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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1924
Page
1
A historical look at how evergreens became a holiday decoration linked to Christmas. The practice predates Christianity, with origins in Roman Saturnalia and Druidic rites, and grew in England by the 15th century with holly, ivy, laurel, and rosemary dominating.
John Young of the Joan Young Land Co extols Brewster County Texas highlighting Alpine as its largest town and county oil potential. He touts minerals from quicksilver to marble, a giant limestone formation, vast waterways, wax and rubber factories, and a high tax supported school district, inviting further briefing at his office.
Mrs Walter Smith and Miss Clemma Billingsley hosted the Sul Ross Dames on a Wednesday afternoon in a college restroom decorated with holiday colors and a Christmas tree Santa. Guests included Mesdames Morelock Coleman Yates Bell Studhalter Allen McKay Jones Blakeley and Misses Grace Pedell Anna D Linn who enjoyed tea and gifts from the tree with festive sandwiches.
West Texas congressmen predict early favorable consideration for Senator Sheppard’s potash exploration bill. It would fund testing in potash regions with a half million dollars annually for five years. The measure passed the Senate previously and aims to recover costs via royalties if development proceeds commercially.
The 1925 auto license plates have arrived at the court house and are ready for owners to register early. Texas plates feature a dark red background with white raised numerals, trucks require separate registration, and dealers use black and white plates. The tax collector’s office stays open evenings from 7:30 to 9:30, with a January 1, 1925 deadline for all drivers.
Measday Dairy invites the public to view efforts with the Women's Auxiliary to the Chamber of Commerce for clean milk. Visitors welcomed. phone number 148 for details.
Drawing 101 students display a collection of book-ends candlesticks and boxes made from Gesso a cementlike material revived for applied arts. Wood bases supplied by manual training students support the candlesticks and book ends. Floyd Gilley shows a bread board plaque and Ellyson's Ventian print piece draws attention alongside Clara Matejowsky jewel chest.
Yates Saddlery offers a ten percent discount on all made up goods through January first 1925. Sale advertised in local shop window with price and date details.
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