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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1913
Page
2
The excerpt reviews U S policy in Latin America under Wilson and Bryan, hints at Monroe Doctrine stakes, and critiques evangelists in religion and public life. It notes government appointments in Central America, warnings from Washington, and mentions Captains Rogers and McDonald as U S Marshals for West Texas and the region.
San Angelo chamber of commerce committee schedules a chartered train for a April 24 trip to Alpine. Depart 7 a.m. from San Angelo, arrive 6 p.m. Booster visit next day. uniform hats and badges provided. Extra $4.50 for sleepers, $10 excursion fee, advance advertising urged. business men along route invited.
Griffin orchard manager Sol Mayer of the Mountcastle Irrigation company credits smudge pots with saving the fruit during a late cold spell. Most of the bloom remained and without pots the crop would have been lost. He forecasts the heaviest crop ever for the orchard barring another extreme cold snap. Pecos Times reports.
Friends of Captain D A T Walt on regret that President Wilson did not appoint him United States Marshal for the Western District of Texas. Walt, a lifelong Democrat and fearless peace officer, faced attacks from party rivals who imply bias. The article also notes parcels post changes effective July 1 including C O D charges, insurance options, and delivery procedures.
In a speculative thread, Ty Cobb’s salary holdout is linked to a belief he could profit on the Billy Sunday evangelist circuit. Some argue the idea is half serious, reflecting a long history of sports figures courting sensational preaching tours as lucrative ventures.
L. F. Loree, chairman of the Orient re organization committee and KC Southern president, spent Thursday afternoon in San Angelo assessing the line. He predicted the report would be favorable, noting strong physical and financial conditions. The end of receivership hinges on selling a $19,000,000 bond issue, after which reorganization and dissolution are expected.
Notice from the Postmaster General demanding cutoff of all subscribers in arrears over a year. The Alpine Publishing Co states it will enforce the order or face a $500 fine. A collector will allow some grace, but the law must be obeyed.
Public notices advertise a 5 piece Mission Library Set for 20 dollars and an oak china closet for 8 dollars a duplex fireless cooker 12 dollars and a refrigerator and lamps. Contact Mrs F M Austin for details phone 79. Also offered are residence and ten lots in the northeast part of town two houses and a livery barn on Railroad avenue. Apply to the undersigned or J H Derrick.
A good gentle buggy horse or mules, very dependable, and a large 3 inch wagon. Double harness included. Various farming implements such as mower, disc harrow, disc plow, walking plow, planter, cultivator available. Everything can be sold together or separately. Apply to W. H. Ragin or Mrs. R. C. McKinney.
Advertisement notes subscription for The Avalanche and services by Sandster offering on site clothes pressing and cleaning with phone 15. Alpine Steam Laundry advertises cleaning and pressing with phone 37 and a promise of good meals and Henderson.
A chart marks the Orient route from Fort Stockton to Alpine with an X indicating the crew’s exact position on the track. The map highlights progress on the line and the completed portion of the road ahead of further construction.
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