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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1916
Page
2
Discussion extols a well rounded education beyond rote learning. It argues college broadens character, ambition, and independence, shaping futures through study, discipline, and social duties within American society. Emphasizes lasting personal and national benefits of schooling.
Fragmentary notes suggest tensions in Mexico with references to unity and a boy leading events. The text hints at projections about six months and a cluster of developments, mentioning Villa and a rare Car era, but details are unclear and attribution is tentative.
A piece reflecting on youths seeking higher education as a path to personal growth, independence, and responsibility. It emphasizes leaving the parental home, the challenge of entering college, and beginning the experience of individual duties on new soil.
To Democrats of Brewster County and others interested in President Wilson and the Democratic ticket, a meeting is urged at the courthouse Friday night Sept. 2 at 8 p.m. Local laborers and clerks are especially urged to attend to support four more years of popular government. Ladies invited. Finance committee for Brewster County. Arnold's Helen Wall News Stand advert. Subscriptions for all publications.
From Company L, 4th Texas Infantry, headquartered at Marathon, with quarters less convenient than Alpine. Readers know the rocky location north of the railroad. About 400 soldiers are present. they will relieve at the river. Alpine citizens praise Company L and its royal service, acknowledging Sherman’s war chatter.
Judge Jones presided over a two day special term in Marfa to try two criminal cases. Prisoners Spears and the other defendant were charged with auto theft. The evidence suggested innocence but they pleaded guilty and sought mercy. The jury sentenced both to two years in the county jail with sentence to run in operation.
Notice lists Alpine State Bank at Alpine Texas with figures on deposits warrants and capital as of September 12 1916. It records the dissolution of the Deemer Ritchey Company partnership in Marathon Brewster County Texas and confirms debts discharged with signatories J Deemer T N Alison W E Anderson and L C Ritchey. Also an advertisement offers tailor made suits and home clothing with guaranteed fit and patronage requested.
Contractor Mat Smith nears completion of grading in the west part of town and plans to start on Avenue D next week under direct supervision of engineers who assure no additional flood water will come down Avenue D, according to Commissioner Terry.
The Methodist church ladies plan a chicken pie supper Friday evening at Berkeley wilding offering a hearty meal. Also promotes The Avalanche subscription at $1.50 yearly and tailors line of made to measure suits dresses coats and skirts from a first class firm with samples at Mrs. J Carters residence.
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