Orient to Mexico link eyed in Alpine survey news
R K L Cooper locating engineer for the Kansas City Mexico and Orient railroad spoke at the Alpine Chamber of Commerce about two surveys completed to the Rio Grande from Alpine. He noted track laying progresses on the Mexican side and anticipated post New Year construction. The Orient aims to run trans continental trains from Topolobampo to Alpine and beyond, boosting tourism and industry in Southern Brewster and Presidio counties with the Big Bend served by the line.
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Rk. L. Cooper
Alpine
Alpine Chamber of Commerce
Rio Grande
Paisano
Orient
Topolobampo
Mexico
Kansas City
Orient To
Brewster
Presidio
Big Bend
Alpine Avalanche
Congressman Davey Faces Tough Government Plum Tree Trim
Congressman Davey, an eminent tree surgeon, tackles a hard proposition to prune the government plum tree. He weighs structural changes, targeting efficiency while sparing essential functions and local services.
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Davey
Red Bluff reservoir project appeals for donations
At a regular Chamber of Commerce meeting W A Johns of Imperial and Judge John H Rougher of Grandfalls spoke for the Red Bluff reservoir initiative. Farmers in Pecos County have long sought federal funding, and the group now seeks $1,000 to help persuade Congress and support Congressman Hudspeth in moving the bill. The chamber cannot provide funds but asks subscribers to contribute and aid the county’s irrigation needs.
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Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
W. A. Johns
Imperial
John H. Rougher
Grandfalls
Red Bluff Reservoir
Pecos River
Congress
Irrigation and Reclamation Committee
Red Bluff
Chamber of Commerce
C. B. Hudspeth
Pecos County
Lincecum
Country Club awards cottage contract at Leon Lake
The directors of the Country Club approved a four room keepers cottage at Leon Lake and ordered three motor boats to be placed on the lake this week.
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Country Club
Leon Lake
Storage of Pecos River Waters Bill Introduced in Congress
A bill to provide storage for the Pecos River waters authorizes the Interior Secretary to construct a reservoir and incidental works along the Pecos to conserve floods, enable irrigation, and develop electrical power. It sets land acquisition by eminent domain, requires prior irrigation funding, and permits up to 3 million dollars from reclamation funds, repayable by benefiting districts.
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Pecos River
C. B. Hudspeth
House of Representatives
Committee On Irrigation and Reclamation
Secretary of the Interior
Delaware Creek
Black
United Staes
Act of Congress
United States
Congress
Treasury
General Treasury
Christmas Trees in Faith Communities This Week
The Christian Sunday School hosts a Christmas tree and program on Wednesday evening December 25. Baptist and Methodist groups plan trees and programs December 24. Presbyterian trees are scheduled for Sunday morning December 27 during Sunday School hour.
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Christian Sunday School
Power household goods sale on Callaghan street
Fred Hokit closes a deal in the first week with Mrs. Willie A Power for the Power residence on Callaghan street. Consideration is 4000 dollars in cash.
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Fred Hokit
Willie A. Power
Power
Callaghan Street
Pecos County Oil Activity Resume Reported
Adams Oil Company and Dixie Oil Company report multiple wells in Pecos County with gas, pressure rises, and casings set at various foot depths. A road cave in delays Humphrey Corporation’s Torshon Balance crew from Hungary. a second crew continues work. Leasing centers in north and east Pecos, with scouts and geologists active in Fort Stockton area. Companies include Gulf Oil, Dixie, Marland, California, Roxana, Rycard, Humphrey, Choate & Henshaw, Mid-West Petroleum.
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Pecos County
Humphrey Corporation
Budapest
Hungary
Fort Stockton
Gulf Oil & Production Company
Dixie Oil Company
Marland Oil Company
California Company
Roxana Petroleum Company
Rycard Oil Company
Choate & Henshaw
Mid- West Petroleum Company
Land Commissioner Robison Appraises School Lands
Land Commissioner J. T. Robison has spent several days this week assessing school lands under the new land law, evaluating parcels and mapping values for taxation and allocation.
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J. T. Robison
Tuberculosis seal sale praised by Pecos county
Telegram to Judge Howell Johnson from the State Tuberculosis Association praises Pecos county for reaching its seal quota and thanks assistants including Mrs. L. E. Brecy. Fort Stockton residents and Pecos County read the belated missive with pride.
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Howell Johnson
Pioneer
Fort Stockton
Pecos County
Texas
L. E
Brecy
State Tuberculosis Association
Freshman Appointed as Second Alternate Midshipman
Everett O. Rigsbee Jr of A and M College receives a letter from Congressman Hudspeth naming him second alternate for the Annapolis Naval Academy appointment. Principal appointment goes to Cyrus Dolph of Kerrville. Fifty candidates competed. the appointment takes effect in April 1926, placing Rigsbee in line if the first two alternates do not qualify.
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Everett O. Rigsbee, Jr
A. & M. College
C. B. Hudspeth
Annapolis Naval Academy
Cyrus A. Dolph
Kerrville
Young Rigsbee
Advertisers urged to submit copy by Monday for Christmas issue
The Pioneer announces Christmas edition will print Wednesday next week to mail Thursday. Advertisers must submit copy by Monday afternoon and be on file by 10:00 Tuesday morning to be processed.
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Pioneer
Mrs Minear Breaks Arm At Home On Reo Boulevard
Mrs J E Minear broke her left arm just above the wrist Monday afternoon in her backyard on Reo boulevard. She offered no clear cause besides a possible stumble due to a weak knee and an unexpected fall.
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J. E. Minear
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Hardin News
RED Bluff Project
Senate
House of Representatives of
United States of America
Adams Oil Company
Gray No. 1
Transcontinental Oil Company
T. C
Hershenson No
County
Commissioner Robison
Attention Advertisers
Santa Claus
Rooney Mercantile Company
Fort Stockton’s Department Store
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