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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1910
Page
4
A reflective verse urges steady toil and selfless progress. It argues Fortune favors the persistent, warns against envy and vanity, and counsels resisting temptation. The moral favors humble diligence over flashy boasting as a path to personal advancement.
A newly announced artesian well on Prof. Wel born’s Toyah Creek land 22 miles south of Pecos greatly extends the local artesian belt. The water is mild sulfurous irrigation quality, with little mineral content and no nearby wells within miles. The Pecos Times reports the well is being completed this week.
In Dallas Geo Garvin collapsed from heat stroke in a city park and his fox terrier Jack refused to leave his master. Jack guarded the prostrate salesman during ambulance transport to the emergency hospital and remained by Garvin after arrival. Garvin recovered and went home. In Amarillo Colonel Mosby denies poverty claims and says he will begin memoirs. A Canyon City boy survives a dog attack with help from a shepherd dog. In Grand Island Nebraska Democrats oppose county option after Bryan’s policy appeal.
The text contrasts producer and consumer aims, noting the producer seeks high prices while the consumer seeks low prices. It defines the tramp as a minimal, cheap consumer and argues high product prices drive development and prosperity, while low prices hinder labor, production, and growth.
The Texas Commercial Secretaries Association argues that Texas needs targeted statewide cooperative advertising to boost its image and attract business. It suggests a $200 cooperative ad funded by 200 members could outshine a larger single ad, demanding per agency discounts and greater visibility.
A Texas Tax Assessors report notes 27 593 miles of telegraph and telephone poles, with single wire equaling 450 900 miles and enough to encircle the globe eighteen times. The telephone is described as a national information highway aiding farmers in pricing, weather, and protecting crops from frost.
A House Joint Resolution proposes amending Section 51 of Article 3 to authorize aid for indigent disabled Confederate soldiers and widows, and to establish and maintain a home for soldiers, widows, and those who aided the Confederacy, with appropriations and conditions. The governor is directed to call a November 1910 election to submit the amendment, with a $5,000 appropriation for carrying out provisions.
Two room house available for rent in a desirable area. Apply to W J Yates at this office.
Notice to sportsmen: no hunting or trespassing allowed in the Kokernot pastures under penalty of law.(L. G. Kokernot, Manager.)
Notice forbids hunting or hauling wood in any Gage pastures. Violations punishable by law. Signed by N. S. Murphy.
Notice posted on Altura ranch pastures warning against hunting or wood hauling with Bird pasture included. Violations face legal penalties. Signed by Jason W. James.
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