Kansas City Line Expands To Chiuhuahua Irrigation District
A new branch from Allende to Esmeralda passes Mar eos Zaragoza and Davila, linking with the Orient line. It promises irrigation water rights, rich agricultural potential, and fruit and vegetable exports to American markets while allowing Kansas City, Mexico and Orient to compete on border freight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allende
Chihuahua
Esmeralda
Mareos
Zaragoza
Davila
Kansas City, Mexico & Orient
Texas Show In New York Ends With Oath And Offer
A Texas show visiting New York to escort a prisoner back South is turned over to an inspector acting as amusement guide. They attend an East Side ball where crooks mingle. the inspector tips a crook to target a tall man in a sombrero as the Texas bull to nick for a ticket while promising a $5 watch in return.
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New York
Crooks Toone
Nix
Trial Notes On Mer camb Cross Examination Wording
In a state trial, Law Notes recounts a witness under cross examination who nods in response to a question. The stenographer, unable to see the witness fully, asks to answer and the witness claims he did not nod. The stenographer then notes hearing a rattling sound but cannot discern its direction or certainty.
The Dog's Mistake Judge's Bone Remark
Judge McCanleas of Wichita, famed as the leanest man in the state, walked Kansas City streets when a hound dog began tailing him. After a block, the dog lagged behind and a street boy mused that the dog followed for a bone.
Citation for non resident defendant in Brewster County court
The State of Texas Brewster County issues a 1913 citation to Joseph W Liggett a non resident of this state to appear before the Brewster County District Court at Alpine on February 10 1913 to answer a petition by O N Brown for $1935.60 relating to brokerage commissions from a Roswell New Mexico contract. The citation directs publication for four weeks and naming Sheriff Wrens W H Lease as clerk.
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State of Texas
Brewster
District Court of Said
N. Brown
Roswell
Chaves County
New Mexico
Joseph W. Lig ‘Gett
Denver
Colorado
Brewster County
Texas
Joseph W. Liggett
Alpine
O. N. Brown
Wrens W. H. Leste
District Court
A. D
Meadow Fire Incident and Maid’s Engagement Chance
A distressed scene unfolds as a colorfully named man fires dead grass in a meadow and faces a pointed rebuke. The dialogue shifts to a marriage proposal where Mabel’s father weighs dowry against future luxuries, with Algy assuring ability to provide.
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Wes
Mabel
Algy Hiad
Algy
Flowed Through Europe with Mount Blane and Lake Como
A fragmented travel snippet shows a speaker recalling a European journey. The dialogue mentions enjoying varied sights and a slower pace near Mount Blane and Lake Como, reflecting casual travel narration.
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Europe
Mount Blane
Lake Como
Many Are Blind in One Eye in British Suit
English author Mrs. Francis Vivian Campbell sues a Newcastle steamship line over ptomaine poisoning aboard the Carib Prince in the Mediterranean claiming loss of sight in her left eye. Medical testimony suggests loss due to blood poisoning and questions whether ptomaine poisoning can cause single-eye blindness. A physician notes many are born with one eye blind and may never notice the missing field of vision until years later.
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Francis
Vivian Campbell
Newcastle
Mediterranean
Campbell
Fragmentary dialogue about friends and money borrowing
A partial, unclear dialogue scene shows M P Cunius and TM P Cunius arguing about saving money and borrowing from friends. The text references an old man named Mr Gotrox and hints at life burdens and social circles as costs of finance.
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Cunius
Mr. Gotrox
The Last Day at Plsctoral College Dining Hall
A quirky exchange in a Courier-Journal style column imagines the last day at Plsctoral College. Farmer Mack jokes about coeds and dining room doors as a playful, ironic scene hints at campus life and lingering humor.
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Farmer Mack
Courier-Journal
Sheriff Sale of Brewster County Property in Alpine
An order of sale issued by the District Court of Tarrant County directs the sheriff to sell on the first Tuesday in March 1913 at the Brewster County courthouse in Alpine the properties described as Surveys Nos 28 30 and 32 in Block 227 of the Texas and Pacific R R Co survey. The sale satisfies a judgment for 2656.94 dollars in favor of Mrs. H. G. Wooten against William J. Thomas, with costs.
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Brewster County
Alpine
Texas
William J. Thomas
H. G. Wooten
Nana
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G. Kurt Lange
Slight’s Drug Store
R. C. McKinney Land Co
FORD
Pealey
Detroit
JAS
Normand
Marta
Tex
Trans-Pecos Abstract Co
Alpine, Texas
Pecos & Rio Grande Telephone Company
Ft. Stockton
Pecos
Marathon
Ft. Davis
Holland Hotel
Pecos & Rio Grande Telephone CO
United States
Kansas City, Mexico & Orient Line
W. Hi. Lease
M.S. Buaxs
Dibble
Cary
Plsctoral College
Ce Jno
A. Hardy
Middlebrook, MD
Lackey
J. L. Gilbert
Lackey Bldg
W. S. Bechtol
C. Brooke
Muenenenaennerer
A.M. Rney
Pentient Dist
Aurine
Wigfall van Sickle
Sheriff's
H. Ragin
jAlpine
Livingston Undertaking Co
Yonatie, Tex Marfa
Funeral Directors and Embalmers
W. R. Brazeal
Ade
Jno
R. Hall
Emia
K. of
P. Lodge iv
Caldwell
Jason W. Taners
J.B. Txvine
S.E
Marfn
Residio County
Kerrville
Louis Hofer
Lange's
Dean
San Francisco
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