Ranching in the Big Bend Changes Since Early Eighties
Pioneer Alpine figures recount the Big Bend ranching era from 1885. J. D. Jackson recalls opening ranges, water scarcity, and crude watering methods before modern wells and cross fencing. The piece notes early ranchers Musquiz, Masaniz, Haley, Crowen, Nevill, and the shift to full fencing and improved stock conditions amid recent rains.
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J. D
Joe) Jackson
Alpine
Jackson
Big Bend
Williamson Couny
Murphysille
Williamson County
Burgess Water Hole
Kernot Springs
Highlands
Texas
Musquis
Musquiz Canyon
Musquie
Musquia
Masaniz
Haley
Crowen
Nevill
A Commodious Medicine Cabinet Construction Project
An amateur carpenter describes building a large medicine cabinet with plate glass shelves and a mirrored door. Instructions cover moulding, shelf supports, back assembly, and hardware details including nickel hinges. The design allows accessible lower shelves when the door is closed and accommodates grooming items for a man’s use.
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Nediers
Alpine Community Mourns Noted Local Figure
The Avalanche extends sincere sympathy to the bereaved in Alpine as residents recall the deep esteem held for the deceased through enduring affection and communal remembrance.
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Alpine
Many New Automobiles Are Registered in Past Month
The automobile business appears strong with numerous new car registrations by area dealers and owners. Notable entries include Alpine Chevrolet Buick Ford and Study details show various models such as sedans coupes and chev equivalents registered in Alpine Marathon and nearby locales.
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Etry
Alpine
Chevrolet
Ministers Entertained by Brethren at Christoval
The article notes Geo B Black of King Candy Co traveling through Eldorado and staying at Christoval Encampment Grounds with two other ministers. It identifies W W Worts, president of Worts Biscuit Co Fortalith Ark, and W W Chastain of Baliinger traveling for the Biscuit Co as the companions. The visit was disclosed upon arrival of the Rev. Black.
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Geo. B. Black
King Candy Co
Eldorado
Mr. Black
Chr
Christoval
Black
Telong
George
Brethdorado
W. W Worts
Te Worts Bieat Company
Fortalfith, Ark
W. W. Chastain
Baliinger
Biacult Company
Old Fort Lancaster site hosts new oil well test
A surveying crew at the abandoned Fort Lancaster Texas site, once a protective post for Forty Niners, uncovered an 1852 gold piece and hints point to a buried Pioneer near the old fort while plans proceed to drill an oil well in the shadow of the ruins.
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Old Fort Lancaster
Fort Lancaster
Texas
United States
Caliornia
Fort Stockton
New Filling Station Opens on College Avenue
The Best Service Station at the corner of College Sixth Street, built by T. A. Beard, opened for business Monday. T. G. Myers, formerly of Marfa, and R. H. McKinney of Alpine, will manage the new venture.
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College Avenue
T. A. Beard
Colle Sixth
T. G. Myers
Marfa
RH. McKinney
Alpine
Cardus touted by Mrs Noble Hayes in Waterloo South Carolina
Mrs Noble Hayes of Waterloo South Carolina reports health gains after a course of Cardus medicine. She describes stronger energy, weight gain of twenty pounds, improved color, better sleep and steadier nerves after several weeks, saying the tonic helped her appetite and vigor. The testimonial ends noting Cardus is available at all drug stores.
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Cardus
Alpine real estate bargains near the High School
A typed sale list offers several properties in Alpine Brewster County. Listings include a 1 4 block with dwelling for 2100 cash, a four room home for 700 cash plus 40 monthly, 40 acres near public road at 1.97 per acre with 640 cash, 320 acres patented with quicksilver mine rights at 3 per acre, 13000 acres pasture land at 1.97 per acre with 3200 cash, half block in Means Addition for 175 cash, a homesite near paving and street lights for 800, and southeast Alpine block with two dwellings and quick money prospects.
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Alpine
Public Road
Brewster County
Angora
Northth Street
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By Byrd Pearce Hamilton
H. Rogers
TH. Rogers
Irene Peters
East Holand Avenue
Peters
David J. Murrian
Hattie Cochran
Giles County
Tenneses
Lewun
T. A. Rogers
Mire
A.B. Parker
Farmerwilte
California
Mre
D.C. Parker
A. V. Rogers
FY. Stanton
New Merion
Marcos
Pexas
Clarence Saunders
Kellogg's
del Monte
Clarencesaunders
Hacke
Isaewey
Vigures
Feu
Bncke
Ford Se
B.C. Graves
Val
Alpin
L. Greear
Alpidan
T. R Moody
Buick
Bertha Mae Hancock
H. Dawson
Marathon
H.C. Hagar
Dodge
Holland
Studebaker
Lntyre
Alpine Drug Store
Sone
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And
Bath
Shade
Otis Turner
Real Estate and Insurance Turner
N. 6Th ST
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