Court Denies Writ in Alamo Possession Battle
The supreme court refused Adina De Zavala's writ of error in the Alamo case. The Houston district court and Galveston appellate court awarded possession to Mrs. R. J. Fisher led Daughters of the Republic. The Alamo remains in trust until further ruling. Debates linger over royal control between De Zavala and Fisher factions.
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Supreme Court
Adina de Zavala
Daughters of the Republic
District Court
Houston
Galveston
Alamo
R. J. Fisher
Miss DeZavala
Notice of Grocery Business Sold to New firm
Notice to the public that Sumyer & Measpy have sold their grocery and feed business to Hamilton & Anderson. Debts should be settled with the undersigned. They thank customers for past patronage and seek continued support for the new firm. Ring up Measday & Co for delivery.
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Hamilton & Anderson
Sumyer & Measpy
Measday & Co
Two Decisions Valuable to Voters Statewide
Texas anti prohibition group leader cites two court and attorney general opinions. One decision requires a 21-year-old voter in 1909 or 1910 to obtain an exemption certificate from the county tax collector by January 31 1910 with no fee, applying statewide. The second clarifies that newcomers to Texas after January 1 1909 who did not owe 1909 poll tax may vote in 1910 if otherwise qualified.
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Jake Walters
Prohibition Organization of Texas
Courts of Texas
Attorney General’s Department
Ft. Stockton
RK. EK. Crawtorp
Dissolution of Southwest Texas and Mexico Land Company
Notice from Alpine Texas dated January 6 1910 announces the dissolution of the Southwest Texas and Mexico Land Company by mutual agreement of all parties concerned Geo H Chipman President.
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Alpine
Texas
Southwest Texas and Mexico Land Company
Geo. H. Chipman
Trouble at Sea of Matrimony and Business Offer
A playful ad note hints at wedding entanglement and an offer from Measdy & Co urging customers to seek the best goods for their orders. It reads as a light, tongue in cheek promotion with nautical wordplay and a sales line.
Dr King’s New Discovery Fights Grim Winter Grip
A wild blizzard brings danger and suffering with cold and coughs. Signals include stuffed nostrils fever and throat grip. A. L. Dunn of Pine Valley Mississippi says one bottle cured him after three weeks laid up. Prevent lungs hemorrhages bronchitis and asthma with this remedy. Guaranted by R B Slight & Co.
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Dr. King
A. L. Dunn
Pine Valley
Miss
R. B. Slight & Co
Usually it is the kind of man who fishes for compliments
A witty observation notes that those who seek praise often end up disappointed or facing consequences, implying flattery attracts suspicion and a price to pay for insincerity. The line reflects social humor about vanity and perception.
Saved at Deaths Door by a Miraculous Cure
Murray W Ayers of Transit Bridge New York faced a near death from virulent liver trouble and severe weight loss. He credits Electric Bitters with restoring his health and weight gain and praises the medicine for stomach liver and kidney relief. R B Slight & Co offers the cure.
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Murray W. Ayers
Transit Bridge N. Y
R. B. Slight & Co
On sale dates for 1909 G H and A B T J Anderson
Tickets go on sale December 18 19 and 20 1909 with a return limit January 16 1909. For tickets and further information contact agents of the G H and B T J Anderson G P A Houston Texas.
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G. H
A. B
Progressive Age Quip Sparks Debate Over Wit and Wisdom
A sharp remark mocks modern pretensions as a kildee poses as a philosopher and a smart aleck sees himself as an ass in his own ruby, illustrating satirical self awareness in contemporary discourse.
Notice to Trespassers at Gage Pastures
Property warning from N S Murphy forbids hunting or hauling wood in Gage pastures and warns punishment to the full extent of the law for violations.
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Gage
N.S. Murphy
Braggart Trials and Missed Opportunities
A sharp remark warns against waiting for the right chance and then striking when it appears. The tone critiques vanity and opportunism, using a mother’s boast about her daughter’s hair as a provocative example.
Notice to Sportsmen Restricts Hunting on Koker Pastures
Notice to sportsmen prohibiting hunting or trespass in the Koker pastures under penalty of the law. managed by L. G. Roeteeek.
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Kokernot
L. G. Roeteeek
Hinson's Confectionery Ad in Alpine
B B Hinson Proprietor invites customers to Alpine to explore a wide selection of candy nuts fruits and confectionery items. Call and visit for the best selection.
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Alpine
Dissolution of Alpine Auto Company Copartnership
Notice of dissolution of the Alpine Auto Company formed by W P Flow H Townsend and J H Derrick in Alpine Texas. Flow assumes all liabilities and authorized to collect debts and settle final partnership matters. Witnessed December 31 1909 with signatures H W Townsend W P Flow J H Derarck.
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H. W. Townsend
W. P. Flow
J. H. Derarck
People Who Cook Their Own Meals Complain Least
Report notes that individuals who prepare meals at home show the smallest rise in complaints about the cost of living, suggesting savings from self-cooking reduce financial strain compared with eating out.
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Cures Piles and More
Will A Marsh of Siler City North Carolina describes severe itching and distress from piles until using Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. The ointment also heals burns boils ulcers fever sores eczema cuts and chapped hands and is sold for 25 cents by R B Slight & Co.
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Siler City
N. C
R. B. Slight & Co
Woman Hesitates To Ask Husband For Money
A terse line notes a woman’s reluctance to request financial help from her spouse, framing the issue as a social or marital tension rather than personal embarrassment. The fragment hints at broader themes of pride, independence, and gender norms in money matters.
Notice to Hunters On Altura Bird Pastures Property
Notice posted for all parties that the Altura ranch property including Bird pasture is closed to hunting and wood hauling under legal penalty. Signed by Jason W. James. The remaining text contains an unrelated quote about understanding young men and sisters.
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Altura Ranch
Jason W. James
Early dining orders urged for Sundays
Measpay and Co. advises customers to place dinner orders early in the morning on Sundays to avoid delays. The notice urges considerate planning for weekend meals.
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Measpay & Co
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Middlebrook
Palace Pharmacy
Texkas
Benj. F. Berkeley
M. D
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R. A. Sargent
Wigfall van Sickle
J.C. Brooke
Office Hone
WV. U. iv
Brewster County
M Sanford
Notary Public and Conveyancer
Arewster Ouny
Daughters of Republic
Bean & Blackburn
W. Terry
W. T. Henderson
Seeme Glen Ranch
Lo Mies
Carazonas Ranch
Alpine Drug
J.T. Gardiner
Its
Measdy & Co
Kansas _— City
St. Louis
Chicago
S. A
Hinson
B. B. Hinson, Propr
R. D. Shields
Orchard and True
A. McCallum
Uae
Alpine Steam Laundry
J. L. Wade
A. B. Sandifer
AERA
Reil
Just
Je M. Watts
William H. Diefenbach
New York
Bureau of Sanitary Science and Public Health
International Homeopathic Congress
Atlantic City
Philadelphia
Diefenbach
Illinois Pure Aluminum Co
Lemont, Ill
J.nme Watts & Son
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