Taft toWear 200 Hat in El Paso Visit
The article notes Taft will be presented with a $200 sombrero during his El Paso stop as Peary and Cook are in the United States. It also mentions Will Irving’s acquittal in a murder case and cites a Mexico storm death toll reaching about 78,000 with $150 million in property loss. A Louisiana hurricane threatens further fatalities and Cotton prices rise to mid 19th century levels. Governor Johnson of Minnesota dies after an operation.
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Taft
el Paso
Mexico
Editor W. J. Yates Takes Alpine Avalanche Post
W J Yates formerly of the Crony and who left about two weeks ago has been heard from. He succeeds W C Easter ling as editor of the Alpine Avalanche and will likely perform creditably as he did at the Crony.
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W. J. Yates
The
Crony
W. C. Easterling
Alpine Avalanche
Corpus Christi
Notice to Trespassers on Altura and Bird Pastures
Notice warns all parties against hunting or wood hauling on the Altura ranch property including Bird pasture. Signed by Jason W. James.
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Altura Ranch
Jason W. James
Mrs Harriman Becomes World’s Richest Woman With 150 Million
The report notes Mrs Harriman now worth 150 million dollars and holds the title of the richest woman globally. It highlights her ascent in wealth and leads with her financial milestone and rank.
Alpine Confectionery Offers Wallpaper Frames and Frills
Just received a new stack of wallpaper and picture frames molding for pictures and rooms. We also carry a fresh line of fruits candies postal cards and stationery. Give us a trial. Alpine Confectionery next door to post office. J. H. Lockard proprietor.
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Alpine Confectionery
J. H. Lockard
Flour brand ad cites top quality despite wheat rise
A local flour advertiser urges customers to ask or phone Hord & Company for the best flour. The note adds that wheat prices are up, but so is the quality of their flour.
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Hord & Company
Prof Alvord Tours Alpine West Texas Agriculture Outlook
Professor C H Alvord head of A and M College Texas travels from Alpine to Houston speaking on dry farming gains. He notes cattlemen and scientists gathered at the Alpine congress with 600 attendees, urging farming, feedstuffs, and fruit production enabled by moisture and climate. He praises Texas soil, drainage, and potential to reduce high cattle feed costs.
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C. H. Alvord
Agricultural Department
The
Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas
Houston
Alpine
West Texas
Brewster County
Southern Pacific Railroad Company
Attwater
Alvord
College Station
State Institution
Congress
Prof
Texas
Illinois
United States
Houston Chronicle
Keep Consumptives at Home in Tuberculosis Policy Note
A bulletin from the National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis argues cures are possible across the United States but warns physicians sending impoverished consumptives to the Southwest are performing an act of cruelty. It notes many transfers from the North and East reach advanced, life threatening stages with insufficient funds, and that Texas struggles to care for indigent patients from other regions.
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National Association For the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis
United States
East
West
Southwest
California
Arizona
Colorado
New Mexico
Texas
National Association For the Study and Prevention of
A Young Woman Seeks a Real Cowboy Husband in Texas
An 17 year old New York heiress writes Gov Campbell asking him to find her a real cowboy in Texas. She seeks a tall rancher not over 24 with blue eyes and the means to travel to New York. Secretary Barton handles the matter in the governor’s absence.
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Austin
Texas
Claude Hudspeth
New York City
New York
Campbell
Barton
For Sale Angora Bucks and Breed Nannies in Langtry Texas
One hundred Angora Bucks aged eighteen months to five years for sale. Older bucks are California Registered, younger from registered bucks and high bred nannies. Prices range from fifteen to fifty dollars. Also one thousand fine breed nannies. Address W. I. Babb Langtry Texas.
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California
W. I. Babb
Langtry
Texas
For Sale at a Bargain Store and Office Buildings
Two store buildings 20x40 and 20x26 and an office 12 by 14 are for sale to clear valuable business lots. All were strongly built. Interested parties should see Dr. Beny. F. Berxecey at once.
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Dr. Beny
F. Berxecey
Governor invites public comments on state matters
The governor or his secretary welcomes communications from citizens and urges them to write without hesitation. The note stresses openness in addressing state issues and responding to inquiries.
A grateful note from Alpine after illness
G W Vesrat expresses thanks to Alpine residents for kindness shown to his wife during illness. He recalls three months in Alpine and the locals ready to aid in despair. She spent her last hours with Addie Bradford in Sweetwater, Texas, and Vesrat remains grateful and committed as a friend.
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Alpine
Addie Bradfords
Sweetwater
Texas
Alpine Steam Laundry Promises Prompt Money Savings
The Alpine Steam Laundry urges customers to trust their service and warns against deceit that could send money away. It claims to handle all laundry needs promptly and more cheaply than others in the state.
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Alpine
Private school to open at home in Alpine
Individual announces plans to open a private school at their Alpine residence starting Monday September 27. Monthly tuition listed at two dollars. Contact Miss Nina Taylor at phone 144 for details.
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Alpine
Nina Taylor
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Khae
First National Bank OF Alpine
Peary and
Cook
Will Irving
San Antonio
Louisiana
Alabama
Mississippi
Jnc. A. Johnson
Minnesota
Just
W M Sanford
Notary Public
A. M. Turney
Edison Phonographs and
Wire Care Alpine Furniture Company
Alpine Furniture CO
Cowboy
Alpine State Bank
Alpine Steam Laundry
Wigfall van Sickle
J.C. Brooke
Court House
John A. Hardy, M. v
MclIntyre & Slight Building
DR. RA. Largent
Benj. F. Berkeley
M. D
Slight’s Drugstore
Alpine Mercantile Company
ALPIN
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