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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1915
Page
2
W J Yates Eastor announces subscription price one pound in advance with post office delivery in Alpine tones. The notice appears in the Alpine Avalanche dated Thursday April 2 1915 and serves as a second clerk mate message for readers and subscribers.
Gov Ferguson visited Alpine and Pecos County drawing attention to West Texas growth potential. He praised modern towns, strong cattle and hogs, and up-to-date stores while noting his short visit limited full understanding. The piece links his remarks to Texas investment opportunities in the Great Trans Pecos region as baseball season opens.
The special Texas session convenes to consider the Gibson bill allowing reentry of insurers that left after the Robertson law. Governor Ferguson supports welcoming compliant companies, arguing broad access to capital aids farming masses and state development. Also notes Brewster County fruit forecast and Alpine’s public mood amid heat.
A natatorium announces admission for both sexes at all times with 15 cents for gents and 10 cents for ladies. Suits cost 10 cents to rent and must be woolen two piece outfits. whites only admitted. Open forenoon Sundays. Children’s safety noted though no responsibility for accidents. A. J. Edwards, proprietor touts swimming for health and pleasure.
The Alpine public school cadet corps was issued firearms this week and will begin drilling immediately. It is the state's only public school with a military feature and is led by a captain in the United States Army as instructor.
Baptist church announces Sunday School at 10 a m with B Burton superintendent and preaching at 11 a m. Evening service at 6 30 p m followed by YPLU gathering and an 8 o clock evangel singing and preaching. A glad hand from every man to every man. Jas T That pastor
Notice announces the Alpine Independent School District election to choose three trustees for two years. Held on the first Saturday in May 1915 at the Alpine Brewster County courthouse. Officers named to conduct the election include the president and J Witness, with F E Gillett signing as secretary.
A columnist ponders whether it is a new fact or a fashion for young people to pass elderly individuals without speaking. The piece suggests manners may be slipping and invites reflection on social courtesy and respect across generations.
Some of Mr Bryans most ardent followers defend his grape juice statesmanship while promising to condemn him if his views shift on any issue. This split showcases loyalty tested by potential changes in stance regardless of right or wrong.
The reception for Ferguson and party at Fe Stockton reflected the hospitality of the city. Col. Lee Giles, editor of the Pioneer, served as chief manager, and his organizing style is noted as a sign of success in this prosperous little city.
A town paper warns Alpine faces hardship as about fifty older Mexican families may be forced to relocate for work. It argues unemployment, scarce food, and rising prices hurt both Mexicans and locals, with hoboes stealing goods and merchants losing cash. The piece urges residents to keep money in town and protect local labor.
An April honor roll list includes students such as Eugenia Duntaler 97 in History Lucy Mow 95 in Geometry Bert Clark 98 in Word Analysis and 100s for several peers. The report highlights Highest General Average and mentions multiple subjects across algebra chemistry Latin and English with varied scores.
John Weyerts now runs the blacksmith shop formerly owned by Paul Vogt and invites members of the trade to remember him for all blacksmith work. He is an experienced craftsman and will resume windmill repair service with prompt attention to every job.
The Presbyterian Church holds services the first and fourth Sundays each month. Morning service at 1 am and evening service at 7 45 pm. Sunday school at 10 am every Sunday. Rev. W B Bloys is the Pastor.
Sunday School starts at 10 a.m. Preaching at 11 a.m. and 7 15 p.m. Junior League gathers at 4 p.m. Prayer meeting at 7 45 p.m. Wednesday. A cordial welcome to all from Pastor W. W. Nelson.
For Trade. 390 acre farm with improvements to trade for a ranch near Alpine. Farm located in Kansas near Lawrence. Address Frank Startz El Paso Texas 215 N Stanton St Advt 4.8-Imo.
Senate Joint Resolution No 3 proposes amendments to Article 2 of the Texas Constitution to alter Supreme Court justice qualifications terms and salaries. It details election timing for chief and associate justices, set terms, and a new vacancy election process, with a governor summoned election for five associate justices and a specified budgetary note. The text references 1913 dates and the names Hao G McKay and Bettany.
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