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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1924
Page
2
Advertisement notes subscription prices per year and six months print rate and states entry as second class matter at Alpine Texas post office under act of Congress of March 4 1879.
A 1924 column examines party switching from Roosevelt to Wilson era figures and highlights Cyclone Davis and Jim Ferguson. It critiques Democratic control in Texas, noting infighting, shifts to third parties, and alleged graft while arguing against voting the Democratic ticket.
Citizens acknowledge diverse political leanings and urge respectful service to the country. They note that disagreement over a candidate or group should not label others as bad citizens and call for continued civic duty even if results disappoint.
A fragmentary El Paso Herald notice references Albert Sydney Lure onooef Agetin supporting Mrs Miron AL Perpuson for governor and notes his harsh stance toward the Ku Klux Klan. The piece includes a deranged letter to Mr Jenkins and a suspect alias Joe Snodgrass but lacks full context or readable details.
A clipped political note argues Ferguson era sins should not be visited on Miriam Ferguson as voters in the current governor race hear competing takes. It recalls Ferguson’s failed 1920s bid and 75 000 supporters barred from a 1922 Democratic primary.
A political pitch by Jas. E. Ferguson denounces the Democratic party as wasteful and defeated. It speaks to farmers and urban workers alike asking Texans to question why they should support the Democratic ticket.
The Houston Post-Dispatch warns that Jon Ferguson and his wife could use political power to attack the University of Texas again. It urges unity among alumni to defend higher education and opposes Mrs. Ferguson’s gubernatorial bid. The piece cites Gus A. Wroe’s university ties and donations as counterpoints to the Post-Dispatch’s stance.
Judge Felix D Robertson urged preserving the Live Stock Sanitary Commission as an independent body arguing against consolidation with the Department of Agriculture. The Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association and local stockmen oppose merging citing risk to disease control and public welfare. They ask voters to consider this stance when choosing a governor candidate.
The Woman's Council of the Presbyterian church met at Mrs. Joe Hord's home on August 14 and planned a rummage sale for September 6. A social hour followed with salad. Guests included Mesdames Garrett Mason Battaille. Members listed include Perkins Jenkins Sandifer McMurry Caldwell McCool Toe Hord Morelock. Training School up at Sul Ross State Teachers College has limited openings for 1924 1925 and applications are urged.
Sealed proposals for a new reinforced concrete church building at Alpine Texas are due September 6 1924 at 7 30 p m. Described as 67 by 71 feet with a 59 foot tower and two floor auditorium and Sunday school. Plans may be seen after August 23 1924 at Sul Ross State Teachers College. Bidders must include a 2000 bid bond and 25 plan deposit. The Building Committee reserves right to reject all bids.
A visiting party led by Supt. Thomas E. Lee toured the Waldron Mines at the new Waldron camp in Terlingua. They descended 1200 feet of tunnels, observed cinnabar ore and a potential producing mine, and noted recent shaft work and plant preparations for steady production.
Public notice announces that taxes for Alpine City in 1924 are due at the City Offices in the Berkeley Building. Taxes unpaid by August 30, 1924, will become delinquent with penalty and interest accruing. W. A. Daugherty is the City Tax Collector.
Catarrhal deafness linked to inflamed Eustachian tube with rumbling sounds. Hall's Catarrh Medicine claims to restore hearing by curing catarrh, boasting over forty years of tested success, though details are fragmentary and unclear.
Sul Ross State Teachers College football coach B C Graves gears up for a tough 1924 schedule with mostly away games. Last year the Lobos, a first year lineup, showed promise and aim to improve with more material. Schedule includes Maarfa All-Stars Alpine October 4, McMurray College San Angelo October 11, School of Mines El Paso October 18, New Mexico Military Institute Albuquerque November 1, McMurray Alpine November 1, El Paso College Alpine November 18, Open date Thanksgiving El Paso Junior College El Paso.
The Alpine Retail Merchants Association held its monthly luncheon at the Holland Hotel with many members present. President Harry G. Watson announced the year’s officer elections and discussed the work ahead. The secretary position, previously held by Mrs. Mary O. Phelps, is to be filled by the new board, with a possible shift of duties to the Chamber of Commerce secretary if arrangements allow. Nominating committee chair H. W. Ferguson presented officers: President Shirley Scales, Vice President S. W. Casner, Treasurer A. A. Newell, Directors T. N. Allison, A. F. Robinson, Frank Skevington, F. F. E. Gillett, and R. W. Coffey. they were adopted and declared elected. The meeting included discussion on wholesale sales to road camps, hotels, and restaurants, with Joe Burgess opposing violations of association resolutions and Mr. Watson defending his firm’s practices and pledging to do what is right. Mr. Gillett highlighted the association’s cooperative purpose and urged adherence to rules, while President Scales urged amicable settlement of differences to keep the group functioning cooperatively.
San Angelo traveling salesman Mr. J M Peden lost a carton of direct to customer wearables. A boy named Paul Vogt found the box and waited to advertise it in The Avalanche so the owner could reclaim it. Peden praises the townspeople for helping and urges honest finding over keeping.
The final proof for the annual catalog and announcements for 1924 25 has gone to the printer. The fall bulletin is expected to arrive in a few days. The new schedule calls for a six day program. Advanced courses in Biology Education English History Mathematics and Spanish are announced. Degrees will be granted starting next year to all students who meet the catalog requirements.
After two great Camp Meetings the church urges renewed commitment to service. Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. led by T A Beard, preaching at 10:50 a.m. and 8 p.m. with topics The Singing of Jesus and The Weeping of Jesus. Junior League 3:30 p.m. Epworth League 7:15 p.m. Note evening worship time changes. John K Beery, Pastor.
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