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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1920
Page
2
J D Jackson pres Jim P Wilson C W Livingston secretary ER Bentley director W T Henderson D announce subscription prices 200 per year 125 for 6 months 7S for 3 months all strictly in advance posted at Alpine Texas post office dated Thursday May 20 1920.
Brewster County presents statements for First National Alpine State Bank Alpine and Marathon State Bank Marathon dated May 20 1920. Combined liabilities stand at 1 106495 25 with deposits totaling 877327 10. Bank official Ferguson predicts future growth surpassing 1 500 000 in deposits.
The Odd Fellows Lodge held an initiatory and first degree ceremony Monday night with four candidates in each class. After the rites, attendees enjoyed ice cream served by Alpine workers, including John We.
Frie Williams recently purchased Mapes place in the West part of Alpine and has moved in with his parents. Frie is a hustling young man and shows the value of buying a home in Alpine. Others should follow his example and invest. Let us do your printing.
A report describes W. A. Daugherty driving to his Brewster county Glen Dale Ranch four miles northwest of Alpine. The herd of 45 Hereford cattle includes 23 calves and two bulls, with two leading registered sires named Mischief Lilac and Young Gaylord No 506199.
The document presents a balance sheet and financial data for Alpine State Bank of Alpine Texas, including assets and liabilities, deposits, bonds, and other securities as of May 1900. It lists resources such as U.S. bonds, Liberty bonds, cash, and stock, against liabilities like capital stock and undivided profits, with notarized attestations by W. Baines and John Young.
Alpine and Sanderson baseball teams faced off Sunday afternoon with the Alpine nine taking the field and producing a competitive contest. The report notes Alpine led the game and finished strong, highlighting key plays and pitching moments.
The American Legion will hold a Saturday night meeting with Alpine Chapter of the American Red Cross. The event will welcome several new members as the legion expands its ranks to about sixty members.
On May 16 at Alpine High School Auditorium Rev L S Kirkes D D of First Presbyterian Paris delivered the annual commencement sermon with music by Miss Williams and the Glee Club. He urged faith in God as students seek education and spoke on the value of faith in daily life. In the evening he preached at the Union services at the Artist’s Church. J F Sutton returned Tuesday from a business trip to Austin.
This week the American Legion urges those not yet joined to enlist and unite combatants from the late war. It emphasizes patriotism, defense, and unity to sustain American rights at home and abroad. Uncle Sam Oil Co of Phoenix with $24 million capital now HQ in Alpine with John D. Young as agent.
Ex president operates passenger service with departures from Marathon on Mondays and from McKinney Springs on Wednesdays. Phone number 47 listed for Harman and Beach, proprietors.
Due to higher oil and labor costs the Alpine Light and Ice Co announces rate rises. Minimum orders start at ten pounds, with tiered pricing for larger quantities and cash payments only. Delivery customers must secure coupon books. J D Hix manager.
A terse notice advertises 25 and 10 acre tracts with a request to call to inspect the list and arrange viewings. The message emphasizes direct contact to view available properties.
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