Flu Situation Strikes Fort Stockton Amid Contagion Fears
A flu outbreak grows in Fort Stockton with several deaths reported including the town’s sole resident physician Dr. Harrett. Strict quarantine measures suspend business as Alpine volunteers join local caregivers to assist, while officials warn residents to guard against further spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sguard
Fort Stockton
Harrett
Robert Ore
Gillett
Blk. Meski
J . Good
Fleanor Hennett
Caldwell
V spocialy at Very important medical obedience note
A fragmented notice stresses strict adherence to a physician's orders. The speaker warns an individual and others about consequences if the guidance is not followed, noting the case is under advisement.
Unusual Moonlit Phenomenon Reported in Alpine
An eyewitness described a rare sight Monday night in Alpine under a full moon. A distant rain cloud moved in from the west, displaying a vivid rainbow illusion as if projected onto the sky, with clocks set back an hour for the time change and an extra hour in the morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uber
Alpine
Alamo Lumber Company Notice to Customers
Notice informs customers that due to conditions the business will operate on a near cash basis with accounts payable due by the first of the month following purchase of goods. Credit extension will continue only if payments are made at that time to sustain credit services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Credit Alamo Lumber Company
Waves of Registrants and Halloween History
A partial Brewster County regis tration list shows registrants by liability for military service, with many Alpine Terlingua Marathon and Marathon area names. The article then blends Halloween lore from before All Saints Day, detailing ghost tales, supernaturals, and traditional practices from apples and nuts to divination games and customs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brewster County
Hallowe'en Customs From Wales and Scotland Remain
The article recalls old Hallowe'en lore from Wales and Northern England including warnings of death to suitors, bonfires, candlelit churches, and a ritual marking stones for coming events. It notes Burns and folk legends as well as nightly omens and long-standing village practices tied to Halloween.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall
Nderson
Urthern
Enge
Wales
Hallowe'en
Robert
Hallow
Death of Colored Man in El Paso and Funeral in Floresville
Jacob Meyers, a colored man long known in El Paso, died in El Paso on Sunday of pneumonia. His remains were taken to Floresville for burial and the funeral was held today. Survived by mother Mrs. Henrietta Meyers, sister Emma Fields, and brothers John and Samuel. mother, sister, and John reside at Floresville and attended the funeral. Also notes an offer for sale or exchange of property and a cash-for-anything ad from San Angelo, Texas, with emphasis on CASH terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Meyers
el Paso
Mepine
Henrietta Myers
Emma Fields
John
Samuel
Floresville
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Alfredo Leyba
Pablo Manuele
Winheld
Scott
Williame Gustav Teske
Tertingus Avis
Reese al Pit
Robert A Wade
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Dallas
Kania City
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Chicago
D. J. Burk
San Angelo
Texas
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Mens’ Department
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Mitchell-Gillett Co
Headquarters
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