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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1912
Page
1
A notice to customers explains new policy limiting accounts to 30 days with old balances allowed time to settle. New accounts require payment within 16 days, aiming to speed cash flow and reduce outstanding debts. Also promoted sale of Alpine residence and listed gloves with a reward for return of items or information.
The undersigned announce candidacies for county and precinct posts in the upcoming Democratic primaries on July 27, 1912. Incumbents include County Judge A. M. Turney, Tax Assessor J. W. Puntis, Sheriff and Tax Collector J. A. Wantox, District and County Clerk W. H. Lease, County Attorney J. C. Brooks and D. D. York, County Surveyor Jor Moss, Precinct No. 2 Commissioner H. T. Furrowen, and Precinct No. 1 Constable Woe Pustes.
An article recounts experiments by G W Post of Post City Texas to induce rain using dynamite. The method involved 15 firing stations and 3000 pounds of dynamite per battle, claiming rain follows within hours depending on humidity. The piece links to French vineyard practices and quotes accompanying letters and comments from local figures discussing potential demonstrations and implications for West Texas ranchers.
Richey presents a selection of fresh oil vegetables of diverse kinds, highlighting quality and variety for cooks seeking flavorful produce. The display emphasizes freshness and broad assortment to meet different culinary needs.
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