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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1911
Page
4
Local tradesman M. M. Whisler promotes his plumbing services noting specialization in tanks and cisterns. The ad emphasizes durable fixtures and expert installation for domestic water systems.
Reported survey work on the Pecos Valley Southern Railway to Boquillas from Pecos is expected to start at many points along the route. The independent line is not Santa Fe property and may connect with a Southern Pacific line after reaching a SP point, as stockholders discussed extension plans at a recent meeting.
The San Antonio Express notes troops mobilized in Texas for army maneuvers may stay at Fort Sam Houston and other rendezvous for months. It argues maintenance costs are similar to or less than at scattered posts and emphasizes the need to drill and prepare for service, with possible long term stay until the Panama Canal is completed.
The piece rails against sending money to distant mail order houses and laments never recovering funds. It contrasts this with buying from a local dealer Treatemright, implying better value and potential refund. It also discusses the newspaper’s duty to exclude harmful proposals and avoid publishing content that could cause harm.
The El Paso Herald asserts newspapers must prioritize news over advertising claims. It argues ads fund pages but should not crowd news, urging editors to select major, widely-interesting stories and reserve promotional material for the ads.
Brewster county property owners are urged to render real estate for tax rolls by April 30. Properties not rendered will be assessed in the name of unknown owners, risking higher costs and taxes due. Tax assessor J. W. Puotrs, Slott, cautions residents to avoid missing the deadline and warns against dodging the assessor.
A Pecos Valley Irrigationist explainer argues irrigated land values reflect net returns from crops rather than rainfall. It breaks down alfalfa cotton grapes peaches and fruit yields, showing irrigation boosts value even if land is modest. It contends water access makes land a stable investment and predicts prices will rise with irrigation growth.
Sixteen room boarding hall near the public high school in Alpine Texas offers new construction comforts with ii baths hot and cold water lavatories in each room and a splendid water source with a windmill on the grounds. Terms to T C Levingston. Sandifer Pressing Club offers monthly rates and member savings. Auto repair materials and parts stocked by Draw Manuracronixe Co.
In Brewster County Texas Sheriff J A Watton will publically auction on April 4 1911 at Alpine Court House door the real estate of A M Turney described as lots in Alpine including Hancock Additions and Collins Addition. The sale follows a 9486 75 judgment with interest from 1909 in favor of West Coast Shingle Co. et al. against Turney. The sale is to satisfy the execution issued by the County Court of Brewster County Texas on August 16 1910.
Sheriff Je A. Watton of Brewster County announces a public auction of Sam P. Ford's real estate in Alpine Texas Lots 9 and 10 and part of Lot 8 Block 11. The sale follows a February 21 1911 judgment in favor of J W Rixon for 392 15 with interest and costs. sale is May 2 1911 at 10 am to 3 pm at the county courthouse door.
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