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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1920
Page
9
The article discusses prospecting as a career with many failures but an overall law of averages supporting eventual success. It argues that mineral ventures progress only when to locate viable deposits is guided by practical knowledge and scientific application, avoiding random trials. It emphasizes disciplined exploration amid vast potential prospects.
The Waldron Quicksilver and Mineral Development Company outlines a speculative mining strategy based on exploiting others’ lack of skill, securing rights at high value, and diversifying acreage to leverage the law of averages. It aims to build a strong, alert institution with aggressive growth, seeking big winnings for early holders and urging readers to subscribe for district progress.
Fragmentary verse hints at a scene where coffee remains cool and a speaker named Waite receives deference. The lines suggest a playful, cryptic exchange about drinking and preference. No clear event, date, or organization identified.
A vintage ad-like notice extols Chas Gaston Medicines praising Mack Draught as a natural remedy for stomach liver bowel issues. It frames the product as a longstanding, trusted cure, asserting its value in regular digestion and general well being.
A small dose of Adler-i-ka with glycerine buckthorn bark and other ingredients relieves bloating and gas. The preparation is said to act on both upper and lower bowels, cleanse the stomach, and often cure constipation. A customer reports no more head pain or gas after use. Alpine Drug Store. 3 machines of sour
Government notice from the General Land Office in Austin discusses land forfeitures. In reply Commissioner Robison states the crowding condition applies to all accounts and urges payment of past due interest promptly with partial payments encouraged to ease owner burdens. Midland Reporter notes the fourth Lyceum number next Monday.
Public notice announces a court action in Alpine on February 16 1920. It orders Browne and others to answer a petition filed January 5 in a land seizure case. The document lists unknown heirs and describes property held by a party named Mocket a iW Catlett and Thamas N Thomas.
A posted notice from H. T. Fletcher, manager, warns that Fersons taking wood, water, or grass in any O2 pastures will be prosecuted for trespassing.
Livingston Undertaking Co. operating in Alpine Texas and Marfa Texas offers funeral directing embalming services with C W Symeston and W G Younc listed among staff. Local firm provides full funeral arrangements and burial services.
In Brewster County Texas a land title cloud arises as defendants and heirs are alleged to claim the land via a perceived right to purchase. The District Court orders publication of summons in a newspaper as part of a real property foreclosure style action preserving the owners' and heirs' interests and seeking relief.
Advertises purchase of old rags in good size and clean condition at six cents per pound, payment arranged at the Avalanche office.
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