20 Feb 1913
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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1913
Page
1
A scale diagram shows the Orient railway route between Fort Stockton and Alpine with completed and uncompleted segments. An X marks the exact position of the track-laying crew, indicating current progress as the line advances toward Alpine.
A reader recounts an old family remedy for meningitis using saltpetre and alcohol with cautions on liver and bowels. The note cites Mrs M S Rector of Lockhart and references Eastern Kansas origins from 1873. Also mentions Houston Chronicle republication and a school tax increase vote with 7 cents plus 13 cents in local valuation. The ad urges readers to buy feed at Caldwell's while noting election results remain tabulated.
Chalmers McPherson, noted Bible scholar, will teach a series titled Foundation Stones at the Christian church starting March 4. A recent Van Alstyne report notes his weeklong addresses show granite like truth and deep study. A shooting incident at Rooney Hotel Cafe left waiter Grafton unharmed after four or five wild shots by proprietor E L Mayhew. hotel clerk Twombly notes the scare was a complete success. Sheriff Barker placed both Mayhew and Grafton under arrest.
A Hawtshaw discovered alleged poker activity prompts an investigation amid discussion of integrity in a diverse legislative body. The piece argues that differing habits and temptations reflect human nature and urges caution, introspection, and avoidance of appearances of evil among lawmakers.
Fragmentary ad complains about lawmakers suspicious of each other and urges self discipline. It references household items and a sale listing including beds stoves dishes and tables and mentions A. J. Legislature huddled together when not in session.
Reports from Pecos and Saragosa detail a vast gold and silver deposit near the Pecos Valley Southern Railway. The Saragosa Gold Mining Co led by H. Robbins is testing depths of 60 feet with assays from 300 to 1000 dollars per ton. Local notices also advertise coal and wood orders and cattle sales.
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