First Step in 6,000,000 Improvement Program
Wichita July 13 tentative plans to spend from 6,000,000 to 7,000,000 on improvements for the Kansas City Mexico and Orient Railway were announced by W T Kemper president after a directors meeting. The program would begin October 7 if the present resume corol at that time Nists who are hollers of Orient gold notes have an option on some of the company s stock extending to that Bielty-two Alpine Grande giving the Orient an option with the Pacific Oc ehler improvement con per said. This tracker at S on the ceiver and i coopera tively of the ¢ were allowed 1,068. John K in Federal Court at Kansas City Kan for their services Provision was made by the court enabling the E acquire controlling Intersst Inte rond. The English tpliatia reported Wkly to ap.
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Wichita
Kan
Kansas City
Mexico and Orient Railway
W. T. Kemper
Kemper
Corol
Nists
Orient Gold
Orient
John K
Tpliatia
Locals urged to fight loco weed with on site experiments
At a Monday luncheon ranchers and Tri County Agent Miller urged creating an on site experiment station to study loco weed which harms cattle and livestock. They argued a local lab could identify the toxic component or a parasite to counter the weed and benefit Highlands ranchers. Berkeley supported Miller’s plans and suggested college lab collaboration. continued on page 4.
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Commer
Tri-County
Miller
Fedral
Highlands
Ator
Benjamin F. Berkeley
Real estate boom boosts Alpine growth with new buildings
Alpine sees a surge in activity as Otis Turner announces a reinforced concrete store building on Sixth Street near his office, plus plans for hotel annex contracts and several homes under construction. A high priced business lot sale and multiple residential projects indicate substantial progress and rapid expansion in the Alpine market.
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Holland Hotel
Otis Turner
Sixth Street
Turner
Brewster County Banks Report Large Deposits
Alpine and Marathon banks show deposits near half a million dollars this week as Brewster County’s two banks publish statements. Marathon State Bank and Alpine First National report substantial totals with ranchers and county residents contributing to the favorable showing for year’s end.
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Brewster
Alpine
Marathon Bank
Marathon
Brewster County Sets 1927 Tax Rate With Sinking Fund
Commissioners meet and approve the 1927 county tax rate totaling 1 0c with a special road bond fund, ad valorem levy, and interest sinking fund charges. They also authorize delinquent school tax district Ni 4 and appoint bond and fund allocations to cover refunds and maintenance, with several officials present.
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Brewster County
Brewster
Poyers
Carter
Marathom
Waal
James A. Burke
Bonrland
Hord
W. D. Burcham
Paisano Baptist Assembly Encampment Opens July 22
The Paisano Baptist Assembly announces its sixth annual encampment opening Friday July 22 at the grounds 11 miles west of Alpine. Noted preachers Dr George W Truett and Dr J E San Antonio will preach daily with a rearranged schedule, and Dr Porter will deliver a Bible lecture. The event features noted musicians and a 20 member orchestra, with an expected large turnout. cottages and tents are limited so attendees must bring bedding and shelter.
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Paisano Baptist Assembly
Al|apine
George W. Truett
First Baptist Church
Dallas
Truett
J. E
New Holland Annex Set For Three Stories And 40 Rooms
Ground was broken Monday for a three story annex to the Holland Hotel. The contract was let to H. T. Ponsford & Sons of El Paso. Work will be completed in 120 working days using reinforced concrete hollow tile and stucco. The addition will provide forty extra guest rooms and be built to carry three more stories when needed.
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New Holland
Holland Hotel
H. T. Ponsford & Sons
el Paz
Housing Expansion Plans At Alpine Hotel Annex Site
Alpine town readers learn of a major hotel annex project extending 110 feet along Railroad Avenue adding 12 guest rooms on the second floor and 20 rooms on the third, with a three story front structure. The plan includes a banquet room, spacious lobby, patio,改and a remodeled ground floor with new vaults and increased bank spaces. General contract set at 76500 dollars plus plumbing and heating contracts.
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Railroad Avenue
Clay
EL Paso
Atwa
Iroad Avenue
Sixth Street
Aunex
Railroad Ave
Road Avenue
Reading
Holland
State National Bank
McMurry
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Loco
College
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College Hill
White
J. A. Merandh
Reente
John Young
Iniyer
W. Jemneyson
Christoval
Mak Alpine
Alpine Lumber Company
Wade Reid
Abyss
Ital
J. Wood
Caime
Corpus Chrsth
Pano
Phelps
Porter
First Beauetrovuret
Oklahoma
City
Mse
Dred Bidet
Elvie
Baylor Univeral
Tnt
Baren Sparta
Sam Means
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W. ML U
Den
Texas
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Sul Ross
Ock
Chiara Rommerce
Chan
Ross Thian Antonio
San Antonio
A. Brown
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