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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1915
Page
2
The Alpine newspaper discusses 8 percent interest proposals and parcel post history, denounces misquoted Life magazine claims about Southern schools, and critiques Wilson administration Mexico policy. It notes El Paso mayoral race and calls for a neutral observer to report Mexican conditions, suggesting Duval West for the commission.
Room for rent described as comfortably furnished with bath and hot and cold water. Includes access to four suites of housekeeping rooms. Contact Mrs. McFarland. Advtt2l.
The Texas Cattle Raisers Association plans its thirty ninth convention in San Antonio on March 9 to 11 with an expected 1000 to 1500 allied business delegates. President Joe D. Jackson forecasts a strong turnout and hints at possible re election, while discussions include hoof and mouth disease measures and emergency funding. Governor James E Ferguson is invited to attend, with talks planned by Marion Sansom and Geo B Hendricks among others.
Baptist Church services listed with times for Sunday School at 11, preaching at 6, and B Y P U missionary program at 7 30. The notice invites a welcoming turnout with a cordial greeting.
A sheriff in Brewster County Texas reports a levy dated December 22 1914 on real estate in Alpine described as a five acre tract in Hancock Addition with specific boundary lines and corners. The action stems from a judgment in favor of J W Weaver against Rio Grande Wax Company for 627 72 dollars plus costs in Case No WO1.
A concise note reports a fire at a Ft. Davis store with limited readable details. The fragmentary text also references controversy over governor salary and a disputed grocery bill paid by the state, tied to a public reception and a grand orand, as alleged in the attorney general’s discourse.
Legal notice of property foreclosures in Brewster County with sale set for March 2 1915 at Alpine Court House door. Levy by Sheriff J A Walton on Rio Grande Wax Company and Crowell Realty Company properties. Publication to be weekly in Alpine Avalanche.
A Brewster County sheriff's notice advertises the sale of two 640 acre school sections in Block 9 G H S A Ry Co. lands owned by J W Weaver Orient Land Co H L Kokernot and J W McInye. The sale occurs February 2 1915 between 10 am and 4 pm at the Alpine courthouse with cash auction. The action follows a December 9 1914 judgment for 10209.10 plus costs in favor of ALS Gage.
Notice forbids hunting fishing lamping or trespassing on the property under law. Advt Jason W. Tans.
W T Henderson offers dehorned cattle for sale in Aureine Texas. This livestock listing promotes reliable stock with no horns and invites buyers to inquire for details and availability.
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