Comet sighting and rain prayer in Alpine style community notes
A column recalls a local comet sighting for Alpine residents and describes a day of fasting and prayer for rain in Stamford, Texas. Faithful gatherings yielded biblical readings, confident forecasts, and a rainfall that began Thursday morning after sustained worship and testimony.
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Stamford
Texas
Alpine
the Tribune
Elijah
James
Malachi
Jeremiah
Governor Ends Normal School Scholarships in Texas
Governor Campbell cuts nearly two million dollars from the state normal school scholarship fund and voids two scholarships per pupil citing constitutional limits. The turbulent editorial page notes the move as a bold constitutional stand, while reflecting on statewide reaction and local commentary across Alpine Marfa and El Paso papers.
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Campbell
Rain Wizard Syndicate Exposed in Pryor Ranch Plot
A Texas scheme to bill Ike T. Pryor for staged rain on his Uvalde ranch is revealed. John W. Warren and J. J. Coffman allegedly agreed to receive 5 hats totaling 15 dollars if the drought ceased, with a newspaper man involved and a staged rainfall claim.
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Ike T. Pryor
Washington
John W. Warren
South Texas
Mr. Pryor
Pryor
Straightway
J. J. Coffman
Mr. Warran
Colonel Pryor
Ford
San Antonio Express
Palace Pharmacy Jewelry Repair by Brett
Brett offers stone engraving and jewelry repair services at Palace Pharmacy with a promise no job is too difficult and prices kept reasonable.
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Brett
Mrs. J. W. Phelps Fatally Shot in Alpine
The community learned of Mrs. J W Phelps death from a gunshot wound to the heart found beside a pistol near her Alpine home. Born in Hood County she was forty four on January 17 and married in Brady City July 1 1880. She leaves eight children, six living, with five at home. a daughter Mrs Henry Lacy resides in Carazozo New Mexico.
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J. W. Phelps
Brewster County
Brady City
Alpine
Henry Lacy
Caras Zozo
N. M
Lunar and solar eclipse sighting announced
The notice describes a Thursday evening lunar eclipse near moonrise around 8 o clock and mentions a partial solar eclipse not visible locally. It cautions sightseers against alarm if unusual visual effects occur.
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Dioces
Schillings' Coffees Featured at Miles’
Local store Miles’ stocks Schilling coffees praised as among the best, highlighting availability of the entire Schilling line for shoppers seeking quality brews.
Revival Services At Methodist Church Draw Crowded Night
The Methodist church revival gathers a large crowd as the house proves too small. Rev. Mr. Wright from El Paso preaches strongly praised as a fine leader. Singing by Mr. Mc Kenzie inspires attendees and the pastor Rev. Mr. Allisop extends a cordial welcome. Services daily at p m and 8 30 p m.
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Methodist Church
Mr. Wright
el Paso
McKenzie
Allisop
Dewees Lumber Company Seeks Windmill and Hardware Needs
Dewees Lumber Company promotes its full line of windmills, wagons, lumber, piping, doors, wallpaper, paints, oils, and builders' hardware. The ad emphasizes ready service and broad stock to meet every construction and home improvement need.
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Dewees Lumber Company
Lost hound seeks owner near Purinton ranch
A female blue grey hound about three months old is missing six miles west of the Purinton ranch. A reward is offered for returning the pup to E. Q. Mitts.
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Purinton Ranch
Are E. Q. Mitts
To Owners of Land Willing to List Ranch or Farm Lands
Land notice from L. D. Lourmian invites owners to list ranch or agricultural tracts of any size for sale. He states many inquiries from the East and elsewhere and promises to find purchasers.
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L. D. Lourmian
Civic Improvement Club Expands to Sixty Members
The Alpine Civic Improvement Club held a called session at the M E Church to explain committee duties and read by laws to new members. Membership has reached sixty after a vigorous recruitment drive. A tag day will fund a bandstand in Confederate Park. Meetings move to Mountaineer's Club room on the third Thursday at 4 30.
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Alpine
Southwest
Civic Improvement Club
Alpine Civic Improvement Club
M. E. Church
Confederate Park
Mountaineer’s
Where is That Picture Man Frame-Up Ensnared Alpine Fans
A February report tells of a picture man who promised free enlargements but required customers to pay for frames. Alpine ladies allegedly handed over family photos and even a girl’s photo, then the frames vanished along with the cash and the agent. The incident is dubbed a frame-up.
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el Base
el ’Ase
West Texas
el Paso Herald
John N. Garner
Uvalde
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Kerrville News
Marfa
Times
Uvalde News
Krebs
Lake Charles
Kellie
Jasper
Austin
East Texas
Friends
Jackson Loan and Trust Co
Ft. Worth
Jackson, Miss
J.T. Gardiner
J. L. Crawford
John Young
John Young Land Co
Alpine Bakery
Rie House of Quality
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