Uvalde Asphalt for Paying Purposes
A local opinion piece urges paving Alpine main street with Uvalde rock asphalt citing cheapness and durability. It details plans for a third asphalt mine in Uvalde County, contractor shipments, cold laying benefits, and potential statewide standardization. The piece stresses dust storm damages and the need to pave a three-block business district to improve commerce and curb erosion.
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Main Street
Benjamin F. Berkeley
Uvalde County
Alipine
San Antonio
Southern Pacific
Bowie
Uvalde
Holt
State of
Texas
Case, Byrd & Co
Pulliam Ranch
Alpine
Smelter Prospects Highlight San Angelo Meeting
Investors in the Metal Products Company of Texas met at the St Angelus Hotel with trustees C C Axbell and J C Penn detailing efforts to fund and complete a West Texas ore smelter. Penn cited rising steel costs and postwar finances as obstacles, noting 3100009 in tangible assets and potential $50,000 capital to advance operations. Penn and Rebell described efficient methods and local ore abundance, forecasting railroad freight gains and later access to Mexican mines. About 35 members were fully paid with around 50 partially paid.
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St. Angelus
San Angelo
Metal Products Company of Texas
St. Angelus Hotel
C.C. Axbell
J. C. Penn
West Texas
Rebell
Orient Railroad
Ford Plant Adopts 40 Hour Week Policy
Detroit dispatch reports Ford Motor Company will enforce a permanent 40 hour week across plants. Saturday and Sunday will close. about 3,000 added to the workforce. About 50,000 employees see eight hour five day weeks. new hires at five dollars daily. Ford cites home life, leisure, and steadier work as benefits, with production keeping pace.
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Detroit
Michigan
Ford Motor Company
Edwell B. Ford
Ford
Ford Company
Congressmen Send Free Seeds to Boost Votes
Lawmakers distribute free seeds to constituents amid a voter outreach push aimed at increasing support in upcoming elections. The campaign centers on agricultural assistance and community goodwill, with officials stressing accessibility and local impact.
Dogs Are Going Mad Over Meat Price Says Paper
A San Antonio newspaper warns of chaos as dogs allegedly go mad over rising meat prices. The piece notes public concern and historic market strain affecting households and food access.
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San Antonio
France Hosts Wine Week Amid Campaigns and Events
The article notes France hosting Wine Week with various tastings and events across cities. It highlights organizers, regional producers, and official support, underscoring cultural celebration and tourism draw.
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Alpine State Bank
AlpiNe Lumber Co
Avalanche
Lothes
Smelter’s Prospects
Investors In Metal Products Association
Hnd
Kird
Ford Industries
Oklahoma
First National Bank
Treas
C A. Brown
H. L. Kokernot
W. BR. Hancock
Geo
W. Baines Jr
Cashie
H. L. Hord
Asst
Cashier
West Texas Motor Co
Steck
Brewster County
Nees
Mitchell Gillett Co
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