Lower Pecos horse theft and ranch defense report
News brief notes rising horse theft along the Pecos River area with ranchers in the Concho country arming to guard pastures. Mentions John B. Kendrick, former West Texas cowboy, now governor of Wyoming and related Brewster county ties. Also cites San Angelo Mexican population schooling, San Antonio street car ordinance, and Attorney General remarks on Coastional law and new legislators in special session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Kendrick
West Texas
Wyoming
Brewster County
San Antonio
Battleship Texas Sails to Vera Cruz After Galveston Gift
The battleship Texas, once the world's largest, leaves Galveston after receiving a silver service presented by the people of Texas. She sails Saturday to resume her station at Vera Cruz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Galveston
Vera Cruz
Mezes resigns UT president post. Neill named next leader
Dr. S. F. Mezes resigns as president of the University of Texas to take a New York college presidency. Dean Battle becomes interim and Hon. Robert T. Neill is appointed assistant attorney general. Neill, a South Carolina native and former El Paso federal prosecutor, is praised by many friends for the honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. F. Mezes
University of Texas
New York College
Battle
South Carolina
Robert T. Neill
el Paso
United States
Neill
W. G. Van Vleck Buried with Masonic Rites in San Antonio
The body of W. G. Van Vleck, former General Manager of the Atlantic System, 8. P. Ry. Co., was laid to rest in San Antonio on Thursday with Masonic ceremonies. He began as a messenger boy in Houston and rose to head the vast system.
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W.G. van Vleck
Atlantic System
8. P. Ry. Co
San Antonio
van Vleck
Houston
Federal Reserve and Banks Open as Markets Rebound
The Federal Reserve and large banks nationwide reopen amid easier money conditions. Major stock exchanges resume activity as the near panic subsides, signaling a shift toward greater financial independence for the United States and a more confident economic outlook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Reserve
United States
Fall wool clip lighter due to shearer scarcity and markets
The fall wool clip is lighter than in years due to few shearers and unsettled markets. wool may rise next spring, so sheep wear heavier coats this winter. Millions of dollars in clothing and provisions are sent to Europe and Mexico while home needs rise. News on Mexico peace talks between Villa and Carranza. possible U.S. troop withdrawal from Vera Cruz next week.
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Europe
Mexico
Villa
Carranza
General Villa
United States
Vera Cruz
America s First Thanksgiving in 1621 Autumn Wanes
A fragment notes the autumn of 1621 waning on the Plymouth voyage with a 1621 Thanksgiving context. It mentions Broaneroue community as part of the era, suggesting early settler harvest reflections and communal gathering.
Alpine week ends with huntsmen and hospitality at Thanksgiving
A fragmented old clipping describes a Plymouth colony tale and Alpine events. It notes celebration, hunting for provisions, hospitality to Masasoit, and a thirty day guest stay. An Alpine Silver Tea fundraiser supports Belgian relief, advertised at Crawford's, with cake bread and tea, asking guests to give a silver offering.
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Ymouth
Mass
England
Massasoit
Alpine
Avalanche Office
A. J. Tippit
Crawford
Postofice
Belgium
Adve
Winchester Rifle Lost and Town Quarantined
Word arrives that Alpine citizens face a quarantine through late November as Ape lititus disease appears in several town sections. Citizens are asked not to panic. treatment available. On November 24 a Ladies Home Society event features steamed date pudding and other delicacies at a charity sale. S. Waid to become vice president and general manager of the Southern Pacific stem. he began as a telegraph operator like predecessor G. Van Vleck. Wildfires blaze across the week in Galveston Houston Phoenix and smaller towns. European war reports remain conflicting and unclear, with contradictory claims from capitals.
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Ciety
Chii
Gco
S. Waid
Hhe
W.G. van Vleck
Wer
The
Southern Paci Ad Stem
Mr. Waid
Mr. van Vleck
Ford cars rival high priced models in rough-roads sales
Advertisements show buyers switching to Ford cars for durability and price, with local traders Murphy & Middlebrook offering options. Listings include ranch property trades and land for sale near Alpine, Texas, plus notices on pasture land and prospecting for cattle operations.
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Ford
Gower
Murphy & Middlebrook
Notice to Trespassers and Local Ads
Notice warns trespassers will be prosecuted on posted pasture. Promotes Dickey's eye product and Sandifer cleaning service with delivery for orders. Adverts reference Alpine services and a sanitary steam press facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dickey
A. T. Emison
Orient people push early road to Del Rio plan
From San Angelo comes word that Orient people have begun vigorous plans for an early building of the road from that city to Del Rio. With completion and peace at G H Yates store in Mexico, Del Rio will grow into a large city offering saddle and harness goods. The community anticipates a prosperous future.
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San Angelo
Orient People
del Rio
G. H. Yates
Mexico
Westbound and Eastbound Mail Train Schedules Update
Local No. 9 arrives 12 04 p m with mail closes 11 30 a m. Train 101 Limited Express arrives 3 59 a m with mail closes 3 50 p m. Train 102 Limited Express arrives 4 p m with mail closes 3 50 p m. Train 10 Local Mail departs with mail closes. Post office opens 8 a m closes 6 p m except Sundays, general delivery 6 30 p m to 9 30 a m, one time on Sundays.
Dehorner for sale by W. T. Henderson in Aumne Texas
Local supplier W T Henderson advertises dehorners for sale in Aumne Texas. The notice promotes reliable animals care equipment for ranchers seeking efficient horn removal tools.
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Dehorner
W. T. Henderson
Aumne
Texas
Church Notices Sunday schedule and welcome
Sunday School at 10 a.m. Preaching at 11 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Junior League at 4 p.m. Prayer meeting at 8:00 p.m. Wednesday. A cordial welcome to all. W. W. Nelson, Pastor. Communion 11 a.m.
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W. W. Nelson
Presbyterian Church Services Next Sunday
The Presbyterian Church invites the public to attend morning and evening services next Sunday at the usual hours. Pastor W. B. Bloys extends a cordial welcome to all to come and worship.
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W. B. Bloys
Baptist Church Thanksgiving Services Notice
The Baptist Church will hold morning and evening services next Sunday led by Rev. Jas. T. Everyone is invited. Thanksgiving Day service will be on Thursday Nov 26 at 30 o'clock. Public is welcome. H. C. Wehmeyer, Pastor.
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H. C. Wehmeyer
Also Mentioned on This Page
Alpine Publishing Company
J. Yarss
Eaditor
Aline
Second Clan
Lower
Pecos
Concho Country
Ial Seasion Colquitt
Legistors
America
Sanderson
Edward McGinley
Breswster County
Orient Ry
Turner's Land Office
Winchester
Phoenix
Brady City
E. L. Wade
Brady
J. C. Lindsey
Kent
J. B. Loughridge
S. Jennings Avenue
Ft. Worth
G.c.smith & Sons
Elsinore Cattle Co
L. Gerhardt
Sandster
Sandifer
Methodist Church
Church of Christ
Carray Soem
Communion
Presbyterian Church
Lutheran Church
Alpine Lumber CO
Locke
J. H. Highsmith
Clarence Hord
Mitchell-Gillett Co
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