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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1921
Page
1
A tale explains how the Hindu god Twashtri fashioned woman from universal elements after exhausting resources for man. The story contrasts man’s complaints with woman’s enduring pull, ending with the divine instruction to live together and do their best.
Dr Robertson, professor of pathology, notes about half of all Americans will face active tuberculosis at some point. He urges prevention through fresh air, nutrition, exercise, sleep, cleanliness, and regular exams as the Texas Public Health Association campaigns against the disease.
In a health column by Dr. Manton M Carrick, the friendly fly is portrayed as a disease carrier. The piece cites drastic reproductive rates, potential to spread typhoid, and urges prevention via sanitation and fly control endorsed by the Texas State Board of Health.
J E MacCalmont superintendent of Sanderson public school thanks Alpine residents through The Avalanche for their courtesy to high school pupils during a play and district meet. He credits Koenig for organizing the events and asks the paper to thank the citizens for their generosity.
The Alpine district Interscholastic Meet held in this city last Friday and Saturday drew the largest attendance yet, indicating rising interest in education. Culberson and Hudspeth counties did not participate. The following is a resume of the meet.
Fort Stockton leads Class A events with first place in multiple disciplines while Marfa and Ft Davis secure top spots. Alpine and Sanderson claim several second places in boys and girls divisions.
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