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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1911
Page
4
The speaker laments an overcrowded legal profession causing ambulance chasers and trouble mongers. He warns that when lawyers abandon their high calling and seek disruption, they become a menace to civilization and public welfare.
The piece argues the financially powerful man is central to Texas growth. It stresses that others propose or advise, but money directs investment and final judgment cannot be appealed. A candid, if humbling, call for direct discussions with the man of means to foster regional development.
Farmers nationwide voice strong support for the good roads movement believing improved roads will lower transport costs, enhance social life, and make farm life more practical.
The piece extols steamship line growth and Galveston harbor strength, noting 46 ships plying from Galveston, vast navigable river mileage, and water transport advantages over rail and road. It argues waterways boost commerce as a major prosperity factor and highlights international shipping visibility and regional industrial potential.
Public health notes urge preventive rules to reduce injuries and deaths from gasoline and lamp oil explosions. Key guidance: keep gasoline and naptha away from heat, never pour oil into open containers, label containers clearly, and avoid using kerosene for lighting.
A dialogue features a man claiming a title and a potential marriage proposal. The woman questions his claim while he offers a commission and a uniform from the governor’s staff. She remains skeptical about his status and intentions.
A fragmentary scene portrays a young William Shakespeare reciting verses to an observing knight. The boy’s delivery earns praise while an amused mother notes his promising talent and suggests the nurse Cleely’s care shaped his early love of words and hunting for noble fame.
The text describes a precise measurement method using light waves and movable bands, referencing standards of length and detector alignment. It shifts to a Puritan era remedy note about wine honey and animal parts for coughs, then a snatch of a Chicago Tribune dialogue with a professor and a barberine-like term, reflecting scattered historical excerpt and odd quotes.
The article argues the foreign dollar drives national progress and Texas wealth. It asserts investment from outside strengthens development in agriculture, industry, and minerals, noting spending and loans bring money into Texas and expand the state's resources. It emphasizes foreign capital as essential for growth and prosperity.
A historical note argues for cheap money to aid prosperity. It cites the total value of farms at 81,822,713,000 with only 583,268,160 owned in fee simple by farmers. Reducing interest by one cent per annum on this vast amount would save about 12 dollars. The tenant farmer seeks to own, and cheap credit would enable him to buy a farm and ease his burden. The piece asserts Texas farmers want cheap money.
The article argues Texas cotton income, about 220 million, funds no new railroads or factories. It claims the state imports 75 million in feed from other states while cereal production remains high and cotton consumption disappears, urging diversification beyond cotton to grow the economy.
The article praises a law allowing county Commissioners Court to appropriate up to a thousand dollars yearly for farm experiment and demonstration work. It notes local commissioners’ collaboration with the Federal Government to secure expert supervision without excessive cost.
Fragmentary text shows garbled phrases about diets and proportions. It does not provide clear events, people, places, or organizations to identify a cohesive news item or summary.
Lauren Ganwerr announces relocation to a new store building across from the Alpine State Bank and invites friends and patrons to visit. He expresses appreciation for past patronage and pledges courteous, satisfying service in the future.
The notice announces closing out the remnant stock of racket goods at actual cost with Saturday store hours at Shipman & Shipman. It includes an important health notice from Alpine Texas dated August 15 1911 about disinfection duties for premises occupied by contagious disease cases and penalties for violations, citing county oath officer authority and law details. The letters from Dr Jon A Harpy and County Attorney C Brooke outline required disinfection before re occupancy and penalties for noncompliance under the Thirty second legislature effective July 23 1911.
Unimproved property on Railroad Avenue in Corpus Christi three blocks from Union Depot with deep water harbor assured by U S Government by January 1 1912. Best offer requested for Alpine property. Address Alpine Avalanche Alpine Texas.
Brewster Camp No 491 W C W meet Tuesday evening with all members invited to attend. Warren Galwert C C Alpine Lodge No 705 meets its Saturday night each month. Visiting brethren in good standing cordially invited to attend. RB Sillowr WM
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