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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1911
Page
4
W W H Ragin presents services as land agent and abstracter in Brewster County Alpine Texas He offers to redeem lands render and pay taxes for non residents and to prepare correct abstracts of title for lands or town lots in Brewster County Alpine Texas.
A fragmentary reminiscence traces a man’s evolving dress sense from casual attire to formal business suits. It notes his obsession with coat length and creases, then his wife enforcing polished shoes and clothes. The piece hints at social changes and marriage influencing appearance.
A fragmented tale describes a black pearl found by a dealer named Stuart near a necklace recovery attempt. A lady, aided by a keeper, cleans the gem and admires its beauty. The report is unclear about outcomes or locations, with many garbled phrases.
A vintage note explains ammonia mixed with water restores fabrics and clears grease when applied to clothing and corsets. It describes sponging tweed, whitening whites, and dampening threads. Ammonia is also suggested for turpentine blends and insect protection, with cautions about repeated applications and evaporated heat in a controlled atmosphere.
A hopeful writer recounts years of work on a new comedy plot hailed by friends as promising. He narrates presenting the manuscript to a theater manager, receiving polite attention, and a sudden interruption as he rises, only to be distracted by a flattering interruption and his own wardrobe mishap.
The text shows a distracted tax delinquency notice from Brewster County Texas about property in Alpine and a court sale in September. It weaves garbled lines praising hospitality and social enjoyment, mentioning a guest, hosting, and a bridge club, amid the legal filing.
The notice outlines delinquent land described as Lot in Alpine town and blocks in Brewster County Texas. It states unpaid state and county taxes totaling specified amounts and commands Unknown Owner and all lienholders to appear in the District Court of Brewster County on September 1911 for the foreclosure and sale of the described land if taxes remain unpaid. The document is signed by WH Lease, Clerk, and includes seal and county attorney references.
Brewster Camp No 491 and Alpine Lodge No 606 list meeting nights and invite visiting members. P. Lodge No 2 meets Thursdays. Alpine Lodge 606 meets Mondays. Alpine Chapter No 182 and AF and AM lodge schedule first Saturday. Brethren in good standing invited to attend.
Strangers and visitors are cordial guests at the Alpine Commercial Club headquarters. Members are invited to call on W. A. Weakly, secretary, to learn details and arrange visits.
Farmers are invited to view a ready milch cow herd before purchase. Several high quality cows offered from $40 to $60, with Jackson and Harmon handling the sale.
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