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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1924
Page
4
At the next state meeting of delegates the Interscholastic League considers amendments. The changes include requiring three substitutions in a match and barring participation for those violating new standards. Details remain unclear as the document is partly garbled.
Patent office guidance promises patentability opinions and help developing ideas before filing. An offer to write today for valuable information from Gibson and Fox at MacLachlen Ride Washington DC. The ad notes a price and includes a personal name Marmon promoting spring goods downtown.
A broad discussion urges postal reform and higher mailing standards. The piece argues many taxes come from the public mail system and calls for return addresses on letters. It suggests printers print address labels and promotes addressing tests at the family level. It also includes a local ad for a Texas tailor shop on 531 St.
In Fort Worth on February 18 the Jesus State Teachers Association outlines a plan to create near campus factories and shops offering work and profit sharing to fund higher education. Secretary K T Ellis cites strong demand and aims to accelerate access for Texas youth, with factory and farm ventures to finance tuition and living expenses.
A defense of Studebaker pricing and processes explains high-end features and quality. The piece details engineering costs, research staff, testing, Timken equipment, and labor expenses that justify premium prices while noting potential savings if costs were reduced. It emphasizes scale of production at 150,000 cars yearly and contrasts costs with per-car impact. It mentions bonuses, vacations, and plant investments as context for the pricing.
The company defends high costs citing durable materials and skilled labor. It touts real leather upholstery and Chase Mohair finishes, warns imitation leather would lower quality, and states price ranges for multiple models from touring cars to sedans. It emphasizes loyal workers, rising demand, and the aim to offer best value per dollar.
Studebaker cars top the fine car field with 145 167 buyers last year and 201 million dollars spent. For 72 years the Studebaker name has stood for quality with assets of 90 million dollars today. Don’t pay over 1 000 dollars without knowing what Studebaker offers.
Texas railroad growth in the 1850s relied on citizen committees to fund lines, stock sales along routes, and municipal bonds. State aid came via permanent school fund loans, with bonds and infrastructure purchases driving expansion toward Victoria and Port Lavaca. Also notes brief poultry ad and tax filing reminders.
Public sale in Alpine Texas on April 5 1924 offers multiple oil and gas leases in Brewster Pecos and Crane counties. Bids require a 5000 dollar pledge and not less than 30000 dollars. Special Master Coffeyville Kansas oversees with court approval as decree requires.
James W. Bass explains how births deaths and marriages in 1923 affect income tax returns. Dependents add a 400 credit per child and certain minors may file independently if self supporting. Widows and widowers face lower exemptions unless remarried. The executor for decedents must file and claim personal exemptions. Tax status as of December 31 1923 determines credits and exemptions.
For sale by Palace Pharmacy Walter Garnett Prop. Relieves itching sores ring worms cracked hands chapped face sunburns and other skin conditions.
Sunday schedule includes 8:30 Holy Mass and Benediction with the Holy Sacrament and an English sermon, 10:00 Mass and Spanish sermon for language learners, and 3:00 catechistical instruction. Evening programs feature a 7:30 Rosary and Spanish sermon and an 8:30 moving picture at the Community Hall. Weekdays list 7:00 a.m. Mass and 7:30 p.m. Rosary with Bible reading in Spanish.
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