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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1911
Page
2
Editor notes the edition date Thursday January 12 1816 and cites mail matter classification. The item records the post office entry with Alpitoran as second class matter. It preserves a historical newspaper card style for archival reference.
The regular session opens with a heated clash over prohibition. Governor elect Colquitt and attorney general Lightfoot are shaping a volatile era as the House leans pro, Senate split, and plans to push a statewide prohibition amendment. Possible veto clashes loom, with early submission favored for May 1. The piece notes political friction, candidate activity, and policy talk on banking reform and centralization, plus local items on Newt Hoddieston and Alya White.
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Reading like a fragmented Marathon column, updates note L D Simpson improving, Booker Adams ill, visitors seeking land, and a small electric light at night for emergencies. C W Bennet repairs Hess windmill, Oklahoma visitors inquire what’s grown here, county authorities referenced, amid broad chatter about local developments and the paper’s role.
A dated economic view argues that high prices benefit cotton producers only if Southern farmers cut waste, raise their own meat and supplies at home, and reduce reliance on Northwest imports. It claims home production lowers costs, limits cotton, and strengthens farmer profits by pairing higher cotton prices with lower local expenses.
Circular warns Texas railroads will hold a hearing on mixed cattle shipments. Shippers must separate stock by partitions and tie bulls and jacks to prevent injury during transit. Calves must be isolated from grown animals. railways will not handle mixed loads without proper segregation. Conference urged for February 14, 1911 in Austin to secure compliance and protect cattlemen statewide.
Brewster County Commissioners Court will accept sealed bids from banks associations or individuals in Brewster County to serve as county depository for two years. Proposals require a certified check of 250 dollars payable to D York County Treasurer and must be on file by 10 4 A M February 13 1911. The court reserves the right to reject all bids. January 11 1911 signed County Judge EF Hicans.
Notice to the public from W S Dunbar urging settlement with agent B C Trester at Measday's Market or P O Box 81. Alpine Publishing stockholders to meet Saturday January 14 1911 at 10 oclock in the morning at the company's office to elect directors and handle other business.
A fragment lists grocery items including 6 bars Clarrette Sosp, 2 large packages Quaker Oats or meal, 2 cans Salmon, 2 cans Early June Peas, 1 Quaker Corn Flakes, 1 Post Toasties, 1b Folger's Coffee, gallons best oil, and a sack of Wiewsta's Busy Flour with every sack guaranteed. Crawford & Barron.
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