Water and drought effects reach across Rio Grande
The Trans Pecos region reports scarce water on the American side while the Rio Grande shows better flow downstream near Pretidio. Lake Leon near Fort Stockton drains for carp removal, leaving fish moved to canals. Balmorhea irrigated lands expect cotton yields though springs feeding the lake decline slightly. Marfa fair eyes a large horse racing event and a full exhibition hall, with Sul Ross and Abilene Christian College set for a major football game at the annual fair.
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Pretidio
Chiavanun
Mexico
Candaterin
Rio Grande
Lake Leon
Fort Stockton
Ft. Stock Pioneer
Pioneer
Texas
Agate
Balmorhea
San Solomon
Marfa
Big Pond Sentinel
Fair Association
Sul Ross College
Abilene Christian College
Jack West On Trial This Week In Alpine Killing Case
A jury in the Jack West murder trial for the April killing of John Tyler in Alpine began yesterday with witnesses including Tyler’s father and several eye witnesses. Police and a local doctor testified as jurors were selected from nearly a hundred subpoenas. The state, led by District Attorney Roy Priest, does not seek the death penalty. the trial is expected to continue. West, a longtime county resident, contends Tyler betrayed a daughter.
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Jack West
John Tyler
Sanderson
Young Tyler
Alpine
Sheriff's Department
Craddock
W. D. McCall
Frances O'Leary
Earl Reaves
W. E. van Noy
H.C. LaBeff
Murphy Johnson
P. 8. Nutt
W. F. Devine
Joe Granger
Jake Hargus
Zoye Decie
J. L. Henderson
Marathon
Roy Priest
Julian LaCrosse
del Rio
W. van Sickle
A L. Brantley
Hetense Counsel
Tyler
West
Granada Money Night Award Reaches $100
A summer student at Sul Ross College was not present at the Granada theatre drawing on Tuesday. The Money Night cash prize of $75 was added to the total, bringing the potential prize to $100 next week for a lucky recipient.
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Sul Ross College
Granada Theatre
A Good Man Is Never As Bed As We 000 Wes
A fragmented line honors a man described as good, noting his steadfast character amid unclear context. The phrase echoes a reflective tribute, likely from a local column or obituary snippet.
Listing of Sheep And Goats Urged
Federal drought relief plans call for buying sheep and goats in Brewster County once processing can be arranged for slaughtered animals. Purchases target food‑fit stock, with lists due to county agents to set state quotas. Summary of growers' listings goes to College Station, then to regional sheep office for quota approval.
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Brewster County
Drouth
College Station
Furniture Store Moves Garnets to New Quarters
A furniture store moved this week from the Wilson building next to Smith's market to new quarters on Fifth Street three doors south of the Avalanche office.
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Garnets Russaware Company
Wilson
Smith's Market
Pifth Street
Avalanche
Cattle Buying Plan Coordinated Across Texas
Austin August 26 representatives from the Texas Southwest Cattle Raisers Association Gulf Coast Cattle Raisers Association drouth relief service Board of Animal Industry State Livestock Sanitary Commission and railroads met in Houston to coordinate the Texas cattle buying program and inform the public of its issues. Crain head of the surplus commodities department and R D McCrum cattle movement supervisor told how county quotas limit shipments to 430 head weekly to prevent pen and processing congestion. He said Washington assured the program would continue until every raiser can sell. The plan targets distressed cattle first, with about 650 head weekly per county including cows unfit for shipment. The state cattle population, about 700 000, is expected to drop by around 200 000. Continued on Page 2.
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Austin
Texas Southwest Cattee Raisers’ Association
Gulf Coast Cattle Raisers’ Association
Drouth Relief Service
Boea of Animal Industry
State Livestock Sanitary Commission
Ralroads
Houston
Texas
Crain
Surplus Commodities Department
R. D McCrum
Texas Relief Commission
Kasig Crain
Washington
Prexas
Jeff Davis Citizens Invite Allred To Be Guest Thru Vacation
Fort Davis, Aug. 29. Citizens of Jeff Davis County through their chamber of commerce invite James V. Allred, attorney general and governor elect, to visit Fort Davis as their guest and to obtain rest after his campaign. A telegram from the chamber secretary W. B. Bloys requests confirmation of his arrival.
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Jeff Davis
Allred
Fort Davis
Jeff Davis County
Chamber of Commerce
James V. Allred
Jett Davis County
Jas Denver
Jett Davis County Chamber of
Commerce
W. B. Bloys
Alpine rancher narrowly beats lightning and rain
Sam Culbert, an Alpine rancher, escaped a lightning strike moments after taking refuge in a barn as heavy rain began. The bolt damaged surrounding area while he had just stepped outside. The recent rain filled most water tanks, easing his long drought era and water hauling needs.
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Sam Culbert
Mr. Culbert
Mr. Culert
Stockton
West
Texas
Alfred Is Victor In Davis County Davis County vote story in Port Davie
Alfred wins a local Davis County contest as results emerge from Port Davie. The Aug 28 1889 note references county commission matters and unnamed officials reviewing procedures amid a murky OCR excerpt.
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Alfred
Victor
Davis County
Port Davie
Suede
Uae
Issa Doare Cartons
Tone Satriani
Tireeteertido
Clyde Bradford
County Commission
Vaiene A’ Censuca Twreer Ol
Gecoanta
Oma
Saas Mideacees
Ge “Asteticupsona Roy Tate Teal So
Alpine Schools Set Open Date for Fall Term 1994
Alpine city and district schools announce the 1994 46 term will begin September 17 with high school registration Saturday September 15. A full corps of teachers is elected including Lulu Cotter White to fill the Madero ward vacancy after Mrs. Jeff Wade resigned and moved to Fort Stockton. Sul Ross College fall term registrations start the 11th with expectations of strong attendance.
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Lulu Cotter White
Madero Ward
Jeff Wade
Wade
Fort Stockton
Sul Ross College
Important Meeting Of Brewster County Fair Association Called Tomorrow
An important meeting of the Brewster County Fair Association has been called by the board of Aire Hoek at 2 p.m. tomorrow. The gathering will be in the chamber of commerce offices. All stockholders are urged to attend as matters of vital importance to the association will be discussed and acted upon.
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Brewster County Fair Association
Aire Hoek P.m
Chamber of Commerce
Officials Coming To Inspect Parks In Fort Davis
Fort Davis Texas hosts a visit by about sixty state park building superintendents and national park personnel led by Captain 8. A. Lewis. The group plans a barbecue Saturday at the Davis Mountains State Park site and to inspect Chisos Mountain State Park and the surrounding region over Labor Day. Expected attendees include Colonel Whittaker Ms Nason and D. E. Colp, chairman of the state park board.
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Fort Davis
Aus
State Park Board
National Park
Davis Mountains
A. Lewis
Chisos Mountain State Park
Colonel Whittaker
Ms. Nason
D. E. Colp
Alpine Man Files as Independent Candidate for Commissioner
GW. Seybert filed a petition to place his name on the general election ticket as an independent candidate for county commissioner of precinct No. 2 in the South Alpine district. The county judge endorsed the petition which bore 24 signatures, with no official action taken up to yesterday.
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GW. Seybert
Col
Precinet No. 2
South Alpine District
Taxen Fon
Second Hand Store Moves to Sixth Street Quarters
The Cobb and Moyer Second Hand store relocated earlier this week from the old post office building on Fifth Street to the Turner building on Sixth Street opposite the post office. The firm plans to enlarge its stock in the new larger quarters.
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Sixth Street
Cobb & Moyer
Fifth Street
Sixth
Big FS Loco Delayed On Track After Heavy Weekend Incident
A massive FS type locomotive derailed on the house track north of the station after rail slipage and a wheel lift. Workers struggled into the night to re rail the giant engine, loaded with water and fuel, weighing about 750000 pounds. Spectators watched as track crews freed the machine. Miss Frances Burke visited relay live in San Angelo last weekend.
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Frances Burke
Relay
San Angelo
Sandifer and Smith win county run off nominations
In Balmorhea area and Alpine county races, Sandifer defeats Vernon McIntyre for county treasurer by 85 votes while Smitty Smith defeats Wm Cotter in precinct No 1 for commissioner. North Alpine turnout high with 706 votes in two boxes. Governor Allred leads in county, with Woodward lieutenant governor, Woodward attorney general, and Smith railroad commissioner also favored. Overall turnout about 1225 votes.
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Sandifer
Matt Smithy
Commission
Smith
Wm. Cotter
North Alpine
Smitty
Cotter
West
Vernon McIntyre
McIntyre
Allred
Wood~ Ur
Leutenant
Woodward
Local Rains Boost Big Bend Area after Dry Spell
Strong rains spread across the Big Bend region over the past week bringing relief to arid ranges from Alpine to El Paso and north through the Davis mountains. Alpine to Fort Stockton saw unusually heavy downpours with Measday ranch northeast of Alpine reporting two and a half inches in one day. Alpine itself received about 1.4 inches, while many eastern and southern parts remained dry.
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Big Bend
Alpine
el Paso
Davis Mountains
Alpine J
Fort Storkton
Midland
Fort Stockton
Here
FG. Walker
Rev Buhler To Hold Sunday Services Here
Rev. M. A Hunter of Cleburne will arrive at the Christian church here Sunday at 11 o clock for a service announced this week. Rev. Buhler, former pastor of the Christian church at Marfa, is well known in Alpine and all members are urged to attend. Visitors are welcome.
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Cleburne
Christian Church
Buhler
Marfa
Alpine
Beard Sells Business To Alpine Feed Co
The T A Beard Feed is sold to Alpine Feed Co The Alpine stock will move to Beard’s quarters on Holland Ave this week and the combined firms will operate under Dave Elliott management Beard plans to focus on a gas business locally and continue as Pasotex agent Mrs H W Ferguson leaves for Lordsburg NM with her two children and Miss Evelyn Whitehead accompanying
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Beard
Alpine Feed Co
T. A. Beard
Alpine Feed Company
Holland Avenue
Dave Elliott
Pasotex
H.W. Ferguson
Yeserday
Lordsburg
New Mexico
Evelyn Whiteade
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Furniture Store
Hunter
Kaname
Rmor
Woodul
Moore
McCraw
Sandifer McIntyre
No. Cotter
Sao
Bradford
McUtcheon
Alpine Man
Satrday
San Solomon Springs
W. J. Smith
Sal Rose
Charles Kelly
University For New Mexico
Glass Mountains
College of Mines
Arbara
Fritchie Wave
Agat Rebs
McKinley
Craigoan
Laney
Beet
Pcaltonia
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