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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1915
Page
2
Alpine avalanche notice shows The- Company incorporated W J Yates editor price 1.00 in advance, offers position in All Texas at Mall Matter of Second Place for Thursday May I.
Ozona residents organize a working cooperative after Pecos and Rio Grande Telephone Co raises local rates to match Alpine and Marfa prices. The independent Ozona venture builds its own plant, signaling possible industry pushback and potential state involvement if West Texas Normal cannot be secured.
The article discusses how Germany could react to Allied pressures, the Kaiser and President appealing to resolve tensions, and praise for Wilson's leadership. It notes local political ambitions including a Burgess candidacy and reports Alpine public school commencement with program details such as salutatory and essays.
The examining trial of the officers who killed two Mesican outlaws last Friday before Justice Ra Orchestra gin found the officers justifiable in the shooting. They were bound over in $500 to appear before the next grand jury. Also mentions graduates, diplomas, medals, and a Sanitary cleaning advertisement.
Card of thanks from Mrs. T. C. Payne and F. G. Payne for support during the long illness and death of their son and brother J. S. Payne. May a gracious God be near your hearts and homes. Also an advertisement noting two desirable rooms for rent by Mrs. Mary P. Hall.
American Beauty electric irons priced at 2.25 each with a six unit stock. Each iron is guaranteed. Sale on a first come, first served basis. Alpine Lee & Light Co.
A note on bogus stock tips mimicking old bucket shop tactics during calm and war periods. It recalls a false report of a president's death causing New York stock exchanges to halt similar blows to markets and warns of strict penalties to deter such fraud. A distorted Board of Equalization notice follows.
The note to Germany is drafted to demand a clear apology and reparations for wrongdoing, seeking a serious, non provocative reply that upholds the laws of humanity. President Wilson and his cabinet aim for justice and neutral rights without seeking war, while warning of consequences if Germany does not respond.
February and May court terms rejected trapping bounty claims due to exhausted appropriations. A letter from Comptroller Terrell explains funds not available until June 20, restricting payouts for wolves and other wild animals killed after that date. Other items include tax roll advance for J W Phelps, various small warrants, road and precinct tax allocations, and a stock seizure sale in Marathon with details of cattle and horses to be offered at public auction May 28 1915.
Nicely furnished rooms for rent. Apply to Mrs. W F McGaughy. Advt.
The Iceless refrigerator features a new automatic feeding bucket that maintains water in the top pan at a constant level. Fill the bucket and it handles the rest. Alpine Furniture Co. Advt Beat stone coal at Caldwell's Advt.
Bible school at 10 a.m. Preaching at 1 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. Special music at each service. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 8:40 p.m. All invited. HM Bandy, Minister. FOR SALE New Map of Breswater County showing Orient Ry and Alpine Turner's Land Office. Advt 10-15. Try one of our iceless refrigerators. No ice required. It will reduce temperature from 98 to 57 degrees in 30 minutes and keep it there. Price 12 gallon $6. Alpine Furniture Co. Advt
Executor Ty sal of the estate of J S Skaggs, deceased Brewster County Texas, invites all creditors to present claims and debtors to settle debts at Terlingua Texas. This notice dated May 19 1915 issued under the authority of Judge A M Turney. Ad appears May 20 31.
Time terms offered for sold cattle in El Paso Texas. Good grade cows with a good crop. Limited number of two and three year old steers. Sale on time with approved security. Written by J H Nations.
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