Industrial Outlook of Big Bend Region Best in Years
Brewster Alpine January outlook says 1926 will be a strong year for industry in the Big Bend and Davis Mountain region. Quick silver, marble, rubber and cattle dominate prospects with Waldron mines and new quarries expanding output. fruit and vegetable farming, dairying, poultry, and banking show optimism as a county agent aids marketing and preservation efforts.
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Big Bend
Brewster County
Alpine
Texas
Davis Mountain
Uy Are
Brewster
Presidio
Jef Davis
Beatsim
United States
Waldron
Quicksilver
Presidio Vountlen
Brewster, Presidio
Jett Davia
Big
Bend
Davia Mountain
County receives world directory invitation for Brewster County
An article notes Brewster County gains international recognition as the Irewater County Chamber of Commerce is invited to publish its name in the World Convention Dates directory in New York City. The piece mentions the value of such recognition and cites other cities similarly honored. It also briefly describes a jail-break attempt at the county jail on Saturday night, thwarted when a jailor’s wife heard noises. Prisoners John McCray and another inmate were involved, with the latter later connected to a prior murder and burglary charges.
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Irewater County
John McCray
Marathon
Sherif
Claude Easterling Elected President of Stamford Chamber
Stamford December 15. At the Twenty Fourth Annual Stamford Chamber of Commerce meeting Claude Easterling sales manager for M Swenson & Sons was elected president. Easterling from a public spirited family. his brother is mayor of Del Rio and a key developer in Southwest Texas. He recently moved to Stamford about three years ago after the death of Frank F Hastings and is noted as a top cattle expert in the Southwest with many years with Hig Cattle Raisers Assn, reputedly sold numerous train loads of cattle.
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Stamford
Stamford Chamber of Commerce
Frank F. Hastings
Tales
Southwest
Maris
West Texas
Brewster County Auto Registration Lag Report
Information from the Tax Collector shows many Brewster County vehicles remain unregistered as of December 31 1926. Only 370 passenger vehicles registered out of 765 for the year, with over 400 cars likely unregistered and liable for daily fines. Commercial registrations total 49, with penalties rising 26 percent after February 1 under state highway laws.
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Brewster County
Public School at Marfa Dedicates New Building
Marfa Tex Jan 6 public school dedication held in the school auditorium with flag raisIng by the First Cavalry Camp Marfa Army band 30 members. Guests included local officials, principal speakers, and a dedicatory address by Rev George Baswett after musical selections and prayer.
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Marfa, Tex
Marfaow
Big Bend
Col C
Marta
Fase Brothers
Atsita
Mra J. Woon
Ansoslaion
Extendia
Marta'e de Frit
Judes
C. R
Wind
J.C. Jones
Methodist Church
J. K. Gregg
George Baswett
Hi Pao
Lackey Buys Model Tailor Shop in Town
Sir Lackey purchases the Model Tailor Shop from W C Alfn and takes charge. Jesse atten, who ran the business with his father, has disposed of his interest. Jerome Lackey bought the property housing the plant earlier from Mr Allen and will lead operations with George and Gene Pugh remaining in their roles.
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Jesse Atten
W. C. Alfn
Avalanche
Same
Jerome Lackey
Mr. Lackey
Allen
Lackey
Messrs
George Ad Gene Pugh
Bend Historical Society to Meet Monday
The Bend historical and scientific society formed at Sul Ross College in Alpine. W J Smith elected temporary president and Mrs W B Hamilton and W W Jenkins as secretary and treasurer. A committee will draft by laws. The group aims to collect anthropological, geological, mineralogical and historical specimens, mount birds and animals, preserve relics, old newspapers and letters, and gather frontier stories and folklore for a regional museum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dig “Bend
Casner Attends National Auto Show and Dodge Dealers Meet
Jas K Casner of Casner Motor Co leaves for Detroit to attend a Dodge Brothers dealers meeting then travels to New York City for the National Automobile Show. He will visit the show and related events in New York after Detroit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas, K. Casmer
Casner Motor Company
Detroit
Dodge Brothers
New York City
Lobos Triumph Over Texas Longhorns In San Antonio
Sul Ross Lobos, after Christmas trip to San Antonio, defeated Texas University 25 22 in a rough thriller. Adams and Ford hit late shots as Joe King led Longhorn scoring with 6, Kell Townsend steady for Lobos, and Cavet stood out in a pivotal center role amid limited practice facilities.
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Texas University
Sun Rose Labor
Tair
San Antonio
Alamo City
Texas
Longhorn
Sul Ross
Alpine
Abe
Ar-my
Hreckenridge «High School
St. Mark's Academy
Engineers
Brooks Field Flyers
Breckenridge High
Mark's
Breckenridge High School
Cavet
Tulsa
Ford
Smith
Cross
Townsend
Kell
Sy Ross
Wwe
Brown
Lavet
Lease
Terry
Adams
Allen
Younger
Bo‘arth
Lobo
Sul
Texas University Longhorns
Ajury
State University
Lobos
Joe King
Oak Cliff High
Lonhorns
Teast
Smith Acquires Alpine Meat Market in Alpine
Smith takes over Alpine Meat Market from Clarence Hord with active management starting January first. Hord leases the ranch and will manage Culbert ranch operations. Smith promises no changes in market policies and aims to maintain the courteous treatment and fair dealing once provided by Hord.
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Alpine
Clarence Hord
Hord
Sam Culbert Ndt
Culbert
Sunny Glen
Smith
Woodmen Lodge to Install 1926 Officers in January
Woodmen Lodge officers for 1926 were elected at W W hall led by Erie Williams and C M Turney with K Arthur and F Burling among others. Installation is planned for Tuesday evening January 12 with a reception for attendees and families, inviting all Woodmen and Woodman Circle members.
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W. WW. Hall
Erie Williams
C. C
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W. J. Hamilton
Sec
Brewster County Chamber of Commerce
Calfornia
Jordan Marble
Mountain of
Mayple
Powash
Iron Mountain
Adn
Border Rubber
Texas Big Bend
Mexico
Ster County
Gains International
Claude Easterling
West Texas C
Marfa
Bend Historical Society
Casner
Graves
Longhorns
H Graves
Antonio
Ford Woul
Kell and
Stewart
Longhors
Racquivel
Suecenatul
Fora
Higgins
Alpine Meat Market
C. W. Elbuts Officers
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