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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1915
Page
5
A fragmentary reminiscence frames a light hearted view of life and achievement. It recounts James Russell Lowell with a humorous nod to David Livingstone and a passing remark about a home for incurable children, set amid reflections on character and family life.
A chaotic scene at a New York hotel ends with a stubborn guest and a bellboy sorting a torn ribbon incident. The tale blends odd memory quirks, a court-like dispute, and a church anecdote about a woman excluded for responding in church in England. The narrative drifts to religious notes on QuakerEliza Pry and a Biblical quote about women remaining silent.
A fragment discusses contempt for easy success and the value of labor in rising from poverty to influence. It argues that effort, not birth or patronage, builds intrinsic worth, while the capable lead by example and endure daily toil to reach their place. It contrasts those who avoid work with those who earn wages by doing tasks others avoid.
A garbled extract notes footwear and craft from a bygone period, mentioning moccasins and featherwork, with digressions on theater workers, kidney health costs, and harbor dredging. It mixes fashion, labor, medicine, and local projects in a fragmentary, era-spanning rant without a clear single event or unified focus.
A garbled reminiscence describes a journey to America with a stay in Niagara Falls to view landscapes and glories. It traces a narrator's astonishment at American scenes and the shared joy of exploration, ending with fragmented reflections on art and nature.
Fragmented OCR suggests figures on rabbit farming and trade show declines and shifts. Notes mention 6,800,000 exports, 9,700 deaths, and livestock comparisons to sheep. Contained, unclear references to markets, costs, and state revenue implications.
Publication summons in a 1914 1915 case by G S Combs against Robert McMichael and unknown heirs over 640 acres described under Abstracts 1237 and 1246 in Brewster County Texas. Court to hear at Pine Alpine January term 1915 with eight weeks weekly notices.
Plaintiff seeks title and possession of land described as clouded by defendants claim. It claims purchase of all title at sheriff's sale on March 12, 1906 and requests publication citation, annulment of defendants' claim, and general and special relief. W H Lease, District Clerk, Brewster County, Texas. Advt-12-10-Ht.-Issued same day.
The court summons J L Stuart and unknown heirs in a 1915 district court case No 745 Browne and Combs vs Stuart and unknown heirs over 640 acres in Brewster County. Plaintiffs claim title by sheriff sale May 2 or July 2 1912 and seek cancellation by publication with relief.
Lodge Directory of F Lage No 23 notes meeting schedule with mG K Lance as officer. Readable fragment shows regular lodge gathering cadence and leadership reference.
A $500 reward is offered by W. T. Hexorasoy of Alpine Texas for the arrest and conviction of Janvone for illegally handling cattle in the listed brands.
Notice invites sealed bids from banks or qualified builders for Brewster County depository funds. Bids must include a certified check equal to at least 0.5 percent of the prior year county revenue and be delivered by 9:00 AM February 6 for opening.
Notice issued under sections 2440 to 2453 of the Revised Statutes of Texas 1911. Witnessed in Alpine Texas on the 12th day of (month).
January 1915 advertisement by A. M. Tumey, County Judge, Brewster County, Texas. Let Sandster make that old suit look new. He will call for and deliver all orders. Advtt-2-tf
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