Famous diamonds and a Tennessee Valley plan discussed
The article surveys famous diamonds from the Pitt stone to the Cullinan, noting their histories and values. It then discusses a beer controversy and its alleged effects on women’s figures, followed by details on drainage engineering and the Muscle Shoals project, and ends with thanks to Alpine residents and Arthur Morgan's potential role in the Tennessee Valley Authority.
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Ruselt
Pitt
India
Dave
Madras
Duke of Orleans
Lainis IV
France
Napoleon I
Orloff
Cear
Russia
Count Orloff
Cat
Delates
South Africa
St. Francis Valley
Arkansas
Ohio
Colorado
Minnesota
Mississippi
Oio
New Mexico
Tennessee Valley
Morgan
Debated name for the Civil War ends in common usage
The article notes no single term satisfies all sides as to how the 1860s conflict should be named. While Civil War is widely used, Dixie factions dislike it, and War Between the States remains unwelcome. ultimately history may settle on a simple Civil War.
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Lee
Grant
Appomattox
South
Columbia
Dixie
United Daughtr
Short Course To Start July 24th at A and M College
College Station announces the annual Short Course for farm and ranch folks will run one week starting July 24. Sessions promise homemaking, dairying, poultry, live stock, and farming topics with special railroad rates and dormitory rooms at 1.25 per week. Camping grounds will be provided for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Station
Everal
Gasoline price cuts and tax adders spark regional debate
The Alpine area saw a split over fuel pricing as a two cent cut followed by a half cent increase to offset a federal tax. Marfa and Port Davis chambers pressed for lower prices after reports of higher rates in Big Bend-Davis mountains. Alpine chamber claimed no full approval of the joint action, noting miscommunication and emphasis on securing lower prices.
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Marfa
Port Davis
Alpine
Maria
Fort Davis
Alpine Commercial Lab
Alpine Chamber of Commerce
Avalanche
Toca
Soft Ball League Draws Five Clubs In Town
Five teams join a local soft ball league staged on a lot south of the Presbyterian church. The Lions club and Outlaws are new entrants, the latter featuring former Alpine baseball stars. Crowds gather daily around six o clock to watch varied scores as Methoists, Lions, Outlaws, Casner Motor, and Baptists compete with games noted from 26 to 24 in recent days.
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Presbyterian Church
Lions Club
Outlaws
Lions
Casner Motor
Methodists
Baptists
Cushman’s Revue at Granada Saturday
One of the best known of associations of its kind, Cushman’s Revue performs at Granada Saturday. The show travels from Phoenix to further engagements in public theatres, breaking a jump for the tour route. Record of 104 weeks in Palm Beach, California. High class, clean designed for the entire family at Granada.
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Publis
Bng
Pambena
Calif
Granada
Illustrated Switzerland Lecture Tonight At Presbyterian Church
Dr T L Steiger of Sul Ross college will present a lantern slide talk on Switzerland at the Presbyterian church tonight at 8 30. Admission is 10 cents for children and 20 cents for adults with all proceeds to the local church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. L. Steiger
Sul Ross College
Switzsland
Presbyterian Church
Steiger
Mitre Peak Park Opens Season At Tippit Ranch Reserve
Mitre Peak Park opens for summer at the Tippit ranch twelve miles north of Alpine. Managed by R Van Zandt formerly of Pecos, the resort offers horseback riding swimming and mountain climbing. Regular meals and special chicken dinners available by advance reservations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitre Peak Park
Tippit Ranch
Alpine
R. ©. van Zandt
Pecos
Troil
Fort Davis-Alpine
van Zandt
R.C. van Zandt
Kill Cinnamon Bear On Ranch Near Here
A cinnamon bear, rare in the area, was shot near a ranch where black bears are common. Days earlier a mountain lion was killed in the same vicinity after chasing sheep. The lion measured seven and a half feet and weighed about 135 pounds. Mountain hens were once plentiful but are dwindling while bear numbers remain high north of the Davis mountains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fesse
Duncan
Davis Mountains
Poured and failed on HL Koternot and Cowboys
A damaged OCR fragment notes an incident involving HL Koternot and eight cowboys during a roundup about two weeks ago. The readable text hints at a mishap or mishandling but provides no clear action or outcome. Further details are unavailable in the readable portion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Koternot
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Farl Clark Rubyer
Burcham
Texas
Earl Reaves
Raymond Reaves
Roosevelt
Arthur B. Morgan
Penasee Valley
Tennessee River
Antioch College
Yellow Springs
Bio
Len
V. G. Wile
Bloom
Haley Ranch
Cushman
Ava
Laura Bless
Fit Street
Cinnamon Bear
Geo. A. Brown
Saturdat
Alpine Meat Market
Matt Smith
Illing’s
K. C
Alpine Mercantile Co
Goodyear
Ose Acc
Ieee. Ae
Sas
Storey-Whiteside Lumber CO
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