Local Remarks On Sheep Cattle Ranching Experiment
Brief talks by Juage Merrill and Mr. Fletcher followed by remarks from Dr. Schmitz on an experimental weed control for sheep and cattle, reported from the 1900 era.
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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1928
Page
5
Texas groups push for funding to battle pink bollworm pest
During a February gathering, Texas cattlemen and chambers of commerce urged federal aid to fund a research station addressing the pink bollworm. Speakers stressed cooperation across organizations while outlining a plan for a long term study to control the pest and its damage. A follow up meeting was scheduled for February 29 in Marfa to review data on projected costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Texas Chamber
House
Senate
Marfa
Miller
Connor
Chambers of Commerce
Grand jury notes poll tax and voting irregularities
The grand jury reports concerns over unpaid bonds and tax receipts for 1927. It urges election officers to inspect voting slots for legal votes from non residents and lists individuals who paid poll taxes in 1921 or earlier, warning about eligibility and residence rules for the upcoming elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Jury
Tomias Valadez
Acadio Castro
Macaela Garcia
A. L. Garcia
Isabell Garcia
Ramon Ramirez
Juan Portillo
Jesus Cobos
Antonio Ortiz
Jose Losoya
Porfirio Sandata
Jose Cordovacuala Santiago
E. E. Townsen
Fate Buys Meat Market in Pyate Oil Field Town
W Fate who ran the Alpine Meat Market for about two years has bought a market and Grocery in Pyate Texas and Pacific railroad town. Fate sold his truck farm in Ranger Canyon five miles southwest of Alpine to Roy Slagle manager of the Holland dining service. Slagle's father J H Slagle came here about two years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Fate
Alpine
Pyate
Texas & Pacific Railroad
Mr. Fate
Ranger Canyon
Roy Slagle
Holland Diing Service
Mr. Slagle
J. H. Slagle
Junior High Notes on Playground Equipment and Assembly
The note describes installation of new playground equipment including swings and slides, to be ready soon. Students were called to a general assembly Tuesday at 3 15 pm where America was sung and Mr Head announced a February 22 holiday for George Washington’s birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Assembly
America
Head
George Washington
Farm plans and lease transfer amid Texas land use
Plans detail a 12 acre farm complex with extensive truck raising at a location, including a land lease by Mr. Pate and transfer of a West Alline residence to Fate. Fate expects to travel to Pyote Sunday and will be joined by relatives visiting in Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pate
Trek
Slaffe
Pletcher
West Aubine
Fate
Pyote
Texas
Road the ads in 71 Patronize Aval Avalanche.
Road advertising reads like a chaotic jumble with stray fragments. The text hints at patrons and avalanches, but details and context remain unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aval Avalanche
Che
Sells Interest in Hardware Business to Imperial Man
J E Puller sold his interest in the Alpine Hardware Company to W D Glenn who runs a grocery business at Imperial near Fort Stockton. Glenn and his family will reside in Alpine. A J Fuller plans to move to Alpine with his family and work in the insurance field. J A Koon, formerly of Fort Stockton, remains as a partner in the hardware venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imperial Man
J. E. Puller
Alpine Hardware Company
W. D. Glenn
Puller
Glenn
Imperial
Fort Stockton
Alpine
Fuller
Davis-Halmorhea
Ury
Methodist
JA. Koon
Card of Thanks Expressing Gratitude for Kindness
We express our deep appreciation for the many acts of kindness and sympathy and the beautiful floral offerings shown during our time of loss. Your consideration has brought comfort to our family.
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Holland Hotel
Holland Avenue
Confectionery & Drug Store
Garnett’s
Garnett
B. C
Props
Bldo
Speedy Taxi
C. Williams
Hassen Company
Kavody
Aaa Today
Tunity
Charlie Chaplin
BIG Bend
Hudson
Hudson’s Bakery
BIG Bend Bread
Rael
Magnolia Coffee Company
Rand Jury
Girl Scout
Elizabeth Spence
Elizabeth Sale
Ed Friedrich
San Antonio
David Onidren FA
Chaffin
Fin
Forchheimer’s
The
Holland
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