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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1910
Page
2
The previous owner announces the sale of The Avalanche to Alpine Publishing Company and thanks former friends and patrons for their liberal support, asking continued support for the new management.
A Kansas City paper argues extravagance and waste by consumers drive up living costs. It cites fashionable entertainments and status spending as key factors, while noting trusts and monopolies also play a role amid calls for anti gambling action in cotton markets and political intrigue over Tariffs and reform. It references Moon origin theory, Justice Department anxieties on sugar trusts, and Roosevelts return, all within a broad survey of economic and political issues.
An expert visited Alpine to map the business district and establish fire insurance rates under a new state law. Rates will be uniform per Senate bill No. 25, with a Fire Insurance Rating Board coordinating changes and penalties for nonpayment. Credits, occupancy charges, and exposure factors differ by construction type and hazards. The town will see reduced dwelling rates, cash-only premiums, and store updates required. DeWees Lumber Co. advertises Bulber Johnson Farm Pump Gasoline Engine.
The Ft. Davis letter notes many changes since the holidays. Cattle sold, new homes planned, and buildings under way as residents push development. Automobiles gain ground, a Cemetery Association forms, and schoolwork continues with steady effort.
Young Peoples Christian Endeavor presents a Sunday program on January 23. Leader Mr G G McCallum directs talks on valuing conscience and proving its value with speakers Mr Cooke Atchison Miss Beulah Ridgeway Miss Viola Trent. Recitation is by Miss Ora O Malior.
Measday and Co advertises fresh oysters and fish available by phone or call in for orders. A weekly shipment arrives every Tuesday.
Notice to taxpayers that taxes will be collected and that someone will be in the sheriff and tax collector office daily to recite the tax. J. A. Walton serves as Sheriff and Tax Collector.
Measday and Co. Butchers announce fresh oysters and fish every Tuesday with orders due Monday. Alpine Steam Laundry invites customers to drop off garments for cleaning and pressing. Alpine Furniture Co. promotes a new line in the chair range with a sales push.
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