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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1923
Page
1
Mr. Thos W Skaggs sent 1008 pounds of Candilla wax to London parties as a sample to open new markets and promote increased uses for the wax. The shipment per the notice aims to spark broader trade and interest in the product.
Sheriff E E Townsend reports a Mexican named Simon Heosta was killed by Ranger Hollis while resisting arrest during a horse theft pursuit. The chase started after missing horses and a store burglary, ending with Heosta dying in Cow Heaven Mountain arroyo during pursuit.
A reader tribute from The Prairie praises Sul Ross president H. W. Morelock for shaping student character through personal ideals and intellectual guidance. The piece lauds his influence on the English Club Lyceums and campus publications, noting his deep humane vision and lasting impact on the college community.
H W Morelock argues a college town thrives on healthful physical assets and a strong spiritual climate. He cites Sul Ross students showing over ninety percent happiness with host homes, linking welcome environments to school success and personal character in Alpine.
The Old Curiosity Shop advertised a Rexal sale with a promotion offering two melons for the price of one plus ten cents after a carload of Falfurias watermelons arrived and initial trade proved satisfactory.
A note dated March 18, 1911 states Murray has spent fifteen years in the grease, with no regard to car type, reflecting widespread automotive service lore of the era.
Twenty head of registered Hereford heifers aged 12 to 18 months offered by W A Daugherty at the City Office. They are fat and well colored and priced reasonably. Viewable on short notice four miles from town. Also notice that trespassers on the Nevill Ranch lands face full enforcement by owner Mrs Kate Nevill.
The Supreme Court’s decision upholds liberty of thought and teaching against majority rule. It rejects wartime bans on German language instruction as unconstitutional, arguing that freedom of learning must stay beyond legislative or judicial majority control. The ruling is praised as a landmark for American liberty and constitutional balance.
The Kendrick family and Mrs. Cora French express heartfelt gratitude for kind words sympathy flowers and kindness during the illness and death of their loved one.
Old fashioned camphor witch hazel hydrastis and other ingredients in Lavoptic eye wash strengthen eyes and relieve weakness strain or soreness. Acts surprisingly quick. Aluminum eye cup free. Alpine Drug Store.
An up town pharmacy promotes typewriter ribbons toilet articles jewelry sundry notions and cold drinks with real ice cream. A ladies rest and shopping space is highlighted as a feature of the store.
Bargain sale offers a residence on half block with garden shade and fruit trees. Terms reasonable. Call phone 126 or write box 516.
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