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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1909
Page
4
An advertisement from a local pharmacy and clinic in Alpine markets a natural cure for chronic disease claiming effective treatment of piles and fistulas without surgery. The notice lists offices at Slight & Co.pparmasy and a residence address, promoting new therapy as the latest improvement.
G W Terry offers buggy painting, horseshoeing and general blacksmithing at Old Kargar Stand on Main Street south of the railroad. Experienced painter on staff.
Under new management this popular hotel offers improved service and entertainment for locals and travelers. The centrally located Alpine Texas property emphasizes convenient arrangements and guest comfort for a broader market.
The Dry Farming Congress delegates will be hosted by multiple committees led by J. J. Crawford as vice president and J. D. Jackson as chair. Key chairs include T. N. Crenshaw on Exhibits, Rev. S. B. Allison on Reception, and Mrs. Derrick announcing civic-club additions.
Official directory lists Southern Pacific train times for Alpine effective June 9 and ongoing. It covers train numbers 10 and 9 with morning departures, district court schedules, county court and commissioners court meeting dates, church service times, lodges AF and AM and W W details, county officers names, and fraternal lodge meeting nights at Turneyhall.
Compiled list traces key events from 1542 De Soto voyage to 1865 Brazos Santiago battle. Includes La Salle Fort St. Louis first missions, 1714 San Antonio road, 1836 Alamo siege, 1845 US annexation, and 1861 Texas secession with 1865 final battle. Includes leaders Magee Long Houston Santa Anna Morale.
Local excitement in Fedora Tennessee after a life saved is linked to Dr Kings New Discovery. A resident named C V Pepper credits the remedy with curing lung hemorrhages and restoring ability to work. The ad promotes the cough and lung medicine for various bronchial ailments with a $1 price and trial bottle offer.
Sanderson plans strong representation at the Alpine Dry Farming Congress next Wednesday and Thursday. A large group will back the baseball team against the Roof Garden and Marta and another sizable group will seek ideas to advance dry farming while enjoying Alpine hospitality.
Washington malaria spots lie in Potomac bottoms where germs breed. Electric Bitters destroy them and cure malaria troubles, stomach and liver issues, and prevent typhoid. R. B. Slight & Co. guarantees.
A notice offering two store buildings 20 by 40 feet and 20 by 26 feet and an office 12 by 14 feet for sale at a bargain to clear valuable business lots. Strongly built structures. Contact Dr. Benj. F. Bexssuey at once.
Alpine hosts a major two day event with prominent state and national figures attending. The program opens Wednesday September 1 at 10 A M with a formal call to order by G A Martin of El Paso. The day features addresses by F E Higgins H H Kilpatrick F E R Kane and Col T J Anderson and soil cultivation expert Prof H M Campbell.
The Alpine Business Men's Club outlines the second session with speakers on the history of dry land farming, soil moisture, and dry farming in the Trans-Pecos. A third session covers farm management and undeveloped Texas resources with experts from A and M College and the U S Department of Agriculture.
Fourth session held Thursday September 2 at 8 p m included committee reports and organizational remarks. Hon C B Hudspeth Texas senator gave address on the 25th district. Prof W F Proctor USDA state agent spoke on raising crops in dry seasons followed by a cornet solo performance.
Every guest of Alpine is cordially invited to remain over tomorrow for the Grand Tournament and the other amusements, and to stay as long afterwards as possible.
Listings for a small town fair with races and events across September 1 to 3. Barbecue, cow ponies, horse, girls and boys races, fat man’s race, cigar race, thread and needle, baseball, and a visitors race. Committees include J P Wilson J R Holland and others. prizes range from 2.50 to 50 dollars with entrance fees up to 5.0 dollars.
Advertises Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the remedy for burns bruises cuts and inflamed conditions. Claims to subdue inflammation kill pain and treat boils ulcers fever sores eczema and piles with a 25 cent price at R. B. Slight & Co.
An old advertisement extols the dangers of idleness and a lazy liver causing headaches constipation jaundice and pimples. It promotes Dr King's New Life Pills as a cure and claims quick health restoration available for 25 cents at R B Slight & Co store in Alpine.
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