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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1922
Page
3
Government figures show coal and rail strikes through July 20 have cost workers, operators, and American industry about 533 million. Wages lost total 193 million. coal operators lose 240 million from unmined production. 1.25 to 1.5 million on strike, including 690k miners and 550k rail workers.
Final figures from last Saturday's state primary tally 507095 votes with Ferguson leading Culberson by 19,792 and edging toward a runoff against Earle B. Mayfield who trails by about 30,000. Other races largely unchanged as canvass nears.
W Sumners of Dallas easily wins re election to Congress. J J Mansfield and M M Fly face a runoff in Gonzales while Harry Hertzberg and J H Cunningham contest the San Antonio district runoff. In Seventy district Thomas N Blanton nears majority with Oscar Callaway as possible opponent. Ro M Dudley re nominated for state senator 35th. W W Stewart re nominated for representative 88th by about 1009 votes. C R Sutton nominated for Sard District Judge and Ryan Montague is unopposed for district attorney Sard district.
The Pemocrate primary on July 22 closed the open season for mud slinging. Over six weeks candidates spoke at public platforms in Texas cities but focused on denouncing opponents rather than issues. Voters see motives impugned and morals questioned as politicians claim reform while twisting acts.
The piece argues voters seek merit and honesty over entertaining hot speeches. It warns that audiences who applaud slanderous statements undermine a candidate’s fitness and urges Texas and Southwestern states to be known for principled statesmen.
In Brewster County Texas guardian Eva S. Winder files final account for minor Eva Ruth Winder and applies for discharge. Court at Alpine to hear the matter on the 3rd Monday in August 1922, with publication for three weeks. Sheriff commanded to publish notice of the hearing.
The document states on the third Monday in August the final account and aspiration to be discharged may be seen if proper. Dated the 2nd day of June, 1922, signed by W. H. Lease Clerk County Court Brewster County Texas.
Weekly church column must be submitted to the office by Wednesday noon or it will be left out. Submitter should include any updates, events, or notes for the upcoming services and activities.
The church advertises a 9:45 Sunday School, 11 a.m. preaching, 3 p.m. Senior BY PLU, 4 p.m. Intermediate BY PLU, 6:30 p.m. Senior BY PU, 7:30 p.m. preaching, and W M U Thursday at 3 p.m. All are invited, signed W P Ray.
Notice reports J H Rector as temporary guardian for Lena May Rector and Minnie Pearl Rector has filed his final guardian account and an application for discharge. The matter requires appearance at the next County Court term in Alpine Brewster County Texas. Publication is required for three consecutive weeks in a general newspaper.
Sunday School led by T A Beard at 11 am with topic 745 pam. League presided by Leonard Stone at 8 30 pm with topic Hi led by M Smith the pastor.
Christian Church announces Bible School at 9 45 a m with J FE Yates superintendent. Sermons at 1 00 and 8 15 p m led by HM Bandy. Junior Endeavors at 3 00 p m, supervised by Mrs Geo H Candlin. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 15 p m. Everyone invited.
The Church of Christ holds communion and Bible study Sundays at 10 o clock at Mrs. M E Shelton s residence. Thursday evenings feature Bible study. All are cordially invited to attend.
Accordion box and knife plaiting with hemstitching covered but tons and buttonholes made. Mrs H B Houston of Uvalde Texas demonstrates detailed sewing techniques in a local craft note from 13 40t.
Feed Martins Blue Bug Remedy to chicks to combat blue bugs and other bloodsucking insects on poultry. Money back guarantee offered if not satisfied. Sold by Alpine Drug Store.
An Alpine Drug offer promotes a liquid worm killer and wound healer with fly repellent in squeeze top bottles. The ad promises more value and a money back guarantee if not satisfied, priced at 2.00 per year.
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