sicker between 1881 and 1884 to prove combat against Indians for a 1927 act pension. Widow recalls tales of Indian fights. records lack proof. Anyone with details should contact C D Wood in Alpine. The page also notes a schedule change for Southern Pacific trains 103 and 104 to Alpine and an unrelated advertising block for Fly-Tox insecticide.
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C. D. Wood
Texas Ranger
S. M. Ansley
Frontier Batailion
G. W. Arrington
J. P. Sicker
Alpine
Ansley
Eugene
Marcels
Milady
Southern Pacific
Louie Starns
No Preaching Services At Presbyterian Church Sunday
Announcement states no preaching at the Presbyterian Church next Sunday due to the pastor's absence after his father’s death in North Texas. Further service details will be announced in the Avalanche.
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Presbyterian Church Sun
North Texas
Presbyterian Church
Sargon Proved a Blessing to Her
Mrs. Lonie Nelms of Dallas credits Sargon Soft Mass Pills with restoring her health after a decade of nervous indigestion and stomach failure. She says she could not eat for ten days, suffered sharp pains, and slept poorly, but now can eat freely and no longer uses laxatives. Alpine Drug Store is listed as agent.
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Lonie Nelms
Pine Street
Dallas
Alpine Drug Store
Mercy Plane Mishap Delays Alpine Jubilee Event
The S. A. Drug Co mercy plane, the Putty Pies from San Antonio, damaged a propeller blade during takeoff near Alpine while delivering supplies for a Jubilee sale. Fidelity First pilot F. W. Erwent and Alpine Drug Store owner R. S. Carnes coordinated with San Antonio Drug Co to send a replacement plane. seven prizes valued over $100 await buyers as the sale opens.
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Sam Antonio Company
Alpine
Diassiona
Fuck's Bush
San Smrouie
R. S. Carnes
Alpine Drag
San Antonio
Fidelity
F. W. Erwent
Neemsedplat
Raft
Treg Sans
Mey
Deploy Department
Tal Ease Tin Sa
Esterday
Ancient Indian Mounds Yield Rare Pottery and Flint Instruments
Extensive exploration of nearby Blockhouse areas uncovers rare pottery fragments and flint tools from ancient Indian mounds. Archaeologists report delicate vessel shards and sharpened lithic blades among the dig materials, indicating a long term Indigenous occupation site and potential trade connections.
Cedar Park mound yields evidence of Cannibal feasts
In Cedar Park Texas Dr J E Pearce of the University of Texas and his crew report daily finds at a large seven foot deep mound an acre and a half in area near a former Texas fort. Three cannibal feasts are evidenced by split human bones indicating marrow consumption along with rare pottery and numerous flint tools unearthed at the site
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Er Park
Texas
J. E. Pearce
University of Texas
Blockhouse Spring
Cedar Park
It takes a brave man to use the best towel
A short quip notes that bold individuals choose quality towels, implying confidence in selecting premium textiles. The line plays on bravado and self image, reframing a simple everyday item as a statement of character.
In Memoriam Vivian McDonnell 1918 1929 Bright little life ends
Vivian McDonnell born September 13 1918 died August 21 1929 rests in Christ awaiting resurrection. The touching memorial praises her faith and influence teaching readiness for the Lord and assuring loved ones of peace joy and everlasting life through salvation. Her brief life is described as a blessing to friends.
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Vivian McDonnell
Christ
Vivian
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Tate of Industrial Research
Rex Research Fellowship
Sargon
Oklahoma
S. A. Drug CO ‘Mercy Plane
Federal
Alpine Motor Co
Storey-Whiteside Lumber Co
Cormick
Balimore, Md
Walter Garnett
Alpine Mercantile CO
Marquette
Buick
Lear
Fisher
Jake
Buick Motor Company
Flint
Michigan
Canacon
Belen
Ughlin
Oshawa
Casner Motor Company
Marfa
Svicx
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