Advertising Alpini Summer Normal Promotes Alpine Climate Appeal
The note urges the Summer Normal to highlight Alpine Texas and Brewster County to educators and visitors. It argues the event will showcase the climate and liberty of the area, attracting attention from readers of home papers and magazines and generating future favorable outreach. It stresses advertising to reach educated attendees who will write about the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine
Brewster County
Texas
Alpine Turns Toward Unity For Towns Growth
The article urges Alpine residents to pull together to boost growth and attract new enterprises. It cites public spirit over factionalism, praises community cooperation across professions, notes potential artesian water and rich soil for fruit and alfalfa, and calls for improved railroad service and roads. It mentions a March 10 cleanup day designated by the State Health Board and questions Alpine’s response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Health Board
Alpine’s City Prospects With Railroad and Irrigation Growth
The piece argues Alpine could rival El Paso as a city with a railroad link and abundant irrigation. It cites fertile Rio Grande valley land, low acre prices, and success stories from El Paso real estate and canal projects, including a 600 acre lease and a macadam road being built.
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Alpine
Fl Paso
el Paso
Rio Grande
San Antonio
Dickinson in San Antonio Discusses Orient Railroad Plans
EF Dickinson of Kansas City Missouri vice president and general superintendent of the Kansas City Mexico and Orient Railroad visited San Antonio in his private car to meet Fred Wise of Newcastle England. Dickinson outlined branch construction after main line, with three gangs active and 900 miles of 1689 planned completed. The Wise inspection trip will cover 30 miles and the company aims to Port Topolobampo before building the San Antonio branch. Everything is progressing smoothly with better than expected business last fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EF. Dickinson
Kansas City
Missour
Kansas City, Mexico & Orient Railroad
San Antonio
Fred Wise
Newcastle
England
Wise
Orient Railroad
San Angelo
Wichita
Kansas
Dickinson
San Angelo and
del Rio
Mexico
Port Topolobampo
San Antonio Express
Prohibition Election Ordered in Pecos County
As the press deadline hits, the Pecos County commissioners court has ordered a prohibition election for Tuesday March 15 1910. Fr Stockton Pioneer notes the move aims to secure local gains and urges timely planning.
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Commissioners’ Court
Pecos County
Stockton Pioneer
Alpine Set to Become West Texas Rail Hub With Orient Route
A opinion piece argues Alpine's growth hinges on rail expansion with up to five lines aiming for Alpine. It notes a Lometa to Alpine extension, possible Santa Fe links from San Angelo, and a T and P project toward Pecos City with grading underway. Alpine’s water and soil bolster anticipated growth regardless of tracks.
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Alpine
Texas
Pecos
Mexico
Orient
Lometa
Lampasas
Fden
Concho County
San Angelo
Santa Fe
Monahans
Pyote
Pecos City
West Texas
Orient Engineer Talks At Palace Hotel Arrival
W. W. Colpitts chief engineer of the Kansas City Mexico and Orient Railroad and his wife arrived at the Palace Hotel from Kansas City on a tour of inspection. He said a contract was let for 45 miles of grading from San Angelo to Eldorado Texas toward Del Rio and Allende Coahuila Mexico on the old Mexican International line. He stated the branch into Coahuila would not delay the main line toward the city and that grading from San Angelo to Merizon on the main line is nearing completion.
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W. W. Colpitts
Kansas City, Mexico & Orient Railroad
Palace Hotel
Kansas City
Colpitts
Orient Railroad
Mr. Colpitts
San Angelo
Texas
Eldorado
del Rio
Allende
Coac
Mex
Old Mexican International Railroad
Coahuila
Tex
Merizon
Chihuahua
Buying Bonus Land and Local Trades Near Marathon
J H Dickson sold eight section parcel forty miles south to Ben Harmon son for soc bonus. Dickson also bought Harmonson’s Marathon home for 750 dollars. Harmonson has now bought 24 sections, all at soc bonuses, according to Marathon Eagle. P Smith built a shop north of Alpine Lumber Co yards and will open a blacksmith shop.
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J. H. Dickson
Ben Harmonson
Mr. Dickson
Mr. Harmonson
Marathon
Soc
Marathon Eagle
P. Smith
Alpine Lumber Co
Another Railroad Promoter Plans a New Line
A reliable railroad promoter will attend the club meeting Saturday with a plan to build a line from Tucumcari New Mexico via Pyote and Grand Falls to the Southern Pacific. Work would start within two months if terms suit the people. Backers are confident and urge a united effort for a lasting national benefit.
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Tucumcari
N. M
Pyote
Grand
Southern Pacific
Pecos Valley Irrigationist
Cemetery Association Meeting Advised for Monday
Mrs. Werth, president of the Cemetery Association, requests all members attend a meeting at the Baptist Church Monday afternoon at 4 o clock to consider important business.
Mrs Hall's Millinery Opening at Parkerson Residence
You are urged to attend Mrs Hall's millinery opening at the Parkerson residence on March 9. On Friday and Saturday this week Auto Bonnets will be on display and should not be missed.
For Sale Notices From Alpine Advertisements
If you have real estate or live stock to sell list it with W. W. Collins Alpine Texas February 24 As long as the present stock lasts W. E. Caldwell will continue selling yellow corn at 1.70 per 100 pounds FOR SALE A good buggy in first class condition very cheap for cash Inquire at this office for particulars
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W. W. Collins
Alpine
Texas
W. E. Caldwell
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Bill Jones
John Smith
Sulphur Springs
Dallas News
Alpine Valley
Railroad Commission
Cemetery Association Meeting
Dean Meg. CO
Luthy & Company
the Avalanche
Schwab
India
Mitchell, Werth & Company
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