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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1904
Page
2
A diverse appraisal of early 20th century happenings includes a 13 pound sweet potato exhibit near Dallas, a bronze medal for tomato displays in Kaufman County, and the death of Dick Webber a Lexington sewing machine agent. A homebound Chicago start travels to Texas, theft on Malin street, Tracey the 27 year old dog, and naval torpedo boat Simon Lake No 10 launch are noted amid museum projects, fires, and cotton market updates.
Late war dispatches report Japanese forces launching the final assault on Port Arthur as the siege intensifies. Strong units press the harbor approaches amid artillery and infantry operations, with casualties feared and defenders rallying under mounting pressure.
A steamer from New Chang reports heavy firing at Port Arthur and near Mukden as Japan makes the third attempt to gain a commanding position. The clash, ongoing since Oct. 24, continues amid rising tension between the two armies.
On October 24 the Japanese opened fire along the Ine with artillery and kept shelling the harbor while the Russians answered. By October 26 Russian guns on Ete mountain Antse and Riblung were briefly silent. A Japanese regiment then advanced from behind the captured area near Riblung, seized trenches between Riblung and the railroad after hours of fighting, as grenades flew from close range. Infantry employ mechanical devices to throw grenades with speed and accuracy.
Claude Meeker a Columbus broker assigned his liabilities at 100000 dollars and assets at 80000 dollars on Monday due to failure to pay margin calls by customers. The action transfers responsibility to settle debts and reflects financial distress in the local market.
In a quarrel over goods allegedly stolen a supposed burglar shot his comrade John O'Brien six miles east of Cape Girardeau Missouri. The desperado then held up a farmer after church, robbed him of his horse and escaped. The dead comrade is said to have been from a prominent Kentucky family.
Heavy bombardment of Poudiloff Lone Tree Hill by Japanese began early Monday with large forces moving eastward during October 29 and 30.
Alvin Henderson, a grocery merchant in Hempstead Texas, made a general assignment on Monday. Assets include stock of goods and fixtures worth about $1200, and liabilities amount to $1150. Senator A G Lipscomb was named trustee.
A collage of remarks on health and energy from Harper's Weekly excerpts. It mentions Parkman as bankrupt in health, Heine's years in a grave, Pope’s long illness, AK L Stevenson battling death while writing and smoking, and Mr. Tilden as mentally energetic despite physical weakness. It argues sound body aids mind but energy types differ.
Mrs. E. Doherty of 115 Coates Street Moberly Missouri recalls a five year turnaround from severe stomach distress and emaciation to robust health after using Dr Williams Pink Pills. She describes long indigestion weight loss and weakness followed by relief and weight gain to 165 pounds and lasting improvement. The ad notes pills cure stomach trouble by tonic action and are sold by dealers or prepaid by the company with a diet book offered free.
A testimonial claims Hunt's Cure cured an old severe eczema after one application and one box. The speaker says the remedy relieved itching and that Hunt's Cure could cure any form of itching known to mankind.
The quote suggests that while amateur musicians may be harmless, the real issue lies with those who dislike that form of music, highlighting tensions between enthusiasts and critics and signaling broader cultural disagreements.
Defiance Starch claims to be in every home, offering four or more for 10 cents—the best value among cold water starch brands. A note remarks tobacco once served as legal tender in the colonial era, and a statement asserts women wary of home life would not consent to a group portrait.
Senator Hoar delivered a pointed epigram on the late Minnesota Senator Davis remarking that no spark from his train was ever a cinder in a friend’s eye. The line drew attention during discussions of Davis’s career and legacy.
The Victoria Texas report notes a better than usual pecan harvest with seven cars shipped this season. Three more cars left the area today, adding to the total already shipped this year.
In Houston on October 26 Mr O K Hamilton and A J Bates of Kansas City arrived from Corpus Christi seeking relocation. They displayed two giant lemons grown in Corpus Christi weighing 29 ounces and measuring 15.12 inches in circumference and 18 inches around the stem. The fruits drew much attention as Texas proves capable of tropical yields.
At the National Nut Growers Association session in St. Louis Dallas was chosen as the 1905 meeting site. Officers elected include President G. M. Bacon of Dewitt Georgia First vice president William Nelson of New Orleans Second vice president J T Curties of Orange Heights Florida Secretary and treasurer J F Wilson of Poulan Georgia.
In Chriesman Texas on October 28, light rains this week boost pasture grass before frost and improve live stock prospects. The local fall crop season is weak for track, but some potato crops show promise. Another car of pickling cucumbers shipped yesterday.
Harwood in Gonzales County Texas reports six weeks of drought ended by sustained rain over three days. A brisk norther with drizzle made winter clothing welcome. Growers replant cabbage and other plants, cisterns and stock water are plentiful, cattle fat and some marketed. Cotton and hay harvest near completion as business remains good.
A slow rain fell all day in Alvin Texas making soil ready for planting truck and berry crops. Growers had prepped ground weeks earlier but rain delayed work, now they will plant berries and cabbage. Hay was largely lost from cut fields lying on the ground with much shipping anticipated.
Bremond Texas October 26 rains have ended a drought affecting cotton and gins. Diversification shows profits with ribbon cane projects expanding from twenty-five to about one hundred acres. Syrup output last year was under two thousand gallons. this year Bremond expects a surplus of 1500 to 2000 barrels. Mills begin grinding and will operate through Christmas.
The piece "On the Making of McClure's Magazine" reviews the staff writers Ida M Tarbell Ray Stannard Baker Lincoln Steffens Samuel Hopkins Adams and William Allen White with comments from editors and press. It notes the cost of staff articles from 1 to 2500 dollars and claims McClure's delivers unmatched truthfulness accuracy and interest.
It is estimated that as many as 1000 persons in England receive larger salaries than the prime minister.
Doniphan Missouri resident Geo. E. Paddock extols Hunt's Lightning Ointment as an outstanding emergency remedy for cuts burns sprains aches and pains. He asserts that all other advertised remedies fail, while this product never disappoints and inspires unshakable confidence.
Advertising note from Houston Texas offers Bindher pattern walking shoes for women with patent kid vamp and quarter and soft dull kid top. Priced around five dollars, prepaid shipment suggested for three dollars and twenty five cents with satisfaction guaranteed. Ed, in Houston, Texas.
Crowds watch Santa Fe engine No 507, Baldwin, 175 tons, tested in Machinery Hall at the St. Louis World’s Fair. The prairie type hauler impresses with speed and power, the engineer and fireman drawing equal admiration as evidence mounts that it epitomizes modern engine building. A stray notice and another brief line about burglaries by a zoo monkey are included in this clipped item.
Grocers report not stocking Defiance Starch due to existing 12 oz brands on hand. Defiance offers 16 oz for the same price and requires no cooking. The note adds a Canada wheat claim, stating Canada can supply more than Britain’s annual 200 million bushel import need.
A jagged tale urges avoiding illness with Simmon’s Cough Syrup claiming to cure coughs and heal lungs to keep one in good health for spring. A man near Manantoddy was shot dead by an inmate who mistook him for a tiger while wrapped in a striped blanket in his compound.
The 2 cent copper penny is set to be introduced following a request from the Johannesburg Chamber of Trade. Until now the six cent silver tickey has been the smallest denomination circulating in the country.
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