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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1921
Page
6
The Alpine Avalanche weekly issue from Alpine Publishing Company serves Brewster County as the official county and city paper. It outlines the paper's long history as Brewster County's sole newspaper edition in its 32nd year.
The Avalanche lists J D Jackson as president W F Caldwell as vice president C W Livingston as secretary Ed Dodson and J W Phelps as directors with Livingston also as managing editor. Subscription and advertising details appear, and a public correction policy vows to amend any erroneous reflections upon persons or firms brought to management’s attention.
West Texas interest helps seed a Students Loan Fund at Sul Ross College. Local techs and citizens urged to form a bond call under the slogan Calves Cash or Coupons. Cattle branded Sul Ross will back market shipments to fund scholarships for needy students.
The article reflects on Lieut. Col Whittlesey and soldiers from the Lost Battalion, noting how war horrors linger after Armistice. It argues shell shock and nervous strain demand government action and access to skilled treatment for veterans. It highlights the lasting torment of shell shock and mental anguish among ex soldiers.
The item laments slow progress and the strain on exhausted nerves from those serving and suffering for a greater cause. It urges fellow citizens not to forget the sacrifices of many in the community.
A vivid description of Alpine’s valley view is marred by a growing rubbish heap near Sul Ross College. Residents note five years of city efforts through laws and proclamations, yet the refuse area expands and remains offensive and unsightly, urging renovation now.
A defense of deliberate editing as essential to a newspaper. It argues that selecting material requires judgment from multiple editors, not a single mind, and that readers’ diverse beliefs warrant careful curation.
The piece discusses how spending on Christmas toys reflects love but warns against cheap fragile items that do not aid development. It praises durable toys like building blocks for fostering skill and initiative and notes thoughtful remembrances and cards can convey sentiment without overdoing the holiday spirit.
The piece reflects on Christmas as a beautiful holiday but notes how some people, especially women with long friend lists, feel the season brings worry and overstrain as they strive to remember everyone.
A garbled collage of aphorisms and jokes on wealth advertising education and religion. It parodies optimism self improvement and the preacher tonality while mixing stray phrases and misprints from various sources. The piece riffs on producers over ornaments and the moral value of work.
An analysis notes European money devaluations hinder buying American products and hamper postwar trade. Barter is impractical due to uncertain value, so U S efforts aim to stabilize exchange and enable Europe to pay with finished goods in exchange for American raw materials.
The text argues for large scale credit programs to supply raw materials and create markets for American products. It notes initial hesitation from business leaders over credit risks but warns that idle workers and market shortages have already caused losses. A broader extension to foster trade with Europe is urged.
Local merchants accelerate holiday shopping drive with extended hours and festive displays. Community groups promote small-business purchases ahead of Christmas, aiming to lift spirits and boost seasonal sales.
Justice Court Precinct No 1 sessions on the fourth Monday each month. County Court convenes on the third Monday in February May August and November. Commissioners' Court meets on the second Monday in February May August and November. Probate Court sits the Wednesday of the first week after County Court. District Court 63rd Judicial District meets the sixth Monday after the first Monday in January and July.
City officials Benj F Berkeley mayor F E F Gillett Geo W Baines Jr commissioners Nay Bowles city marshal announce monthly meetings on the first Monday at the Masonic Building.
Manager H T Fletcher warns that anyone taking wood water or grass in the O2 pastures will be prosecuted for trespass. The notice emphasizes institutional enforcement and legal action for violations.
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