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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1916
Page
2
Alpine Publishing Company edits this Thursday issue listing local notices and community items. J Yates and Fuller Hoteret contribute to regional notices from Alpine Teves aiming to inform residents about upcoming events and happenings.
The Avalanche urges voters in the district to support Judge Blanton over Judge Grisham, arguing Blanton’s alignment with Smith and district voters remains solid. It claims Grisham’s opposition to both undermines Blanton and could push Smith to Congress’s political trash heap.
The speech criticizes Carranza raids into the United States and stresses resolve to defend American honor. It argues for strong action, including recalling troops if necessary, and questions national pride if bullied by foreign forces.
In a charged public dispute, Gov. Fr denies libelous charges and his bankers publish a full denial signaling tensions in Texas politics. The Tribune anticipates the governor or bank will confirm the truth, while readers question motives behind the allegations involving Mr. Mortis. A Study Club gathering at Townsend home featured social games, tea, and decorations as club members and guests enjoyed an afternoon of diversions and conversation.
The report notes Measday Poultry Farm three miles east of town suffered heavy losses after a Sunday downpour and wind, estimating 10,001 chickens lost and coop damage. Alpine Hardware Co advertises sales starting July 7 with 10 percent discounts. The Alpine Natatorium announces hours changes with Ladies Hour 6 pm to 7 30 pm and Saturday swimming contests at 5 pm, under A J Edwards, Prop.
A fragmented quotation discusses military service, marriage, and family hardship, noting a Democratic press and a 1920 convention. It mentions Ollie, Louis Con vention, the Louisville Times, and a potential favorite son James in a presidential race. The text implies a political boom and a focus on loyalty and sacrifice.
Mr Morris a candidate de a grave delivered at Dallas accused Gov Ferguson of retaining state money valued around 103000 dollars held in Ferguson’s Temple bank for interest payments. He alleged other financial aid ties to Ferguson’s first campaign including a Houston brewing firm and other interests.
A fragment notes a senior Harris of Gear proposing pardons for convicts who enlist in the National Guard, excluding crimes of moral turpitude, with a Christmas church or mercy seat reference. The text hints at federal prison at Atlanta and a coming rush of gentlemen convicts amid holiday mercy themes.
Property offerings include a brick business block 910 200 price with 205 monthly rent and annual increases, 120 by 130 foot vacant lot, and four rapidly rising lots priced at 850 per lot. Terms vary from cash to extended payments with 1 to 4 year balances. Address M W 2 0 Box 194 El Paso Texas.
A two year old boy vanished from the Ira Hector home near Alpine and was found drowned in a shallow tank, two feet deep, after a search. Funeral services for the child were held at Mrs. O. H. Hector's residence. The item also includes local notices and a summons text from Brewster county.
In Brewster County District Court at Alpine a suit pending on September 2 asking to dissolve the marriage of Dale J and the unnamed wife. Plaintiff alleges desertion in February 1914 after a marriage on April 4, 1913 and seeks divorce, restoration of maiden name, costs, and other relief. The petition notes the husband’s abandonment and adultery and requests court action at the next term.
An Alpine employment agency offers various help options with contact details 168 hone and Box 582. A classified line advertises two lots north of Mrs Inn’s residence for sale. Dr John R Morton of San Antonio joins Dr Middle rook at Crook’s office for eye nose and throat services. Authorized by Mary A West and Caldwell's Avalanche subscription ad.
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