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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1917
Page
1
A Beeville Chronicle reminiscence recounts neighborly spats over pickles and butter, a dress rehearsal for friendship, and a later political clash about Texas sentiment during wartime. The piece recalls the Kirbys, a churning cat, and the uneasy shift to reconciliation after a buttered gesture.
The report recounts a marshal transporting two Black prisoners to the Atlanta federal prison. The men, strangers, share a tense exchange about sentence lengths, reflecting broader wartime and judicial themes. Various stray clippings touch on birth records, gender ratios, and a Virginia Baptist church with three pastors from the same family.
The fragment portrays a seasoned man opposing sin yet delighting in neighbors' downfall. He sows discord, shirks service, and resists Christian progress, while aiding the devil and denying gospel support. The tone condemns moral corruption and foretells just recompense.
Marfa citizens held a meeting to organize the Big Bend division of a new ranger force. Captain Fox Withoven named captain. praised for experience, calm leadership, courage, and ability to command. The town hopes no use for them but trusts officers to defend the Big Bend region.
A Bengali lawyer defends a man accused of stealing chickens that were never near him. Brewers argue beer consumes grain value and feeds others while ducks instead of chickens and the man’s path in moonlight frame the dispute.
The death of Mrs. Jas Manning Sr of Marathon at 72 after 17 years in Brewster County is announced. Survived by husband and four children including Venice Howard Comanche James Jr Marathon Dixie Swansea Ariz and William. She fell ill briefly and the community recalls her faith and family bonds.
An elderly renter shares a villa with a large dog occupying her favorite chair. She fears scolding the dog, so she slips away, leaving the chair to the animal. The dog then gazes out the window, barks, and the old lady returns to the chair as the dog resumes its throne. A visit from Alpine citizens praises Fort Davis climate and business ties, inviting closer relations.
The text argues against black as a symbol of sorrow noting night stands for danger and despair while white represents purity and peace. It says whiteness suits the gathering of loved ones and suggests the last day be viewed as a cleansing, hopeful transition.
A historical note contrasts saloon scenes near soldiers with sober life at Fort Roots Little Rock. It argues saloons tempt men in uniform, urging closing establishments that destroy soldiers and noting a recent order prohibiting intoxicants for service members as a step forward.
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