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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1916
Page
2
A sprawling notice traces Jonathan’s shifting political loyalties from Republican to Democrat and then to prohibition. It notes his role as right hand in state brewing circles and his recent lecture for saloon league activists in Dallas, hinting at a broader political future.
Gov Ferguson dismisses strong opposition and notes Mr Morris appears not an oriety, signaling a subdued political contest and uncertain stand in the current year.
A clipped funny note warns Pershing may villa and if he don t the prospects are ratt er that the gringo language will be a fi sound in Mexico for many months to.
By a substantial majority Nueces county including Corpus Christi holds a long standing stance against city status. The Daily Times of Corpus Christi edited by Will F Baum earns praise as the victory shifts status and recognition for the region.
The piece discusses a new Texas tax law aiming to tighten tax collection and reduce injustices from paying back taxes on receipts lost and records poorly kept. It notes citizen complaints about late suits for taxes already paid and calls for prompted, closer enforcement. The text leads into provisions of the reform.
A U S report surveys potential Nobel Peace Prize contenders for the year. Names mentioned include W. J. Bka and Henry Ford, with notes on Alfred Nobel’s legacy and the prize’s $40,000 value. The piece discusses criteria and how the award honors efforts toward global peace.
The text outlines new delinquent tax procedures with deadlines from Feb 1 1916 through Jan 1 1917 and lists numerous political announcements for Brewster county offices including Sheriff Tax Collector County Judge County Attorney County Clerk and election primaries in July 1916 with candidates such as Walton McParland Magin Phelps Slator Lease Weakley Burke Chastain Terry Fletcher Murray Boukland Worthington Yates and others.
Prohibition supporters aim to grow their reach as they currently control nineteen states and major portions of several others. Five states and one territory are set to vote on the question this year, potentially shifting the balance of power.
Mat Smith of Alpine Texas advertises readiness to undertake dirt work including tanking dams and road work. He invites collaboration and suggests discussing terms. Contact P O Box 485 Alpine.
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