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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1901
Page
1
A bold slogan echoes through a wartime crowd as residents celebrate early victories and pledge continued resolve. Local leaders urge persistence and vigilance amid advancing enemy lines and mounting war production needs.
A discussion argues that alcohol use is a universal poison with rising harms. It distinguishes voluntary habits from disease, noting force or imprisonment may halt a habit briefly but cannot cure an induced disease. Imprisonment may stop a habit temporarily, but fails against the disease.
Dr L J Sweeden explains alcohol use and abuse, noting two main forms. He outlines alcoholism as a continuous craving and dipsomania as periodic indulges with recovery gaps. He argues medical treatment is the only effective path for the disease.
An author debunks the idea of specialized foods and promotes a universal diet for all body parts. The text urges prevention of indigestion with Green's August Flower and liver stimulation, claiming health benefits and vitality. It directs readers to Sharp Bros. for Green's remedies and the almanac.
Sunday evening at the home of the bride Rev 4 W King officiated as James Shdemake and Elma Walker were married. The groom has long resided in Alpine and the bride is esteemed locally with wishes for a prosperous life together.
In ten languages the PO money order arte is published and displayed in the office, signaling Alpine’s shift from provincial village to a burgeoning cosmopolitan city. The multilingual display underscores growing international influence and urban development in the area led by Master Hoornbeek.
The Hon. Commissioner's court met November 11 with County Judge Thomas and Commissioners Teursey and Clark. They approved the school fund treasurer's report, ordered refunds for erroneous 1898 tax sales to L N Halbert, and authorized a third class fund warrant. Delinquent lands for 1900 were ordered published in the Alpine Avalanche for three weeks, with subsequent filing and court action to collect taxes. Quarterly JP and county clerk reports were approved. Court adjourned to November 18.
An ad extols Grandma's Diarrhoea Cure as a proven remedy for colic dysentery cholera morbus cholera infantum and summer complaints. It claims thousands endorse it and that the medicine is pleasant to take and effective for obstinate cases.
WN Waddell, a Colorado City cattle raiser, recalled inspecting 900 steers after finding a tick the size of a pencil point on the forty sixth calf. The single tick halted work from April to November, illustrating how ticks can disrupt large herds.
A party of hunters led by Judge Moran of Weatherford and joined by Chas. Taylor Dr TE Presley Mark Logan Juige Maine and Louis Paulin editor of the Durant Times traveled to Alpine this morning then headed into the Chisos mountains in search of large game.
W Lanier visits Midland with stock interests in fine shape and reports recent ranch purchase efforts. He praises S Clivis as ideal stock country and seeks another ranch investment. He previously aimed to buy the Wescott ranch and cattle but could not find a ready close.
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