Quicksilver Deposits Mapped in Brewster and Presidio
A state bulletin details the Terlingua region quicksilver deposits in Brewster county with a map by the U S Geological Survey. Mapping covers about six hundred square miles, extends toward Presidio, and includes true meridian monuments at Terlingua. Reports cite high ore values and ongoing topographic work to finish maps this winter for public distribution next spring.
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Brewster County
Terlingua
California
Texas
United States Geological Survey
Brewster
Presidio
Christmas Mountain
Rough Run Creek
Chisos Mountains
Toraillo Creek
Tornilla Creek
L’realdie
Transpecos
Presidio Counties
Marfa
Alamito
Fresno
Grande Canyon
Rio Grande
Gano Springs
Agua Fria
Butcher Knife
Elephant Mesa
Alpine
Paisan
Growth of Socialism in the United States
A quotation attributed to Daniel de Leon states five million Americans are socialist, with half a million already socialist and the rest quietly willing to join. It charges the Morgans and Rockefellers with plowing ground in America while seeds are sown in trust furrows, and cites Dr. Lyman Abbott predicting an irresistible movement toward socialism that will sweep the country.
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United States
Morgans
Rockefellers
America
Daniel de Leon
Lyman Abbot
Honest Homesteads and Land Law in Texas
A citizen urges honesty in land purchases and enforcement of existing laws, criticizing fraud in land holdings and urging support for lawful acquisition. Gen Fred Grant, commander of the Texas department, will pass through Alpine en route west.
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Fred Grant
Department of Texas
Alpine
West Texas items and county results noted in Alpine
A compilation from West Texas sources reports hunters from North Texas visiting Alpine a year ago and returning with Sam Harman, details on pasture and prairie dog eradication, and county election results with sheriff and other offices. It also notes Fort Worth packing houses delaying operations to January and promotes C. H. Larkin Co Christmas goods in transit.
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West Texas
Fort Worth
West Texas Stockman
Local Notices Highlight Fort Davis Visitor and Regional Moves
Fort Davis resident 8S A Thompson appeared on business. Dr Berkeley visited San Antonio returning this morning. Mrs Bruns is reported very sick. Durant editor Louis Paullin paid respects to the Avalanche. Mrs Wilson of San Antonio arrived Tuesday visiting friends. Cap t Gillett returned from Marfa with word of Orient survey activity. M T Chastain works at Dock Gourley ranch installing windmill for Rooney. John Wohlschlaeger and family from Hondo City may relocate here.
Packers to Form Large Corporations After Election
After election returns come in and conditions stabilize, several gigantic corporations will be formed with total capitalization around 1 billion dollars. The packers’ organization will be the largest, scheduled for 3.5 billion. The cattleman is unlikely to protest, viewing the move as a name change rather than a real shift.
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Packers
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C. H. Larkin Company
Azgg
Regents of the State University
Presidio County
Irion County
Washington
San Antonio
el Paso
W. D Kincaid CO
Sam Harman
H.S. Moran
Weatherford
J.C. Main
Hamilton
Louis Paullin
Durant
J.T
J. E. Secrest
H.L. Taylor
Odessa
H Smith
Walton
Mooore
Whelps
Newton
Phelps
Halbert
Page
Thomas
C. H. Larkin Co
A. Thompson
Fort Davis
Dr. Berkeley
Peter Bruns
Durant, I T
Avalanche
M. C. Wilson
L. F. Buttrill
I. A. Selsing
New York City
Dr. Sweeden
I. A. Dewees
Mrs. Dewes
Mrs. Nebling
John Wohlschlaeger
Hondo City
John Reyerts
Cap’t Gillett
Akulewicz
Orient
Marquez Canyon
M. T. Chastain
Gourley
Rooney
Mr. Rooney
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