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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1911
Page
4
G K Parsons of Parker Colorado argues the least costly method is natural packing with spring plowing for fall planting. He notes disc harrows firm freshly tilled soil and maintain mulch while letting air flow support evaporation. He warns clay soils risk compaction and records successful corn and cane yields on open land with minimal packing at high altitude.
The Brewster County Commissioners Court will on February 13 1911 receive sealed proposals from banks or bankers in Brewster County to serve as County Depository for two years. Each proposal must include a certified check of at least 200 dollars payable to D. D. York County Treasurer. Proposals must be filed by 10 AM February 13 1911. The court reserves the right to reject all bids. Signed January 10 1911 County Judge L194 Hicors.
An unclear report describes Representative Hughes of George Wane being asked to rescue Cole Fred Church. The narrative mentions Hughes visiting Macon and a scene in colored quarters with a warning to “stick together” amid tensions.
W Keiten, Southwestern passenger agent for the Missouri Pacific Tron Mountain route, announces nine sections of regular trains laden with home seekers arriving in San Antonio today and tonight over the International and Great Northern Railway. A special Kansas City train also arrives with more home seekers. Many head for Mexico, others disembark in San Antonio to be distributed locally. Three to four Katy Flyer sections expected to reach San Antonio this morning with home seekers aboard.
Notice to the public claims an outstanding collection via E C Trester at Measday's meat market or P O Box 81 and asks settle accounts. Seark Bros Nursery Co offers 225 percent discount on full delivery. fruit tree selection offered by H. Gnay opposite depot Selothe with exclusive agency claims.
A fragmentary anecdote recounts Mr Emerson’s humility and sympathy toward common people. He dismisses pride and treats a scrubwoman’s daughter’s marriage request with kindness, saying the church is for the likes of all. The tale echoes a Christian Herald reflection on compassion and inclusion.
The Alabama poll tax, in effect since 1902, requires full settlement of all arrears before voting. Delinquent payments for any year bar the citizen from exercising the suffrage until all back taxes are paid, despite calls to allow one-year payment for current elections. The provision is part of the State Constitution.
County Judge A S J Eylar and the County Commissioners report all objections dropped to dividing El Paso County to form Culverson County. Van Horne and Sierra Blanca back separation, with debate over boundary lines. Proponents argue distance from Paso and court access justifies a new county while west end officials seek to limit territorial loss.
Reports from Texico New Mexico describe Carder Bros railroad contractors arriving with machinery and livestock to work the Rock Island Texas and Southern Railway project. Fifty miles to be graded from Knowles north with mules graders dump wagons and camping gear. They expect to raise over 225000 with local aid and seek 50000 for railroad expenses as Roukeville and Griffith camps advance through sand hills toward Virginia City.
The Pecos Times notes a camp with about forty people near Kowles, listing eighty eight head of livestock and traction power. Promoters of thisiline show good results, and Pecos is expected to offer a bonus to secure support within ninety to one hundred miles north of Pecos.
Locust Valley Long Island held the largest funeral ever recorded for William H. Sumett a 575 pound tavern keeper. The coffin weighed 40 pounds and required seven foot boards and twelve tall pallbearers to move through a small house and church. The grave was two days in digging to accommodate a total weight near 1 160 pounds. Daniel Lambert of England weighed 739 pounds as the heaviest authentic figure.
Notice is hereby given that the Altura ranch property is posted and all parties are warned against hunting or wood cutting on the premises under penalty of law. The Bird pasture is included in the property. Jason W. James.
In a Western Texas context the text discusses petitioning Pecos and Remo Legislature to terminate or settle multiple railroads on school land, with references to Brewster County and severe drought. It includes local notices about nurseries offering shade trees shrubs and flowers, delivered with inspection before payment, and sign-offs from A. McCallum Alpine Texas and I. W. Asmury.
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