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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1923
Page
2
The Alpine Avalanche is published weekly by The Alpine Publishing Company. Ww. W. Jenkins serves as manager and editor. Subscriptions cost $1.25 per year, with entry as second class matter at the Alpine, Texas post office under the 1879 Act.
Flood of rainfall hits West Texas ending a dry spell with Alpine area especially favored. Nights see light freezes but days remain balmy. A church school circular invites editor input and local news. A Williamson County bank signature mystery noted. Shrewster County mourns death of Judge Burke. described as a public official devoted to county interests.
Readers compare headlines and dates in a marked Denton paper, search for Alpine and figures like President Morelock and Sal Kove, and enjoy a North Texas paper that may have pleased the editor.
A San Antonio rancher obtained an injunction restraining Alam Cry citizens from hunting on his preserves. The case raises questions on private property rights versus public hunting access and the risk of broad injunctions empowering only large landowners.
A historic overview notes the electric chair will begin service January 1 as Texas prepares to execute three inmates. The piece traces capital punishment methods from ancient stonings and hangings to modern humane devices, arguing the shift reflects changing attitudes toward the death penalty.
A Texas education column endorses a statewide building plan for teachers colleges featuring real library buildings and dormitories. Dr. Musselman suggests funding via a state bond issue with a fixed rental to cover interest and retirement, enabling new facilities at no net state cost while improving student housing.
Texas School Journal argues for a real building program funded by state credit for schools. It critiques using state credit for wars and grand state houses, asserting education prevents war and crime and is a sound investment.
The 66th Congress opens with a speaker vote as 22 insurgent Republicans block Gillett of Massachusetts, aiding Garrett of Tennessee to lead a minority coalition. About 500 bills prepared, Senate to hear Peddy Mayfield contest over Ku Klux Klan allegations and ballot irregularities in Texas race.
Dr. Mellenthin, medicina and surgery graduate licensed in Texas, will be at the Shelton Hotel in El Paso for two days only on December 17 and 18 offering free consultations. He travels to major towns and treats without surgery for many conditions, urging those with long standing illnesses to seek his nonoperative approach and consider his treatment if advised. Married women must be accompanied by husbands. address listed as 211 Bradbury Building, Los Angeles, California.
Mrs. J. C. Thain, photographer, advertises a Christmas special offering a large beautiful picture free with each dozen photos purchased. The note is dated November 8.
The piece recounts a sermon by Bob Taylor inspired by a theatre visit in the national capital. The speaker denounces infidelity while praising God, describing creation, mind, and nature as proof of divine presence and power. A classified line about Paige Auto and property listings follows.
The American Red Cross reports extensive help to ex service men and families five years after World War I. About 200000 ex service members and relatives received aid, with 75000 admitted to 130 hospitals and 63296 given specific services. Total expenditures approach 6.9 million dollars, part funded by local chapters and headquarters, totaling nearly 164 million since 1917.
The Law School of the University of Texas is designated Class A by the American Bar Association, the only Texas school listed among 383. Criteria include two years of college, a three year law course, a substantial library, and full-time faculty to ensure close student contact.
Sul Ross students can purchase a complete assortment of student supplies at Palace Pharmacy. The listing highlights accessible prices and a convenient location for campus shoppers.
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