Alpine Cowboys Roundup Big Day of Fun and Wins
Alpine held its first annual Cowboys Roundup with a parade, ball game, barbecue for about 3000, roping and riding contests, and dancing. Winners included Milton Gillett and Geo Jones first prize in steer rope and tie with 2514 seconds, Lee Harrington and Roy Reed second, Aubry Harrell and Mien Holden third.
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Siveh
Imoa
Alpine
Marfa
Fepaleliviye
Fay Ward
Ing
Milton Gillett
Geo. Jones
Lee Harrington
Roy Reed
Aubry Harrell
Mien Holden
Add Eddins
John Young
Geo Daniels
Ovela Porter
Mypive
Pay Ward
Sphers
Roy Stillwell
Bill Kingston
Help Us Prevent Accidents Says Locomotive Engineer
A locomotive engineer urges support for the National Careful Crossing Campaign highlighting highway rail grade crossing dangers. He describes near misses with autos at high speed, the risk to passengers, and the toll of 1921 fatalities and injuries. He calls for driver caution and a simple remedy to save lives.
Derricks and Drillers Near 1950 Feet in Bone Springs Operations
Portland manager Doddridge reports water shut off from casing cut and drilling resumed. Depth reached 1949 feet with favorable indications. Other Brewster county operations show few mishaps and cautious optimism among operators.
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Portland
Doddridge
Bone Springs
Brewster
Toyah field oil revival in Pecos Texas area
In Pecos fields the Toyah territory shows renewed activity after months of inactivity. Fifteen to sixteen wells produce one half to three barrels daily and are pumped regularly with oil stored for shipment to California refineries. The Toyah Fresno Oil Co is drilling its No 4 well and two of three completed wells are producers.
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Toyah
Interst
California
Toyah-Fresno Oil Co
Johnson
Jet Oi Co
Quaid
Official Brewster County maps with oil and mine data
Alpine Texas offers official Brewster County section maps containing the latest oil and mine information for a $2.00 price. Maps cover land parcels and extractive activity within the county.
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Brewster County
Alpine
Texas
Four words warn at crossings on safety
A Dallas News courtesy piece notes that safety warnings like Stop Look and Listen appear at highway crossings to prevent accidents. It cites common phrases such as Safe ty First and Watch your step and hopes the Careful Crossing Campaign speeds public realization that warnings serve risk prevention, not decoration.
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American Rathway Association
United States
Dallas News
Chamber seeks samples for Brewster county display
The Brewster County chamber of commerce requests samples of fruits suitable for preservation to create a permanent county product display. Collect labeled jars indicating grower and preservation method. Cooperation from residents is urged to showcase the county’s mineral resources and diverse products, aiming to attract home seekers and visitors.
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Chamber of Commerce
Brewster County
Railroads Offer Alpine Trips In Summer Sale
Railroads north east and south of San Antonio will sell 1 4 round trip tickets to Alpine from July 10 to September main offer good for 90 days from sale date per agent L B Starns. Holland Hotel remodel bids reach about 40000 dollars. When finished Repine plans a premier West Texas hotel.
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San Antonio
Texas
Alpine
L. B. Starns
Holland
Repine
West
For Rent Good 4 Room House in Quiet Area
For rent a four room house with ample water for home and garden. Contact G H Yates by phone 51. Available now.
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G. H. Yates
Orient Seeks Men as Strike Enters Second Week
The Kansas City Mexico Orient Railway seeks shop workers as 55 of 76 strikers in Texas remain out. An Orient notice urges return by July 5 or risk loss of current positions, with only prior employees rehirable if needed after midnight Wednesday.
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Kansas City, Mexico & Orient Railway Company
Albert DeBernard
Wichita
Kansas
The
Orient
United States Railway Labor Board
San Angelo
Texas
Hamlin
Fort Stockton
Sweetwater
Chillicothe
A. J. Cleary
Summer tourist fare to Alpine on multiple Texas railways
After over a year of effort the chamber of commerce reports a new summer tourist rate to Alpine. The one and one third of the regular adult one way fare applies July 10 through September 8 with final return valid 90 days from sale. Tickets non transferable and no stopovers. Local encouragement cites the Paisano Baptist Encampment and Skillman Grove meetings to boost publicity and travel.
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Chamber of Commerce
Texas
Southern Pacific
San Antonio
T. Ry
T. C Ry
Railroad Commission of Texas
Skillman Grove
America
City Lighting System Debuts Amid Local Hype
The new city lighting system draws praise from residents who compare it favorably to premium watches and alpine gear, signaling strong community approval and expectations for improved street visibility.
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Alpine
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Ipine
Benjamin Berkeley
Sombrero
Gomdly
Allen
American Legion
Wetern
Wwaltinge
HORD
John Young Land Company
Jueban
John Young II
Dallas
Pecos
Cleary
Otis Turner
Alpine Light & Ice Company
J. D. Hix
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