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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1913
Page
2
Alpine Publishing Company announces a price of £1.00 in advance for mail matter of second class. Publication indicates post office delivery in Alpine Texas and is dated Thursday December 16 1914.
Voters in Brewster County will decide on issuing 100000 in road bonds to build and maintain good roads. Petition signatures show 95 percent of property owners support the election, with Alpine seen as key due to its location on the trans continental auto highway.
A vote in support of the bond issue is framed as progress for Brewster County, signaling investment in local projects and development. The brief notes the bond's intended impact on infrastructure, services, and growth initiatives within the county.
Bill Easterling edits the Stewart hotel at Ft. Davis and Jesse McKee runs the Henderson hotel in Alpine. Reporters arriving at their establishments are assured meals and hospitality, easing steady work in the region.
Fragmentary OCR reads like a note on broadcasting limits and journalistic ethics in Texas. It mentions a ritual act and reader expectations, suggesting debate over content and permissible exchange in media practice.
Hoover of the G H and S A complains to the Avalanche that Limited trains pass Ava in the afternoon causing fare disputes while a canvass of the business district shows broad satisfaction with the present schedule and only a few passengers object to stops.
Statement from R H Harris counters McFaddin controversy over a proposed resolution on federal and state inspectors. Harris cites mischaracterization by the San Antonio Express, notes unity among executive members, and affirms ongoing stability as J D Jackson acts as president while McFaddin resigns.
Public notice commands the sheriff to summon J F Dixon by weekly publications in Brewster County papers for four weeks before the February 9, 1914 district court term at Alpine. Georgia Shoemake Dixon seeks dissolution of marriage and permanent custody of Atwood and Vernon Dixon, with attorney J C Brooke.
The Ft. Stockton Commercial Club invites attendees to a December 18 banquet with Col Lee Giles as booster, promising a festive event and gifts for Christmas shoppers including portraits and photo services. Advertisements note Alpine Studio and local shops offering used cars toys furniture boots candies and jewelry before the holidays.
Sunday School begins at 10 a m with preaching at 1 p m and 7 30 p m Junior League at 3 p m Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30 p m. A welcome to all Pastor H M Smith leads.
Bible school at 10 a.m. and preaching at 1 p.m. both evening service and prayer meeting suspended during Baptist revival. H. M. Bandy, minister. Our store advertises gifts for men from A. Williams & Co.
State county and school taxes are now due at my Alpine office. All taxes must be paid on or before January 31 1914 or a ten percent penalty will be added. advt. 12-11-1t. J A Walton Tax Collector Brewster County Texas.
For sale block 2 in Hurley Addition Alpine with two residences out-houses windmill and good well water. Terms reasonable. Apply to G. W. Martin at Alpine Mercantile Co. advt. 10-9-tf.
An advertisement from Quality Corner Store highlights Christmas toys available for the season at the local shop. The brief notice mentions a holiday selection and gift options for shoppers.
The pastor Sydney C. Holmes announces Sunday School at 10 a.m. and preaching at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. The public is invited. Also notes coal supply concerns with a call to action to buy now and mentions Caldwell's prominent advertisement.
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