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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1901
Page
1
O N Turner, engineer and machinist in Marfa Texas, advertises gasoline engine and pump combinations, windmills, pipes, cylinders and related equipment to prevent cattle water shortages. urges buyers not to send all orders to San Antonio.
A New York reader writes that the Jersey Screw Worm Killer is the best article he has used. He notes it kills the worm and heals the wound and praises the patent stopper as a great convenience.
Drs Randall and Brown of Oklahoma were in Rewster County this week tending to their land. Randall notes many in the north believe Texas is an oil field and landowners there have raised its price.
An old practitioner claims a new treatment for catarrh that supposedly cures by removing the disease source. The remedy SNUFFLES the GUARANTEED CATARRH CURE is offered for one dollar with internal and external medicines for a full month.
The article touts extraordinary claims about Guy Fenley and a ranch in Texas. It cites Sid Turney and Senator Turney, describes a five foot drill site by Jackson & Harmon, and jokes about a cow with wings and airship plans. It blends sensational marvels with local figures and dubious science.
Jess Walbridge was in town yesterday. JR Madenfort and wife are expected home about the 15th. C W Carroll and wife of San Antonio, Ave stopping at the Alpine hotel. W Hess and John Goghan of Terlingua are in town today. Nay Howles went to Terlingua to take Mr and Mrs Dees. Rev Geo Ward stopped over on his return from Ft Davis where he had gone to fill his appointment. M Gourley has been laid up at Marathon for the past week with mumps. D B Hoornbeek is having his house repaired with brick and a new porch built.
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