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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1924
Page
2
Column denounces efforts to discredit Wm. C McAdow as a Democratic candidate amid Teapot Dome scandals. It argues ethics and private conduct should not bar his bid and urges truth and integrity in public life.
The McAllen school head Mr Bentley has resigned effective immediately after five years in the district. Formerly Alpine superintendent, he was a strong 1922 primary contender for State School Superintendent and potentially challenged Marrs before alleged Klan ties emerged.
Eastland State Senator and gubernatorial candidate Joe Burkett failed to meet his Tuesday afternoon speaking engagement and an earlier Fort Davis appointment. No word from Burkett. locals gathered at the courthouse to hear him speak.
At last Friday's Rotary gathering President Perkins added Sandy Sandifer to the lineup and directed four groups to form a competing quintet and quartet. Homer Ferguson selected a second quartet, and Proxy John joined the Musical Four as the hotel echoed with harmonious performance. The club debated delegates to the Las Vegas district convention and Toronto international convention while committees planned youth outreach and education efforts.
High School Notes report the District Tournament will be at Basket Hall on College courts Friday and Saturday with Alpine Bucks favored to carry the championship. A "Oh What a Family" play drew good aid and music, collecting nearly seventy dollars to be divided between athletics and library work. The play returns Monday night in Marathon as prep for the Interscholastic Meet with anticipated close competition.
A memorial service for Woodrow Wilson featured the Piet Presbyterian church as town leaders and citizens gathered to honor his legacy. Speakers from the Presbyterian and Methodist communities, university figures, and local officials reflected on Wilson as a world figure, soldier, statesman, and churchman, praising his ideals, legal contributions, and faith.
The report suggests unrest may rise in the valley with revived activity at the Brewster and Portland wells. Multimillionaire Forrester of Oklahoma, related to the California firm, leads drilling efforts as J B Doddridge confirms progress near 3000 feet. Gas shows at the Beowster and Arco sites fuel cautious optimism in local oil exploration.
Ex governor Francis of Missouri lauds local newspapers for annual free lines and community support. He argues editors invest more in towns than many professionals and deserve backing for the financial benefit they provide.
Alamo Lumber Company advertises Globe Mills bran and Superior mixed feeds for horses dairy and poultry. They list dairy ration options and pricing for mild cows at 2.75 per hundred pounds and Superior Dairy Ration at 3.25. The store highlights a wide stock including cotton seed meal oats corn and hay and invites customers to request items not listed.
Mr. Geo C Haley chief engineer of the Fire Insurance Department Austin Texas inspected Alpins waterworks provisions and fire equipment with aim to lower local fire insurance rates The fire engine has not arrived yet but is expected soon A volunteer fire department will be organized and water mains will be laid in the business district as soon as possible
Congressman C B Hudspeth introduces a bill authorizing the US Geological Survey to locate and map potash deposits with a $2,000,000 appropriation. Senate companion by Senator Morris Sheppard is noted. Carnegie Institute funds Dr J Udden for study of laminated anhydrite near Toyah Culberson County Texas.
The Sul Ross faculty launches correspondence courses across Education English History Mathematics and Industrial Arts. English leads enrollments with Preshia Composition and English Literature in high demand. Most enrollees are former Sul Ross residents preparing for on campus study.
Losses from fires storms shipwreck or other casualties may be deducted from gross income on the 1923 tax return. Deductions apply to home or auto losses in the year of occurrence and theft burglary losses need not be trade related. Embezzlement losses are deductible and all losses may be reduced by insurance or other compensation.
25 head of bulls and 25 head of heifers all registered for sale. Located 4 miles from town and can be shown in an hour. Contact W. A. Daugherty City Office April 24 tf.
The state commands publication in Brewster County weekly newspapers of a guardianship notice for minors Camilla Henderson Thomas James Dolly Stanley and Narcissus Henderson. Mrs Camilla Henderson seeks letters of guardianship. temporary guardianship was set February 18 1924 at Alpine Court House with contest allowed at the next term.
An old advertisement touts Halls Catarrh Medicine used for catarrh over four years. It claims internal medicine acts as a tonic and through blood and mucous membranes reduces inflammation. The copy references a local application and a company name.
Gibson and Fox advertise a free search of patent records to determine patentability. They claim to have helped thousands of inventors in developing and perfecting ideas before filing and invite inquiries from potential applicants at their Washington DC address.
President of the Texas State Parent-Teacher Association S M N Marrs will conduct a July Summer Session series for PTA work at Sul Ross. Courses run July 1 to 19 without charge. Lectures by Dr Jeremiah Rhodes and Dr T Musselman are planned along with canyon and mountain trips for student scenic visits.
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