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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1911
Page
2
A brief postal entry records that Kaitor Yen s was entered in Alpine Texas on a Thursday morning in 1916 as second class mail matter, under provincial portation rules.
The San Francisco claim of rapid cures from a Schafer serum faced widespread doubt as medical experts urged skepticism until further developments. A Texas federal case in Austin saw a Bailey verdict and locals urged investment in Alpine and Brewster counties while supporting Judge Higgins for a judgeship.
Incomplete OCR passage hints at a charge substantiation and alleged campaign payments. It references West Texas, East and Northeast Texas, and figures connected to a political or charitable effort, but specifics are unreadable.
The Alpine Avalanche objects to state laws forcing West Texans to travel to Austin for land suits and denounces the mining law as unfairly enacted by East and North Texas politicians. The paper argues conditions in West Texas demand better treatment and criticizes perceived injustices.
The column echoes Col Mose Harris predicting hell in Austin as the Thirty-second Legislature adjourns amid partisan bitterness. It criticizes recalls and recalls vetoes, notes editors’ fortunes, and mentions Colquitt denying a special session while urging vigilance over impending laws.
The article outlines fundraising for a deep well at Alpine Texas and includes a reply from O J Lindholm of Hondo dated February 11 1911. He estimates drilling 2000 feet at six dollars per foot noting 10 inch casing and volcanic formation raise costs. He warns about contract failure risk and urges caution. The weather is described as very dry.
Fort Davis Texas notes report Gillispie’s death from a hemorrhage after months boarding there and his mother learning of the death in San Francisco. Theft hits Jim Nunn’s residence with $200 in jewelry taken by a Mexican boy about 15. A Valentine party at the Tompson home draws a large group of local residents. Reverend Bell from Marfa preached, and local families, including Bennet McCutcheon, plan moves to Spring ranch. Capt Gillett and wife attend commissioners court from their ranch.
Mr and Mrs Jno A Weyerts returned from New Fountain Texas where they attended the golden wedding of Mrs Weyerts parents The event featured a large family gathering and dance A report also covers ongoing Mexico unrest with Orozco severing wires and bridges near Juarez and Navarro advancing south of the border Dr Benjamin F Berkeley visited San Antonio Rev Conrad Stadler attended services in Quihi and Ardoin El Paso prior to district court attendance
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