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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1911
Page
2
Management planned to suspend publication over Christmas but due to legal notices requiring continuous publication the Avalanche will appear next week in a modified form with no local items.
An editorial condemns cheating in weights and measures, noting packers understating weight by 20 to 40 percent and urging full weight packaging. It discusses legislative attempts blocked by packers, and links deception to higher prices. The piece also mentions Alpine stock law elections and ends with a Christmas greeting to readers.
The issue lists Endeavor Program and Christ centered lessons at the Christian church with December 24 1911 services led by Miss Mary Cotter and Miss Julia Zumwalt. Also Presbyterians plan birthday of Jesus Christ sermon and Steadfast Young Society events. Baptist Aid Society honors Mrs J W Griffith with a cut glass bowl and schedules a luncheon December 29 to boost year end work.
Snowstorm covered ground three to four inches across this part of the state last Thursday. Local social notes mention Miss Una and Ford Jackson expected home for Christmas. Several business notices promote gifts, groceries, and holiday preparations from Alpine merchants and services, including candy, fruits, and hardware.
A fragmented ad promotes Alpine Furniture Company inviting readers to save money on furniture. It mentions M. M. Whisler for tanks and plumbing, a ladies writing desk as a gift idea, and in stock items including pipes and Merischaum products. Ritchey’s advertises American Beauty flour by the rear load and a Ritchey phone contact.
For Christmas have portraits as gifts. A dozen portraits in new styles makes twelve unique keepsakes. Make an appointment today. The Alpine Studio. Pasturage for stock near Alpine with good grass, water, and fences. J. W. Chitton, Alpine, Texas. Fresh eggs three dozen for $1. Cast your vote Saturday on stock law at Alpine Mercantile Co.
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