West Texas Stock Drives Shrinking But Long Hauls Endure
A long drive to railheads persists as ranchers move lambs and calves 50 to 60 miles to trains. In Big Bend, Santa Fe expansion from Alpine to Presidio cuts drives, but veelers still route stock to distant points while ranch life remains a gradual parade of families and cattle along dusty roads.
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West Texas
Route Crockett
Barnhart
Big Bend
Santa Fe
Alpine
Presidio
Che
Marta
Wood
San Angelo
Fragmentary note on business stance and competitor
Incomplete text shows someone claiming no intent to sell or leave Alpine and to stay, while threatening to quit the business if forced to resort to criticizing a competitor. Mentions HF Cook and Cook's Secretariat Seto in unclear context.
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Alpine
Cook
De Molays Initiate Three Candidates at Local Chapter
Three candidates were initiated into Le Piere chapter of De Molays Monday night. Secretary notes active members now total four. Initiated were Paul Schooler of Port Stockton, Hoyd Moss, and Marvin Turney. all are in a fair term of school.
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le Piere
The
de Molays
Paul Schooler
Port Stockton
Hoyd Moss
Marvin Turney
Prospects Are Brighter For Alpine Eleven
Alpine prospects improve as team faces upcoming season with renewed talent and coaching. Key players show progress, bringing optimism for a stronger schedule and potential breakthrough.
Program announced for Fi Paso division teachers meeting
Insthorro outlnued from Page 1 shows Fi Paso will oversee the division. The complete program arranged by Major lists events for Monday September 7 beginning at 8:35 am with welcome speeches by Alpine representatives. Registration for teachers runs 8 to 10 followed by PTA program under Mrs Joe Hard and Mrs Coleman. Section meetings run 10 to 11 for thief school division led by Mr Gary. Intermedia division led by Mr W J Smith. Menian division led by Miss Lucy Hoard and Primary division led by Miss Emma Brown. 11 to 12 general session.
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Norman Spencer
Gary
George Baines
Lucy Hoard
Eva Brown
Igh
Walker
Lady Hoard
Wa Brown
Hat
Major
Organization of the
West ‘Texas
J. J. Grewg
Marta
J.1
Bishop
Miss Ley Htowrd
Va Brown
Bram
Hinckley
Joe Hard
J. ©. Coleman
W. J. Smith
Ican
Emma Brown
Summer car promotion urges public to buy now
An advertisement invites readers to buy a used car with very low cash costs and low monthly payments. It stresses summer travel to countryside and seashore, promises demonstrations cost nothing, and urges choosing a car at the dealership.
Highway plan eyed for summer 1992 ready for use
Alpine citizens discuss a proposed road project to be finished by summer 1992 with or without convict labor as the commission deems advisable. Local residents note worsening conditions for Mexican families amid food and shelter shortages. Colonel Perkins urges aid and possible work at homes and yards while the city looks to act at the next meeting.
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John Perkins
Highland Poultry Show Merged With Highland Fair
J Miles and the Brewster County chamber of commerce announce the Highland Poultry Show will be held with the Highland Fair for three days. The official catalogue is printed and distributors will receive it soon. Premiums for winners are to be listed in the Highland Fair catalog.
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Ciation
J. P. Miles
Chamber of Commerce
Miles
J. Miles
J. McDonald
Brewster County Chamber of Commerce
Highland Fair
Brewster County Fair Poultry Show Seeks Exhibitors
J P Miles urges cooperation from all for the Brewster County fair poultry show. He invites exhibits and energy to bring a full house of fine birds, thanking supporters of past shows and looking forward to a successful event with Highlands Poultry Association sponsorship.
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Brewster County Chamber of Commerce
Highlands Poultry Association
J.P. Miles
Miner Owens Leads Dig At Bird Mine
The Bird Mine crew, led by Owens from San Angelo, is blocking the main tunnel floor and continuing work. Sixty-five feet of new shafts and 300 feet of tunnels have been dug as ore in workable quantities is claimed under the present level, with Owens experienced in silver mining from Mexico and Colorado.
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Nowen
Owens
San Angelo
Mexico
Colorado
Rich ore and silver findings spark Texas mine lease boom
Owens reports 629 acres of claims under lease with ongoing development of the Bird mines deep in the mountains. Assays show average ore yields about nine dollars per ton, with pockets yielding up to 1500 or more per ton. Spaniard era shafts remain partly unexplored as claims were patented in 1905 and 1908.
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I Pase
Owens
Wall House
Texas
Daughter Born to James Frazer In El Paso
A seven pound daughter named Patrizia Ann Frazer was born to Mr and Mrs James Frazer in El Paso on Sunday morning. Worth Frazer, the grandfather, celebrated by passing cigars to friends. Both mother and baby are reported doing nicely with the family in celebratory mood.
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James Frazer
el Paso
Worth Frazer
Patriza Ann
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LaCie
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Toscanini
First National Bank
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Alpine, Texas
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Home People
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Canova
Monarch
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Alpine Motor Company
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