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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1917
Page
2
A historical editorial from Alpine Publishing Co notes selective conscription as a duty of citizens. It argues that in a democratic government, men must perform useful work at home or join the firing line, condemning a volunteer system that spares the educated and affluent from combat while others shoulder the risk.
The piece argues for selective conscription as democratic, contrasting it with volunteerism. It asserts conscription would mobilize all able-bodied men within ages and avoid disrupting industry, while volunteer systems at peace exclude the wealthy and society’s margins from service.
A wartime plea argues Texas should not reduce schooling as war looms. It insists all children deserve common schooling and training for life, criticizing prison and poor farm policies, and urging more colleges normal schools and teachers for a widespread red schoolhouse system.
The Fort Worth Record argues for efficient rural schools offering rural children the same advantages as urban youth. It questions lawmakers about delaying progress and insists the state owes a duty to the children and should advance, not retreat.
Lawmakers push a resolution by Representatives Dunnam and Veach to abolish all educational institutions created by the regular session. The bill passed the house and awaits senate action. Governor’s approval is uncertain due to his strong educational record and political pressure.
A garbled snippet from the St. Paul Pioneer Press notes patrolmen and a town history in Bethune. It mentions a courtly street scene with a remark about clothing and support, plus a note that cotton growing in the country has declined after once being a leading industry.
The legislature passed a new Publicity Replication Bill with an emergency clause, signed by the governor on April 2, effective now. It aims to curb secret forced sale notices by requiring posting in public places and newspaper publication, with amendments exempting certain notices and setting a 1.00 per square? 100 words posting rate.
State announced readiness for trial in the State v H J Spa nell before Judge Woodward at Coleman on Monday the 23rd at 1 30. Witness Mrs Jenkins of El Paso and stenographer notes from Mrs Downum were discussed while Mrs Downum was reported ill. Court recessed for two hours while efforts to locate Mrs Jakes continued. Attachment tied for 5 00 p m and no further information on Mrs Jenkins was provided as the court adjourned.
Estate sale offers a complete blacksmith shop with tools gasoline engine power machinery a building and city block in Alpine. The lot is tied to the state plan to build Sul Ross State Normal College at a cost of 200000. Administrator C W Livingston announces sale and Dean Mfg Supply Co advertises storage batteries for automobiles.
Judge John C. Pollock of the United States District Court named W. T. Kemper, Kansas City banker, receiver for the Orient road after bankers holding two year notes sought relief. The new company allegedly owed 213000 plus interest on gold notes. Texas system unnamed, future uncertain while New York committees pursue reorganization amid receivership questions.
Representative M. M. McFarland of Alpine has launched a subscription drive to raise several thousand dollars for a statue of the late Sul Ross. The monument is to be placed at the main entrance of the new State Normal School in Alpine bearing the Texas hero’s name. The plan was unveiled before the Daughters of the Republic, receiving enthusiastic support from attendees.
A public school history pupil’s exam lists misdefined terms filibustering the Duma and Fritz Kolb with pejorative attributions. The answer states the Duma as a German submarine and the Kaiser as Fritz Kolb, while Baker is labeled American, reflecting a flawed understanding alongside an unrelated Dean Manufacturing Supply Co radiator repair line.
National wealth totals 137739000000 dollars, equaling 1965 per person. If you have a wife and three children your share would be 9825 dollars. The brochure The Road to Independence explains how I get your share of your county wealth. We require 125 dollars cash or terms. No stock or bonds sold. Metal Products Association.
Churches revival postponed. three services shifted one week. Usual Sunday schedule includes Sunday School at 10 a.m. Communion at 11 a.m. Sermon at 1 p.m. and 8 p.m. Prayer meeting each evening at 7:30. Choir rehearsal Saturday evening at 7:30 led by H M Polsgrove and J H Messer combined.
Wednesday evening events include a 4 pm prayer meeting and choir practice plus teachers' meeting. 4 pm Friday Ladies Aid gathering in the church parlor.
Presbyterian Church holds Sunday school at 10 a m. Christian Endeavor meets at 7 p m this week at the Baptist church. All young people are urged to attend.
For convenience customers are urged to phone orders for yard eggs and afternoon delivery by 4 30 p m Today. Our hatching eggs and day old chicks come from S C White Leghorn stock and winter layers Prices are available on application Call 42 Bechtel Poultry Farm
Railway timetable entries list RC M and C Orient arrival 6 05 p m departure 8 10 p m H and S A Southern Pacific at Hound No 10 293 a m Fast Round Nov 108 406 West Hound Nov 9 10 52 West Bound No 101 434
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