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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1911
Page
5
The article cites Texas census figures showing enslaved people in 1860 and later values, detailing wealth, land, and farm production by African Americans. It notes the net revenue generated, property owned, and educational and industrial advantages as compared with other states, with figures highlighting ownership and per capita values.
The text discusses Texan readership compared with other states, noting newspaper per capita consumption and the impact of education and rural free delivery on reading habits. It highlights the farmer’s ability to be judged by literacy and local engagement.
A fragmented discussion argues pipeline links between farming and industry will cut production costs, raise meat and product quality, and boost farmer and consumer wealth. It highlights transportation, improved machinery, and telephone growth as key drivers of national prosperity.
A disjointed OCR fragment mentions Parmer, Josh, two hired men, and a reference to a date. The garbled text hints at a scene with a dismissed plan or warning, but specifics remain unclear. No clear events, locations, or outcomes are identifiable from the readable portions.
Fragmented text outlines statewide prohibition and Bailey issue as key Texas matters. Notes land, farming, and mineral wealth potential. mentions commerce secretaries, development, and canal plans. Contains garbled phrases and multiple spelling errors with unclear dates or speakers.
Texan geology promises vast fuel wealth including wood, coal, oil, and gas. Geologists report a 1,000,000,000 ton coal deposit and 1,280 miles of pipe lines linked to Oklahoma. Oil output totals 1,000,000 barrels with 200 miles of pipeline under construction.
A misdated message accuses a person of sending boxes with fifty cigars and instructing recipients to smoke ten and return the money or the rest. It questions recipient honesty as some claim they receive forty cigars instead, with some even returning forty nine.
Notice of sale under execution in the case Abraham Schroeder versus Clint Roberts. 80 acres in section 31 block 214 Brewster County being the north half of the southeast quarter. Sale set for first Tuesday in July 1911 at Alpine courthouse door. Judgment $127.61 plus costs. Sheriff A Walton.
Strangers and visitors to the city are cordially invited to make this the headquarters. Club members are also invited to call HB STIINMAXN, Secretary, for details and contact.
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