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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1921
Page
4
The Order of the Ku Klux Klan in Beaumont has had its charter revoked after several outrages attributed to its members. The piece notes that the community will not tolerate lawlessness even when couched as preserving society.
A light verse laments rising costs of bread and fruit across regions from the River Dee to Tennessee and Old New York. It concludes that food and drink must feed thirty men, warning against profiteering and unfair pay.
Joseph V. Hartington of Pittsburgh was bitten by a rattlesnake while examining oil lands near Fagle Pass Texas. He was saved by puncturing holes around the wound with Spanish bayonet points and treated on site by C A. Butler. Hartington recovered from the ordeal. The story notes cabbage crop prices in Texas.
A historical column warns against a drastic truck tax, alleging railroad influence shaping road policy. It argues higher charges may curb short haul freight or force railroads to lower rates to protect their business.
Gilbert Ottman, head of the Legion's legislative committee, says the campaign for adjusted compensation is based on simple justice and urges President and administration not to block its passage by Congress.
Austin reports surveyors Dr. J. W. Beede and Prof. W. S. Adkins from the University of Texas Bureau of Economic Geology are examining Culberson County lands to assess oil prospects. A forthcoming report is indicated as potentially favorable for paying quantities on some tracts. Arthur Wade, notable oil geologist, visited UT Bureau of Economic Geology and now heads Texas oil interests from Fort Worth.
A guide urges preparedness for rattlesnake bites with permanganate of potash and a syringe. It recommends tying above the wound to cut blood flow, then cutting and allowing bleeding to remove venom, and treating with several injections within a safe window.
Governor Neff confronts a stubborn legislature that ignores his orders. President Harding faces similar resistance as legislative bodies grow increasingly opposed to executive dictation.
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