Denton Normal's Rise Echoed In Alpine Vision
A 1915 editorial compares the growth of the State Normal in Denton to Alpine Texas, noting Alpine’s potential. It criticizes high telephone charges and urges regulation of telephone and telegraph rates similar to railroads. The piece touches on subscription prices and service disputes between Alpine and Fort Stockton via Pecos & Rio Grande lines.
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State Normal
Denton
Texas
Alpine
Ft. Stockton
Pecos & Rio Grande Telephone Co
A Matter of Choice on South Decoration Day
A proposal urges states to designate a common May decoration day to honor Confederate dead. Supporters see unity and tribute value, but regional traditions and local timing could clash. Texas observes May 30 as the national date, while local conditions vary. Brewster County highlights vineyard opportunities for growers.
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South
Confederate Veterans
Texas
Alpine Bottling Works Reformulated Pressing Notice
President Wilson drew on Cone Johnson for foreign policy tips prompting discussion in foreign quarters. Alpine residents are informed their bottling plant is renovated and ready to supply sodas and drinks with sanitary, filtered water. Contact for prices. People in West Texas will find much to see in the mountains of the great state.
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Wilson
Europe
Cone Johnson
State Department
Mr. Wilson
Alpine
Thortr
Alpine Bottling
Texas
West
Great Old State
Mr. Marconi
America
West Texas Towns Attend Alpine Visit and Buy Local
A fragment recounts Alpine hosting visitors including Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Yates and Mr. J. M. Richardson of Terlingua. It notes a local campaign urging residents to buy at home, mentions a marriage of J. M. Richardson’s party, and lists various regional notices such as crops, loans, and bank matters amid scattered ads and local happenings. The piece mentions a speech by a regional broker and banker, and references the Buy It In Tex initiative to support local commerce.
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Alpine
Will
Panother
Texas
J. H. Detrick
Tex
Study Club Coterie Hosts Three-Course Luncheon
The Study Club entertained at Mr Brown’s home on Friday afternoon with a three course luncheon set for twenty. Tables and decorations featured red and white roses, green foliage, lace doilies, and cut glass. Mrs Brown, Mrs Burke, and Mrs Wigle hosted, sharing witty talks and notes on European war and the king.
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Mesdames Brown
Burke and
Wigle
Brown
Burke
Yates
Albert of
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Alpine State Bank at Alpine May 1915 1919 Notice
A scanned notice from the Alpine Avalanche records the Alpine State Bank at Alpine Texas closing balance sheet items dated May 1915 and May 1919. It lists capital stock, deposits, checks outstanding and other accounts, with signatures from bank officers and inspectors. The text blends financial data with editorial remarks and tributes to leadership.
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Coruna
Alpine
Texas
State of Texas
Senate Joint Resolution No 3 Enacts State Judicial Amendment
Senate Joint Resolution No 3 proposes amending the state constitution to create a Supreme Court with seven justices including a Chief Justice, elected by qualified voters for fixed terms, with a governor to call and supervise elections. It outlines eligibility, salaries, vacancies, and transition rules including timing for implementation and subsequent elections.
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Asoc
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Sprme Cent Wales
Tne
United States
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Vs. Jeancy
Supreme
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