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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1921
Page
2
Alpine patrons praise Sul Ross for wide summer normal enrollment and value. The piece extols the campus under President Marquis L. Marquis and highlights mountain hikes, scenic views, and climate as benefits attracting boys, girls, and women to study there.
Brewster County highlights Sul Ross College as a premier educator center in Texas sending a large summer normal cohort. Over 200 students travel from across the state to Alpine praising the climate and facilities. A college cafeteria was opened at actual cost, easing downtown congestion and improving student comfort.
The article lauds a scenic summit admired by city residents and travelers on Southern Pacific and Orient railways. It notes pleasant days with low humidity, cool mountain breezes, and a comfortable study environment. Health and hygiene rules support student welfare, signaling a successful term.
Oil crews report ongoing drilling in Culberson and neighboring counties with several wells past 1700 feet and more than one rated as promising. The Portland Syndicate and Tyewster Oil work through Bone Springs and Kokernot ranch areas while others push toward Pennsylvanian formations. Lease offers appear in Brewster county as buyers scout promising prospects in the region.
Fort Stockton field notes a revived flow at the Miracle well after deepening and cement work yielding about 200 barrels daily. Nearby activity includes Bordner at 1600 feet, Pinal Dome drilling in salt at 1600 feet, Livingston ranch lease to Fort Worth interests, and Polk Prospecting at 1060 feet with expected returns. Fort Worth parties plan prep for new wells, with Lunger Oil of Detroit and another Ohio firm monitoring potential acreage deals.
Eastern Culberson county prepares for renewed oil activity around the Sulphur Company wells and the Owens wells. The Pecos field reports three notable wells at advanced stages the Trans Pecos the Helen S and the Bell No 1 Oil saturated sands continue to be found in the Trans Pecos with the Helen S down 1000 feet.
Messrs Stark and Williamson came from Barstow to establish a mattress factory in Alpine. They plan to open in a few days as the town seeks more industries. The note also mentions local commerce like Alpine Jewelry Co and the Packaway offering pickled pigs feet and breakfast mackerel.
The Red Cross outlines services for disabled veterans including compensation and medical care assistance, hospital support, financial aid, vocational training, home and family help, and guidance on claims. It notes regional contacts in St Louis and local chapters and urges veterans to seek help through the nearest chapter.
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