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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1911
Page
4
In a Rio Grande Valley Magazine article Virgil N. Lott notes locals’ belief that rainfall declined with mesquite spread, while others recall rainier days when grass covered the land. He cites a Mexican elder’s tale of a prairie fire followed by a drought and discusses meteorological records showing no clear long term trend, only occasional abnormal years.
An analysis of how a nation balances power growth with control through law and policy. It argues property rights, government power, and efficiency must be weighed, urging measured expansion of authority while avoiding danger from unchecked energy sources and technological advance.
A discussion on rising crime and public indifference, questioning how lax treatment of criminals and lenient penalties undermine law enforcement. The Independent notes popular apathy and the role of legal loopholes and parole in softening punishment, citing commentary from the Omaha Bee.
The Temple Telegram praises Governor Colquitt for pardoning thirty elderly, orderly African American convicts on emancipation day. It argues such mercy reflects a generous heart and urges public approval, noting the pardoning power should act beyond influence and seek deserving cases.
Milch cows offered for sale with prices from forty to sixty dollars. Also a jewelry repair service by Casey, the new jeweler, located at Alpine Hotel building. Contact for watch repair and broken jewelry fixes.
An advertisement by A. B. Saxpiven announces suit cleaning, garment pressing, and delivery service. Sponged suits, pressed coats, cleaned pants, and skirts with prices listed. Claims silk safety for ladies skirts, calls for orders, and offers pickup and delivery by phone number 15.
The article extols bees as unparalleled manufacturers and storekeepers of honey and wax, noting their complete self sufficiency and public order. It cites the Texas Almanac 1910 estimates of honey and wax awards and values, praising the hive’s governance as highly efficient and industrious.
Brewster Camp No 491 W C W d i od invites members to monthly meetings with N Hataeer as clerk and Waren Gainer listed. Alpine Lodge No 808 C F teets and Art Saturday night monthly meetings. Alpine Lodge No 768 A F and A M meets every month’s third Saturday. notices invite visiting brethren in good standing to attend. signatures include Armisvead and Mullies as secretaries.
Strangers and visitors to the city are invited to make this their headquarters at ConNERRY avenue and Seventh Street. Club members are invited to call H. B. Steinmann, Secretary.
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