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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1910
Page
2
Alpine Texas newspaper notice lists subscription price at 1.50 in advance and indicates a May 26 1910 printing date. It shows a small typographical note about second class mail matter and editor W. J. Value.
A long Texan column lauds Editor Dick of Marathon Eagle and mocks Roosevelt as a "typical American" while praising Jno. N. Garner. It includes letters from N A Brown and C W Mippleton on land deals in Brewster county and Hamlin, plus humorous aftermath of a group trip with jests about W A Weakley and others.
The Chihuahua Enterprise reports that President Eri A Stilwell of the Kansas City Mexico Orient railway has raised millions in England for a line through Alpine. Private sources say British capitalists subscribed 4 million gold, with more sought, as manager Mr Dickenson travels to England to secure funds. The Orient Company also placed orders for materials and expects local orders to expand operations.
Alpine business leaders visited Fort Stockton last Thursday to discuss establishing a direct automobile line between Alpine and Fort Stockton. The plan aims to lower round trip price to 15 dollars and boost cross county commerce, with a Fort Stockton meeting affirming support and road work plans underway in Pecos and Brewster counties.
Sealed bids for constructing a bridge across the creek at Avenue D in Alpine are invited. Bids must be received by City Secretary Burke by May 30, 1910. Plans and specs are available at Mayor Starrs office. The city reserves the right to reject all bids.
Young Peoples Christian Endeavor holds a program on Sunday May 29 at the Methodist Church. Leader Miss Mabel O Maljor presents the test topics with speakers Miss Nellie Van Pelt Miss Viola Trent Mr Lee Wallace Miss Lenoir Sanford addressing righteousness blessing obedience and justice. All young people invited. Subscribe for the Avalanche.
Notice from Alpine Texas town council invites sealed proposals from banking corporations associations or individual bankers within Alpine to serve as city depository for the year following the July 1910 meeting. Bids must state the rate offered on daily balances. May 23 1910. Presented by Mayor A Starr and City Secretary J A Burgs. Also minor ads for turkey egg setting and fresh vegetables from Miles the Grocer.
The town council amends the occupation tax ordinance in Alpine Texas. Persons who refuse payment are guilty of a misdemeanor and may be fined from five to one hundred dollars. The measure repeals conflicting ordinances and is adopted May 16, 1910.
Mrs R C Phelps offers dress making of all kinds and invites patrons to contact by phone 118. A note indicates availability for sewing and alterations with local job printing at Avalanche office.
The Town of Alpine Texas amends the automobile regulation ordinance. Violators of sections 3 or 5 face misdemeanor conviction and a fine of more than one hundred dollars. All conflicting ordinances are repealed. Attest by Mayor S. A. Starr and Jas. A. Burke.
Get eggs that hatch with Black Minorcas and Brown and White Leghorns priced at 1.00 per setting. Baby chicks offered as a specialty at 15 cents each from Measpay Poultry Farm.
Notice is given of a special term of the Brewster County Commissioners Court to be held at the courthouse in Alpine on Tuesday May 31 1910. All interested may appear and show cause why the court action on regular term property assessment should not be final. Frora L Davenuerry County Clerk Brewster County Texas.
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