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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1913
Page
2
An editorial from 1913 argues against a federal income tax claiming it will harass taxpayers and strain public funds. It urges leaving tax collection to states and notes potential broad coverage that could affect insurance policies building and loan associations and working families.
The item cites Pecos and English control issues with women, then notes a political shift. It mentions a man not honoring Mr. Wilson and the Baltimore convention as a reason to reject Federal patronage, linking to Avalanches support for a broadminded figure like Mr. Underwood.
The 144 page special industrial edition of the San Antonio Express arrived today and is praised as a model journalistic effort. It positions the Express among the leading newspapers in the United States.
A Virginia Allen out law candidate declares for the Legislature while Oklahoma enacts a health certificate requirement for males seeking marriage licenses. Commissioners court fixes livestock assessments including two year old steers at 27.50, stock cattle at 15.00, saddle horses at 30.00, burros at 5.00, sheep at 2.00, goats at 2.00, and similar valuations for other stock.
May 30th Decoration Day arrangements have been made by Mrs Walter Garnett secretary of the Cemetery Association who invites every citizen of Alpine to attend. A committee including Mesdames Jim P Wilson Bow Berkeley Jackson Linn Garnett Newt Gourley Tom Miller Jesse Pruett Irving will ensure every grave is decorated. The procession forms in front of the Christian church Friday morning May 30th at 9 o'clock and proceeds to the cemetery for short talks by Rev H M Smith and Rev 8 C Holmes. Bring flowers if you can.
Dr. Rarnson will offer eye tests at the Holland hotel for one day next Tuesday. Parties may call on that date to schedule or receive screening.
Ft. Stockton clubs meet at the Fe Stockton Club rooms to organize a city team for the season. W. P. Rooney elected chairman along with Joe Jayne as secretary. Matt Adams named president H L Winfield treasurer and Pete Paul captain. Next meeting set for Saturday May 10 at 8 pm. Ball park will be on Rollins land east of the city with grand stand planned. Pioneer report.
Sunday evening services at 8 30 with scripture on Faith. No morning service due to commencement sermon at the high school. Evening topic six of one one half dozen of the other. Commencement sermon to be preached at 11 am in the high school auditorium by Rev S C Holmes. Tent meeting starts May 25 with cottage prayer meetings to follow. Woodmen of the World meeting May 20 with refreshments and visiting members welcome. New school land law to become effective July 1 1913 offering relief to buyers with a 90 day option on staking at new appraised value.
The commissioners court met with Judge Turney presiding and McGaughy and Adams present while Fletcher and Manning were absent. Judges were appointed to hold an election July 19 to vote on constitutional amendments in Alpine, Marathon, Boquillas, and Terlingua precincts. Assessor authorized a $75 monthly allowance. quarterly reports approved. court to meet June 2 as board of equalization.
A limited time announces the stallion service at the Shetland station in Alpine Texas. Geo Yates invites handlers to call or write to arrange breeding services at a reasonable fee.
Ten day coal sale offer by A McCallum for McAlister coal at ten dollars per ton. Gasoline engine for sale or trade via Box 133 Alpine Texas. Sixteen Hereford bulls aged one to three years offered by C C Sanders Big Lake Texas. 800 Mormon Lorony cows offered for sale in lots near Texas with twelve months time and eight percent interest. J H Nations El Paso Texas lists cow lot details.
Fragmentary OCR from a historic paper reports Mrs G C McGuire returning to Leoncita Dam after visiting Miss Alice Starkie. Everett Townsends travel to San Antonio to be with Miss Margaret for eye treatment. Also public notices mention wood and coal supply by McAllister coal and Selati McCallum.
For sale fine Milch cow yields between four and five gallons daily priced at eighty five dollars apply at this office. While in Alpine eat at Stockmen's Cafe Old Reliable Flower and Garden seeds at Caldwells. Alpine steam Laundry phone 37. Ranchmen buy your hides write or phone W H Terry Jr. Thoroughbred Black Spanish Jacks offered by W L Edwards Mertzon Texas.
Caldwell area notices promote best coal at Caldwell with A McCallum handling real estate investments. Subscription urged for the Avalanche. Seed updates claim new seed and Cane and Kaffe Seed at Colewell’s. Oats arriving about the 12th. Orders: Smith & Sons.
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