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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1920
Page
1
The Western Union completed a new Alpine to El Paso telegraph line last Thursday, designated as the exclusive Alpine El Paso local. It replaces the Sweetwater Dallas route and promises about a ten minute service to Alpine, per manager M F Stevens. If traffic remains heavy, Alpine may be served exclusively by this line.
Owing to unforeseen circumstances Brother Bandy has reluctantly accepted the pastorate at Alpine Texas and will depart Globe to answer the work in Alpine about August 16. The church has labored to improve the facility at its Globe site with a loan nearly paid and a generous gift of 200 dollars received, while canvassing continues to raise the remaining balance.
Glenn and Munsey Wilson and others, living at Alpine, came to Marfa this week seeking employment. They say young workers are roaming to pay their way and that the nation must return to the farm. They warn the lure of the city could doom modern society if unchecked.
Misses Mattie and Inez Mills of Al Uvalde, visiting Jon Howell at Marfa, entertained guests with piano and violin. Refreshments were served by the hostess. The following day Methodist services enjoyed their music and singing though the evening at Teague was canceled. The young duo, experienced from League summers, likely to return under better conditions. Joe Harmon led a Marfa visit group touring Joe Parker ranch in the mountains.
A fragmented report discusses Quicksilver and mineral prospects in Brewster County and the Big Bend District along the border. It highlights potential oil shows, opportunities for operators, and a landmark radium purchase by New York for social utility research. It notes historic ore shipments, local enterprises, and the need for experience, economy, and patience in developing the district.
In Brewits County general conditions are favorable for cattlemen with above normal rains this year. J D Jackson of Alpine reports market cars scarce for five stock shipments, while the Sul Ross Normal School at Alpine attracts attention as a thriving institution with about eighty three pupils. Prof Ro L rquts, former Normal president, now leads the fall term opening September 20. The piece cites rainfall totals, growing land value, and mentions the Waldron Quicksilver and Mineral Development Company alongside local news and subscriptions.
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