Alpine Avalanche masthead and date line
Alpine publication details for July 14 1912 note postal entry and imprint. Names listed include J Yarss s Baster Scigtin Pree with Alpine publishing company credit.
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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1912
Page
2
Many Are Called But Few Elected in Civic Debate
An editorial endorses broad political participation amid a government crisis, urging voters to seek leaders who serve the nation as a whole. It critiques campaign promises, stresses honesty and unity, and extols state university education as a civic asset, citing southern leaders' praise of local universities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth
United
United States
Price of food and staff changes at West Texas News
The Avalanche notes Gordon French leaving the West Texas News while Romney and Kablan are expected to maintain the paper’s usual high standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avalanche
Gordon French
West Texas News
Romney & Kablan
News Notes From Neighboring Town
Mr and Mrs C Ayers left our city for Alpine where he is a reliable business man and she is an accomplished lady. BulLock's habeas corpus case ended in bail set at 7500 dollars as he waits trial for murder near Pecos river. A. A Reed reports grading work between Fort Stockton and Alpine may start within three weeks with potential track laying at Girvin as rails become available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Ayers
Alpine
Ayers
Mas. M. M. Me
Fastawo
Ueki Tess
Pioneer
Lock
W. F. Fulcher
Pecos River
A. A. Reed
Girvis
Here
Paneer
Reed
Fort Stockton
Girvin
Texas political talk and UT education stance evolve
The piece critiques Morris Sheppard and his platform on free raw materials and recall while praising Gov Colquitt as likely to win re election. It extols the University of Texas as the state’s free public higher ed, noting its advantages over Harvard Wisconsin and California in local context and cost. An Alpenstock souvenir ad note closes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Morris
Sheppard
University of Texas
Harvard
Wiscon
California
Harris Smith
Windmill Windmills Offer From Lumure Co
Lumure Co announces arrival of a car of steel and wood Star windmills and offers to provide a close price on the goods. The notice invites buyers to contact the company for pricing and purchase arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lumure Co
Morrell R W 54 Died In San Antonio Hospital
R W Morrell aged 54 died Friday afternoon at a local hospital. The body was sent to Boston for burial by the San Antonio Undertaking and Embalming Company. Morrell, a rancher, came to San Antonio from Alpine three months ago, staying at the Bexar hotel. Death due to acute heart trouble. Survived by his father Geo C Morrell of Boston and other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. Morrell
San Antonio Express
San Antonio Undertaking and Embalming Company
Boston
Mass
Bexar Hotel
Geo. C.] Morrell
Chance to Get Santa Fe Ends in Accident at Pecos
General manager Fox of Santa Fe Lines met with stockholders in Pecos after a painful accident involving a tangle of railroad lines near the Pecos Valley division. He sustained an ankle injury, delaying discussions on important extensions. The company plans to connect the Pecos line with the Orient line in the near future, according to associates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fox
Santa Fe Lines
Pecos
Atlas
Walker
Pecos Valley
Nformed
Company
Reves County
Marfa to Have Park Ordered by Commissioners Court
The court accepted an offer from the G H and S A R R Co to create a park in Marfa with the town to maintain it, including care for the park and water, as Presidio County urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marfa
Presidio County
Geiky on Both Counts at Fort Stockton
W J Yates editor of the Alpine Avalanche visited Fort Stockton last week with the ball boys Bro Yates showing great interest in baseball. The Stockton Pioneer notes the editor’s frequent returns and the town’s warm welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J-Yates
Alpine Avalanche
Ball Boys
Bro. Yates
Fort Stockton
F. Stockton
Church Service Notice During Revival
Service at the Methodist church will be Sunday morning at 1 o'clock All night services are suspended until the revival ends at the Christian church Rev H M Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Christian Church
H. M. Smith
Alpine Dramatic Club Praised At Fort Davis
In Fort Davis the Alpine Dramatic Club's entertainment drew a large audience and warm praise from Presidio County Light, noting Alpine artists are hard to beat and the troupe deserved the acclaim. Also mentions sympathy for the Baumgartner family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ft. Davis
Alpine Dramatic Club
Presidio Co.’ Light
Easb Caesaeel
C. C. Baumgartner
Card of Thanks for Sale or Rent Restaurant and Pool Hall
Notice to the fire: furniture and fixtures offered for sale or rent. Restaurant and pool hall combined with complete furnishings. Dated 7 18 31 by Arthur Thomas. Also a notice about securing a first class pot and shoe repairer and soliciting four workers with guaranteed work from A Williams and Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Thomas
A, Williams & Co
Camp Meeting Postponed at Skillman Grove
The annual camp meeting at Skillman Grove is postponed until August 15. A pavilion has been built to provide protection for all attendees. Expect good preaching and singing, and everyone is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skillman Grove
Land for Sale and Cattle Offered in Alpine TX
Two sections of school land within eight miles of town with water and pasturage offered by Axburn Thomas of Alpine. W. F. McGaughy advertises land or cattle sales. Windmill repairs available via telephone 122. Pure ice cream at the Candy Kitchen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Axburn Thomas
Alpine
Texas
Candy Kitchen
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THE
Alpine Publishing Company
J. Yarss, s+ Baster
Postofice
See and Clase
Missouri
Mike S
Colquitt
Bob Morrell
Santa Fe
Bloys
W. F. McGaughy
Ehelowe Bil
Iter
Advlaiie
Mamy
T A. Terhune
Ua Lalaeae
Young Rea
Mitchell. Gillett
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