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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1911
Page
2
Alpine Avalanche issue published by Alpine Publishing Company with editor W J Yarns. Subscription price 1.00 in advance. June 2, 101. Alpine Texas post office designation as mail matter of second class.
A notable Alpine gathering hosted state and federal figures including State Commissioner of Agriculture Ed R. Kane, Southern Pacific official Col. T. J. Anderson, Prof. H. P. Attwater, Prof. Barney Youngblood, and Houston Post correspondent G. P. Fulkerson. The visit, aimed at assessing Brewster County soil and aiding local stock raisers and farmers, featured a noon train arrival, farm tours, a mass meeting at the courthouse, and speeches highlighting Alpine’s interest and progress.
The first annual meeting of the Study Club was held Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. A. M. Turney. Officers were re-elected by acclamation and praised for faithful service. President Mrs. W. J. Yates spoke of club aims, urging members to build a foundation for future work and to enhance the community with intellectual contributions. A verse reading by Mrs. Hardy entertained, while members discussed growth, unity, and the club’s role in society.
A Marfa letter to the Alpine Avalanche announces public barbecues in Maria and Marathon for Independence Day celebrations. It invites Alpine residents to join and notes Jim Arthur will host a barbecue at his ranch west of Alpine. A Calf Branding contest is to be held on July 4 and 5 with entry fee five dollars. names should be sent to Arthur Mitchell.
To the Public. I announce prices for suits pressed and cleaned coats cleaned and pressed pants cleaned and pressed 3 piece suits ladies skirts special care for silks guaranteed not to be injured. Orders picked up and delivered. Phone 15 ALB.
A notice from the Alpine Commercial Club calls all band members to report at the club headquarters before week’s end. Those with instruments or who can contribute should state what they have and what they will do to organize a new band named The Roof Garden Band in Alpine Texas. STEINMANN, Secretary. Alpine C
Brewster Camp No. 491 Woodmen of the World held cemetery memorial services for Sovereigns H. H. Moore and John Kenedy. A quartet performed, Miss Ora O Mahor recited the WO W poem, Judge Van Sickle spoke, and the burial ceremony followed. Alpine Saddlery Co seen advertising gear and repairs.
Readable fragments advertise cows for sale at 40 to 60 dollars and milking options. Various local businesses offer plants seeds tools and services from Alpine Hotel lodging to laundry, lumber, watch repair, jewelry, and cleaning with phone numbers and notes on quality and prompt service. Most items reflect small town trade and promotions.
Fort Davis leaders met at the courthouse to form a State Bank with at least 25000 capital, limiting stock to 1000 per person. A committee was named to raise funds by June 30, with 19200 subscribed so far. Notables include J W Espey T H Brown Jr and H A King.
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