Mexican Border Highway 106 Boost Campaign Document
The first leg of the Mexican Border Highway, Scenic Road of the South, was published this week under A Milson as general chairman. An 80 page illustrated book, 26 000 copies, lists the highway log and a map prepared by the Texas state highway department. The booklet highlights tourist sites such as Judge Roy Bean’s hut and the line Law West of the Pecos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Milson
Madison
San Antonio-Del Rio
Texas State Highway Department
Pecos
Special Big Bend Resources Promised to Highland Counties
Dedication to the people of the Highland Counties Texas extols their climate at 4000 to 5000 feet, rich grazing lands, mineral wealth, and strong citizenship. It lauds churches, schools, and thriving business stability despite regional depressions, presenting the newspaper’s mission as serving such a constituency as a highest privilege.
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Highland Counties
Texas
Uar
Big Bend
Alpine Business Establishment Counts Show Diversity
Alpine lists its commercial landscape with two national banks seven grocery stores five dry goods stores two drug stores two furniture stores three wholesale houses three dairies four garages five filling stations four hotels two restaurants two newspapers two lumber yards two plumbing shops two tailor shops one meat market one jewelry store one candy kitchen one electric light and power one ice factory one steam laundry one moving picture theater three barber shops and one art shop.
Local notice hints at civic pride and rental listing
The fragment mentions citizenship representation and a regional honor, then shifts to an Avalanche advertisement offering housekeeping rooms for rent with a contact phone number and a mention of Lona Cook. The text also notes a reference to The Avalanche and a circular backing the notice.
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Lona Cook
Teme
Alpine Needs Investment Sparks for Town Growth
The article lists opportunities for new business in Alpine including dairy shipments to El Paso creameries, ample water for track farming, rising demand for cream, poultry raising, a tourism park, and a large park for visitors. It notes many ventures require modest initial land costs and could attract investors from across the Southwest.
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el Paso
Alpine and the Highland District Offer Scenic Gateway
Alpine is portrayed as the hub of a vast undeveloped empire in a valley setting at 4500 feet. It emphasizes transportation links via Southern Pacific, Santa Fe routes, and Highway connections, promoting tourism and outdoor recreation as central to the region. The piece touts Sul Tone College as a premier state school and highlights its climate, pure water, and year round outdoor activity as a health and educational advantage.
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Highland District
Alpine
Davis Mountains
Southern Pacific
Kansas City
Mexico
Orient
Sul Tone College
Nature
Alpine Water Supply Highlights District’s Shallow Wells
The Highland district benefits from a pure untating water supply reaching perfection at Alpine where depths are shallow. Wells are obtainable near the city at modest depths and the supply serves domestic and stock needs with ample irrigation potential for small tracts. Alpine’s Water has her famous,
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Highland
Alepine
Highlands offer prime honey production for beekeepers
The Highlands provide an unfailing pasture for bees with proven high quality honey. An excellent opening exists for many to engage in the lucrative calling of beekeeping and to pursue opportunities in this valued industry.
Lease for Sale on 100000 Acre Ranch
Lease for sale on a 100000 acre ranch offered by John Young Land Co. The property is described as well improved with grass knee high indicating good grazing potential and ready for operation.
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John Young Land Co
Alpine Slendor Promises Wealth and Welcome to Newcomers
A fragment notes opportunities in Alpine inviting a broad range of people to move in and develop ventures. It highlights varied resources, potential material rewards, and the city’s welcoming cooperative spirit for those who join, urging readers to experience Alpine firsthand.
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United
Baition
Alpine Lumber Co
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