Pioneer teacher turns county attorney in Trans-Pecos saga
Forty seven years past a young teacher rode into Fort Davis to take a one room school with 75 frontier children. W W Turney, later Brewster County's first attorney, faced saloons and sparse resources but stayed to shape the region alongside the vast 250000 acre O-2 ranch below Alpine.
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Davis
W. Turney
Sam Houston Normal
Pecos
Mr. Turney
Judge Turney
Brewster County
Alpine
Ma's Secretary Holdings Drive Pecos County Interest
A secretary named Ma holds an interest spanning 17 000 acres in Pecos County. The listing highlights historical land stakes and regional holdings with potential implications for local property and resource management.
Studied Law Turney's Teaching to Law Career Across Pecos
Mr Turney recalls teaching in Fort Davis and the shift to law after studying Blackstone at night. He sought licensure in El Paso after meeting Judge Kennedy en route to Ballinger, returning with the judge. He later pursued land dealings and oil interests, noting the Mirac oil well as a three day wonder, and comments on ranch conditions and upcoming sulphur company activity. Mr. and Mrs. Turney and A T Fletcher departed for Dallas after a local trip.
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Tie
Gulf Coast
Pecos
Pecos area notes from 1916 and 1932 records
From Pecos files a 1916 Reeves County Fair meeting led to a September fair return with officers elected including T. Y. Casey and W. A. Hudson. 1932 Pecos entries note land sale near Barstow to Iona Gray for about 166 and 210 per acre, Loving county court session, highway cut off plan Odessa to El Paso, and local industry Steam Vulcanizing Co led by G. G. Breen.
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Reeves County Fair Association
Flw
Jolson
T. Y. Casey
W. A. Hudson
R. R. Smothers
Ss. W. Ward
M. W. Collie
Ben
Ment
Odessa
Ables
el Paso
Good Highway Improves Crest to Seagraves Route
The Odessa News-Times reports an excellent all weather road from McCamey to Odessa to Seagraves via Highway P37, with only a few short stretches unfinished.
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Odessa
Seagraves
Tighway No
Odessa News-Times
Circle Enterprise Endorses Ferguson Family Effort
The Enterprise states it has not supported Mrs. Ferguson or her husband previously but would credit them if their actions benefit Texans citizens. It pledges not to hinder their efforts and invites readers to take a chance on their work.
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Cirde Enterprise
Millions Learn Wonders Crazy Water Crystals
Millions learn the wonders of Crazy Water Crystals as Crazy Mineral Water spreads worldwide. The company claims eleven body building minerals are left after evaporation and that a standard package yields about fifteen gallons at ten cents per gallon, promoting health through reconstituted water.
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America
Crazy Water Company
Fragmentary medical note mentions bladder and liver disorders
A partial medical fragment notes issues in the bladder and liver with pressure and pain. It mentions crystals and perforation hints but lacks clear diagnosis or context. Further details are unreadable in the source.
Pecos Girl Wing Honors Syl Rose and Norabelie Holleke
Pecos high school announces Syl Rose Shary and Norabelie Holleke as members of the honor roll for the term. The group includes students with unusually high grades and twelve percent scholastic standing. Inductees must maintain high marks and junior standing for future scholarship eligibility.
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Pecos
Syl Rose
Norabelie Hollebeke
Pecos High
Teachers College Hic
Annes
Linn
Teg
Istrar
T's
Indies
OnGp S
Plan Road Gangs debated by Dickens Motley officials
County officials discussed using prisoners from two counties to work on roads along the Texas Spur. The plan aims to speed road completion and reduce costs, with authorities weighing security and supervision requirements.
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Dickens Motley County
Texas
Local Business and Property Moves Reported
I I Bozeman and Dr O J Bryan unveil a $50 000 build to face Oak Street beside First National Bank. Mrs John Lilley plans a Silo gang Inn joining Boxvetan Bryan structure. L W Anderson and J A Crane announce Toliver building purchase to remodel and lease. Woody of Childress Texas moves Mintox drug store to First National Bank building.
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I. W. Bozeman
Dr. O. J. Bryan
John Lilley
L. W. Anderson
J. A. Crane
Toliver
KM. Woody
Childress
Texas
Mintox
First National Bank
Saintly Health Elixir Promises Quick Vitality Boost
An ad extols a stimulant syrup called Dr Caldwell syrup pepsin as a middle age energy booster. It claims to revitalize sluggish organs in a week using pure pepsin active senna and laxative herbs. It targets men women and children and warns against habitual cathartics while offering a family doctor approved remedy.
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Highland Hereford Association
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A. T. Fletcher
Dallas
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Barstow
Francis P. Hubbard
Iona Gray
Stonewall County
Pecos Enterprise
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Loving County
Mentone
J. A. Braune
W. Ro Ely
State Highway Commission
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Ken Reson
EB. FL Berkeley
Hl. OS. Lemer
Trotel Brandon
W. CC. Brandon
Ros. Grissom
Sol Mayer
Steam Vulcanizing Co
G. G. Breen
JD. Johnson
Kansas City
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Mr. Working Mar
Thrifty
Pecos, Texas
L. J. Wood
Pecos Furniture Company
J. G. Murray Mortician
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