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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1931
Page
2
The Alpine newspaper reports the death of Homer W. Ferguson, a coal miner and community figure, whose cheerful aid to neighbors and church, along with his civic involvement, left a lasting mark. Obituary notes his devotion to family, church, and town improvements, and reflects on values of education and hard work for the farm boy and future leaders.
An 88 year old Titusville resident attributes long life to constant activity. He works ten to eleven hours daily in his garden and eats only his home grown greens, avoiding sweets and stimulants except a brief Civil War era coffee stint. He helped drill the Drake Well seventy two years ago this month, a feat memorialized near his home as the dawn of the world’s crude oil industry.
A memorial tribute recalls Homer W Ferguson as a cheerful Christian friend who served others, bore burdens, and inspired with kindness. The piece reflects on his faith, generosity, and the impact of his life, urging readers to follow his example and endure the sorrow with hope in God.
A heartfelt tribute recalls a man beloved by many, whose friendship and courage touched all who knew him. The piece notes his sacrifice and laments the loss felt by family, friends, and the broader community. Also reported is a new railroad project between Childress and Pampa, Texas, spanning 113 miles at an estimated cost of 6,800,000.
A Business Week note highlights a curious pattern among the county's four major tobacco manufacturers. Each firm's name consists of only four letters, sparking interest in local business circles about branding and history.
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