Jinx seems to hit West Texas autoists in string of wrecks
A Curent spate of vehicle accidents hits Fort Stockton and nearby towns. Fort Blockton reports several crashes including a skidded car near Saragosa with nine occupants who escaped injury, a milk delivery car lost in a collision while racing a freight train, and another crash involving an Orient freight train. A Sanitary Dairy truck collided with an Alpine Transfer service car on College Avenue near the Methodist church, with minor injuries and substantial vehicle damage.
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Political candidate announcement for commissioner race
The Avalanche announces a candidate for office subject to OCR errors, dated July 24. The notice names a candidate for Commissioner Precinct 2 with authorization details and filing context.
Pecos car carries banners from Florian to Ma Ferguson
A Pecos Sunday drive displayed bold banners against Ma Ferguson and a Longhorn car badge. The handwritten signs urged returning to home ports and voiced provincial pride, reflecting a traveler’s broadening yet nostalgic sentiment. The piece from Ward County News (Harstow) highlights the era’s political and cultural slogans visible on vehicles.
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Ward County News
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Rooney Family Pool Scene at Fort Stockton Example
In 1894 the Rooney family near Fort Stockton used Fort Stockton springs to fill a pool where boys and girls learned to swim. The pictured figures include James Rooney, Frank Rooney a former Pecos County official, and a longtime farmhand.
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Pecos County
Big Lake Becomes City In New Ward
Big Lake voters approve city status in a move that will modernize governance. The measure pledges new infrastructure, better street maintenance, and a strengthened city hall and fire department with support from local residents and civic groups.
Electric line project advances toward Fabens in Hudspeth
El Paso Electric Company reports arrival of copper wire and materials for a power line to Fabens. The project will carry 66,000 volts to Fabens and 22,000 more to complete the route. Pole erection is underway as crews push the line a few miles beyond El Paso toward Rio Grande.
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Rio Grande Review
Printing shop upgrades at Eagle with new equipment
The Eagle announces new roller and additional printing materials since taking over. The improvements aim to enhance output for Road Lite Mountain Eagle and Sierra area readers.
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Sierra
Auto Free From Mud With Paper Wheel Trick
An odd tip suggests placing papers under a stuck car’s wheels to gain grip. As the rear wheels spin, the driver should press forward, then release pressure to help the vehicle roll free from mud. The method imitates a lightweight traction aid using available materials.
West Texas Progress in Electrification and Roads
West Texas shows growth in power development with three quarters of generation interconnected and counties linking small centers like Canyon and Happy to larger hubs via Texas Utilities. The report notes extensive natural gas usage for electricity in Amarillo, with Texas leading in gas fuel for power and a September production of 115,100 kilowatt hours. Roads expand across the region, with inter-state projects adding thousands of miles, including a total Texas network surpassing 21,000 miles of designated highways.
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Utilities News
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E Paso Times
Mews Papers Aid Businesses Filling Advertising Gaps
Local papers provide guidance for businesses seeking advertising space amid a market slowdown. Publishers urge clarity, targeted placements, and cost awareness to maximize impact for campaigns and promotions.
Three Unknown Things of the New Testament sermon
The Christian Church morning service invites study of three unknown things of the New Testament. The message emphasizes sincere spiritual instruction over claptrap preaching and appeals to the conscience, God, Christ, and the Heart of Man.
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Dr. Tyndall
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Nomination bid for camino de Precinio Comisionado 2
Local message in Spanish expresses intent to run for camino de Precinio Comisionado numero 2 and offers full effort and equal support. Mentions The Avalanche office and a variety of envelopes and documents.
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Avalanche
County commissioners meet. A Williams named surveyor
Regular Brewster County meeting notes the approval of several accounts and minor details. The key action is the appointment of A Williams to fill the unexpired term of the late W M Harmon as county surveyor. Williams, formerly with Graddy Williams, owned the plantation on the river in southern Brewster.
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Clarence Hord
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D.C. Bourland
W. D. Burcham
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W. M. Harmon
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Church Services and Message from Cornelius Bowles
The notice invites members to attend warm church services despite cold weather. It lists Morning Prayer at 11, Evening Service at 7:30, Bible Study Wednesday 3:30, and B Y P U groups with times. Pastor Cornelius Bowles urges each member to participate, saying the church is the biggest community asset.
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