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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1913
Page
2
A midpage Alpine Texan item encourages residents to stay local for a superior climate, urges acceptance of a land repurchase policy, and critiques secrecy and lobbyist fears. It discusses public land forfeiture timing, paint analysis ads, and remarks on state officials, Governor Colquitt, and political figures like Col Roosevelt and Willie Lane.
County commissioners acting as equalization board set 20 dollars as the taxable value for Reeves County cattle for 1913, rejecting bids from two members for 19 and aligning with Judge McKellar who argued the cattle market supports a higher base. Debate included testimony from cattlemen, but no hearings were held. Property description attached: Lots 10 and 11, Block 6, Alpine Brewster County Texas.
The trustee J C Brooke records a sale of property in Alpine Brewster County Texas to satisfy Mrs E A Warren's note from J H Bentley for 1080 dollars plus interest and fees. The sale is set for the first Tuesday in July 1913 at the courthouse door in Alpine between 10 am and 4 pm. The description covers parts of Means Addition block 13 and Hancock Addition East half of block 15.
A fragmented forecast of painting advice urges choosing the best paint for homes, warehouses, and other buildings. It emphasizes durability, mold resistance, and weather protection, promising longer color retention and lumber preservation for serious DIY and construction.
Public auction to sell land and premises described in the deed of trust securing note of J T Weaver Sr to Mrs John Emison for 1280 dollars plus interest and attorney’s fees. Sale to occur July 1 1913 between 10 am and 4 pm at the county court house in Alpine Texas, with all rights and improvements appurtenant.
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