Texas Judge Voices Cattle Industry Despair in El Paso Interview
Judge S J Isaacs warns Texas cattle raisers face severe financial strain as lenders push stocks to market at losses. He questions the 50 million relief pool and notes cowmen owe more than herd value while banks demand endorsements. He predicts higher beef prices if relief funds remain inaccessible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. J. Isaacs
Texas
el Paso
Lands
Joan Companies
Southwest
Fess
Foam
Wizard Edison Camp Friendship Draws Harding in Ten Day Tour
The article describes a camp gathering with President Warren G. Harding, Thomas A. Edison, Henry Ford, and Harvey Firestone during a ten day camping tour in Maryland. They share simple life pursuits, horseback riding, fishing, and camp chores, with Edison and Ford hosting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wizard Edison
Harding
Henry Pord
Detroit
Reventor
Thomas A. Edison
Elwetrica Wierd
Rectur
Warren G. Harding
Hobireetone
Akrom Tire
Feancer
Picure
Maryland
Pipestone
Mr. Edison
Mrs. Ford
Campene
Hurrougha
United States
Hhe
Washington
Henry Ford
President Harding
No 8
Pirestone
Edwardsville Man Praises Avalanche Subscription Renewal
Amos Gusewelle of Edwardsville expresses appreciation for the Avalanche and asks for continued delivery. He notes the paper is instructive and refreshing and affirms interest in Texas brethren news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos Gusewelle
Edwardsville
The
Avalanche
Postmaster Cutoffs and Odd Hiring Rules Stir Alpine Town
A tongue in cheek notice mocks Washington over a planned postmaster examination for Alpine with a $2400 salary. The piece ridicules height and weight standards for female clerks, proposing a humorous “official heft er” role and lampooning federal staff rules and political favoritism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Washington
Alpine Postoffice
Postimacter
Powers That Be
United States
Cvil Service Commission
Postoffice Department
Unk
Moses
Diana
Alpine Carpenters Union Cut Wages
The organized carpenters of Alpine Texas announce a wage reduction from eight to seven dollars per day effective on publication. Citing national practice and a nearby union, the EF Paso Carpenters Union also cut wages. By order of District Council Carpenters Union 38.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carpenters of
Alpine
Texas
Carpenters’ Union
EF Paso
FOR RENT Clean comfortable rooms close in
Mrs M FE Shelton advertises rooms for rent in a convenient location. The notice is brief and includes a contact name for inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. FE. Shelton
Drilling Advances Across Brewster County Oil Fields
In Bone Springs and surrounding blocks drillers report active wells and promising shows of gas and oil. Fennell and Peralta push the Nine Pointe well toward production while other rigs on Hawk ranch Pinal Dome Devlin Burleson sections and Luse wells advance through hard limestone and sand formations. Water shortages slow some operations but rains improve outlook with Portland Syndicate recovering tools and resuming work as formations prove regular and optimistic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nine Pointe
Bone Springs
Fennell
Peralta
Bone Springs Syndicate
Chalk Draw
South Brewster Field
Pinal Dome Company
Devlin Ranch
Burleson Survey
Brewster County
A. & T. Company of California
Portland Syndicate
Doddridge
Fort Stockton Field Water Casing Under Way at Bower Site
At the Bower Hale and Company site along the C S F surveys water casing work progresses on section 592 G C S F lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Stockton
Bower
Hale & Co
Card of Thanks for support after loss
We extend heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for loving help and comfort during illness and death of our loved one Also for beautiful floral offerings Signed Mrs H B English and daughters
Alpine Spirit Shown as Alpine Citizens Plan Welcome
Alpine citizens respond to a chamber of commerce call to prepare for a state park investigation visit. More than fifty business leaders meet to organize clean up efforts and city improvements with Proclamation days set for midweek. Local funds pledged to host a grand entertainment including a mountain barbecu near Sul Ross Normal college.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Park Legislative Committee
Davis Mountain
Pouncey
Homer Ferguson
Chamber of Comerce
Concensus
Berkley
Alpine
Ferguson
Sul Ross Normal College
Make Your Money Work With Alpine Publishing Stock
An advertisement offers three shares of Alpine Publishing Company stock at 285 dollars with a par value of 100 dollars per share. The stock promises two ten percent dividends within a year. Contact W C Easterling in Ozona Texas and send a certified check to Ozona National Bank for delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine Publishing Company
Ozona National Bank
R. R. Timetable Southern Pacific Lines Express and Limited
Southern Pacific schedules list East Bound No 110 Express at 6 57 A M No 102 Limited at 3 59 P M West Bound No 109 Express at 9 29 A M No 101 Limited at 4 27 P M Kansas City Mexico and Orient South Bound No 25 arrives 1 15 A M North Bound No 20 departs 3 15 A M
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Pacific
Kansas City
Mexico
Town Pests and the Print-Shop Mischief
A comical item from a past issue details a troublesome town pest who disrupts a local print shop. He taunts the printers, desecrates the workspace, smokes a pipe, and causes various minor crimes, with many more unlisted. The piece uses playful phrasing to lampoon his antics.
Also Mentioned on This Page
D. R. Creech
Garnett Hotel
Home Bargain
Sul Ross Normal
Alpine High School
Otis Turner
Real Estate and Insurance
Brewster Field
Hawk Ranch
Block 101
Luse Interests
Tower Hale and Lamb
Hovey
Smith
Wilson
Green Valley
Prof
Knipe
A. F. Luse
Fort Worth
David
Sherbine Ranch
Menpie
del Rio
Tani
Jourdan
Val Verde Irrigation Company
M. E. Church Alpine
H. B. English
Brewster County Court House
C. of C
W. CC
Easterling
Ozona
R. R. Timetable
Southern Pacific Lines
Wome
Arlep Ughroe
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