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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1912
Page
2
Alpine Gets Normal Establishing Summer Institute Status
The Department of Education approved Alpine as a site for a Summer Normal Institute in 1912. Geo W Page promoted the plan with Alpine business leaders, promising a top tier program with a commodious building, well equipped labs, a fine dormitory, and a climate conducive to study. Page notes inquiries from across Texas and forecasts record attendance with elite instructors and planned excursions and entertainments to showcase hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine
F. M. Bralley
Geo W. Page
Page
Normal Institute
Texas
United States
Congressional debate over presidential travel funds and savings
A newspaper opinion argues against cutting the 25 000 travel expenses for the President, urging retention of the appropriation through the next two years. The column questions House economists plan and suggests cutting other travel allowances to prove fiscal honesty and save money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House Appropriations Committee
United States
White House
Congress
West Texas Citizens Rally Behind Mr Stilwell for Aid
The press and local citizens express sympathy for Mr Stilwell and vow to provide all possible aid to help him overcome his present dilemma. The tone reflects strong community support and willingness to assist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Texas
Stilwell
Death of Former Alpine Citizen Mrs Nations Woodrow
Mrs Nations Woodrow wife of El Nations died Friday night at age 80. Survived by son Jonep Nations and daughter Mea Worth, two grandsons Aaron and Ardoine, four grandchildren, two great grandchildren, and several relatives including Morfit in Berlin, Edinburgh, and Kansas City. Born in Austin Texas in 1886, she lived in Texas all her life and witnessed its growth from Houston to state prominence. Her husband, a Confederate veteran, served during the Civil War era. Continuous care followed her husband’s confinement, and she contracted influenza recently, failing to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nat
Alpine
Hien Austin Woodrow
el Nations
Jonep
Worth
Exar
Kanaan City
Aardoin
el Paso
Mra
Josephine Nations Morfit
Berlin
Germany
Edinburgh
Scotland
Studebaker Riely
Kansas City
Mary Turney Nations
Mra Morfit
Herlio
Choo
Charles Brabinon
Ariaton
Jono
Gregory Morte
Nations
Texas
Austin
Travis County
Reehmond
Houston
Amstones
A Friend in Need Supports Stilwell in Orient Road Effort
Sympathy pours in from Kansas City business circles as they back Mr. Stilwell in resuming his uphill fight for the completion of the Orient railroad to the Southwest. The public support extends along the Orient line and is echoed by residents near the Avalanche office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stilwell
Kansas City
Avalanche
The
Orient
Texas
For Sale Item Announcement at Darling Building
For sale is a buggy and harness in good condition. Apply to Dr W at the Darling building for details.
Tragic Train Deaths Near Green River
Mr and Mrs G M Van Horn were struck by a passenger train while walking through a cut near Green River Wyoming. They stepped aside for a freight train and were unaware a passenger train approached from behind. Both were mangled and died. burial occurred in Fowler Colorado. Their only daughter, the deceaseds sole relative, reached Green River for the funeral as friends extend condolences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G.M. van Horn
Green River
Wyo
Toyah Enterprise
van Horn
L. B. Caruthers
Fowler
Colorado
State tax land redemption policy under review
A Texas official reports no current law allows sale of land the state owns from tax foreclosure. The two year redemption window may have expired for properties bought in by the state, creating accumulation. Legislative action expected to address redemption and sale of such lands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texam
Assant
John L
Brewster ‘County
Terrell
Thirty Second
Ferrell
Alpine Mercantile and Town Trade Ad Notice
An old advertisement offers wood for sale at Alpine Mercantile Co. and highlights services including tailoring, cleaning and pressing same day, rooms at Alpine Hotel, rent and real estate, and mail order attention. Several names appear as sellers or agents including Campbell & Shipman and Casey the Jeweler. The notice mentions fish and oysters, and Caldwell’s cash payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine Mercantile, Co
Merantile Co
Caldwell
Casey
Also Mentioned on This Page
Postonio Alpine
Matter of Second Claw
Department of Education
Axia Wuson
W. W. Collins
Globe Mills
Southwest
el Paso, Texas
Ball Club
A. Williams & Company
Alpine, Texas
FORD
Detroit
Jas. Normand
Ag.t
Alpine Store
Lackey Bld
Mitchell-Gillett Company
Ersnar
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