Sheriff’s Sale in Brewster County Texas 1914
Brewster County Texas sheriff J A Walton gives notice of a public auction of R L Henderson real estate due to a 1914 court judgment in Presidio County. Property includes multiple abstracts totaling 1920 acres, located near Alpine, with sale set for the first Tuesday in August 1914 between 10 and 2 at the Brewster County courthouse. Publication runs in Alpine Avalanche for three weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Presidio County
J. H. Taff
Haley
RL. Henderson
J. A. Walton
Brewster County
Texas
R. L. Henderson
S. W
Court House
Alpine
Levy
Alpine Avalanche
Brewster
Indigestion and Its Care Across Ages
Indigestion troubles many, especially infants who need careful feeding. For adults, identify causes beyond chewing, such as tight clothing or improper posture. Recommend erect carriage, thorough mastication, deep breathing, and abdominal exercises like twisting, bending, and toe touching to aid digestion.
The Power of Water in 19th Century Description
A historic excerpt explains the immense force of falling water with figures such as a 1600 foot descent and a speed of 100 yards per second. It discusses how water power could fracture steel, cut through oak, and generate horse power from flow, weight, and fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Wisconsin
For Sale Indian Runner Ducks at Ritchey Farm
Full grown Indian Runner ducks offered by Mrs. J. T. Ritchey. Located at Box 141 Alpine Texas. Ad 6 25 41.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Ritchey
Alpine
Texas
Vaccination and Typhoid Protection for Soldiers
A San Antonio Express commentary urges pre vacation vaccination against typhoid fever for soldiers and suggests possible future school requirements. It praises government proof of immunity, notes little typhoid now in the army, and warns travelers to guard against disease from contaminated water and insects. It ends with an adage that prevention beats cure.
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San Antonio Express
Gallant Henry Watterson refuses Rosalie Jones debate
Henry Watterson, editor of the Louisville Courier Journal, declines Rosalie Jones's demand for a public debate on woman suffrage on St Louis house steps. He dismisses the challenge with a pointed, old fashioned insult filled reply, urging ridicule over discourse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Watterson
Louisville Courier-Journal
Rosalie Jones
St. Louis
Rosalie
Mr. Watterson
Sunday the evangelist quoted in David and Goliath tale
A quotation from the Columbia Record shows Billy Sunday using vernacular to retell the David and Goliath story. The piece notes critics and supporters among ministers, and cites Sunday’s blunt, tough language as part of his preaching style. David questions Saul as Saul’s armor proves too large for the youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Sunday
Bryan
Columbia Rec
David
Goliath
Jae
Saul
Worth Knowing Nails Old Saxon Rites and Eye Water Ad
An old finger nail lore from Saxon times links nail cuts to days of week with health wealth long life or evil. It notes the nail grows about two inches a year and promotes Dickey's Eye Water as a soothing remedy. Caldwell advertises it.
Giant thwarted by sling as youth defeats foe at brook
A man in a handme-down suit is mocked by David who refuses to yield, selects a smooth pebble from a brook, and slings it at the giant. The stone strikes between the lamps, sending the adversary to the mat.
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David
Train Schedule for Arm of Ms I and Mail Departures
South bound and north bound trains listed with arrival and departure times. Mail closes range from 3:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Post office opens at 8 a.m. and closes at 6 p.m. except Sundays when general delivery opens at 8:30 a.m. and closes at 9:30 a.m. Office opens only once on Sundays.
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Alpine State Bank
United States Depository For Postal Saving
Benjamin Press
Berkeley
Geo. C. Miller
Ite
Fvan Stukle
HW. Ferguson
Best Banking
A. Williams & CO
R.B. Slight & Co
J. W. Ferguson
Alpine Cemetery
Palace Pharmacy
Walter Garnett
Pure Fresh Drugs
el Paso Herald
Galveston News
Dallas News
State of
Aare
D. Kleinman
Rosie
Dickey
Caldwell
Advt
The
First National Bank
Auline, Texas
A. Brown
Prestnvest
J. S. Depository For Postal Savings
Howe
Alpine Lumber CO
North Addition
Gillis Addition
A. McCallum
Ford
Murphy & Middlebrook
K. C. M. & Orient
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