Quicksilver and Mineral Development in Brewster County
A May 4 1919 El Paso Times article by E A Waldron discusses quicksilver production in Brewster County Texas noting historic and ongoing development and potential future wealth from the metal alongside oil activity in the Pecos district. It highlights investor interest, outside locations, and the idea of prosperity through mining and prospecting within the region.
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Centuri
California
Brewster
Tom
el Paso
E. A. Waldron
Brewster County
Texas
Stalf
Pecos
Dig Bend
Tate
Conta
Acre
United Americans movement seeks 1 million loyal Texans
A fragmented call to unite under the United Americans group, urging State Advisory Committee formation and broad public mobilization across Texas. The message names John Young as a committee member and invites naturalized citizens to join, aiming for expansive nationwide membership and rapid organization.
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United States
Department of Justice
Paganda
Ad Jleves
Bo Texas
Rice Hotel
Houston
John Young
Sia
C Tech Americans
B. S
Unicans
M Pedite
Ion Wilt
Ice price increase notice from Waldron Quickly Menial Development Company
Owing to higher costs and labor, prices for ice rise with bulk discounts. Delivery customers can use coupons from Alpine Light and Ice. notices reference production by J D Hix and minerals. The message mentions large sums, profits, and the aim to keep readers informed about district progress.
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Alpine Light & IC On
J.D. Hix
Mer
Waldron
Marathon Letter From Ewley Headlines Local Oil Boom
Last week’s Marathon letter notes oil crews in multiple sites near Marathon Texas with big money on the ground. It reports rapid progress at the Hargus well west of town and describes fires and warehouse losses affecting Ritchey’s merchandise as growth reshapes the town.
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Marathon
Texas
Avalanche
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Ritchey Merchandise
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Alpine State Bank
Alpine
Benjamin F. Berkeley
Geo. C. Miller
W. Provident
W. van Sickle
UW. Ferguson
Alpine Mercantile Company
John Young Law Land Co
John Young Land Co
Alamo Lumber Co
J. M. Gallego Alpine, Texas
Quicksilver and Mineral Development
A. Waldron
Ewley
Avent
Terl ‘Sa
Glen Springs
The
First National Bank
A. Brown
Kokernot
Geo. W. Baines Jr
WB. Hancock
Hord
Alpine Repair Shop
Dean Building
Court House
Palace Pharmacy
Walter Garnett
G. H. Yates
Thing
Mitchell
Gillett Co
Headquarters
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