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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1916
Page
2
The article reviews national views on prohibition heading into 1920, praises Bevan as a political prophet, and notes Texas political tensions. It highlights War Department road expenditures in Brewster County, detailing totals from operations through October and projected November spending.
Notice records the dissolution of the firm of Atkinson and Brightman dated November 17, 1916. It notes debts owed to the partnership to be collected by the remaining party, L. R. Brightman, and mentions political loyalties, fundraising, and local election context tied to Brewster County and Democratic campaigns, with references to Wilson and party contributions.
Denver address hints Col. Bryan may seek prohibition nomination in 1920 yet he remains undecided. Talk centers on constitutional action by Congress and political power shifting to the East. The remarks suggest Bryan’s future plans are uncertain and may evolve as events unfold.
The article reports Mic Jbastian Kresge doubling a $10,000 prohibition donation after liquor interests threatened a boycott. It notes Michigan’s decisive pro prohibition outcome and questions the boycott tactic as un American and likely to fail, warning against its use in campaigns.
At a recent Commissioners Court meeting in Presidio County the Marta box for Precinct No 1 was thrown out and a new precinct commissioner appointed. Arthur Mitchell had the highest vote total after canvassing the election returns. No reason was given by The Marta New Era for the action. Compare vintage classifieds offer furniture repair and resale services by Lacy successor to Lacy and Davidson.
Probate notice from Brewster County Texas calls for publication in a county newspaper for twenty days. George W. Baines administrator seeks discharge after filing final account and application. hearing set on the third Monday in November 1916 at the Brewster County Court in Alpine. Attention to all interested parties to appear and contest if proper. Also includes boilerplate ads and unrelated clippings.
Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 p m Choir rehearsal Friday at 7 30 Bible school Sunday at 10 Communion 11 to 11 15 Morning sermon 11 15 Evening sermon 7 30 All are invited to attend any or all services Pastor H M Polsgrove invites participation
W H Terry posts a final notice warning the public not to hunt or trespass on his pastures. He states violators will be prosecuted under the full extent of the law.
For sale 4 to 6 sections of good ranch land with grass. A few fat cattle included. Box 237 Alpine Texas. The Avalanche 1.50 per year. Also a county ban on hunting or trespassing on lands owned by Mrs. Jas. T. Tartt known as the Nevill estate. J. W. Griffith, Merc. 10-th.
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