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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1913
Page
4
A lone motorist stops on a hilltop to enjoy the view as an apparently deranged man threatens to shoot. Authorities are alerted after the driver notes a punctured tire and a suspicious vehicle nearby. The scene unfolds with tense warning and cautious retreat.
An elderly Indianapolis figure in a western city reflects on religious philosophy. He quotes a simple prayer asking only for the ability to perform needed work with love, suggesting wealth matters little and fulfillment comes through purposeful effort and love for one’s task.
In Huron West Virginia the death of a man who kept sparrows near his farm is described as one of the oddest fatalities. He was reportedly seated when a sparrow or sparrows struck him, tearing a jugular vein and causing fatal bleeding despite timely medical effort.
San Francisco lawyer John P Irish faced a Latin American claim dispute before the state department. A diplomat from the southern republic threatened a duel, asking about weapon choices, with secretary of state John May noting acceptance and weapon selection. The Evening Post reports the curious exchange.
The narrator voices concern that the young man is not suitable company for Weary. He is described as a high yer Wh with questionable character, reflecting a warning about associating with Jaggs and his circle.
A note from the St. Paul Dispatch recounts a pianist's life turning moment. A worn shoe sole sparked a decision after a day of teaching and low earnings. He chose energy toward farming, leaving a vanished dream behind.
A Philadelphia school teacher named Mine Antiee sits for the portrait as the text outlines how the U S silver dollar evolved from its 1794 face with a waving-haired young woman to later designs. It notes reductions in stars, design shifts, and the adoption of the motto In God We Trust in 1864.
A Melbourne correspondent reports a strange incident where a snake sought food inside a hollow post, latching onto an egg that wedged itself at both ends. The creature pushed and pulled but could not free the egg, becoming a victim of its own greed.
A Chilean native recounts her discomfort with social card games and daytime bridge parties in New York. She describes cultural shock, the practice of wearing name tags, and the strange custom of punching life cards as women mingle, highlighting lingering unease despite eventual participation.
A bank director confronts a wealthy broker who visits daily to whisper tips to the cashier. The director questions the broker's motive and notes the broker's heavy stockholdings, suggesting a potential conflict of interest and temptation to misuse bank funds. The broker hedges, unsure of the cashier's honesty.
A brief dialogue fragment discusses bringing a talking machine on a vacation to the country. One speaker asks if the machine will be taken. responses vary with uncertainty and a personal remark about a wife.
The navy reduced hardtack but still used canned beans as vital rations for active service. Beans aid marching and bullet resistance, with some provisions sent toward Cuba to supplement old navy bean shortages. The article blends garbled text with references to sailors and nutrition.
State of Texas Brewster County sheriff sale notice issued by the District Court of Tarrant County lists property belonging to William J. Thomas. Deserted land parcels Latin precede block 227 rail survey including Lots 28 39 and 32. Judgment of 2656.94 plus costs awarded to Mrs. H. G. Wooten. Sale set for first Tuesday in March 1913 at Brewster County Court House in Alpine.
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