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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1912
Page
2
In the May 9, 1912 issue Je Yarns notes a chance for a worthy Texan to seek the U S Senate. The brief item hints at political ambition and party dynamics without naming candidates or dates beyond the month. The whimsical motto about advice and castor oil frames the editorial tone.
The minutes discuss support for a four or six year single term to curb presidential renomination tactics, plus a proposal on expanding meat supply by goat farming. It cites goats imports, market sales in U S cities, and a Mexican goat-raising example showing rapid stock and revenue growth.
A colonial-era editorial urges honest labor over fatalism and praises home ownership. It rails against overreliance on railroads and stresses that character, not wealth, sustains virtue. It contrasts rent costs with owning a home and highlights family values beyond money.
The article reflects on the historical push for a single seven year term and the subsequent shift to four year terms. It discusses why Washington’s two terms were restored, the rise of partisan energy, and how evolving electioneering makes the single-term idea more appealing than in the past.
Bureau figures show about 500 million goat skins imported into the United States in the last decade, valued at roughly 250 million dollars. Goats thrive on dry Nuevo Leon plains and rugged lands, with meat, tallow, and skins driving value. irrigation and grazing capacity key to expanding production.
Eli Nations longtime El Paso cattleman and pioneer died Friday morning at Hotel Dieu at age 86. Born in 1826 near Birmingham Alabama he settled in Gonzales County Texas before moving to Alpine in 1882 and finally El Paso six years later. A Confederate veteran he served as a senior deacon at First Baptist Church and shared a life of church work with his wife who died in March.
Editor notes that former Alpine citizen Mr. Sharp, publisher of the Avalanche, heads the Uvalde Wax Company formed Tuesday with 20000 capital to manufacture wax from the candellia plant under Sharp’s patented process. The Marfa plant expands capital to 50000 and will license Sharp’s method.
An OCR snippet advertises delivery to any town area in any amount with a phone contact and a promotional note, mentioning Aunt Powell Co. The readable text emphasizes shopping for a book and securing a discount and provides a phone number reference.
News reaches Jno Weyerts that Henry Poehler, early West Texas settler and respected citizen, died at Hondo on May 22. He and his wife marked their golden anniversary less than two years ago. had he lived, he would have turned ninety. Mrs Weyerts was with him. Caldwell seeks funds. plans to settle on month’s start to avoid closing shop as W E Cavowell warns.
In view of rising fat cattle prices and cash sales, W D Mrasoay & Co urge customers behind on accounts to settle at once. Credit is 30 days unless alternate terms are arranged, and henceforth all accounts must be paid promptly to conduct four business.
An ice cream parlor announces it will stay open every night after church services and shows end, inviting patrons to call and enjoy their delicious ice cream.
Cook books available at Slights Drug Store or through members of the Woman's Home Mission Society of the Methodist Church. Credit terms extendable to 30 days. By T. Arcney.
Cash or 30 day terms demanded for all overdue accounts. Gard en splaws promoted by Paul Vogt. Alpine hotel offers clean beds and lighted rooms. C Ducat and W W Collins advertise real estate services. Casey the Jeweler offers repairs with a strong claim of first class work.
A $500 reward is offered for the arrest and conviction of any person illegally handling cattle owned by the claimant. The offer aims to deter theft and bring suspects to justice under local law enforcement authority.
State of Texas Brewster County gives notice of a special term of the Commissioner’s Court to be held at the courthouse in Alpine on Wednesday June 12 1912. All interested may appear and show cause why the May 1912 regular term assessment action should not be made final. Dated May 18 1912. W H Least County Clerk Brewster County.
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