Hard times and the Pecos country outlook in Pecos Times
The Pecos Country faces economic strain yet shows optimism with a drought‑scarred but hopeful year ahead. Local bankers note ample money and improved prospects, while calves and cattle demand remain strong despite past dry years. Gettysburg reunion pledges peace between former foes, and the Hogg Organization seeks broad Texas higher education expansion to strengthen schools, colleges, and libraries statewide.
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Lieve
Pecos
United Confederate Veterans
Macon
Grand Army of the Republic
Gettysburg
Gettysberg
Ool
Gether
Cemetery Ridge
San Antonio
Hogg
College of Industrial Arts
Agricultural and Mechanical College
University of Texas
Texas
Commonwealth
Scientific Notes and Engineering Feats of Early 20th Century
A compilation of notes on practical innovations and scientific trials. Topics include odor reduction with cold water and fresh paint odor, submarine guidance via cable lays and sound coils, oxygen therapy trials by French surgeons, rising explosive use in agriculture, impregnation of telegraph poles with salt solutions, a Russian method to boost timber durability, a new double deck bridge with a raiseable lower platform, and Texas population data from a census bulletin noting 3,896,542 residents over 262,398 square miles, averaging 148 people per square mile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
E. A. Dana Durand
Census Bureau of the States
Dissolution Notice of H. S. Wigle & Company
The firm H. S. Wigle & Co. dissolves by mutual consent of partners H. S. Wigle and J. H. Derrick. Derrick takes over fire insurance and bonding, Wigle retains real estate and life insurance at Alpine Hotel. Rates advertised as reasonable. L-S-te Mus. C. Dvear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. S. Wigle
J. H. Derrick
H. S. Wigle & Co
Partis
Alpine Hotel
C. Dvear
Belt buckle missing in office prompt reward offered
A hand paintead belt buckle is reported missing from the office with a reward for its return. The notice requests that the item be brought to the same office.
Grape culture talk announced by Steeton Fresno Nursery
Steeton Fresno Nursery Co of Fresno Calif plans a summer visit to Fr Stockton to lecture on grape planting, growing and marketing. Mr Chambers will detail stock receipt through planting and care and will announce a meeting before arrival to gather farmers. He is invited by the Fruit Growers of Utah to Salt Lake City in June to discuss practical fruit growing pruning and irrigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fresno Nursery Co
Fresno Calif
Fr. Stockton
Chambers
Ft. Stockton
Utah
Salt Lake City
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First National Bank Capital
United States Depository
C. A. Brown
H. L. Kokernot
L. L. Hess
V. Prests
W. Be
Jey Cashier
A. B. Burton
Assr
Cashier
Alpine Manufacturing Co
Jim
Arthur
Alpine
West Texas Grocery Company
Marfa
Hogg Organization For Education
State of Texas
Alumni Association
Will C. Hogg
Houston
James
Stephen Hogg
Hogg Organiza
Prine
Alpine State Bank
U. S
Benjamin F. Berke
Geo. C. Miller
HW. Ferguson
State Banking Board
Texan
Mde
Sucte
A. Williams & Company
Alpine, Texas
Vm. Evans
Chandler
E. Crockett St
San Antonio, Tex
Reeeneee
Steeton
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