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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1916
Page
2
Alpine Publishing Company announces subscription price £1.40 in advance. Post office in Alpine Texas lists the item as mail matter of second class.
Washington officials note the Gary New York dinner with Col Roosevelt stirred plans to defeat Wilson. Roosevelt hints he may run if no other can win, contrasting current prosperity with past hardship. The piece discusses U S policy in the European war and the aim to maintain peace with honor under Wilson.
Horse meat becomes an authorized commodity on New York markets. Visitors to the city will face greater uncertainty when ordering a steak, a development that could boost vegetarianism.
An Avalanche argues Colonel House’s European mission aims to preserve American rights and privileges rather than directly pursue peace. The piece frames the envoy’s task as safeguarding U.S. interests amid European affairs.
A Federal Revenue report on individual income taxes for the just closed fiscal year notes a decline in the number of millionaires in the South. The piece recalls past pride in wealth and the changing perception as tax assessors scrutinize incomes nationwide.
The Richmond Journal notes Virginia and Texas lead Southern states in number of residents reporting more than $100,000 income. Texas has one taxpayer above $500,000, while Virginia has none above that. Other states show small tallies, with Maryland and Oklahoma among higher counts.
A group of Democrats involved in the Gary Roosevelt dinner in New York deny political significance to the event. Jake Schiff faces questioning over his cautious responses and evasive remarks about the occasion.
News of the Pittsburg savings institution failure draws unusual attention due to its rarity and timing. The event stands out as a rare bank collapse involving a savings bank during the season, creating peculiarly notable financial impact.
New evidence shows the top 50 post offices by volume up 17.96 percent from November last year. The Southern cities lead gains with Jacksonville 25.23 and Memphis 23.09, while New Orleans and Atlanta trail at 15.57 and 8.53 respectively, indicating broad, stable expansion.
The article notes ancient history writing from seventh century garments and chronicles, with Kit and Bamue as early vestiges. It cites the Bible’s Old Testament and Chronicles, Egyptian records, and early Japanese and Chinese fragments. It asserts the first actual written history is Greek, with the New Testament written later in Greek.
No. 7114 report of condition for FIRST NATIONAL BANK AT Alpine Texas as of December 1 1915 with assets liabilities capital stock and profits totaling 432 491 70. Cash and deposits from different sources appear with figures for loans securities and other banking items. G W Baines Jr verifies the statement sworn January 15 1916 before J I Brooke Notary Public.
Public citation issued by Brewster County Texas to summon Juan Vega and Rosa Vega to appear at the Brewster County District Court in Alpine on February 7, 1916. Plaintiffs James Gallego Ramona Gallego and Joseph Casas seek relief in No. 773, with I A Dewees filing a cross action alleging warranty on Lots 1 2 3 and 4 in Block 63 Alpine town property. Dewees seeks judgment on warranty or cancellation of notes totaling 300 with related claims and defenses.
The fragment lists Loans and Discounts 240 195 76 United States Bonds 76 000 00 Stock and Bonds 3 000 00 Federal reserve bank stock 7 702 70 Cash and Sight Excha nge 104 919 47 Liabilities Capital Stock 75 000 00 Surplus and Undivided Profits 30 242 48 Circulation 74 300 00 Bills Payable 45 7 pees 5s oars vec ntisv 04
The Christian church holds Sunday morning and evening services at 10 and 8 o clock, a prayer meeting Wednesday night at 8, and Bible school Sunday morning at 10. All invited. Rev. H. M. Bandy, Minister.
An advertisement from Turner's Land Office promotes a new map of Breswster County featuring the Orient Railway and Alpine line. The notice appears in issue 10.1 at the land office.
In Presidio County, Judge Joseph Jones ruled in vacation at Ft Davis that County Clerk J F Taff acted within his duties when countersigning vouchers on a contract with Kroeger and Richey to repair the Presidio County courthouse and jail for 18139 dollars. The decision halted contractor work and signals possible further legal steps.
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