Horses Unknown In America Before Spaniards Arrived
College Station professor Rob I Denhardt reveals that no horses existed in America prior to Spaniards arrival. His research traces horses from Columbus to Cortes and De Soto, their rapid continental spread, and the fusion of Western and Eastern horse blood shaping today’s American horse. He notes Mesteno misconceptions and ties Plains Indian culture to the horse’s presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Station
America
Rob
M. Denhardt
St Texas A
M. College
Diecor
Denhardt
Atlantic
Cortes
de Soto
St. Lawrence River
Mississippi
Coronado
Profsser Denhardt
Plains
Texas Ranger
Horse of America
University of California
California
Herbert Bolston
New World
Study Club and Missionary Meetings Highlight Alpine Social
A report from Alpine notes the Study Club held a regular meeting with fall decorations and a prize draw won by Mrs. Ed Decie, followed by a refreshment course. The Baptist Missionary society hosted a joint meeting at Mrs. A. R. Davis’s home with a “Peace” program led by the Methodist society. The Marathon Study club covered the D. M. F. meeting at Sanderson. Gracie Diggs plans a ten day trip to Lubbock and Amarillo. Upcoming arrivals include Betty Coed Leona Starr and Dade Stillwell for Thanksgiving, with several local families visiting and a birth announced for Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Thomas on November 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Missionary Society
A. R. Davis
Taylor Smith
Bessie Babb
Frank Wedin
The
Methodist Society
R. W. Arnold
G. T. Hester
Marathon Study Club
Sanderson
L. F. Kers
Gracie” Diggs
Lubbock
Amarillo
Gracie
Ana Ho
Betty Coed
Leona Starr
College of Mines
el Paso
Lady of the Lake
San Antonio
Stillwell
Ray Miller
Clinton Ritchey
A. de M
Thomas
Alpine
Refrigerated Lockers and the Alpine Farm Service Idea
The article traces refrigerated food lockers from early 20th century Chico to Alpine, noting origins in ice plants, then gradual expansion to farmers, with locks added in 1913 and sliding drawers later. It discusses nationwide spread, Farm Credit Administration mentions, and Alpine’s study of joining the system via plant extension or cooperative installation.
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Chico
Calif
Middle West
California
Pacific Coast
Mississippi River
South
Farm Credit Administration
Alpine F. C. A
Angelo
Winter Holiday Home Décor Tips Shared
Readers can refresh living spaces as winter holidays approach with simple steps. Start from scratch with fresh fabrics and tidy windows, harmonizing shades with chrysanthemum yellow or sunrose tones to brighten rooms and evoke festive cheer.
Sales Service and Greeting Etiquette in Retail
The text emphasizes that service builds buyer satisfaction and loyalty, turning a one time buyer into a steady customer. It notes selling the right article to the right person is crucial, and clerks should ask about how a product will be used. Proper salutations delivered sincerely are also highlighted as essential to good sales performance.
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Buick
Home mercment t rade at home
Readable fragments describe a local commerce event labeled as a home market trade at a community venue. Participants include local merchants and residents, with notes on goods, sales, and a small turnout. No explicit dates or organizational names are clearly legible.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Texas A. & M
Are. G. W. Worthington
C. D. Wood
Ed Decie
Mmds
R. R. Cook
Esther Shely
G. W. Worthington
H.R. Richburg
L. F. Buttrill
L. C. Ritchey
Press Chambers
Guy Crawford
E. P. Langley
D. W. Collins
Earl Clark
Miss Beall
RR. Cook
Tommie Hendersons
Zetha Wicks
Paso
Dece Ranch
Rabio
Headquarters
Les Lockers
Jane Rogers
Business Guides
Daren
Tant
Break
Lewis Farris
Thsin
Getter Vagal
Matt Smith
Alpine Lumber Company
Alpine Casner Motor CO
Maria McKnight Motor CO
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