May 2 1912 issue note from Alpine paper
The record shows a thin line item noting the Advance Thursday May 2 1912 edition. It indicates post office routing and standard archival processing for Alpine.
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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1912
Page
2
Seeds and seeds of politics in a farmer’s year
A satirical reflection on political campaigning likens seed gifts to votes and urges voters to seek real legislation. It notes harshly on leftovers from politicians and calls for honest policies, while touching on local matters such as Alpine’s school affiliation and state politics in Ohio.
Alpine Strawberry Potential and Experimental Farm Vision
C K Moffett argues Alpine can support commercial strawberry culture with irrigation. He cites local gardens, notably H T Luthy, and compares high altitude berries to low elevation varieties. The piece calls for a demonstration farm to test crops, educate residents, and promote local opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine
A. McCallum
H.T. Luthy
Mexico
C.K. Moffett
Alpine Defeats El Paso In Weekend Series
Alpine beat Globe Mills of El Paso in two games here Friday and Saturday. Stars Taylor Earthman Grimes and Martin of Ft Stockton aided Alpine. Friday’s game was a 14 to 0 blowout while Saturday featured tight fielding, a dramatic Grimes catch, and a single Alpine run that decided the outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Globe Mills
el Paso
Taylor
Earthman
Grimes
Martin
Ft. Stockton
Alpine
Wattenbarger
Grady
Medina
Fisher
Alpine Boys
Globe Mill
Cheneworth
Barker
Corning
Swat the Fly Insect Fight Dominates Local Sentiment
Town residents vow to curb flies amid a lively debate over screens and fortifying homes. The piece notes past battles with bedbugs and a wish to arm themselves against pests with simple remedies, while coyly referencing efforts to avoid child prize incentives.
Baseball Inning Fragments And Local Notice From Alpine 1912
The text records partial baseball action with Barker Grady Fassett and Grimes among others, noting outs, hits, and bases. It then shifts to a public notice from Brewster County about a special commissioner's court term on June 12 1912 and an official seal. It ends with local classified blurbs on syrup and rice prices, money pressures, hotel rates, and real estate services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Brewster
Commissioner's Court
Brewster County
Court House
Alpine
W.H. Luast
Cook Books on Sale by Mission Society Members
Parties may secure Cook Books at Slites Drug Store or from any member of the Woman's Home Mission Society of the Methodist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Home Mission Society
The
Methodist Church
Ke Ke Ice Delivered Townwide in Any Quantity
Ice delivery ad offers service to the entire town with a discount on book purchases. Call 88 for arrangements from Aurnt Power Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurnt Power Co
Credit Terms Quoted by J. T. Ricney
The note cites a 30 day term for credit extension and identifies J. T. Ricney as the guarantor or party granting the terms in the transaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Ricney
Air-O-Lite lamp advertised at Alpine Hardware Co
Alpine Hardware Co promotes a 300 candle power Air-O-Lite lamp with a sale claim of 1 cent for 3 hours as a store advertisement for lighting needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine Hardware Co
Reward for Arrest and Conviction of Cattle Thief
A $500 reward is offered for the arrest and conviction of any person illegally handling cattle owned by the reward author. The notice seeks to deter theft and provide legal remedy by pursuing charges.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Alpine Avalanche
Alpine Publishing Company, Incorporated
Manley
Texas State Guard
Dallas
Alpines
State University
Teddy
Ohio
Marathon
Fassett
Dingwall
Holland
Hoovee
Flow
Pomeroy
McGaughy
Short
Taylo
Farthman
Hoover
Modena
Jed Taylor
Butt
Flows
Sthinning
Advancin Grady
Evey
Ellare
Paso
Guy Crawtoni
Board of Equili
Cananiss
Katy
Caldwell
W. E Caroweut
Alpine Hotel
C. Dear
W. W. Collins
Alton Bm
Casey
Paul Vogt
Paso Ann
Mt PO
Ace
Cheneworth Ss
Barker It
Grady Tb
Corning Fisher Pp
Hoover Ab
Pomeroy F
Clarence Hord
Ferndell
Schilling’s
Simon
Security
Atrixe Lusmer Cor
Detroit Vapor
Haig
Mitchell-Gillett CO
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