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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1917
Page
2
A brief director notice lists J D Jackson as President Jill Warson as Vice President cwion as Secretary K Bessey and two directors. The item cites a Lavineston editor with a price of 1 90 and a publication date Thursday January 25 1917.
Dispatches say Alpine seeks a state normal school to be housed locally. If approved, the college would offer an AB degree and years of college work, transforming Alpine from a small town to a city of several thousand, with significant local economic impact.
The family shows appreciation for the friendly expressions greeted by new Avalas hues in its exchanges.
January is the last month to pay the poll tax to vote this year. Paying the tax grants voting rights and must be done if you own property, otherwise no privilege is obtained after January. The text notes two proposed amendments to the Texas constitution for 1917.
In Alpine a warning about fire hazards and high winds prompts calls for organized fire protection efforts. The piece argues that without measures a fire could quickly engulf property, urging residents to form a movement to establish adequate firefighting and prevention systems.
A damaged clipping urges readers to send in a coupon for 25 votes in a Diamond Ring contest from Brewster County. It claims six young ladies compete, promising to help a winner via mail entries and weekly submissions.
A terse hometown note says the Rangers editor is absent this week to testify in a Texas state proceeding. The brief item notes the editor is staying away from the paper during the absence.
A fragmented OCR text hints at a booster campaign urging attendance and support. It mentions phrases about success being quicker with backing, implying community involvement and publicity. Specific names or places are unclear due to garbled content.
The world reacts to Wilson's address calling for permanent peace based on equality, with prominent figures deeming it the greatest state paper since independence. The president asserts peace must emerge from the current war as one among equals, not victor and vanquished, urging strength in his words.
In Osage Oklahoma the Osage Chief notes many claim to outdo professionals yet fail to teach preach run a business or publish better work. They resemble lilies in the field who toil not or spin not, remaining ineffective.
The submission question gains focus as Texas lawmakers address the issue this week. The session centers on debated proposals and potential outcomes for state policy. Legislative committees hear testimonies and plan votes, signaling a pivotal moment for the measure.
A flood of bills moves through both houses as committees pace with measures on state finances, public works, and court changes. Senate and House proceedings discuss amendments to tax, education, and railroad laws, while legislators edge toward adjournment and seek favorable votes on key proposals.
Notice forbids hunting fishing camping or any trespass on the property under penalty of law. Issued by Jason W MES. Avalanche ad shows price 1.50 per year.
Congressman elect Thomas L. Blanton issues a letter to all applicants for postmaster stating he will name only those candidates elected by popular vote. The candidates must share election costs and sign a ballot pledge asserting they are Democrats, U S citizens, qualified voters in the precinct, that they voted for Blanton in the last primary, and that they receive mail at the serving post office.
Three or four Jersey milch cows soon to be fresh offered from a ranch three miles north of town. Also one survey with shafts and pole. Mrs J R Morton 2582-8. Newspaper item mentions Persian American Courier and notes language discussions.
Notice requests payment of a poll tax from Guss Schimpf of Burns Kansas for the spring term. The terse advertisement asks if the tax has been paid and implies a legal or civic record.
Special notice announces a continued eight day sale due to bad weather. Discounts of 50 cents per tent apply to all Ladies' Tailored Suite items at Kleinmans.
A note directs readers to inspect Andersons show window for a diamond ring on display. The item appears to be part of a local sale or display announcement with emphasis on the specific shop and product in the window.
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