Avalanche asks fair trial as new management plans press forward
Alpine and Brewster county residents are urged to support the Avalanche during its reconstruction under new management. The paper plans to remove all advertisements from the first page to focus on real news and local resources while inviting contributions and news items from citizens. The editors envision Alpine growing rapidly with 16 000 new residents and investors and seek claims of local benefits to attract readers.
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Alpine
Brewster County
Ruth
Setting the Stakes The Avalanche Seeks Growth and Editorial Independence
A vintage prospectus by The Avalanche declares its aim to expand circulation and cover local home building, resources, and county wealth. It pledges truthful reporting, editor freedom from financial pressure, and invites public support to fund a larger paper with broader news and ads.
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Avalanche
Subscribe for The Avalanche District Progress Update
A brief notice urges readers to subscribe to The Avalanche to stay informed about progress in the district and surrounding vicinity. The message emphasizes timely updates and local news coverage for residents and stakeholders.
Rice Means Life Drive To Aid Texas Rice Planters
The Near East Relief South Texas headquarters in Houston launches a Rice Means Life campaign from Feb 25 to Easter to buy Texas rice for shipment to Constantinople and distribution to Armenian orphans. Posters and coin boxes will appear in stores, hotels, and restaurants to urge purchases. Directors are Mrs. Anna Waller and Mrs. May A Hayes with support from the Rice Millers Association.
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Texas
South Texas
Near East Relief
Houston
Constantinople
Armenia
European Relief Council
Near East
Anna Waller
The
Near East Relief For
May A. Hayes
Association
Rice Millers Association
Ambitious Early Life of Chief Justice White
Alfred E. Keet discusses early aspirations of notable leaders in the Forum. He cites Chief Justice White’s remark on choosing between president and chief justice and notes Grant’s complex political path from Democrat to Republican stalwart with a convention lineup including Lane Gresham Hale Dow Schurz Chandler Sickles Depew and Greeley.
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White
Alfred E. Keet
United States Supreme Court
General Grant
Mr. Keet
Ulysses S. Grant
Grant
Hoover
Henry 8. Lane
Walter Q. Gresham
Eugene Hale
Neal Dow
Carl Schurz
William F. Chandler
General Sickles
Chauncey M. Depew
Horace Greeley
Tax Facts on 1920 Births Deaths and Marriages
Births deaths and marriages in 1920 affect materiality income tax returns for that year. Exemptions vary by status at year end December 31 1920 with $200 per newborn and $1 000 for widows or widowers unless head of a family. Taxpayers reaching major status and earning thresholds must file by March 15 1921 to avoid penalties.
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Collector of Internal Revenue
Warning to prevent tampering with lighting circuit at Alpine
A notice from Alpine Light and Ice Company warns that any person connecting or tampering with their lighting circuit without prior office notification will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law for theft.
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Alpine Light and Ice
Wild Pigeons Return to Curry County Flocks Rebound
The Portland Oregonian notes large flocks of wild pigeons, especially band-tailed pigeons, have returned to Curry County. Unlike the extinct passenger pigeon, these birds persist due to natural refuges in deep timber and wary, shy behavior.
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Curry County
Oregon
Portland
Oregonian
Picturesque Rags Described By YWCA Worker in Turkey
A Harpoot based YWCA secretary writing on refugee life notes ragged clothing still bright with patches of blue red and yellow. She recalls Palestinian hillside shepherds wearing vivid capes and coats, painting the landscape with color amid ancient pastoral life.
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Turkey
Harpoot
Joseph
Palestine
No Hints for Her and Rising Costs Spark Tense Exchange
In a Boston Transcript item a heated dialogue reveals concern over rising sugar prices and rents. A woman demands blunt action on their engagement if terms are not met, saying she hates evasive talk.
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Boston ‘Transcript
Phrase on giving returned by fate in Boston Transcript
A cheery philosopher muses that every gift returns twofold. Pat agrees, recalling a personal experience from March when he gave away his daughter and she and her husband reportedly returned in May.
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Phamley
Boston Transcript
Silent partner forms marriage agency venture
A conversation reveals Perlman and Meyer starting a marriage agency with Meyer contributing $200 and owning six unmarried individuals in the venture.
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Perlman
Meyer
Meyer-1
Notice to Live Stock Shippers from Hausman Bros Eagle Pass
Notice to live stock shippers before shipping livestock to market 700 miles away. Hausman Bros livestock dealers and exporters Eagle Pass Texas offer no commission and pay market price. For reference write State Bank and Trust Co Eagle Pass.
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Hausman Bros
Eagle Pass
Texas
State Bank and Trust Co
Railroads Seek Abrogation Of National Labor Rules
Railroads urge the U S Railroad Labor Board in Chicago to abrogate National Agreements governing shop labor arguing rules inflate operating costs and reduce output. They cite cases of overpaid or idle workers and inflexible classifications that hinder efficiency and raise expenses by millions.
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Ite
United States Railroad Labor Board
Chicago
Railroad Administration
Virginian
EL Paso & Southwestern
Aad
Douglas
Baltmore & Ohio
Labor Board
Michigan
Classified Wants In The Avalanche
Read a bold notice inviting readers to advertise items for sale give away rent exchange or trade use the Avalanche to reach neighbors and clear space with quick results and friendly advice.
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Alpine Avalanche
Alpine Publishing Co. Inc
J. D. Jackson
W. E. Caldwell
C. W. Livingston
John Young
J. W. Phelps
Koonce
St Ictly
Alpine Texas
J. M. Gallego
Alpine, Texas
Ford
West Texas Motor CO
Ford Sales
Orphan Asylum
Railways
Palace Pharmacy
Walter Garnett
Clarence Market
the Alpine Bakery
S. P
J. H. Lewis
W. P. Hinson
Prop
Edison Phonograph
Edison
Mr. Edison
Ouija Board
Paul Q. Mills
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