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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1912
Page
2
In Alpine Texas the Pomatice district lists a second class mall matter in advance for Thursday November 21 1912. The notice shows a subscription item dated November 11. Officials warn readers about postal handling and timing for the second class mail distribution.
Governor Wilson’s remarks defend tariff protection and oppose free trade tied to race and social policy. He argues free trade undermines American prosperity and would threaten Democratic gains, urging policy aligned with restrained tariff and economic standards while avoiding racial egalitarianism as a social doctrine.
The text asserts that the American tariff system must be and will be maintained, emphasizing a firm commitment to preserving trade protection and fiscal policy practices.
Inter State Commerce Commission warns railroads to improve movement and interchange of equipment or face action on behalf of the public. Current practices keep freights moving at under 25 miles daily, with Texas shipments from Houston and Dallas to Alpine lingering over a month. The piece also notes political commentary on President Wilson and upcoming sessions, and reports on Frank Rogers’s acquittal in Eagle Pass with details of jurors and legal team. another case of R L Bullock is set for next Monday.
I offer my entire lot of household furniture rugs carpets kitchen utensils lino leum horse buggy harness and more. Call at my residence to view these articles. Due to inclement weather last Sunday the Knights of Pythias annual sermon was postponed to Sunday at 3 pm Rev H C Bass will preach at Furnished room near the Baptist Church and auto business part of town. Members of the order are requested to meet at the K P hall at 2:30 pm for information.
This week a partnership change occurred in A. Williams & Co. Mr. Ernest Williams sold his interest to Geo. H. Yates. Yates, a recent Alpine resident, is regarded as a capable businessman. The firm name stays the same with Arthur Williams as manager. Ernest Williams plans to remain in Alpine while deciding his future.
A. Williams and Company extend thanks to friends and patrons for liberal patronage and request continued support for their business and success. They assure customers every courtesy and guarantee satisfaction under the firm.
Judge E F Higgins former county judge now on the Court of Civil Appeals at El Paso has been named as a delegate by Governor Colquitt to the American Society for Judicial Settlement of International Disputes gathering in Washington on December 20 and 21 Alpine friends celebrate his honors and career Good Time to Plow rains improve plowing conditions and land readiness for tree planting A wedding anniversary celebrated with guests including M S Burke and D McNeill Turner New Pecans and related ads note local business services and upcoming visits by Mrs Turner to Corpus Christi Fort Stockton celebration draws Alpine residents and San Angelo businessmen 150 attend from San Angelo with barbecue serving around 2000 people local hospitality praised Additional short notes mention Home Mission Cook Book and various Alpine-area visitors and services including Terry’s meat market Caldwell’s ads and W Taylor feeds and Geo Miller of Marathon visiting Alpine
Notice to all parties who owe Dewees Lumber Co. that their accounts are now due and payable. The firm expects to close its business. a prompt settlement will save you trouble. LA. Dewees, Jno. A. Wey.
Ade W. F. McGaughy offers to show the new Battle cottages in the northern part of town. Rentals are for modern homes and available to any interested renter.
Cattle shipments recorded from Alpine include Andy Laird sending three cars to North Spur, W H Skinner five cars to Amarillo, W H Kokernot two cars to Fort Worth, and Chase Bros eighteen cars to Fort Worth.
For Rent. Nice cottage in Western town area. Apply to S J Me Spadden. adt. We do all kinds of windmill work. Telephone 122. Aurine Mr c. Co.
Southern Methodist Missionary Societies plan special services next week with an open Wednesday evening November 27 program at the church. The program features talks on mission work for the negro Mexico and several home missions including Sue Bennett School Mission Home Brevard Home Vashti Home and the needs of the Home Department.
A small town ad notes fresh fruits and homemade indy available at the Candy Kitchen. A telephone number 122 is listed for windmill repair service.
Officials of Sunset Central Harriman system in Texas and conductors and brakemen committees have agreed to end 11 months of talks and send remaining wage and working condition differences to mediation under Exdman. A request to Commissioner Knap and Dr Neill to act as mediators follows. Original 75 points have been reduced to 14. The current contract dates to 1902. Job printing by the Avalanche office. Subscribe for the Avalanche.
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