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Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1914

Page

2

Announcement of Primary Voter Action in July Primaries

Deremish announces candidacy for the legislature and appeals to voters at the Democrat primaries to be held in July. McFari Nd is noted in the text.

McFarind

The Carnival Evil In Alpine City Opinion Piece

The Avalanche denounces traveling carnival shows as morally harmful and financially wasteful to the community. It condemns tax avoidance by such events and commends Alpine women for supporting local charities. The paper notes a shift away from prohibition on state politics and endorses reform efforts amid local economic concerns.

Thor Alpine The Avalanche Elent Ariaipehe'y

Do it and quit

The piece argues Mexico turmoil will hinge on temporary expedients and a lasting government under Villa and Carranza. It urges Congress to finish tariff, currency, regional bank, trust, and rail issues to stabilize business and shield the United States from Mexican disturbances, urging decisive action and retreat to normalcy.

Mexico Congress Washington

Cadet Corps to Have Arms at Alpine High School

Cadet Corps leader O Connell and School Board President Jackson sought arms from the War Department after letters and pressure via Senator Sheppard and Congressman Smith. A reply dated May 8 1914 from Assistant Secretary Laureano says the matter is under consideration and no decision yet. President Jackson asserts the boys will get guns, noting his track record of success.

O'Connell Presient Jackson War Department Sheppard Congressman Smith Alpine Meanis Laureano Jackson

Leader Lula Jotham Family Study Public Morals Script

Fragmentary notes reference Leader Mrs Lula Jotham and Jotham Holmes. Mentions public morals Brooks script Psalms and closing song. Names include Ruby Riggs and Becki 636. Text is incomplete but suggests a church or community program with readings and songs.

Lula Jotham Mes Jotham Jotham Holmes Brooks Ruby Riggs Mac Ips

Marathon High School Commencement Ends Successful Term

Waived by Zatha Decie at the skating rink a commencement address by Eugenia Vector featured a decorated program with white and green colors. The event praised pupils and teachers and urged entering life’s path with effort. School Board re-elected all old Marathon teachers as guests and visitors from Sanderson Alpine and Fort Clark attended.

Eugenia Vector Ife Marathon

Local Visitors and Ice Delivery Notes

Beaudrox of Valentine visited his parents Mr and Mrs Carlos Beaudrox Friday Billy Burke of Langtry spent the week here Mr Jackson of Alpine stayed at the Chambers hotel He owns an ice wagon and seeks local ice deliveries Phone orders to Almine Vioht Lee Co Advid-d-loth Mrs W J Burnham and daughter Miss Nena are here

Yrooster Beaudrox Valentine Carlos Beaudrox Billy Burke Langtry Mr. Jackson Alpine Chambers Jackson Almine Vioht & Lee Loth

Local Ranch Guests Visit Area Figures

From the Chisos Mountain ranch guests of Mrs Burnha and daughter Mrs Todd. Ernest Sweeten and his wife stay with Mrs Sweeten's mother Mrs Lemons. A V Lemons from the Combs ranch visits his mother. Alpine resident Mr Cabanna visited friends this week. Mr and Mrs Crede Taylor travel from the Nation ranch to visit Mr and Mrs Joe Granger.

Anna Smith Josephine Linn Marathon School Alpine Jim Watcher Ranch Sp Schwertseger Ft. Clark Ominus Ot Alpane H. Roberts Dick Arnold Fred Clark W. J. McIntyre Austin Chisos Mountain Burnha Todd Ernest Sweeten Mrs. Sweeten Mrs. Lemons A.V. Lemons Combs Ranch Mr. Cabanna Crede Taylor Ste Im the Nation Ranch Joe Granger

Cattle Raisers Press for $150000 Reparation Order

Attorney for the Cattle Raisers Association of Texas and E B Spiller report the Interstate Commerce Commission ordered railroads to pay about $150000 in reparations for overcharged cattle shipments. Railroads plan to contest. suit in court likely if not paid by June 15.

E. B. Spiller Fort Worth Mc Cowan

Ranch visitor and social week events feature dances and music

Mr. Bourland arrived from his ranch and spent several days of his week. Miss Marie Simpson hosted many young friends Saturday evening with a fern adorned parlor, games, and refreshments. The week also included a Friday skating rink dance with a Mexican orchestra providing music.

Mr. Bourland Marie Simpson

Sunday services and events at First Church

Sunday School at 10 a.m. Preaching at 1 a.m. and 8 p.m. Junior League at 4 p.m. Morning topic The Fall of Babylon Evening topic The One Sin. Mrs. Harry Baker to sing at evening service with special morning music. Prayer meeting 8 p.m. Wednesday. All welcome. H. M. Smith, Pastor.

Babylon Harry Baker All H. M. Smith

Christian Church Services and Meeting Schedule

Christian Church and Bible school announce 10 a m Bible school and preaching at 11 a m and 8 p m with a Wednesday prayer meeting at 8 p m. Everyone invited. H M Bandy, Minister.

Sayer H. M. Bandy

For Rent Five Room House Close In Ad

For Rent good five room house close in. Apply to S J Me Spadden. advt-4-16-16.

S.J. Me Spadden

Notice of No Trespass on Private Property

Property owner Jason W. Tames forbids hunting fishing camping or any trespass on his land under penalty of law. The notice warns all parties to stay away from the premises.

Jason W. Tames

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Alpine Publishing Company J. Yates Carnival Alppine United States Cadet Corps D.C Zatha Decie Laura Mansfield Adve Lemons Sanderson Musgraves of Haymond Lachance John Marsh Irs Lucian Buttill San Antonio Louany Marion Our Lady of the Lake Convent Francis Mitchell of Sandexson Mrs. Gardner Mrs Bart Parker Kendrick Ranch Help Judge Turney Prof Mrs. Mitchell Warwick Venver Tee W. J. Burnham Nena Christian Church S. B. Hoyey M. L. Mertz Receivers Kansas City Mexico & Orient Railway of Texas Orient PF. W.ater T. J Planet Jr Alpine Hardware Co Eve Jas. A. Burne K of R&s J. A. Wevers Dehorner W. T. Henderson Aung Kimona Mens Palm Beach Mitchell-Gillett CO
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