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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1909
Page
4
Medical notice from Alpine Texas promotes non surgical cure methods for chronic diseases piles and fistulas. It advertises office over Slight & Co. Pharmacy with contact via office phone 152 and residence 150.
An experienced painter with skills in horseshoeing and blacksmithing offers specialty painting at Old Kargar Stand on Main Street, south of the railroad.
Alek Benton of Fort Edward New York climbs Bald Mountain to seek asthma relief for a neighbor using Dr King’s New Discovery. The remedy allegedly cures asthma and lung troubles and is sold with trial bottles and a guarantee by R B Slight & Co.
Gov. Johnson of Minnesota left an estate valued at $25,000 to his wife.
About That Tombstone states M. T. Chastain of Alpine is the agent for the Charles Lucas Marble and Granite Works of San Antonio. He invites inquiries and offers to show plate books and provide information at any time.
Bryan declines a joint debate with Bailey and plans to speak on tariff policy in El Paso this week, signaling a unilateral campaign move and outlining a regional speech event.
The notice promotes patronizing home industry and saving money by using Alpine Steam Laundry contact number 37. It mentions Del Rio plans a meeting between Coahuila’s governor and Gov Campell with Presidents Taft and Diaz, and promotes Measday & Co. as the source for goods.
The Chi huahua Mexico Enterprise reports strong faith in completing the Orient railroad to San Angelo. President Stilwell is expected to close the 365 mile gap by building a Rio Grande bridge near Ojinaga. The line runs from the Conchos river to the Rio Grande and on toward San Angelo through easy terrain.
A Georgia judge refuses to obey a federal court mandate amid a sensational mood. The ad touts Bucklen Arnica Salve as the greatest healer on earth and claims it cured the entire family after a string of injuries and ailments.
The ad touts Dr King s New Life Pills as a rush demand medicine for sour stomach constipation indigestion biliousness and malaria like chills and fever. It claims quick cures for sick headaches stomach ailments and kidney liver troubles for 2 shillings and sixpence.
The Texas Dry Farming Congress will spur scientific farming in West Texas where arid lands can become productive. Advocates argue dry farming lowers costs versus irrigation, with testimony from Alpine meetings underscoring moist soil just below the surface and overall potential for greater regional harvests. The San Antonio Express urges broad state support for widespread adoption.
On September 20 1909 the Brewster County Commissioners Court ordered publication of its decision prohibiting the sale of intoxicating liquors in Justice Precinct No 3 Marathon and Haymond with two sacramental and medicinal allowances. The order directs four weekly notices in the Alpine Avalanche and records the vote tally of 63 for prohibition and 30 against from a 93 vote total. County Clerk Fiora L Daneherry attests to the accuracy of the record.
An advertisement extols Electric Bitters as the ultimate health builder. It claims the tonic improves stomach liver kidneys and blood, tones the body, and sharpens the mind, urging the weak or sick to try it. Sold for 50 cents with a guarantee by R. B. Slight & Co.
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