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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1912
Page
1
A Yorkshire farmer is paid by check for cattle, astonished by money not gold. He questions the transaction then sleeps poorly, planning to share the new idea with the cattle dealer who pipes up with more checks to him. The tale reflects early astonishment at modern payment forms.
Voters across the country will cast ballots on November 5 for president and vice president, with states deciding House members and governors in a broad slate. The article lists Senators facing re-election, names from both parties, and notes the political dynamics shaping the 1912-1913 Senate transitions.
The notice lists fruits and prices for canning including pears at 1.50 and 1.25, grapes at 1.50 and 1.25 per 25 pound crates, Elberta peaches 60 cents per four basket crates. It names H. J. Gray Yoleta Texas and Aurixt Mro and W F McGaughy offering land or cattle sales. It advertises fresh meat and prompt delivery from Terry's market with telephone orders.
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