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Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1928

Page

2

Former Brewster County Doctor Dies in El Paso

Dr. R A Wilson long time company physician for the Chi Mining Co at Terlingua Brewster County dies in El Paso after a life of service including military valor and public health work. He moved to El Paso in 1920s served as assistant city health officer and led the department until resigning for health reasons survived by his wife and two others.

R.A. Wilson Chi Mining Company Terlingua Brewster County

Masonic Honors Held at Paso Cemetery

A Masonic memorial ceremony took place in Paso cemetery last Saturday honoring members and local lodge figures. Attendees included lodge officers and community members, with ceremonial rites and expressions of gratitude for past service.

Paso

New Globes Installed On Street Lamps This Week

The Central Power and Light Company completed upgrading street lamp globes this week. New larger globes feature ripple alabaster glass and match the style used in the extended system, totaling about 40 lights with 166 watt and 250 watt lamps, as stated by the company's manager.

Central Power and Light Company Kobe Courteen New

Gene Parr Injured After Fall From Plow Near Alpine

Gene Parr suffered a broken rib and serious injuries late last week when he fell from a plow on his ranch north of Alpine. He was riding on the implement, struck an obstacle, and was thrown to the ground. Dr. J. E. Wright attended, and Mr. Parr was later brought to his home in Alpine, where he is reportedly doing well despite the seriousness of the injuries.

Eugene Parr Alpine Parr J. E. Wright

New Chevrolet Line Dazzles with 1928 Innovations

Enthusiasm roars as Chevrolet unveils 1928 line featuring longer wheelbases roomier bodies and striking styling. Key tech includes increased power, easier steering four wheel brakes advanced shock absorbers and smoother engine via invar strut pistons higher compression and upgraded valve lift for greater output. A new two port exhaust and enhanced silencing improve ride and reduce fumes.

Chevrolet Toun

Chevrolet 1928 Brakes Improve Wear and Handling

Chevrolet engineers describe Unik brakes with energized internals and self wrapping design from Chee labs and GM proving grounds. Front brakes provide easy initial bite, rear engages with full pressure, uniform wear, rebound checks on springs, larger front axle and fan shroud for cooling, and a 4 inch wheelbase increase improving ride and steering.

Twineel Wranes Cheel Laboratories General Motors Laboratories Proving Grounds Unik Chevrolet

Posted Notice Seeks Trespass Ban on Two Ranches

J J Roberts posts no hunting or trespassing on his land and the Arthur ranch as required by law. Clarence Hord signs on November 18 stating both ranches are posted and trespassing is forbidden.

J.J. Roberts Sunny Wien Arthur Ranch Clarence Hord

Card of Thanks for Aid and Messages

A note of appreciation to all who offered sympathy and support after a difficult time. The family expresses thanks to Miss Ally Sta Seesiew and D. Cowden for their kindness and assistance during the illness and loss.

Saskisa Sheek Seesiew Eral Iar Mim D.¥. Cowden Grasthoune

Star Parasite Remover Promises Health for Hens

The advertisement touts Star Roupe Tablets as a remedy to quickly remove parasites from moulted hens, claiming they boost egg production and offer a money back guarantee. It also mentions curing colds and diarrhoea with a free sample at Alpine Drug Store.

Alpine Drug Store

Registered Herefords for Sale and Contact

For sale 20 head coming two year old bulls 40 head coming Hing bulls 20 head coming two year old heifers. All at bandview. See W. A. Dauglas andview. Phone Ne

W. A. Daugl Bandview

Body of Alabaman Shipped to Old Home for Burial

The body of J. A. Peterman, 61, who died here Friday morning, was shipped Sunday to the family home in Dothan, Alabama, for burial. Mr. Peterman was a tubercular and had died after sickness.

Old Home J. A. Peterman Dothan Alabama Mr. Peterman

When in El Paso Stop at St. Regis Hotel

Hospitality service motto promotes fireproof garage and rates listed as 91.00 1.09 92.00 2 Dependent upon location and date recommendations. Provides prompts to visit the St Regis Hotel in El Paso with emphasis on lodging options and safety features.

EL Paso ST. Regis Hotel

Residence at Ra cottage noted in local report

A man and his wife have lived for about six months in one of the cottages owned by Mrs. Louis Raborn in North Alpine, reflecting a settled local occupancy pattern.

Louis Raborn North Alpine

Ranch posted. trespass forbidden across counties

The 02 Ranch of W. W. Turn and the 101 Ranch of Mrs. W. W. Turney are posted in Brewster and Presidio counties, hunting and trespassing strictly forbidden. Also, H. T. Fletens ranch north of Marathon posted. all hunting prohibited. Avalanche job department promotes price quality printing.

W. W. Turn W. W.turney Brewster Presidio H. T. Fletens

For Sale LISTS 1106 to 1074 Alpine land and homes

A bulk sales page offers numerous listings near Alpine including LIST NO. 1106 a 640 acre oil friendly tract ten miles from Mid Kansas well priced at 80 cents per acre with royalty options plus a state debt share. Also LIST NO. 1004 a modern 12 room dwelling near the college with sewer and paved street priced at 6500 cash. LIST NO. 1086 a solid land block near a highway priced at 325 cash. Additional listings include quarter blocks near schools and highways, acreage near quicksilver mines, Brewster County land swaps at 1.75 per acre with 2400 cash, and several residential properties near the college campus with prices from 1600 to 3600 cash and easy terms. The notice also mentions a potential oil rush to West Texas and urges readers to invest in Alpine property.

Mid-Kansas State Dept Yates Pool West Texas Alpine

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RCA Radiola Lecomve Cas Edwards Pvyy West Texa Alpine Jewelry Co. Holland Hotel Gene. Parr Pats Avalancne Sas Hudson’s Bakery BIG Bend Bread Thos. P. Gable, Prop Yana A Eddie Copfee Sandifer’s Grocery Alpine Transfer J. A. Whitfield C. McElroy Murphy Johnson G. K. Lange Boot Shop Marathon Hess Alpine Mercantile CO Quick Com Jain Otis Turner
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