State Health Officer Addresses Chamber Luncheon
Nearly 100 attendees at the Holland Hotel heard Dr. J C Anderson, state health officer, discuss sanitary needs amid rapid population growth. He urged city water concerns, proper sewerage, milk sanitation, and TB testing for dairy cows, noting declines in child mortality attributed to medical advances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Holland Hotel
J.C. Anderson
J. E. Wright
Anderson
State Health Department
Acer
Lunder
Alpine Juniors Bag Panther Near Mount Ord
Three junior high students Benson Cook Finis Bennett and Charles Smith hunted on the Gage ranch near Mount Ord south of Alpine and shot a large female panther feeding on a deer The second shot brought it down The skin was sold to C B Denman president of the National Live Stock Producers Association as panthers decline rapid extermination is noted in the area
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Gage Ranch
Mount Ord
Alpine
Charles Smith
Reese
C. B. Denman
Live Stock Producers Association
F Benson Cook
Finis Bennett
Nales Smith
Alpine to canvass for Red Cross fund next week
An intensive house to house Red Cross fund drive will run in Alpine next Monday and Tuesday to secure about 600 dollars for a school nurse for three months this winter. Mrs. H N Garrett is directing the effort, appointed by C E Gilman roll call chairman. About 150 dollars was raised downtown after the drive opened, but officials say more is needed to fund the nursing program. The service reduced contagious schoolroom disease last year, and organizers say continuing support is essential.
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Red Cross
Alpine
H. N. Garrett
C. E. Gilman
Roll Call
Editice
Rapid Near Completion of Scott Pugh and Berkeley Buildings
The Scott Pugh and Berkeley Buildings on Firth Street near completion with exterior work finished and interior fit-outs underway. Hurley Furniture Company and Hudson's Bakery plan to occupy the combined structure within two weeks, while Pugh Brothers prepare DeLuxe Cleaners with a formal opening around the 15th. Witt Stack to open a barber shop in the Berkeley building as fixtures move in. The Holland Hotel shows exterior completion and ongoing interior remodeling.
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Scott, Pugh
Berkeley
Firth Street
Hurley Furniture Company
Hudson's Bakery
D. N. Scott
Pugh Brothers
DeLuxe Cleaners
Pugh
Witt Stack
Holland Hotel
Orient Brakeman Killed Between Cars On Stock Train
P O Stevens a 27 year old brakeman on the K C M C railroad was crushed to death at Hovey 40 miles north last Friday night after attempting to couple cars on a stock train. His body from Bonham was shipped for burial with Orient brakeman L A Whitlock and fireman J M Woodruff accompanying. No eye witnesses offered a clear account of how the accident occurred leaving Triman unmarried.
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P. Stevens
Hovey
Here
Stevens
Bonham
Bural
L. A. Whitlock
Orlent
J. M. Woodruff
J. H. Hamilton
Com
Tr Iman
Orient Makes Record Run to Market
A trainload of cattle shipped from Hovey last week reached St. Louis in time for the Monday market. C. J. Yenman, president of the National Livestock Producers association, notes the through shipment required only one feeding en route, unlike typical near-constant feedings. The run beat regular passenger service and reduces shrinkage by unloading less and feeding less, improving stock condition at arrival.
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Hovey
St. Louis
C. J. Yenman
National Livestock Producers Association
Frees Men of Game Violation Charges in Brewster County
A Del Rio jury acquitted two men charged with illegally bringing venison and bear meat into Brewster County. Evidence showed efforts to obtain permits, but no valid entry permit existed. The case follows broader reports of game law violations in the area with several incidents cited, including elk poaching and misidentified game. The newspaper notes ongoing enforcement and mentions a bond and pending charges for others.
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W. H. Ragin
del Rio
Thatter
X Ranch
Fortins
Marahon
Marathon
Offeers
Junior High Bucks Claim Cham nship
Mr Dar notes coverage of a prior Bowie Austin Junior High game and a proposed Alpine showdown for the Southwest championship. He recalls trying to arrange a match with Bowie in El Paso, with offers of cash to travel or host, highlighting the bid for the title and the unresolved plan.
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Paso Post
Dar
Bowie
Austin
Alpine
Southwest
el Paso
Carlton
Princip Pal
Bowie School
Drilling Proceeds On Four Test Wells
Drilling was underway on four test wells in the Alpine area. Mid Kansas Turney No 1 south of Alpine at about 2070 feet. Wilcox and Anderson Gage No 1 between Alpine and Marathon at 153 feet after casing. Kimball test near Tilley station 15 miles north of Alpine on Orient at 1107 feet. Jackson and Harmon ranch well east of Alpine down 4 feet awaiting derrick completion.
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Drewater County
Walanche
Mid
Kansas
Alpine
Wilcox & Anderson
Marathon
Fhe
Highland Poultry Show Promises Bigger Display in West Texas
Tri County praises Highland flocks and cites a Highland flock producing over 200 eggs per hen last year. Show president Dr J B Wright says entries are rising with many East Texas exhibits expected for December 16 and 17. The event aims to boost local poultry industry growth.
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America
Tri-County
Highlands
West Texas
J. B. Wright
East Texas
Alpine Motor to Debut Ford Car Today
Alpine Motor Company expected to receive a new Ford model today with 15 on shipment from Houston. Photographs show the new car’s design and performance, as showroom space is arranged for the arrival. The center showroom glassed office will move to a corner, with details to be released as the car arrives around midnight.
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Alpine Motor Company
Ford Dealwre Rere
Gilman
Houston
Ford
Tor T
Coach Proposes Swap Game to Alpine
The speaker says after arriving in El Paso they offered to bring the opponent’s team to Alpine for 75 dollars or bring their own team to El Paso. the offer was refused. A plan was proposed to meet halfway between Pine and El Paso to play the game.
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EL Paso
Alpine
Pine
Thousands of cattle shipped from the Big Bend region
The Avalanche reports a surge in Highland cattle shipments from Jeff Davis, Presidio, and Brewster counties. An estimated 50,000 cattle moved this year as feeders to Kansas and northern feed lots, with heavy consignments to El Paso and local ranches including Kate Nevill's operations.
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Big Bend
Avalanche
Davis Mountain
Kansas
Jeff Davis
Presidio
Brewster
Kate. Nevill
P.T.A. Thanksgiving error apologized for mothers absent claim
The Avalanche corrects a front page lapse by noting Barry Scobee missed a PTA item. It states the third grade won for most mothers absent, which the paper concedes is false and offers a humble pardon to the mothers slandered.
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Barry Scobee
the Avalanche
Fort Davis
P.T. A
Prohibition League Lecturer to Speak Here Next Sunday
W J Losinger assistant superintendent of the Anti Saloon League of Texas will address congregants at the Baptist and Methodist churches Sunday evening. The speaker, a Kentuckian with Olivet College and University of Michigan law degrees, has practiced eight years and led the League for nine. Pastors praise his earnest presentation and urge strong attendance.
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Ton
W. J. Los Inger
Ant-Saloon League of Texas
Baptist Church
Ining
Losinger
Olivet College
Ichigan
Anti-Saloon League
Kentucky
Texas
Eld
Basin
Benefit Chili Sup Per Saturday Night
The Madero ward Parent-Teacher club will host a benefit chili supper tomorrow from 5 to 9 PM to aid a Mexican Christmas tree project for Ty Mexicans. It will be served at the old Gallego restaurant building near the power plant in Alpine. proceeds support a worthy cause.
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Madero Ward
Roy Lassiter
Gallego
Alpine
Lobos Invited to post season game in California
Sul Ross Lobos receive invitation to play a post season football game against a California stars team in mid month. The move appears tied to a tri state athletic conference planning while Glenn Warner and Leland Stanford connections loom over the prospective matchup.
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Lobos
California
Sul Rost Lobos
Golden State
St. Mary's University
H.W. Morelock
Graves Sve
Lund
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Panther
Alpine Boys
Red Cross Fund
Turner
Sixth Street
Orient
W. J. McIntyre & Son
Veyton Packing Company
Prohibition League
Pacific Coast All-Stars
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