Antelope Hunt Draws Hunters Across Trans Pecos Region
Dan ny Halle notes the first antelope of the season brought in by R L Nutt of Alpine as Alpine, Marfa, Marathon fill with hunters who camped and others found lodging. Many trophies were taken, horns in fine shape, and a trend of young hunters enjoying the clean sport while older men prove they can still climb a hill and shoot.
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Trans
Pesos
Marathon
R. L. Nutt
Alpine
Nelon
Grady
T. M. McClure
Beasley brothers ranchmen near Marathon and Santiago Peak era
The Beasley brothers, former Marathon ranchmen near Santiago Peak, hunted antelope in a trip mixing business and pleasure. A jeep crash injured Dr John W. O'Donnell and Bill Winter while Ted Gray and Dick Rogers escaped unharmed. Local ranchers including Caven Woodward and others discussed hunting, calf shipments, and cattle prices as shearing continued. Frederick Rice returned to Big Bend after four years in Alabama to settle at the former Oscar Roberts place on the Gage Ranch. Alfred Negley visited Alpine for antelope hunting and ranch work, with Pat Mall Davis also in Alpine after recent travel.
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Beasley Brothers
Marathon
Santiago Peak
Russel Payne
Ft. Stockton
Ted Gray
Dick Rogers
John W. O'Donnell
Bill Winter
Odonnell
Caven Woodward
Terry Neville Haynes
Gene Newman
Bert Potter
Frederick Rice
Big Bend
Alabama
Oscar Roberts
Gage Ranch
Alfred Negley
Alpine
Tenor
Pat Mall Davis
Gate left ajar causes cattle losses in Texas ranch tale
Roy Reid in town Saturday notes calves untouched while Marathon ranchers report dry ranges and a sprinkle that settled dust. A pasture gate was left open during ship preparations, 60 steers escaped at night, causing an estimated loss of 900 to 1000 dollars plus costly labor. Ranchers urge October rains.
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Roy Reid
Steve Stumberg
Marathon
Compass termites build a tall slablike nest and seek sun
An article notes compass termites raise a 12 foot high nest with ends pointed north and south while the insects instinctively face east and west for sun drying their sand masonry. It then shifts to social security queries and old cowboy phrases describing praise and disgust in concise, period language.
Political chat puzzles with odd metaphor in drawer note
A man discussing politics with a friend uses quirky imagery about a piano player and a golfer and then mentions a boiler as someone who should get in now. The line hints at a metaphorical candidate or role within a local exchange.
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A Boiler
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Dan
Halle
Stillwell
San Antonio
Sonora
Joe
Sul Ross Colleshunt
Joe Pat
Jake
Television Supply
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Alpine Cemetery
H. F. Dallman
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Chrysler
Alue Cars
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Ewort
Windsor
Graham Motor CO
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