West Texas horse deal tops recent markets
San Angelo Times reports Claud Linthicum bought 1200 head of high bred mares colts and riding horses from Bill Lee at Circle Cross ranch New Mexico for about 30000 dollars. Horses to be moved by three drives 100 miles across mountains to Reeves County Texas with shipments planned to East Texas Mississippi Georgia and Alabama by Oct 1.
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Texas
San ‘Angelo
Claud Linthicum
Bill Lee
Circle Cross Ranch
New Mexico
Reeves County
Linthicum
Mississip
Georgia
Alabama
Big Bend Receives Best General Rainfall Of Year
Rainfall across the Big Bend region this week ranges from light showers to downpours exceeding three inches in spots. Alpine reports the most general rainfall since last summer, aiding winter grass for livestock. Marfa and areas south, plus locales from Pecos to Fort Stockton, saw heavy rains and a related flood risk near Alpine. A notable 1.5 inch rain in Alpine Thursday extended August totals to 4.448 inches per local observer. The stormy week also touched Pt. Davis and vicinity with continuous rain across seven days, including a roaring Limpla creek and bridges along the canyon. Local officials note California-bound traffic and regional reaction to the damp weather and civic chatter, including Rotary visits and NRA program discussions.
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Big Bend
Marfa
G. P. Tacke
Marathon
Here
Fort Stockton
Santa Fe
Pecos
Paisano Pass
Dr. Jeter
Alpine
B.G. Walker
Pt. Paris
Fort Davis
Aus
Davis
Limpla Creek
Parks officials tour Alpine for potential sites
National Parks service representatives P A Dale and P H Elwood visited Alpine to inspect possible park locations including the Chisos mountains country and Grand Canyon of the Rio Grande. Texas lawmakers such as Coke Stevenson have toured the area and a future camp allocation may place CC camps in the region this fall. The note ends with a humorous aside about a weed fareless height and bay fever.
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P. A. Dale
P. H. Elwood
National Parks Service
Alpine
Dale
River Country
E. E. Townsend
Elwood
A. F. Robinson
Chamber of Commerce
Chisos ‘Mountains
Grand Canyon
The
Rio Grande
Coke Stevenson
Texas House of Representatives
Mrs Blaydes Named Matron at Sul Ross Dormitory
Mrs R D Blaydes of rort stock on has been engaged by Sul Ross College as matron at College Apartments dormitory for girls for the long session opening next month. She will succeed Mrs M P Shapleigh who is leaving California. Blaydes has been here this summer with her three daughters students at the college and will take charge September 1.
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R. D. Blaydes
Rort
Sul Ross College
College
M. P. Shapleigh
California
Blaydes
Postpone Inter-City Rotary Meeting Set For 4th
The intercity meeting for Starfa Sanderson Pecos and Albuquerque Rotary clubs planned for Labor Day on the scenic drive north of Fort Davis is postponed until next month. A basket lunch will be featured and better weather is expected later.
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Rotary
Starfa
Sanderson
Pecos
Fort Davis
Mosley Acquitted In Killing Case At District Court
A jury in district court acquitted rancher Jack Mosley last Friday afternoon of killing Ed Cody, claiming self defense after Cody allegedly drew a gun. Defense attorney Coke Stevenson of Juneau defended Mosley. Also, Jose Martines received a two year suspended sentence for wife desertion, Luciano Rodriguez got possession of marijuana charges. A hung jury arose in the D. Cleveland theft case, and Bruno Acosta faced robbery with firearms as jury selection continued. The grand jury issued 24 indictments before final discharge. Mrs Mises Adrian and Miss Katherine Tumey returned from the east. Adrian will teach in a government Indian school in Phoenix after a trip via New York City and Columbia University.
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Jack Mosley
Ed Cody
Mosley
Cody
Coke Stevenson
Juneton
Texas House of Representatives
Jose Martines
Mises Aaran
Ana Katherine
Tumey
Miss Adrian
Columbia University
New York City
Miss Katherine
Dallas
Adrian
Phoenix
Arizona
Four Years Given In Burglary Case In Pecos County
A burglary case stemming from Brookston Lamar County tied to Parmer resulted in a seven year sentence in Pecos County after transfer. The Steinberg brothers received short terms. Defense was led by M D Emerson with local assistants Mead Metcalfe and counsel for the prosecution. The boy's father from Brookston attended, supported by witnesses Dr S A Warren and Fred Bell.
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Ole Paul
Albert Steinberg
Rae
Hve Raed
Heuer
Blore
Jaca Meen
Parmer
Pecos County
Steinberg Brothers
M.D. Emerson
Paris
Mead, & Metcalfe
Marfa
Brookston
Lamar County
8. A. Warren
Fred Bell
Lobo 1933 football schedule announced by Sul Ross College
Sul Ross College releases tentative 1933 football grid with home games at Alpine and several road dates. Coach Graves loses three lettermen but returns key backs and linemen including Bozarth Robinson Gilland and Prost. Notable returnee Otis Cannon may rejoin, camp starts about the 20th.
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Sul Rows College
Graves
Eitegat
Nsl
Labos
Jimmie Terrell
A. J. Hill
Tom Bridges
Bob Sharp
Seldon Childress
Sam Fowler
Retun of
Otis
Popeun) Cannon
Sepiente
Randolpn
Ranch House In The Chisos Burns In Fire Tragedy
Mrs Burnham and family barely escaped as their ranch house in the Chisos mountains burned. W T Waduy Burnham and family reportedly lost all household effects and clothing. Cause of the blaze remains unknown as reports reach the county.
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W.t.waduy
Chisos
Burnhams
Heavy License Fees for Beer Dealers in Brewster County
A formal application to sell beer in Brewster County when legalized Sept 15 has been filed with County Judge RB Slight. Applications go to the judge for a hearing within five to ten days. if approved a certificate is issued, otherwise a district judge may hear appeals. Citizens may contest licenses. combined federal, state, and county fees create high costs.
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Brewster County
Mitre Peak Park reports successful season near Alpine
The Mitre Peak Park at the Tippitz ranch twelve miles north of Alpine enjoyed a successful season under R. Van Zandt this week. Guests from across the state praised the Davis Mountains scenery and fine climate.
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Mitre Peak Park
Tippitz Ranch
Alpine
R. ©. van Zandt
Davis Mountains
Drivefor Students launched to boost Sul Ross enrollment
An Alpine citizens committee letter urges every resident to become a booster for Sul Ross College. The campaign emphasizes a state funding policy based on enrollment and warns Alpine’s population and property values would drop without the college. The appeal asks citizens to write friends and offer housing to students.
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Aline
Sul Ross College
Chamber of Com
Sul Ross
Alpine
Jeannot
Fourteen spools of barbed wire found in arroyo and countywide wet election results
In Brewster County last Saturday voters approved all liquor questions by wide margins amid a light turnout of about 600. Fort Davis also went wet with 90 to 60, and local option carried in several precincts. Justice of the Peace contests and a state representative race drew votes, while several ballots were rejected as mutilated.
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Brewster County
Justice of the Peace
Pre Feinet
Babt Alpine
Prescinct
West Alpine
South Aline
Fort Davis
Port Davis
Prohibition
Jeff Davis County
Courthouse
Valentine
Limpia
Raneh
Stubbeman
Haag
Howell
Iewce
Dr Stiles to Head New Department at Sul Ross This Fall
Dr Wallace C Stiles will take charge of the department of animal husbandry at Sul Ross State Teachers College this fall. He earned a PhD from Cornell and did seven months of advanced agricultural work in Ames Iowa. The report notes his extensive experience in animal husbandry and related studies, citing his association with universities and agricultural centers.
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Stiles
Sul Ross
Wallace C. Stiles
Sul Ross State Teachers College
Cornell University
Aimes Town
Sale of K B Feed Store Announced
Announcement made yesterday details the sale of the K B Feed Store by A J Belle to LC Ritchey of Marathon and D R Elliott of this city. Belle has run the business for three years and will leave Alpine with his wife. Elliott will manage the feed operation, moving to the Berkeley warehouse on East Holland.
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A. J. Belle
LC. Ritchey
Marathon
D. R. Eliott
Belle
Alpine
Elliott
Reed
Berkeley
East Holland
Hearing Set On County Budget For 1934
A county budget hearing is scheduled for next Tuesday at the courthouse. Any taxpayer may speak. After the hearing, county commissioners will set the rate for 1933 to cover road bond obligations while the state lowers its share. The notice urges support for scholarships to aid worthy students at Sul Ross College Alpine.
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Alpine
Sul Ross
Lower Tuition Rate In Texas Colleges Announced
Sul Ross college officials announced a new tuition provision under a forty third legislative law. Residents of college towns may schedule one subject at 750 for a semester of four and a half months or 15 for nine months. The old rate was 10 per quarter or 30 for nine months, regardless of subjects taken.
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Sul Ross College
Hunting Season On Coves Opens Today
The hunting season on mourning coves opens in this zone today and runs through September and October. Pete Crawford, game warden, announced the limits of 18 birds per day and no license is required for local hunts. An out of county lease is available for the year at $2.00. The season on white wing dove along the Rio Grande has been open since August 1.
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Pete Crawford
Rio Grande
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