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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1915
Page
2
The Alpine Avalanche issue lists publication details from Alpine and references price and mailing status as part of its front matter. The text includes the publisher Alpine Publishing Company and editor W. J. Yare with price 30 cents, dated Thursday December 29, 1915.
A measured plea warns against careless tuberculosis exposure in Alpine urging sanitary habits to curb the disease. The piece also surveys looming 1920 presidential prospects for Chicago St Louis and Republican contenders while noting the era’s political landscape and foreign policy responsibilities.
A garbled Christmas greeting notes the Avalanche wishing readers a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. It mentions identities Wilson and Mrs. Galt completing a contract and hints at devoting space to affairs of interest.
A reader laments high costs and calls for a practical approach to clothing. The note urges using last winter coats or affordable options rather than facing debt from bill collectors.
The paper forecasts Ferguson facing defeat as opponents push a two-term limit proposal. It notes Ferguson's strong record and the state election implications, while mentioning prior editorial support for Judge Ball but continued backing Ferguson in 1916.
The article asserts that Congress intends to support the administration in critical legislative areas, stressing that the American people have learned to trust the President and his ability to guide the country through dangerous times.
Miss Lou C. Gillett and Mr. Lee S. Evans wed at the Gillett ranch home with many relatives present. W. B. Mitchell to receive a 5200 acre Newt Gouley ranch parcel north of Marfa, possession to be given next year, aiding his Wilcox holdings as Gouley plans a larger ranch.
All parties are notified not to trespass or hunt in the pasture north of Alpine known as the Cove pasture. The land is posted according to law. 11291 We T Hexorason
Readable fragments describe enemy approaches near Lake St. John and a redoubt at Lake Fetatogome 69 miles upriver. The report mentions large wartime wreckage, percussion grenades, and Russian forces with Nitta equipment, with references to fortifications and river traffic.
A Texas resident, Mat Smith of Alpine, offers to perform dirt work including ranking dams and road work and requests a figure or estimate, listing P O Box 485 and subscription to the Avalanche.
A garbled wartime text discusses fabric color rules for brown or black wool and dark wool blends. It mentions army and navy oversight and a plan to standardize shades to avoid smock issues, referencing a general and halted production considerations.
A garbled account recalls famous figures and ships from the era, mentioning a clipper and a tea trade, with references to the New York Times and historical figures like Anderson Bros. It notes business hours extending late to support a picture show, hinting at a bustling postwar or mid 1800s coastal town scene.
Notice is given that the partnership of J. Deemer and C. W. Hess at Boquillas Texas was dissolved on December 1 1915. All debts to the firm should be paid and those due from the partnership discharged at Boquillas. J Deemer will continue the business as Deemer and Company Boquillas Texas. December 1 1915. J Deemer C W Hess Advt 12-2-4w
Property owners warn against hunting or trespassing on their lands and threaten prosecution. The notice is signed by Mrs. R. L. Nevill.
An advertisement from Turner’s Land Office promotes a for sale map of Breswster County detailing the Orient Railroad and Alpine locations. The notice highlights map availability and the dealer offering land guidance through the Oregon based route.
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