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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1913
Page
3
The Postmaster General Burleson outlines preparations to handle a surge of Christmas gifts by parcel post. Extra staff and improved handling are planned, with extensive guidance to the public on early mailing, secure packing, clear addresses, fragile markings, and insurance options for valuable parcels.
Notice to stockholders announces the regular annual meeting of Alpine State Bank in Alpine Texas on Tuesday January 13 at 4 p m to elect directors for the ensuing year and to transact other business. Benj F Berkeley President. 12-18-2w
Classified notice announces Mrs Vera Calhoun graduate nurse will care for patients in her home. Private calls answered day or night at St Charles hotel.
Local news bulletin lists rentals and land offers in Alpine Texas with ads from Collins and Moffett and Evans Jewelry. It notes visitors and residents traveling for business and holidays, including Mrs. Frank Kent and Mr. and Mrs. G. T. Sowell, plus social updates and church Christmas trees.
Alpine citizens learned of a highway robbery in Marfa last night. Jim Smith of Alpine, traveling with two Mexican passengers, was held up by two masked robbers just inside Marfa city limits as he crossed a small bridge. About $2000 in cash was taken. a clear description was not possible due to darkness.
Department of Public Speaking presents The Deacon an uproariously funny drama at the Alpine High School Opera House on Tuesday night December 23rd. featuring Pete the Deacon Billy and the rest. The show is for the benefit of the Reference Library. Don’t miss it.
Wanted hides. offer the highest market price. Contact W H Terry Jr for figures. Phone 120. Advertisements await inquiries.
A. McCallum announces taking orders for fruit trees and shrubs to be delivered on December 10. Submit orders now for prompt job work and delivery. Adv. 10-23-1f. Bring your job work to the Avalanche for prompt completion and delivery.
Readable parts mention a sale or auction with dates and officials. Names and specifics are missing or garbled. The fragment hints at a public action requiring notice and may involve a deadline or location yet to be clarified.
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