Alpine Avalanche Publication Notice and Editorial Credits
The Alpine Avalanche announces editorial staff with Editor and Manager D. Bennett and staff Barry Scoref Foley Word Society Reader Lyda Crawford Marathon Correspondent Mrs A C Spalling Terlingua Correspondent. Subscription prices: one year $20.06 six months outside county $1.25. Entered as second class matter at Alpine Texas postoffice under act of Congress March 3 1870.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DM Bennett
D. Woop Society
Barry Scoref
Fort Davis
Lyda Crawford
Marathon
A.C. Spalling
Terlingua
Postoffice
Alpine
Texas
Congress
Fort Davis Telegraph Line Dismantled and Sold
Fort Davis residents report the old army telegraph line from here to Marfa has lost its iron poles, sold off since the post was abandoned sixty years ago after Gen. Grierson bought the line. Local activity includes visits over the holiday weekend with multiple residents traveling to Oklahoma and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Marfa
Southern Pacific Railroad
HB. Grierson
John I. Jones
Grierson
Eapy Miller
Neon
Tea Shower Honors Mrs W Breen at the Gage Hotel
Corres. MARATHON LYDA CRAWFORD reports a Thursday tea and shower hosted by Mrs S A Starr and Miss Benton Shackelford at the Gage hotel for Mrs W. Breen nee Miss Orewe Roberts. Guests enjoyed decorations and refreshments as wedding gifts.
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Green
S.A. Starr
Benton Shackelford
Gage Hotel
W. Breen
Orewe Roberts
Honor Roll and Subscriptions Reminder
The Avalanche notes a few more subscription renewals received and urges arrears pay to keep the paper in good standing. After year start, lists will be revised. partial payments are welcome. This week’s honor roll includes A. G. Prude, FL Davis, Z. E. Howard, Alpine, E Seales, Alpine, U of Texas publicity, M. P. Slover, Alpine, Burgess Dairy, Alpine, H. B. McKinney, Sophia, W. Va.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Prude
Davis Z. E. Howard
Alpine
Watch the Methodist church on New Year's Eve program
At The Churches Mere evening service on December 31 at 8 o clock will broadcast over the radio from Memphis. Chas Chambers furnishes the program rendered by the Methodist young people. Speakers include Dr Humphrey Lee of Dallas and Bishop Paul B Kear. The public is invited.
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Mere
Methodist
Chas. Chambers
Methodist Young People In Convention
Memphis
Tenn
Humphrey Lee
Dallas
Paul B. Kear
Christian Science Lesson Sermon Dec 29 Offers Scriptural Passages
Christian Science services announce the December 29 Lesson Sermon in all Churches. The text centers on Arise shine for thy light is come and the glory of the Lord risen upon thee. It includes Bible passages about the Son of man seeking to save. Mary Baker Eddy contributes passages from the Scriptures to the lesson.
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Churches of Christ
Seion
Lake
Mary Baker Eddy
Wedding Recalled as Mulhern Hosts Old Time Gathering
An Alpine area wedding reception remembered for its guests and music from Mrs McGinley and an old time orchestra. Ushers included Knight and Weaver families with Cephas Wilson and Cephas Wilson among others. Tables supported by William Bishop Joe Mulhern Charles Mulhern and others. Guests shared stories of celebrations from fifty years ago. Chief honor guests were Mr and Mrs Mulhern showered with congratulations.
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J W. Dallahire
Oelays
Mes Eph Darnett
Iate
Mary Adell
Eph
Rockport
John Buss
Alice Gardner
Deine
J. F. Bennett
Jim
Jack Cross
Alpine
Jack Rawards
Marfa
W. W. Crawford
Louise
Marathon
Homer Wilson
Harris Smith
Premo Canyon
W. D. Bure
Lemuel Taylor
Teringua
Terlingua
Ihe
Robert Cartledge
San Antonio
L. F. Buttrill
Roy Stillwell
Spalding
Eph Daggett
Harold Spalding
St. Louis
Erry Faust
Earl Anderat
Ernestine Behrens
Ethel Spalding
Hannahn Weinkaut
Hard competition schedule for Lobos promises strong foes
The Lobos announce a busy slate from January 24 to February 22 with Daniel Baker and Mexico champions in Chihuahua City visiting, a threegame run with School of Mines, Texas A and I home dates, and a tentative February 19 showdown with Olson's Swedes, famed semi pro outfit, coached by Graves.
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Daniel Baker
Mexico
Chihuahua City
School of Mines
Tiite
Joni
Texas A. & I
Lobos
Olson
Graves
Terlingua District and Texas Highway Contract Notices
A Terlingua District column lists holiday visits in Alpine Marfa and Rockport with local families along with a Rose Bowl note. A Texas Highway construction bid for 8.147 miles of crushed caliche rock base from the Presidio County line to Alpine, Regular Federal Aid Project 664-E, Brewster County, is invited with detailed wage scales, labor classifications, overtime rules, and plan access in Marfa and Austin.
Highway 3 Crushed Caliche Base Sealed Bid Notice
Sealed proposals for 1085 miles of crushed caliche rock base and road oil surface from 76 miles east of Marfa to 8.3 miles west of Alpine on Highway No. 3, Regular Federal Aid Project No. 6641 B H&G, Brewster and Presidio Counties, will be received in Austin until 9:00 A.M. December 1905 and publicly opened. Bidders’ attention on subletting or assigning the contract, and minimum wages for laborers set at 75 cents per hour for general labor and 30 cents per hour for unskilled labor, with compliance to House Bill No. 54.
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Tex
Presidio County
Alpine
Brewater County
State Highways Department
Austin
Texas
State of
RE. Killer
Marfa
State Highway Department
Texas Highway Construction
H&g
Brewster & Presidio
State
Texan
Per Diem Wage Rates and Prevailing Minimums Cited
A historical fragment notes per day and hourly wage figures for unskilled labor and other classifications, with references to prevailing minimums, overtime, legal holidays, and a local employment agency. The text includes inconsistent figures such as 78 bor, 260 per day, 648 per hour, and 240 per day, indicating a draft of wage provision guidelines.
How Cardus Helps Women Build Up Strength and Health
Cardus stimulates digestion and helps women gain strength from the food they eat. As nourishment improves, pains lessen and many women praise Cardus for restoring health. Mrs. C. Ratliff of Hinton WV shares her recovery after childbirth and recommends Cardus to others. thousands testify benefits, but consult a physician if it does not help.
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Cardus
C. Ratliff
Hinton
W. Va
Onsuilt
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