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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1912
Page
2
In Alpine appears a discussion on a central bank takeover plan affecting private banks. The text notes a shift toward a branch system run by clerks and portrays it as a sweeping, unprecedented consolidation of U.S. banking institutions with far reaching implications.
The article combines a New York Herald poll showing Wilson ahead, Roosevelt second, Taft poorly placed, with a long ramble on apple nutrition claiming apples provide acids and nutrients beneficial to health. It references famous figures and then notes upcoming currency portraits on new bills.
W P Flow accepts position with Alpine Mercantile Co amid local praise. Alpine Land Co advertisement noted. Derryck and Capt Dod are prominent local businessmen. West Texas Grocery Co sealed a deal with A J Tippett for his apple crop. Indiana melon flavoring referenced as contrast to Texas fruit. D E Lindsey, owner of 7000 acres on the Rio Grande, was in town. Mrs J A Hardy hosted Bridge Club. refreshments served. Young people danced at Mr and Mrs L G Kokernot’s home. M M McFarland visiting family in Alpine. A Thompson of Ft Davis visited. Rumor of a new Alpine bank. Utho Carr from El Paso renewing acquaintances. Labor demand for cotton pickers, sawmill and railroad camps in Alpine area. many idle workers in Marfa. Jas Walker and family left for Austin. H T Luthy visited Marfa Tuesday.
Sonbeams program lists subject control leader Zola Harman with songs prayers scripture reading and memory verse. United Ladies Aid Society at Presbyterian Church October 16 includes Sabbath subject Luke passages, prayers, roll call, minutes, reports, papers on Mothers Sabbath and What We Miss, plus committees and music. Also court sale notice for note payment details, property in Alpine Brewster County Texas, principal 1200 dollars and interest through November 5 1912, sale by public auction at courthouse door.
Notice declares a trustee sale on a deed of trust securing a promissory note for 1200 dollars executed May 23 1911 by R H Ausburn for John W Pring Texas Central By Co. 640 acres in Abstract No 821 Survey 9 Block 158. The note due May 23 1912, defaulted, and sale ordered by Brewster County District Court on October 4 1912 in case of Rooney v Shoemake.
Foreclosure of an attachment lien on parcels 11 12 13 in Block 17 Marathon Brewster County Texas. Sale set for the first Tuesday in November 1912 between 10 am and 4 pm at the courthouse door. Tax due notices urge prompt payment to avoid penalties. Sheriff J A Walton and Tax Collector JA Walton certify.
At The Baptist Church the morning service invites reflection on Christ urging Christians to be strengthened through prayer and worship. The evening service will be evangelistic led by Pastor H. C. Bass with supervision by Supt. A. B. Burton. 9:50 replacement for 10 o'clock meeting noted.
Two milch cows, one Jersey and one Durham, for sale. The Durham sow has a calf. Inquire for B. Burton at the First National Bank.
A proposal outlines creating a central bank system under one institution to oversee all national banks and trust companies in the United States, extending to all state banks. The concept envisions unified supervision and regulation across the banking system.
A $500 reward is offered for the arrest and conviction of anyone illegally handling cattle owned by the advertiser. The notice seeks to deter theft and ensure punishment through legal channels.
Property listing owners inform all agents previously listing their property that the listing has been withdrawn from the market. No further offers or inquiries will be considered. This withdrawal supersedes any prior agreements or representations relating to the property.
An old ad notes Champion spark plugs at 65 cents and blowout patches from 65 cents, rubber sleeves 60 cents per pair, and other hardware. It mentions Deans ready to cut and fit and references Ritchey’s for groceries and grain, plus weight pins and snakes.
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