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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1911
Page
4
A letter to the Progressive Warmer from Latham of Bowie argues for low headed fruit trees to reduce ladder risk and improve safety. He notes ground picking is easier and suggests pruning to keep branches near the ground, shaping heads, and situating trees to optimize shade and wind protection.
The Austin federal court testimony on prison abuse exposes brutal treatment of inmates by guards and officials. The Houston Chronicle condemns the acts as unlawful and demands Texas enact laws to end such barbarity or risk sullying the state’s name.
Patrons are informed that an interest in Alpine Telephone Company has been purchased effective March 1 with R T Burks taking full management. Improvements planned include new posts, switchboard, phones and other equipment. Patrons are urged to call local agents or Mr Burks for satisfaction assurances and updates. Additionally, a sheriff sale in Brewster County is scheduled for March 7 1911 to satisfy a $472.04 judgment in a case against Sam Maschansky and C F Kyger.
Fragmentary verse memorial likely referencing a child or young person. The text laments loss and questions mourning, praising the departed as a brave little warrior and attributing strength to the Father. Missing context and dates limit full story.
Notice from Pecos Valley Southern Railway Company stating stock will be accepted and transported from stock pens at Head Spring southwest of Balmorhea Reeves County after March 15 1911. Commonrous pens with handling facilities are being built. Saragosa pens completed. Shippers urged to order cars promptly Pecos Valley Southern Railway Company Pecos Texas February 2 1911.
The Alpine Commercial Club will offer a reasonable guarantee for a tri weekly automobile service between Alpine and Fort Stockton, a distance of 62 miles, for six months beginning March 1. Sealed proposals will be received up till noon Feb. 14. For further information address Secretary Commercial Club, Alpine, Texas.
The signer W. P. Fiow states plans to operate a public car and invites community support and patronage. Dated December 15, 1911.
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