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Local residents report recoveries and visits as families host guests across towns. George A Brown returns home after operation on the ranch. Mr and Mrs W Gillett visit from I" 0. families gather for outings to Devil's River. Baby born June 28 at a local hospital. Mrs Jones delivers a child in Bal mor ton. Mrs Adrian Turney visits from Phoenix before returning to attend family events. J T Sam of Odessa and others join an excursion to Chihuahua City. James Swann, ex Sul Ross student, visits Alpine. P Cox from Brewster County improves after hospitalization in San Antonio.
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W. C. Jones
Balmorton
James Swann
Dallas
Alpine
J. W. Prazer
P. Cox
Brewster County
San Antonio Hospital
Mr. Cox
Innate Intelligence and Vertebrae Pressure Theory
The text discusses innate intelligence guiding body function through brain and nerve impulses and claims a misaligned vertebra pinches nerves, halting the flow of functional impulses to organs. It frames vertebral misalignment as the cause of blocked nerve signals and impaired bodily function.
Chiropractic Claim Probed by Advertised Health Message
An OCR fragment argues that misaligned vertebrae cause disease and chiropractic adjustments cure it. It cites Dr. Carroll Vaughn of Turner Building with a phone number 331 and promises better wealth through chiropractic care.
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Carroll Vaughn
Ition Turner
The Englishman Who Became a Texas Pioneer in 1888
In 1888 English-born County Judge R B Slight faced early hardship after arriving in Texas to seek Buffalo Bill’s world and work. He rode, hiked, and dug postholes at Alpine near the Haley ranch, proving himself by enduring hunger and fatigue while adjusting to the rugged West.
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Brewster County
Martha Habebacker
R. B. Slight
Not
David Copperfield
Mr. Slight
Ife
Buffalo
Bill
Ean
Haley Ranch
Mr. Haley
Slight
Greenhorn
Alpine
America
England
West Texas Livestock Plans and Personal Reminiscences
The article details Brewster County livestock curtailment plans with condemned and sound cattle payment scales, mortgage holder shares, and required mortgage signatures for sales. It also recounts J. H. Walker's praised land efforts and a long anecdotal career arc of Mr Slight from England to American cattle trails, including dangerous storms and a blind scare near Amarillo.
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Brewster County
J. W. Gilmer
Chmn
R. W. Arnold
Guy S. Combs
P. V. Cartwright
LT. Pletcher
Taxpayer call for economy in county government
A 1992 campaign letter by RB Slight for County Judge criticizes tax increases and urges taxpayers to demand fiscal restraint. It likens county leadership to a bank’s board, arguing the judge should actively monitor expenditures and act as budget officer. Figures from courthouse records show prior years’ expenditures.
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Slight
Jade
Adv
Commissioners Court
Couny
R. B. Slight
Dudge
Court House
Think R. B Slight County Judge Candidate Message
Fragmentary OCR notes reference savings to taxpayers and penalties of public extravagance. Mentions R B Slight as candidate for County Judge seeking a second term, with garbled items about paints and varnishes and Alpine Le Haw Dept. This item appears as a clipped political blurb or column fragment with unclear context and incomplete data.
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R. B Slight
Cardul Ad Says It Aids Women With Menstrual Pain
An old advertisement touts Cardul for severe pains cramps or nervousness, claiming many women praise the remedy for over fifty years. It cites testimonials from Mrs Dora Dun of Science Hill Kentucky and other unnamed users, asserting relief during menstruation and recovery from run-down feeling.
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Cardul
Dora Duncan
Science Hil Ky
Auer
Cardus
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