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Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1919

Page

2

Alpine Matter Directors Named by Alpine Publishing Co

Alpine Publishing Co Inc lists JD Jackson as President Jim P Wilson as Vice President CW Livingston as Secretary JH Dentley as Director W T Henderson as Director F J Moyer as Fact Manager with $200 in advance noted.

The Alpine Publishing Co. Inc JD. Jackson Jim P. Wilson CW. Livingston JH Dentley W. T. Henderson F. J. Moyer Alpine

Alpine seeks better water and sewer systems vote in 1919

The Alpine article argues for improved water supply and sewer systems to justify lower insurance rates and better fire protection. It warns against bootleggers and corruption, urging residents to support adequate municipal services and revenue bureau action.

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Secretary to attend Highway Commission meet in San Antonio

Alpine Chamber of Commerce secretary JM Pouncey left Wednesday on No 10 for San Antonio to attend the Highway Commission meeting. He will advocate locating the Robert E Lee Highway from San Antonio to Fort Worth. If possible he will push for the route’s establishment through the area.

Pouncey Alpine Chamber l of Commerce San Antonio The Highway Commission Robert E.lee Alpine

Carnival to Open at San Angelo Fair in October 1919

A catalog announces the San Angelo Fair and Carnival to be held October 29 to November 1, 1919. Organizers urge plans to visit and spend a few days at the show, noting funds have not yet been raised to cover expenses and expressing confidence it will be among the best in Texas.

San Angelo Texas

Another Carload of Machinery Arrives for Plant

Fast Friday the Smelter received another carload of machinery. It was unloaded, installed, and adjusted at the plant. Burke and LB sent up to El Paso. Attended a meeting of the board. The G H and SAL Ry Co commission Tuesday.

Burke Lbnt el Paso Rand Damage Board SAL Ry. Coysion Tueday

Doings at Marathon Herding Cattle near Warwick and Haymond

Mrs J J Roberts and children joined teachers after dawn trip to Lightning ranch passing Warwick and Haymond. Cowboys corralled cattle, horses rode herd, visitors helped with meals and campfire, then cattle moved to carral for branding vaccination and marking. Names listed include Rawhide, Sleepy Till, Tacbout, Sages fainter, Uncle Fake, Robea Pic, Toss, Jeff Stewart, Dick Riggs.

J. J. Roberts Lightning Ranch Warwick Haymond Hey Odie Roberts Remida Teix Pat C Robea Pic Jeff Stewart Dick Riggs Mr. Harmon Bart Meeks Charley Petar Tree Pty Ed Pee

Marathon town notes and Brewster County court sale

Local items report visits and departures among Marathon residents including Miss Lora Martin and J. McArdle. notes on school, theater, and a misadventure of Ivan Mel Keeney. A Brewster County court sale details Lot 8 and Lot 9 in Alpine tied to G T Wilcox and Jesusa Wilcox to satisfy a $2790 judgment. Prospects of Marathon as an oil town rise with drilling near Iron Mountain and gas field interest.

Cox Ranger Texas Fred Wnday John Yarbro New Mex Marathon W. W. L. Causey Marfa Vor. Wagner W.M. French Lora Martin State OF Texas UUNTY Brewster G. T. Wile Unter J.A Walton Aorelock P.M Wilcox Hina Jeeuea Wilcox Fotlowine Said TA Walton Wilco Jesusa Wilcox Wilcow Townsend Brewster County Wesday Longfellow Mason Pearl Green Alpine Jordan Miller Ferry Fort Stockton Gaston White Frank Rooney Iron Mountain Darling Greenley Jones Tde Allen Oil Weeks

Help the Freight Car Efficiency

Government urged shippers and receivers to double efforts to improve freight car efficiency. Requests include ordering only when needed, avoiding railway equipment for small tonnage, minimizing car diversions, and prompt unloading. Receivers urged to load full carloads from nearest sources and place orders to maximize capacity. Storage Tanks by I B Braden.

Reight Gem

Resumption of intensive loading urged to ease terminal congestion

The text argues that resuming intensive loading will reduce load on cars and relieve congested terminals. It emphasizes track capacity over equipment and calls for a strong, concerted effort by the Railroad Act, railroads, and shippers. It urges shippers and receivers to cooperate to meet transportation needs during heavy traffic.

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Vhs Revenue Bureau CHE Universal Car Farmer Verchant Leaveck West Texas Motor Co Ford Sales—Service John Young Land Co Alpine, Tex Creage John Young Land Company Alpine Lumber Co Miss Willie Mae Lille French del Rio Mrs. Match Palmer French Graham Ranch Ivan Mel Keenney Lenox Sanderson Joe McArdle BE. Skiles B. Braden Clarence Hord Edison New Paul Optician Just Lion Mitchell-Gillett Co Headquarters
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