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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1914
Page
3
Local items list residents visiting Alpine and area events. Mentions Caldwell’s ads for seeds and feeds, planting time and farm suppliers. Notes on visitors from Marathon, Marfa, El Paso, San Antonio, and Dallas, with brief mentions of jobs, moves, and social engagements.
The Cemetery Association will hold a cotten meeting at the Christian church on Saturday afternoon May 23 at 4 o clock to arrange observance of Decoration Day on Sunday May 31. Organizers urge all members to attend and support the duty.
A tragic accident occurred Monday when Walter Matthews and his wife found their infant suffocated after the baby became wrapped in a covering in their bedroom. The incident happened shortly after breakfast and was reported Tuesday afternoon.
State Land Commissioner J T Robison exposes a Brewster County claim to 5120 acres as suspect after discovering referenced witnesses never heard of the filer. He says the case will be cancelled upon reaching his office Wednesday and notes such cases occur more often than outsiders think. He announces a broader revaluation of about 2 000 000 acres of school land with auctions planned August 9 10 and lists to be prepared by June or July. Delinquent accounts may be paid within 30 days to avoid listing.
Alpine Bottling Works advertises Only Pure Soda Waters in all flavors for family trade and invites readers to visit the plant for prompt attention and service.
The section reports widespread rainfall with Brewster County receiving ample moisture. Observers note the rain could persist for two weeks without causing damage, as surrounding ranches from the Rio Grande region also report blessed conditions.
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