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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1913
Page
2
Alpine Texas newspaper notice outlines price at advance one dollar, editor W J Yarss, Alpine Publishing Company, Alpine Avalanche. Description of issue date and post office designation indicate a second class mail matter.
A Pennsylvania Railroad policy directs conductors to announce delays and explain reasons to passengers, encouraging better relations with the traveling public. The move follows prior passenger criticisms of curt service and autocratic conduct, aiming to improve traveler experience and connections.
A party of notable Orient officials visited Alpine yesterday, touring the town after arriving in private cars. Guests included Messrs Jim P. Wilson W. F. McGaughy W. K. Shipman Polk Hinson and other high officials. The delegation featured M L Metz H B Hovey Texas Receivers M L Turner J O Davidson Kansas Oklahoma Receivers N J O'Brien Texas Receivers manager M J Kennelly Kansas Receivers manager W J Moore J A Blair New York bankers Le F wife and daughter. Mr ee is president of the D and H RR Co and the man backing the Orient financially.
Fort Worth preacher Chalmers McPherson delivers Bible lectures at the Christian Church under the theme The Humiliation and the Glorification of the Son of God. Tonight's talk From Dust to Story has been given at colleges and before varied audiences. Sunday offers three addresses including The Bible and A Man's Book at the 3:30 pm service. The Missionary Society meets Thursday at 4 pm. Also advertised are sale items and notices seeking a lost table cloth marked J L G, with a reward offered.
W T Kemper of Commerce Trust reports solid progress on Orient Railroad rehabilitation plans. London financiers will provide a portion of the 16 to 18 million needed, New York bankers will underwrite securities, and construction will begin by linking Kansas City to Wichita and extending toward Chihuahua and Mexico City as conditions allow.
President Wilson issues a warning to office seekers and says he will meet only those he personally authorizes. He shifts focus to business needs of the country, implying access through Congress. A confrontation at the Capitol looms as inauguration crowds depart.
Dentists Dr. R. M. Black and Dr. Black announce a Western Texas tour, arriving in Alpine to open practice then visit multiple towns for permanent location. They set an Alpine opening chat for Friday March 14 at 2 30 p m and continue through March 21. Local residents urged to call for dental work.
J W Clifton announces sale of his meat market business to Jack West to devote time to hotel work. He asks friends and customers to patronize West and states all accounts through March 10th are due to close his books. Advt dated May 13, 1920.
The lectures aim to illuminate the Bible and deepen Christian faith. Speakers include CHALMERS McPHERSON and Judge Anson Rainey, praising the course for strengthening devotion and service. Schedule lists Thursday 8 p.m. Humiliation and Glorification of the Son of God. Friday 8 p.m. From Dusty Glory No Saturday Service. Sunday 11 a.m. On Mount Hebron. Sunday 3:30 p.m. The Bible A Man's Book. Sunday p.m. A Great Platform and its Planks.
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