Two Big Ranch Deals Made This Week
John Young Lands Company reports two major ranch transactions this week. The M. P. Kennedy ranch north of Alpine, 30 miles away, covering 000 acres with 1500 cattle, sold for 280,000 to Nichols and son. The Dr McGregor ranch on the Terrell Pecos line, 40,000 acres with 1500 cattle, sold for 360,000 to Blackstone and Slaughter of San Angelo after a buyer fell ill before closing.
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John Young Lands Company
Mr. Young
Tayo
San Antonio
M. P. Kennedy
Alpine
Nichols and Son of
Kennedy
McGregor
Terrell
Pecos
Y Blackstone & Slaughter
Wn Angelo
Sing
Quicksilver and Mineral Development Company prospects
Discussion on profitable production of cinnabar ore and quicksilver in California. Notes that ore value varies with processing, mining methods, and depth. Explains mine design, ore transport, pumping needs, and the risks of ore body direction. Encourages subscribing to follow local district progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamaden
California
Erefords New Breed of Pigs and Pedigree Notes
A fragment mentions Erefords new breed of pigs with heavy weights and potential hogs. It emphasizes learning about the breed and urges keeping pedigrees, referencing Sam Harmon and the need for pedigrees for the animals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erefords
Sam Harmon
Test feeding of 214 steers at Jackson and Harmon
Report of a Tuesday visit to Jackson and Harmon to observe a steer fattening trial. The group fed 93 head of Herefords Abdeen and Shorthorns with 9 lb Purina Steer Fatuna 20 lb cottonseed hulls and 1 lb cottonseed meal daily. Initial slow gain improved after 10 days full feed. Trial to run about 120 days with potential to ship fat cattle direct to markets. Local experts encourage others to view the operation.
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Jackson & Harmon H
Sam Harmon
Walter Measday
A. I
Arrivis
Catfish Catch Report From Alpine Trip
W Harmon, Panhandle Association Inspector, returned from Boquillas on the Rio Grande and recounted a 30 pound catfish caught during the trip with multiple feasts made from it. Read The Avali Watch Alpine Grow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Harmon
Panhandle Association
Alpine
Rio Grande
Boquillas
Avali
Oil Well News From Local Ranches and Wells
Yarbro Montgomery ranches planned by Alexander Syndicate to be erected in the grounds. The Hot Well No. 1 is being reinforced with operations around 1020 feet. Hargus Well No. 1 was shot Monday and the crook removed. They work on cleaning out to continue drilling down about 1500 feet. A new well east of Wilson No. 10 is planned as Darling joins the crew soon. Expecting good news by Thursday if tool retrieval succeeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yarbrotgomery
Alexander Syndicate
Hargus
Wilson
Had Not Seen Her Brother For Nine Years
Joe White stopped in Al for three days this past week to visit his sister Mrs. whom he had not seen in nine years. He is a fine mechanic and during the war was working. He is to report for duty. Wayne Cartledge of Terlings Duroc Jersey Texas, from thorough L. P. Greene of Hovey was transacting business in Alp Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe White
Wayne Cartledge
Duroc
Jersey
Texas
L. P. Greene
Hovey
Alp
Champ & Loyless Take Over Alpine Repair Shop
GH Champ purchased half interest in the Alpine Repair Shop joining with Loyless to form Champ and Loyless They plan rapid upgrades including a modern gas air condenser electric blower and related improvements to create one of West Texas best equipped garages They also secure the agency for the Overland car The note ends with best wishes for success and a reader item about Alma Welda visiting Stockton last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Champ
Gichols
Champ & Loyless
West
Texas
Cowboys Reinvest in Fine Cattle Herd Near Alpine
Ira Ford and Leroy Stone along with Bill Jones moved about 300 cattle to their ranches near Fort Davis. The split herd was divided Saturday and will boost stock quality and records. Ford and Stone previously sold their home to Joe Hyter and are restocking it. Stock range lies roughly 40 miles southeast of Pecos and northeast of Alpine, with cattle sourced from Mrs Moody of Fort Stockton.
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Ira Ford
Bros
Leroy Stone
Bill Jones Attle
Fort Davis
Saturda
Pon
Fords
Joe Hyter
Alpine
Pecos
Ek Watt
Also Mentioned on This Page
Alpine State Bank
Tex
Benjamin F. Berkel
Geo. C. Miller
Aw. van Sickle
P.O
P. W. Rafalsky
Alpine, Texas
Brewster Leasing & Development Company
Lackey Building
C. D. Wood, Magr
John Young Land Co
Alamo Lumber Co
Quicksilver and Mineral Development
FE. A. Waldron
Jaining
Anewalaron Quicksilver
Maerial Development Company
Mr. Darling
Thur Tay
Alma Welda
Stockton
GL. Moody
Fort Stockton
Sondlay
The
First National Bank
DP Ricers
A. Brown
M. J. Kokernot
Pres
GEO, W. Ames Jry
W. B. Hancock
HL. Nord
Ant Cashier
Alpine Repair Sho
Old Dean
Court House
Betty Wales
Redfern
Mitchell-Gillett Co
Heawau
Insef
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