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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1910
Page
2
Dry Farming Congress Aims West Texas Growth
West Texas development hinges on moisture conservation and soil culture taught at the Dry Farming congress. Farmers learn seed selection and cultivation to extend arid region yields, guiding settlers toward harvest profits. The Eagle Pass gathering on the 17th promotes scientific, practical methods for dry seasons where irrigation is impracticable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Texas
Great West
Eagle Pass
West
Texas
New Day Farming System Promoted for New Mexico
Editorial notes rainfall changes alter New Mexico dry farming. Branagh near Juarez uses winter soil preparation plus moisture conservation to plant late and rely on summer rains. If rains continue, crops like beans broom corn and milo maize may prosper while earlier dry farmers struggle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Paso Herald
New Mexico
Scientific
K. Branagh
Juarez
Branagh
Mr. A. W. Murray Returning From Alpine Visit
Mr. A. W. Murray came back on Tuesday after a week with his son in Alpine and a short stay with his daughter, Mrs. Jos. O. Boehmer, planning to depart next week for home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Murray
Alpine
Jos. O. Boehmer
Floresville Health Improves After Western Visit
Mr. Murray's health has greatly improved following a visit in the western section, noted in the Eagle Pass Guide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floresville
Murray
Eagle Pass
Railroad project moves to resume Conchos to San Angelo work
A. E. Stilwell’s Kansas City Mexico and Orient line plans to bridge the 365 mile Conchos to San Angelo gap. Local engineer McGuire is pressing A. H. Hill to resume grading east of the Conchos toward the Rio Grande, with work expected to begin soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Stilwell
Kansas City, Mexico & Orient Railroad Co
England
Conchos
San Angelo
Texas
McGuire
A. H. Hill
Mr. Hill
Rio Grande River
Chihuahua
Dry Farming Convention at Eagle Pass
Big preparations for the Dry Farming Congress at Eagle Pass on the 17th next month. The arrangements committee outlines a busy program with sightseeing trips to Old Mexico coal mines and irrigated farms, baseball games, a Texas roping contest, a smoker, and a ladies reception. Delegates will be hosted by the committee as guests, with Alpine hoped to be well represented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Pass
Committee On
Old Mexico
West Texas
Alpine
Great Developer Hornbeck Drives West Texas Growth Story
Commissioner FB A Hornbeck, known for Pecos irrigation success, leads Orient Railroad development in West Texas. He supervised 25 000 acres in Pecos County, boosting land value from 3 to 88 dollars per acre. Plans call for Fort Stockton growth and a town of 10 000 or more in two years. He previously led development for President Stilwell on the Kansas City Southern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Orient Railroad
Arthur E. Stilwell
West Texas
FB. A. Hornbeck
Pecos
Hornbeck
Imperial
Pecos County
Fort Stockton
Onent
Orent
San Angelo
Stilwell
Kansas City Southern
West
West Texas land boom eyed by Alpine promoters
Texas boosters praise a promoter group led by Fr. Stockton Pioneer and Hoornbeck for buying land along the K C M O Railway and plan to push Alpine development. They claim the region offers many natural advantages and potential buyers will be shown soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
K.C
English engineer breaks ground on Conchos dam in Chihuahua
Sir Weatman Pearson leading the $20 000 000 project across the Conchos river near Santa Rosalia Chihuahua. A 800 man workforce, 5 year target, power generation for San Rosala and Santa Eulalia mills and mines, with irrigation as a secondary goal. Canadian capital backs the venture with Mexican subscriptions and government concessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weatman Pearson
Conchos River
Chihuahua
Elephant Butte
Santa Rosalia
Crete
McNab
Conchos
San Rosala
Santa Eulalia
Prospects Rise for Fort Stockton Growth as Lots Sell Fast
Notes from Fort Stockton report 530 lots sold in the Orient addition signaling strong growth. Purchasers plan large buildings while Jed Gibson sells 74 sections east of Fort Stockton for 15000 dollars. July 18 contract for 50 miles of grading near San Angelo advances link to the Orient Railroad toward a Southwest metropolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pioneer
I. KE. Grimes
Orient Addition
Stockton
Jed Gibson
Orient Railway
Fort Stockton
San Angelo
Orient Railroad
Southwest
Bring or send your job print ing to this office
A terse notice directs readers to bring or mail their job printing to the office for processing. It emphasizes submitting work locally and by a specified method for timely handling.
Enjoyable Neighborhood Picnic Near Marble Quarry
A Saturday neighborhood picnic one mile south of the marble quarry featured Mr. and Mrs. Lindenborn and family plus several couples and singles. The group enjoyed plenty of chicken and sweets, active games, and social chats before touring the quarry to see steam drills and large marble blocks including a dark blue piece showing a white dove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lindenborn
Nixon
Parkerson
Walker
Bird
Mollie Bell
Electra Wade
Ned Burnam
Birdie Woodward
Marlo Wells
Frank Babcock
Grant Woodward
Alpine notables ill and peach crop pest woes
John S. Barnhart lies critically ill at his Alpine home as editors report his despair of life. June bugs plague Alpine peaches prompting readers to seek remedies. W. J. Yates of the Avalanche is also sick for several days and a subscription push follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John S. Barnhart
Alpine
Notice to Trespassers at Altura Ranch Property
Notice to trespassers posted on the Altura ranch property warning against hunting or wood hauling. The Bird pasture is included. Signed by Jason W. James.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altura Ranch
Jason W. James
Primary election date set for Brewster County
The primary election for state district and county officers will be held in Brewster County next Saturday, outlining the upcoming voting day and scope of offices on the ballot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brewster County
Proposed Texas Amendment to Aid Confederate Widows and Home
A Texas House Joint Resolution proposes amending Article 3 Section 51 to authorize aid for indigent, disabled Confederate soldiers and their widows, and to establish a home for them and for women who aided the Confederacy. It authorizes funding up to 150000 dollars for the home and 500000 dollars annually for aid, with a proclamation for November 1910 election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Texas
Also Mentioned on This Page
Postoffics
J. Yates
Wigle & Co
Slight
L. L. Felix
W. J. Yates
The
Avalanche
House
W. G. Townsend
Secretary of State
Alpine Real Estate Exchange
H.S. Wigie & Company
W. H. Ragin
A. M. Turney Land Company
Orient Land & Abstract Company
Alpine Land Company
Otis Turner
L. B. Caruthers
John Young Land Company
Mitchell, Werth & Company
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