This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 7 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1911
Page
2
Public notice announces subscription price of £1.00 in advance for Thursday morning June 1, 1911. The item references Pontottice reverence in Alpine Texas as part of a second class matter.
An editorial discusses the abolition of clergy travel and purchase discounts under New Jersey public service law. It argues ministers deserve fair wages and rejects reduced rates as patronizing perks. The piece also includes a Nevada judge humor piece pondering why New York men curse wives, suggesting sociological inquiry into marital tensions.
A letter from Hon. Jos. Boehmer announces his candidacy for the legislature to succeed A. M. Turney. The Avalanche may back Judge Kilpatrick if he runs. otherwise Boehmer is praised for his level headedness and district knowledge. Also noted are quips on inventors and a divorce plea citing excessive drinking and smoking at the wedding.
San Antonio Express recounts the death of Gen. J. Bullis at Fort Sam Houston Hospital from apoplexy after a boxing event. Born 1841 in Macedon New York he served from 1862 through frontier campaigns against Indians and rustlers. He received multiple promotions and honors including a gold sword presented by West Texas and a Texas Legislature jewel hilted sword. He leaves a widow and three daughters and will be buried with military honors in National Cemetery.
Fort Worth reader T A Hayes urges Gov O B Colquitt to quit the Methodist Church over anti prohibition rally ties. Hayes accuses church leaders and questions Colquitt’s harmony with church teachings while urging resignation from church records.
A reader defends individual conscience against clerical political influence. He argues the Methodist church has no authority to bind members to prohibition or constitutional amendments, cites freedom of worship, and warns state wide prohibition would replace local option laws with failed models from other states. He references constitutional reform and past leaders while asserting he will not sever ties with the church.
Notice of sale issued by Sheriff Watrox Brewster County Texas under an order of sale from a Texas district court. It lists property: 80 acres in section 31 block 214 Brewster County Alpine, part of land formerly held by Texas and St Louis Railway Co. To satisfy a judgment of 127.61 dollars plus costs. Sale set for first Tuesday in July 1911 at the Brewster County courthouse.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.