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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1930
Page
2
The report lists editors and publishers handling circulation for a society edition. Fort Davin reports from Hallor and Marathon correspondents on distribution and readership reach across districts.
A fragment urges timely payment of the poll tax ahead of the July primaries. It hints at a busy congressional race and stresses early payment before February’s deadline, inviting readers to participate in the upcoming political events.
The Dawson Herald notes strong support for a new game bill with wry references to delay dates and various restrictions. It discusses heated legislative activity and mentions the Avalanche and star of the rows pressing for session approval to enact the measure.
Fragmentary note reflects a New Year warning after a movie fire tragedy in Dallas. The text hints at a cautionary tale about danger for the young and the community, urging vigilance and collective responsibility.
Fragmentary excerpt describes distrust of a local powerful organization and calls for reform. The text suggests illicit activity "rackets" and branding of the group as meddling in city affairs while exposing alleged misuse of names.
The advert discusses 1930 advertising outlays and a 206 million dollar expenditure in 1929. It notes industry leaders urging continued national sales efforts to strengthen soundness of the economy and to press forward with vigor in the coming year.
Detectives vie for attention as The Return of Sherlock Holmes heads to Mojave Theater Monday and Tuesday. New York Public Library notes enduring appeal of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle as audiences await the air talking Paramount film version.
The popular star Clive Rook is billed as the master detective in the new mystery play. A strong supporting ensemble has been assembled for the ex in the production debut.
W C Hale asks Avalanch readers and county voters to support his candidacy for sheriff in the Democratic primaries. Hale was appointed by commissioners to fill the late W N Gourley’s term and has resided in Alpine for two and a half years, with a long West Texas background. He points to a large manufacturing plant with an annual output of 1.2 million dollars.
A court citation orders Gray heirs and multiple defendants to appear in the Brewster County District Court at Alpine on February 17 1920 to answer a petition by Flor Given alleging improper possession and removal from property in Alpine and seeking title and possession with back rent and damages totaling 7500 dollars and 1200 dollars yearly rent.
A court writ from Heath Texas in Oak District Court Brewster County directs the defendant to appear next term and respond to the claim that the chante claims be removed as liens on plaintiff's title to land. The writ requires the return showing execution and actions taken.
The drill is down to 835 feet in Alpine OM company’s second well near Grand Lalls. G H Storey, an officer, reports casing was being run at that depth. The Nod well still pumps about 25 barrels of oil daily.
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