Alpine Avalanche Inscription Price Listed at Alpine Post Office
The Alpine Avalanche edited by J. Yar announces a 11.00 inscription price in advance and notes mail matter status entered at the Alpine Texas post office in second class.
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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1912
Page
2
Monroe Doctrine and U S policy on foreign bases debate
The piece discusses the Monroe Doctrine as U S policy to prevent foreign colonization and bases in the Western Hemisphere. It notes Senate reaffirmation amid fears Japan might gain footholds near Panama and questions the necessity of asserting dominance with distant coaling stations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Western Hemisphere
Two Americas
United States Senate
Thold i Magdalena Bay
Panama
Deen Point
Japan
Senate
Pacific
Chip Onour
Colquitt to Govern Texas Impartially Without External Help
Governor Colquitt vows to steer Texas affairs evenly, rejecting efforts to sway him contrary to his impartial posture. He asserts independence from factional pressure and promises steady leadership aligned with state interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov. Colquitt
Texas
Family wash dries quickly in any yard
A brief note suggests laundry air drying in the backyard is as efficient as in the front yard, advising against worrying about homewashing challenges.
Voter ethics and critics in a brisk, biting tirade
A sharp political commentary condemns voters who back a primary and then abandon their tickets. It mocks those who dodge accountability, labels such critics as lazy and prone to rash actions, and questions the value of public scrutiny in politics.
Sunday church topic and services announced
Will be the Sunday morning topic at the Methodist church along with Sunday night messages. Everyone is invited and good services are expected. Also reported are good rains on Walter Kokernot Nevill Guthrie and adjoining ranches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Enoch
H. M. Smith
Walter, Kokernot, Nevill, Guthrie
Bounty Law Aims at Wolves and Wild Animals
The Thirty second Legislature enacted a bounty law effective Sept 1 to protect stock raisers farmers and horticulturists from wolves coyotes panthers Mexican lions tigers leopards and wild cats An appropriation of 100000 becomes available next month A bounty of 5 is paid for most animals and 1 for the wild cat Scalps must be presented to county commissioners court with the state paying three fourths of the bounty and the county one fourth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Hurley track laying machine ground readied at Girvin
Journal reports the Hurley track laying project for the Dry Farming Congress moved to Girvin with steel for extension of the Fort Stockton to Uvalde line. Alpine will attend the Sept meeting in Galveston as work begins with camp cars and building materials staged between Girvin and San Angelo. About 2800 steers sold by A S Gage to Bivens Morrie of Amarillo for 104000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girvin
F. Berkeley
Steel
Fort Stockton
Uvalde Alpine
Galveston
Borate
Vin
Oaconths
San Angelo
Ft. Stockton
A. S. Gage
Bivens & Morrie
Amarillo
Narrow Escape At Tolbert Pool Hall Fire
Sunday morning a fire at Tolbert pool hall started by a cigar lighter sparked a blaze caused by a short circuit. Mr Tolbert arrived, extinguished the flames, and avoided serious damage. Alpine area residents warned of potential risk if fire had spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tolbert
Lamage
Shipping Steel for Orient Extension Reaches San Angelo
Receiver M L Mertz of the Orient reports large shipments of steel for the Orient extension from Girvin to Alpine may arrive in San Angelo late this month. Receivers in Texas are closing contracts with graders and tracklaying outfits to complete the work. The extension is to be rushed as rapidly as possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Angelo
Texas
M. L. Mertz
The
Orient
Girvin
Alpine
Championship Deciding Games Aim to Crown West Texas Title
Next Thursday and Saturday the Pecos team will visit to face the local squad in a pivotal West Texas championship contest. The Pecos Club is touted as the strongest in the Texas Pacific region and the matchup promises a keen battle for the title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos
West Texas
Texas Pacific
Fix School Tax Rate Set by Board at Meeting
At a Saturday meeting the School Board of the independent district set levies for support and maintenance at 32 cents per 100 valuation and for interest and sinking funds at 8 cents per 100. The resignation of H. C. was accepted, and the board will fill the high school principal position at the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Club
Alll
H. C
Baker
Notice to Bidders for Alpine Independent School District
Notice to corporations and individual bankers in Alpine ISD to bid as depository for school funds. Bids state interest rate on daily balances for the 1912 to 1913 fiscal year. Bids due 10:00 a.m. Saturday August 17, 1912, filed with the Secretary of the School Board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine Independent School
Board of Trustees
Alpine Independent School Distrit
Bargain Sale of House and Lots
A bargain sale notice offering a house and lots, with a prompt for interested buyers to see W. F. Mc Saughy for details and viewing arrangements. The item suggests immediate action and a single contact for information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Mc Saughy
Fruit for Canning and Oranges Bracelet Lost
Gold bracelet lost with a note offering a reward when returned to Avalanche. Local shop ads list prices for peaches pears alfalfa seed and footwear repairs. H. J. Gray of Yoleta Texas advertises job printing at the Avalanche.
Amendment to Texas Constitution for Confederate aid and city charters
A lengthy proposed Texas constitutional amendment package seeks to authorize state aid for indigent Confederate soldiers and widows, extend pensions, and fund a home for dependents. It also advances measures allowing cities over 5000 inhabitants to adopt charters by popular vote and to set term limits for university and other board members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pea
Oxanda
Indivitas Municipal Uiind
State of Texts
Ted
Texan
Ture
Texas
Greneria
House
State of Texas
Board of Regents
State University
State of
Lests of Texas
Shoes and Boots Repaired While You Wait
Repair shop A Williams & Co offers quick shoe and boot repairs while customers wait. Neatly fixed soles, stitching, and leather work completed on site. Local service emphasizes speed and quality for daily wear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Williams & Co
Also Mentioned on This Page
Alpine Publishing Company
Incorby
J. Yar
Hurley
Shipping Steel
J.D. Jackson
W. F. McGaughy
Caldwells
H. J. Gray
Yoleta
Avalanche
Rew Cokation
Louis Hofer
Lange's
Young Mea
Mitchell- Gillett
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