Indian Kummy Exhibit Claimed Ancient Brewster County Find
A Houston newspaper clip reports an Indian warrior mummy, claimed over four thousand years old, on display at 917 Prairie. Discovered 22 years ago in a Brewster County cave, it has toured major U.S. cities and remains remarkably preserved with arrowheads and a bow nearby. Scientists propose preservative soil or poison herbs as preservation theories.
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Former Sul Ross Student Weds In Alpine Home
A local wedding held Thursday morning in Alpine united a popular Sul Ross State University alumnus with a bride from a nearby family. Guests noted a warmly decorated home and a quiet ceremony as families and friends gathered to celebrate the couple’s marriage.
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Unemployment Aid Reaches Nearly 150000 in Austria
Austria reports almost 150000 people receive government unemployment aid. A cave man favored a club carved from a mammoth foreleg, noted as an ancient weapon in historical references.
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Austria
Agent sells two train loads of Peerless Fence in Texas
W Innes of San Angelo announces expansion to cover Texas with Peerless Fence. He operates a Memphis factory to fulfill orders and promises market advantages for ranchmen. Innes, longtime Texas state agent, reports shipments of two loads last year and four more planned for 1927, with sales rising to about 260000. He invites readers to contact him for full details.
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Alpine Pastor Named District Organizer for Baptists
Rev. Buren Sparks, pastor of the Baptist church, was chosen district organizer for the Baptists across El Paso to Val Verde counties and Van Horn. The drive aims to wipe out heavy denomination obligations, starting January 15 for sixty days, with Dr. George W. Tract of Dallas as director-general and H. Not of Alpine and San Angelo as state chairman.
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Narcotic Education Week Observed Here Promotes Awareness
Local officials report Narcotic Education Week will be observed nationwide to combat heroin and other drugs. The World Narcotic Education Conference urges communities to adopt preventive measures and educate youth about the dangers, citing alarming statistics and the need for public awareness campaigns. Authorities warn that heroin endangers youths and can fuel crime, urging support for education driven by truth.
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Alpine to Study Decimal Metric Adoption
A chamber of commerce committee led by President John Perkins and including J C Coleman Supt Melton and W W Jenkins was named Monday to study Alpine public sentiment on adopting decimal metric weights and measures in the United States. If adopted, the move would align national standards with metric practice across commerce education and daily life. The group will investigate local opinions and report back with recommendations.
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Ranch House Burns After Lamp Explodes Near Hovey
A casolime lamp explosion set a ranch house on Townsend ranch near Hovey ablaze in midweek. Two cowpunchers tried to fight the fire but could not, and part of the contents were saved. Ex-sheriff EF Townsend of Alpine owned the house. Oscar Cook leased part of the ranch. No insurance was carried, according to reports.
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Chamber of Commerce Action Pending on Matter
The chamber of commerce awaits official action before proceeding, with no further details available. The outcome hinges on forthcoming decisions by the chamber and related officials.
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