Old Trail Drivers Start Movement To Mark All Texas Cattle Trails
The Old Trail Drivers association begins a Texas wide plan to mark historic cattle trails with cast iron markers in 49 counties. The first marker at Dean’s Crossing Wilbarger County will be unveiled Oct 21 22 with a large ceremony including J Frank Dobie and Bertha A Ross.
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Texas
Old Trail Drivers Association
San Antonio
George W. Saunders
Saunders
State Highway Department
Kerrvile
Menard
Brady
Coleman
Fort William Griffin
Red River
Oklahoma
P. P. Ackley
Elk City
Ohi
Dean’ Crossing
Ackley
Dean's Crossing
Bertha A. ‘Ross
Wilbarger County
J. Prank Dobie
Brush Country
Coronado
H. B. Bugbee
Odessa News-Times
I Am Still Rich By Roy Smith From The Rotarian
The piece reflects on enduring wealth beyond material gain, noting a mid life crisis in the market downturn yet emphasizing inner riches, love, faith, and purpose. It argues that true wealth lies in character, spiritual wealth, and the power to create, not in possessions or profits.
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Roy Smith
Elestrons
Air and faith drive a nation through crisis and convention
The text reflects a period when leaders emphasize spiritual resilience over profit. It notes that while financial markets wobble, character remains secure. It describes investments in youth, hospitals, camps, colleges, and service institutions continuing to yield value. It also details convention logistics with Legion cars, naval uniforms, and Chevrolet support for the 40 and 8 parade and attendees.
Legionnaires Given Use of Chevrolets At National Legion Meet
Detroit officials unveiled ivory-white Chevrolet cars in red blue and gold for the American Legion convention. Uniformed drivers will transport state commanders during the annual conclave as part of numerous provisions to aid Legionnaires’ comfort and convenience.
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Epecal
Legion
Cats Iy
Detroit
Chevrolet, Company
Buenos Aires
United States
le Sonnaire
Elf
Mich
American Legion
Stockton Rangers Moved to Marfa on October 1
Captain W R Wright, visiting Marfa, stated orders from Aus in for his company of about ten rangers, long headquartered at Fort Stockton, to be moved to Marfa on October 1. Wright is well known in Marfa and has secured Irving quarters, with arrangements for housing the rest of the company.
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W. R. Wright
Marfa
Ausin
Rangers
Fort Stockton
Wright
Irving
Big Bend
Coffee Cup Named New Brand for Alpine Quick Lunch
The Coffee Cup is the new name for the Fifth street lunch stand recently taken over by S. E. Witwer. The business had operated as Alpine Quick Lunch. Witwer has remodeled and renovated the location since assuming control.
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Fifth Street
S. E. Witwer
Alpine Quick Lunch
Witwer
Hiker Receives Ride Then Drinks Confiscated Near Kilgore
Mr. Jones, while hiking near Kilgore, hailed J. A. Selph's car and accepted a ride. Prohibition officers stopped the vehicle minutes later and found three gallons of whiskey, confiscating it and arresting both Jones and Selph. Arraignment occurred before Commissioner J. R Blades.
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Mr. Jones
Jones
Kilgore
J. A. Selph
Selph
Prohibition
Tyler
J. R Blades Jones
Hundred Will Attend Baptist Meet in Fort Stockton
More than 100 delegates from the Pecos Valley Baptist association are expected in Fort Stockton on September 24 and 25 for the annual associational meeting. Rev. Leon Prazier, host church pastor, says attendance will be the largest in years as Fort Stockton serves as a central point for Ketor Crane Upton Pecos Reeves Ward Loving Winkler Jett Davis Terrell Brewster and Presidio counties. Local Baptist members plan extensive visitor entertainment.
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Pecos Valley Baptist Association
Ft. Stockton
Leon Prazier
Frazier
Fort Stockton
Pecos Valley
Ketor
Crane
Upton
Pecos
Reeves
Ward
Loving
Winkler
Jett Davis
Terrell
Brewster
Presidio Counties
The
Baptist Church
Strayed Cattle Returned to New Mexico Owner
G Durrill recovered 114 of 126 cattle strayed from his Durrill ranch near Noria New Mexico after Mexican authorities seized them as smuggled goods. He paid 56 pesos for handling and about 100 dollars for feed with help from Claude Hudspeth and American consuls at Juarez and Mexico City.
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G. Durrill
Old Mexico
Durrill
Noria
New Mexco
Glenn
Claude Hudspeth
Juarez
Mexico City
van Horn
Penny Beggars Live on 25 Cents Weekly
Old women over sixty years visit El Paso stores each Saturday begging for one cent each. They accumulate about 25 cents weekly and live on that amount through the week. Stores, bakeries, and book companies contribute to the fundraising effort. The beggars count and accept only penny or value-equivalent coins and continue their routine weekly.
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el Paso
Paso
Saturn
Texas Leads in Tourist Camps in United States
Texas leads in the number of tourist camps with about 1,100, per T A Keene secretary manager of the Texas Southwest Camp Owners association. California ranks second but Texas keeps ahead with several hundred first class camps and ongoing renovations as newer camps rise in the last months.
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San Antonio
Texas
United States
T .A. Keene
Texas Southwest
California
Keene
Alpine Mercantile Bake Sale and Coal Delivery Notice
Bake sale set for Saturday September 1 at Alpine Mercantile Co to benefit Alpine Rainbow Gress. Card tables priced at 225 dollars and up. Howell's and Pitth Street advertise first coal delivery arriving September 25. Advance orders save six tons by booking now. Alpine Mercantile Co advertises ammunition and related goods. Howell's Inc Pitth Street involved.
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Alpine Mercantile Co
Apine Mercantile Co
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Forchheimer
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Se Ib
Avalanche
Howell's
Howells, Inc
Pitth St
Alpine Steam Laundry Kids
Eer A “Rost
Alpine Steam
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