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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1913
Page
2
A March 1913 style editorial condemns the Mexican president and calls for banking reform. It argues currency stability is vital during panics and critiques Taft Knox policy, urging stronger U S intervention stance and tariff debates. It notes Colquitt border actions and cites Knox tax amendment ratification by three quarters of states.
The piece argues Democratic continued governance depends less on trust or tacist issues and more on currency reform. It cites high interest rates around nine and a half percent, explains Civil War era finance that forced banks to lend to the government against bonds, and notes the limited currency supply still in use.
Gov Colquitt dispatches four Texas State Guard troops to the border amid this border crisis. Washington reports 10,000 troops assembled at Galveston for emergency ready state and more under orders. Ernesto Madero and party were seen boarding the Cuban gunboat Cuba amid Mexico City turmoil. Austin notes Ranger force reorganizations with no county changes announced.
John Beal Sneed was acquitted on the first ballot in Vernon Texas this morning of murdering Al Boyce Jr. at Amarillo on September 14. The same issue covered local notes including a Study Club meeting and upcoming Colonial Party, plus railroad and marshal office changes as McDowell resigns.
Town real estate owners in Brewster County are urged to render properties by April 30 to appear on the tax rolls in their own names. If not rendered, properties may be assessed to unknown owners, risking taxes and extra costs. The tax assessor vows to perform duties as required by law, and individuals are advised not to wait to be contacted to avoid overlooking their assessment.
Ad for poultry breeding stock near Alpine Texas offering two mated pens of high bred Rhode Island Reds with eggs priced at 1 15 for 31.50 and one Buff Leghorn pen at 2 15 for 2.50 per 15. See the birds for sale as advertised by C K Moffett dated February 6.
A fragment describes selling mesquite wood at 9.50 per cord direct and 7.00 delivered, with yard delivery. It also notes land and personal property withdrawal from sale, revoked permits, yard gate reminders, and a public notice about automobile transportation and contacting agents for listed properties. Property and yard practices referenced with names M S Burke G C and Smith and Sons.
Market price pad for hides at Clifton's market is noted. The New Store of G C Smith & Sons offers grain hay feed and fuel with contact via phone. Rich mill run bran is advertised at 1.50 per hundred at G C Smith & Sons at Taylor's old stand.
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