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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1925
Page
2
The Alpine Avalanche is a weekly newspaper published by The Alpine Publishing Company. It shows subscription price per year and bears the post office notice for Alpine Texas entered as second class matter under the 1879 Act.
W W Jenkins announces he sold his interest in the Alpine Printing Company to T K Moody of Houston. Moody, a veteran and editor by training, plans Alpine long term and seeks active local support while maintaining one employee. The note urges prompt news and advertising copy from local businesses and organizations.
A Senate committee report on the Peddy contest upholds state power to bar from party primaries those who did not vote for the regular party ticket in the last general election. It notes pending legislature measures to reveal voter affiliation by law or party action. The piece argues primaries should be safeguarded by law, while parties may define who may participate within those laws.
The Ferguson amnesty bill moves from the Texas Senate to the House. State Senator Dr. Berkeley voted for it along with 20 colleagues, despite opposition labeling the measure unconstitutional.
A House committee inquiry into the penitentiary yields a vivid stench of corruption, described as nauseating as the evidence is unveiled. The piece condemns the guilty and suggests punishment in the penitentiary for their crimes.
An invitation to Alpine California promises grand new Texas style vastness and leadership variety. The piece contrasts old and new Texas notions, framing Alpine as a hub of expansive ambition and notable figures.
The Best Oil Review dubs the new oil town the largest freight point on the Orient railroad surpassing San Angelo. Wichita Kans city and other towns. January freight receipts rose about 40 percent from December with February expected to match or exceed January. An average of 12 cars a day were recorded for January plus 35 lumber cars in the month. Motor trucks add to the freight flow from other points, signaling broad regional benefits along the Orient to Alpine.
The author notes repeated claims of the greatest thing in the world by officials and speakers. He questions the phrase and asks readers what they consider the greatest thing, wondering if the term is vague hype or a relic of school days. The column ends with a prompt to readers to respond.
The civic league and Auxiliary Chamber of Commerce lead a town wide tree planting drive. Mr Johnson, who owns the former Penrod property across from the Baptist church, has added peach trees and plans further plantings in his spartan cottage area.
The Pecos Gusher and other papers recount editor merchant disputes over advertising obituaries and local notices. The Big Bend Press Au Revoir tribute thanks exchanges from Fabens to Del Rio and urges readers to support Sul Ross College and spend summers in Alpine Fort Davis or Marfa.
Alpine Study Club met at the courthouse to study the Texas Prison Survey report. Mrs. R. A. Studhalter and Mrs. John Gentry led a thoughtful, debatable session that explored care and prevention of crime, costs, and public policy. Copies of Vol. I are available at the Chamber of Commerce room and Sul Ross Library.
Alpine chapter members of the Order of the Eastern Star accompanied Worthy Grand Matron Stella C. Vodiie of San Antonio and Assistant District Grand Matron Mora Cochran of Sanderson to Fort Davis on Tuesday afternoon where grand officers officially visited the Fort Davis chapter. Attendees included Mrs. C. A. Brown Mrs. Stella C. Vodiie Mrs Mora Cochran Mrs Cas Edwards Mrs Florence Lacey Mrs W. W. Jenkins Mr. and Mrs George Benson Mr Jeff Wade and sister Miss Electa and Miss Elizabeth Crawford.
City Secretary W A Daugherty announces 1925 dog license tags are on hand at the City Office. Fees are 2.00 for male dogs and 3.00 for females. Untagged dogs may be taken up by the Pound master. 1924 tags require 1925 tags after March 1.
Sheriff's sale ordered in Red River court case J S Hamm vs Jos H Elder and Bertha Elder. On March 3, 1925 at Alpine Court House door Brewster County sale will liquidate two sections of Brewster County land to satisfy a $543.75 judgment plus costs. W N Gourley sheriff notes March 3 1925 sale window 10 am to 4 pm.
City Tax Assessor invites residents to visit the Berkeley Building City Office to file 1925 renditions. Bring personal property details. records will show real estate descriptions, no need to bring a list.
Mrs. W. H. Terry senior hosted a bridge evening for the club their husbands and several guests. After lively games refreshments included sandwiches olives potato chips hot tea coffee cookies and ice cream. Attendees extended included Capt. and Mrs. C. D. Wood Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Newell Mr. and Mrs. Harry Watson and many others.
The Alpine Cemetery Association ladies announce their annual benefit dinner to be held Wednesday at noon in the Holland building. Menu includes chicken dressing with gravy chicken and dumplings mashed potatoes cakes pies salads hot rolls and coffee. Prices range from 75 cents to 35 cents.
38 head of registered Hereford bulls available for delivery now or later. Yearlings and coming twos on feed, located four miles from town. viewable within an hour. Contact W A Daugherty City Office. 1-1-11 A double shipment of No 634 window envelopes printed with return addresses sold at $8 per thousand. The Avalanche. uf
The Legislature probes Neff penitentiary officials amid accusations of misconduct tied to a board member and a convict’s wife testimony. The piece urges caution on credibility, cites potential motives, and highlights a civic tree planting event at City Tourist Park on February 19 by Alpine’s Civic League.
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