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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1909
Page
2
The Avalanche exposes land wildcat schemes led by what it calls Shumla Colony promoters. It recalls Oklahoma fraud, false city promises, and plots to swindle buyers with cheap lots and ten acre farms. Local agents warn the public while national papers back investigations.
Alpine Avalanche and Pearsall News comment on a braying burro amid mountain echoes and public notices. The item blends humorous verse with local civic notes, urging participation in the August 3 constitutional vote and referencing regional towns like Fort Stockton and Marathon.
Sheriff Mile B Chastain and Rangers C A Craighead and H A Carns report four arrests in the wrecking of a westbound passenger train eight miles west of Marfa. Three suspects Ramos Esquibel and Torribio Esquibel were brought from El Paso and jailed. Francisco Adane remains in El Paso jail with a partial confession and a letter to his wife. The case proceeds toward punishment. Marfa Light.
A local ad lists a wide stock including watches rings chains bracelets and jewelry plus silverware cut glass hand painted china leather goods fountain pens and novelties. It promises high quality and the lowest prices at Avert Palace Pharmacy.
Harold Mills of Alpine spent last Thursday and Friday in town on business per the Del Rio News report.
An editor’s note in the Dry Farming Convention issue urges readers to invest in the publication, claiming value for individuals and the city. The message emphasizes financial benefit and practical payoff from the expenditure.
The Marfa New Era urges converting sotol plants into denatured alcohol to supply cheap fuel and motive power in the United States. It cites France and Germany pricing at about 28 cents per gallon and notes Presidio County has ample sotol to meet national needs.
Dispatch from Fort Davis reports R. S. Sproule arriving from his ranch northeast of town with news of the largest panther ever seen in the county. The animal measured nine feet nine inches from tip to tip, and ranchmen say wild beasts have caused considerable losses this spring, with numbers higher than in years past.
Rooms for rent advertised by Mrs. W. S. Brevins offer convenient, comfortable accommodations. No sick people accepted.
The Fort Stockton Pioneer reports a circulated petition seeking the appointment of W N Fowler to fill the unexpired term of Mrs M A Johnson who died. Supporters see no reason he should be passed over for the postmaster position.
Among Alpine visitors besides the ball players were Virgo Fuller Edwin Gillett R B Slight Quince Mills Will Garnett Jim Rooney Chas Thomas Walter Measday and Dr Largent.
Harry Sharp and his family arrive in town from Alpiat-Senderven Times, greeting residents and visiting local sites during their stay.
In a Marfa New Era note the border between good and evil is explored with a parable about a neighbor’s chicken wandering into a yard eating resources. The owner ultimately does not steal as the chicken escapes capture, turning on the question of intent and action.
The onset of fruit season highlights B. E. Hinson as a local supplier offering a variety of fresh produce. Shoppers can expect seasonal apples pears and berries as demand rises and markets stock up.
An American paper from Jalisco, Mexico, recounts matador Harper Lee being tossed and gored by a bull. Despite severe injuries he continued the fight and killed the bull, with surgeons sewing his abdomen. Lee is the son of Capt. Gillett of Presidio county.
The Avalanche invites individuals or ranches to be represented in the Sept. 2 special Dry Farming Edition. Contact by phone or card submission to ensure the issue reflects the area.
Allan Burnam struck oil at 500 feet while drilling in the O2 pasture on W. W. Turney property. Current flow is insufficient to farm the well but indicates an oil bearing section with future potential.
A vintage ad copy for Measday & Co invites readers to tell their troubles and subscribe while offering beefy meal suggestions from breakfast to supper and kitchen options in a period promotional tone.
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