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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1910
Page
4
C F Z of El Paso Herald cites William Kennedy of Houston as the leading Texas expert on leases and geology. He predicts the Trans Pecos field will become a central source of fortune and disappointment as drilling expands across vast areas.
A historical essay argues that stable building materials and active industries drive prosperity. It highlights public highways railroads factories mines irrigation canals as key property classes and claims canals often yield the largest permanent value by turning deserts and swamps into fertile, inhabited areas. The piece emphasizes continuous activity for factories railroads mines and canals while noting idle land may improve naturally but manufactured assets must operate to avoid decay.
The text argues that industry, farms, and transportation shape cities and property. It cites irrigation canals, factories, and improved highways as essential to regional growth. It urges citizens to join commercial clubs to study property and guide municipal development.
The report lists county offices with candidates and votes including EF Higgins as County Judge and Flora L. Daugherty as County Clerk. Other officials named include J T Armstrong Sheriff, W A Weakley Assessor, LB Caruthers Treasurer, and Geo W Glasgow County Chairman among several deputies and ward officers.
An overview extols Texas newspapers as vital for farmer prosperity. It notes 950 titles with 89 dailies and 763 weeklies, a total circulation of 3,170,515, and Texas ranking high in publication activity.
Notice to subscribers requests payment of subscription dues for the Avalanche. The message mentions a price of $1.50 per year.
Mary Cox, daughter of Mr and Mrs C F Cox, was bitten by a polecat and sent to the Pasteur Institute in Austin for treatment. A Cox ranch worker also suffered a nose bite from a vermin and received Pasteur treatment. Officials hope there are no ill effects from the wounds.
The note directs readers to item 8-4-1t by H. J. Gray for fruit and shade trees. It indicates a catalog or index entry rather than a narrative item.
Two-room house in a desirable town area available for rent. Apply to W. J. Yates at this office.
Notice warns against hunting or wood hauling in the Altura ranch property including Bird pasture. L. G. Koxernot, manager, declares posted lands and legal penalties for trespass. Signed by Jason W. James.
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