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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1923
Page
2
An analysis of road performance shows a farm wagon start requires about 200 pounds on hard surfaces and 520 pounds on dirt or cinder roads. It argues that commercial highway use should bear taxes proportionate to public maintenance costs, not individual profit, noting roads are funded publicly while railways and utilities fund themselves.
The article traces Texas education funding and literacy progress from 1884 when public schools began receiving state tax support to 1923. It notes valuation growth from about 600 million to over 3.4 billion dollars, with a 35 cent tax per 100 of assessed value sustaining schools, and emphasizes home and school as foundations of character and state strength.
In a Texas high school season marked by fair play, Buddy Armer, captain of the Main Avenue team, earned first-team all city QB honors despite a broken arm. He is praised for leadership, sportsmanship, and honesty by coaches including A M Venne of the Y M C A and by local press.
The Mountain Eagle cites tourists removing and burning road markers along State Highway No. 1 near Sixerra Mania. About 400 dollars was spent to mark the Old Spanish Trail, yet vandals destroy mile posts and signs. Local readers urge punishment for such acts and call for renewed sign preservation across counties and states.
Crutely paraphrasing Joe Jefferson, this New Year wish hopes for well being and happiness for all readers.
A fragmentary note suggests Meridian Road's endurance against traffic wear and petitions to improve it. The old Pat M Neff Highway may remain resilient if the historic name endures amid modern demands and civic talks.
An omnibus resolution pledges teachers to place the child first and pledge personal accountability. Businessmen vow to act with integrity, law officers to uphold duty without tyranny, and churchmen to treat others as they wish to be treated, drawing on spiritual guidance for conduct.
A proverb notes that those faithful in minor duties prove reliable for heavier responsibilities, suggesting steady integrity builds trust and capability for future challenges.
John E. Flam Quaide, a representative from El Paso and former tentative candidate for State Senator, declares his candidacy for Attorney General of Texas in the upcoming primaries.
Mrs. FC Moseley, Mojave Theatre proprietor, brings the high priced Merry-Go-Round to Alpine with showings on January 1 and 12. A representative of the producing company already exhibited the film here last week. The reviewer praised its variety, splendor, and emotional impact.
Alpine church urges real Christmas spirit and New Year resolve to serve on Holy Ground. Forward-looking note requests regular attendance and punctuality at regular services and a watch night program Monday night at 9. A $35 offering for the Waco Orphanage is gratefully acknowledged.
Pay your automobile tax before January 1 or face inconveniences at home. The Ku Klux Klan in North Central State aided officers in running bootleggers recently, an action toasted by some. The Texas Democratic executive committee backs Neff for president while Henry Ford endorses Coolidge, stirring political chatter in Washington.
Mr and Mrs J E Casner adopted a ten month old baby girl named Una Jackson Casner. The Casners traveled to Dallas to collect her and returned home Monday. The note extends congratulations to the new parents and grandparents wishing the family happiness and blessings.
Analysis from the Dallas News notes that income tax effects are not solely borne by consumers and that tax cuts may not uniformly shift benefits to the public. It cautions that reduced surtaxes could boost productive capital but also shift funds to consumption or waste. Measday Dairy ad: milk cows priced 60 to 73 dollars delivered daily.
The Mojave Theatre offers a free New Year’s matinee for children under twelve. Mothers may attend with their kids, and manager Moseley will provide care for those unable to bring company. The note praises the generosity and spirit of Moseley in making children happy.
An El Paso notice invites Catholics to write for Catholic Truth Society on marriage between Catholics and non Catholics. Includes a box number and a street reference, plus a dry goods store advertisement two blocks south of S P Pump Hease with Christmas goods and low prices.
A jumble of jokes and anecdotes includes a composer quip about Annie Laurie, a trickle defined by a teacher, and a short funny tale about Robert. An unconfirmed New York Globe line claims an African lion swallowed a flivver and died minutes after engine issues.
All telephone bills are due on the first of the month. Phones not paid by the tenth will be disconnected and a $1.00 reconnection charge will be made. S. G. Smith, Mgr.
Nice furnished rooms with hot and cold water for bath located within two blocks of the business district next to the Presbyterian church. Contact Mrs. Maggie Sheen at 24 7 1f.
Tax collector E. E Townsend lists collection days at Ter lingua on December 17 and 18 1923 and at Marathon on January 7 and 8 1924. Advertising notice from Avalanche.
An old advertisement touts AYARRE Catarrh remedy claiming to treat through the blood and mucous membranes. It emphasizes quick relief and links to a 49 year old company in Toledo Ohio as the supplier.
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