Fort Davis stuns tourists with new road signs
Fort Davis invested $110 in eleven sign boards painted by Tobin of Alpine to guide travelers to the town. Signs posted near Van Horn Toyahvale and east of Alpine, with two more at Valentine, sparked local discussion as residents traced the blast of a dynamite incident near the Marfa road, a mystery soon explained by Sheriff Lee Sproul.
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Fort Davis
Tobin
Alpine
van Horn
Toyahvate
Valentine
Marfa
Lee Sproul
el Paso
Lobo Flats
Antelope and coyote sighting near Pinto Canyon
Witness reports at sunrise last Sunday of an antelope chasing a coyote across a flat area. The coyote avoided full contact, while the antelope may have been guarding a hidden fawn. Earlier, five buck antelope moved together in a tight group near Pinto Canyon, appearing poised like painted on a canvas.
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Wit Animal World
Frank Jones
Merrill Rai
Pinto Canyon
Chevrolet Sets April Production Record in 24 Working Days
Chevrolet Motor Company reports 71,157 cars built in April after 24 working days, a new high for three speed transmissions. Domestic production reached 62,652 vehicles with 68,278 retail sales and 5,626 export/other sales above factory output. Dealers faced long backlogs as orders remained unfilled amidst strong demand.
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Iatex
Chevrolet Motor Company
United States
Chevrolet Vehicles Stir Confidence Amid Strong May Prospects
W Knudsen, GM of Chevrolet, notes strong May traffic with 17,628 cars free. highlights sturdy road performance, modern appearance, and comfort as key in creating goodwill. Ford praises similar advertising value. Factory plans exceed 70,000 cars monthly to sustain steady demand through summer.
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Srimovie
Indy
W. Knudsen
Chevrolet Motor Company
Ford
No Governorship For Mine
A humorous tale recounts a former gubernatorial candidate’s visit and campaign antics. The speaker jokes about revival of the Populist Party, mentions campaign expenditures and widespread state activity, and notes defeat. The phrase Bull Durham is cited as a lasting detail from the experience.
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the Govenor
Oklahoma
Vernor
Ted
Durham
Woore Baptist
Rotary Speec Klan
Real Estate Transfers Listed Include Multiple Deeds and Amounts
Milam Harrion and others transfer lots 7 and 8 in Dock Heights to Bart Eaves for 800 dollars. Alph LM and Dexter to Water and others for 8200 dollars. RY Co deeds in various blocks and surveys, with amounts ranging from 3600 to 5005 dollars, to several individuals including Lawrence Hock and Walter Anderson. Multiple names, locations, and property descriptions appear across deals in Alpine area records.
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Milam Harrion
Bart Eaves
Dock Heights
Alph LM
Dexter
Water Et Ak
D&w. Ry, Co
W. Ferguson
Lawrence Hock
TA St le Ry. Co
Treat Us
H. Winer
Hiwek Gts
Careoll
Eldeldge KE
B&w Thos
Holt
Chas
A. Byrnes
Log
Culbert
Tye
AS RY. Co
Walter Wo Anderson
Li Anderson
H. Spruce
Harold Ahd
Grops
TC Hy. Co
Ereuson UF Bee
Ry. Co
Um Axhelm
John P. Lynn
Clyde D. Walker
Rts
JM. Pouncey
A.B Sandifer
Hancock
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Colorado
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Charles
Red) Ogden
Hell Telephone Company
Atarta
Aun
Ste Cutcheon
Bennett, Jr
T Hem
Temple
Holt Leaner
W. W. McCutcheon
San Marcos Baptist Academy
Vivian Bird
J. R. Chadborn
Buck
Columbus, N. M
San Antonio
James T. Dodd
Marta
Port Davis
Heath McCutcheon
Herbert Bloys
F. R. Champman
Atlantaty
Hotel Limpla
Mile High
Mr. Gray
Mttle
Fan Horn
Hicks Gray
A.W. Gray
Smomers
Lake
Casa
Beau McCutcheon
Crow
Abilet
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Hotel Limpin
Fort Worth
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Taterening
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Est
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Aout
The
Christian Endeavor
Wealey Kyler
Hyter
Robert Spront
Oval
Mra FL
Soage
Mra. Maury Kemp
KL Muay
Chevrolet
Boas
B. Flint, Mich
Casner Motor CO
Antelope
Coyote
Joe Espy
Ala Canyon Ranch
Audrey Miller
P.M. Thomas
Fr. Miller
Warren Bloys
Bird
Callie Holt
Mable Bloys
3M. Clark
Mis. Bloys
the Avalanche
Bulls
Fifth Avenue
New York City
Inna
Sona
Richi
Howell Lumber Company
W.c.rountree
M.D
Texarkana
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