Quicksilver Mines Hidden in Brewster County Spotlight
Feature on the Terlingua Mining District in Brewster County 90 miles from Alpine detailing rugged miners exploiting rich quicksilver deposits. Explores isolation, vast wealth potential, and the Waldron Company's ongoing exploration with emphasis on reputation as incentive and duty.
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FE. A. Waldron
Alpine
Brewster County
Terlingua
Mig Bend
Waldron Company
Waldron
Overland Mail
The Collins Novelty Duo Comes to Local Theater
The Collins novelty duo features Mr Collins on cornet and violin with Mary Louise Long pianist and saxophonist completing the act. After vaudeville and Canadian tours the pair join a Lyceum program to perform Wednesday night December 20 at 8 o'clock. Tickets are available at the Kandy Kitchen.
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Collins
Castle Square
Fraternity Four
Four Lincolns
Canada
Varsity
Mary Louise Long
Collins E
Lincoln Ladies Orchestra
Lyceum
Kandy
Tax Payers Notice for 1922 Taxes Due February 1st
All state and county taxes for 1922 are due now and must be paid before February 1st 1922 to avoid a 10 percent penalty. Tax collection tours will be at Lajitas December 6 Terlingua December 9 and Marathon December 12 13 led by E E Townsend Tax Collector 47-Jt.
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Lajitas
Terlingua
Marathon
E. E. Townsend
Marquis seeks seat in senatoral constitutional convention
Dr RK Marquis president of Sul Ross State Normal College announces candidacy for one of 100 members in the upcoming constitutional convention. He argues education needs a major rewrite to elevate Texas schools and says three members will come from each senatorial district under the latest plan. Marquis, noted educator from Alpine, presses for support from West Texas allies.
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Marquis
Sut
Ross Norris College
Austin
Frst
Marewic
Avalanche
Austin American
West Texas
Marne
Texas
Lee Rountree
Bryan
Sul Ross Normal College
Alpine
Textbook contracts in Texas to cost $1 million more
Austin Dec 9 The Textbook Board forecasts at least 1 million dollars in excess costs under current contracts which expire next September. Miss Blanton opposes changes citing fiscal strain. some contracts renewed only four. The board rescinded gradual introduction of arithmetic and geography books and re voted contracts but kept the original selections.
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Austin
Texas
S. M. N. Morris
Textbook Board
Marrs
S. M.N. Marrs
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Brewster well resumption eyed by local oil firms
Industry notes report Captain Wood of Brewster C Corporation confirming a near term restart on the Brewster well. Portland operations under Mr Doddridge poised to plug away after material delays, boosting local oil sentiment alongside Mex-Tex Wax Company updates and Waldron Quicksilver optimism.
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Oi News
D. Wood
Brewster C Corporation
Brewster
Capt. Wood
Portland
Doddridge
Trewster County
Portland and Arewster Corporation
RW. Coffey
Mex- Tex Wax Company
Alpine
Creet
Alpine to Have Drive-In Filling Station
Workmen demolish the old blacksmith shop on Rail road Avenue for a modern drive-in filling station. Promoters include county commissioner-elect W. D. Barcham and T. V. Skevingston. Building to be tile with stucco finish and carry auto accessories.
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Railroad Avenue
W. D. Barcham
Cartledge
T. V. Skevingston
Christmas Gifts From Oakwood Pleasing And Distinct
Alpine Jewelry Company promotes Oakwood Christmas gifts described as pleasing and different from her other gifts, signaling unique jewelry options for holiday shoppers.
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Oakwood
Alpine Jewelry Company
Automobile Licenses Due by January First 1923
Automobile owners must renew 1923 licenses by January first to avoid penalties. Townsend, Collector of St... urges timely payment as the new licenses are prepared for issue.
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KF. Townsend
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Alpine State Bank
Love Bros
High Standard Paints
Alpine Lumber Co
Barnes
Otis Turner
Alpine Mercantile Co
G. W. Martin
Darsey
Ellen K. Church
Lackey Bldg
Quicksilver Mining and Investments
the Collins
Portland OF Company
Tex
Quicksilver
E. A. Waldron
Waldron Quicksilver Company
Southwest
Trewsfer County
First National Bank
Alpine, Texas
C A. Brown
H. L. Korbernot
W. B. Hancock
Geo, W. Baines Jr
Coshi HL. Hort
Aset Cashies
the Square
Hord’s
Clarence Hord
Alpine Light & Ice Company
J. D. Hex
Marathon State Bank
L. J. Hess
Fred Clark
WK. Bates
J. J. Roberts
Karl Clark
Mitchell
Gillett Co
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