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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1930
Page
2
A short note from the Alps post office shows a motto from James Oliver and mentions circulation duties for a batter and manager. The item lists postal details and a date tied to 1879 act, with no further events or dates.
The notice orders defendants to appear in the Brewster County District Court Alpine Texas for divorce and related actions. It lists named spouses and heirs, directs publication weekly for four weeks, and specifies dates around January 1930 for court terms and returns. The document includes clerk signatures and sheriff instructions for service.
An 1920s analysis praises railroad police for cutting railroad property crime by 93 percent, crediting rapid apprehension and strict pursuit. It argues municipal and state forces should emulate such methods to reduce crime and deter would be offenders, noting the Secret Service example and the need for decisive action.
A Borger Tribune essay recalls the notorious Sodom of the Prairies and the Texas Rangers legend. It laments lawlessness, cites a ranger shooting incident, and argues for stronger action against crime, invoking Sam Houston and Davy Crockett as archetypes of rugged justice.
A fragment reports a job aimed at assisting a Mexican worker but was missed, hindering the engraving task. Names and full context are unclear in the OCR, but the item notes an error in scheduling or contact that affected progress on the project.
A plan to build seven one road system as highways would be introduced in the next session of Congress. The piece argues highways unite the nation, tying cities and farms, and that paved roads shrink distance by placing the outside world within reach for even small communities.
A school lead in Younger recounts a fire prevention episode where a student and family member narrowly escaped burns from gasoline and matches. The tale emphasizes improper handling of fuel, the value of quick action, and the role of fire insurance efforts in reducing hazards.
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