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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1930
Page
2
This clipping from a thirty ninth year Alpine county paper notes its niche focus on Alpine and Davis Mountain Hig Bend, with editorial and circulation details and a note about notices and rates. It references Fort Davis, Alpine post, and local correspondents.
A local appeal urges Alpine residents to buy from the home merchant rather than mail order houses. It argues that trading with local merchants supports neighbors, builds local stock, lowers overhead, and allows savings to be passed to customers.
An editor rants about home enterprises and cutting ties with traveling salesmen praising Texas papers. The piece argues supporting local stores boosts property values, tax revenue, and school upkeep, urging citizens to back home pride and be wary of distant suppliers.
Public interest notes assert law enforcement as the main crime deterrent and argue against new laws that create involuntary lawbreakers. An Oswego Oregon Review quote urges local businesses to advertise in town papers, linking town vitality to active advertising by business leaders.
School notes report Wink Wild Kitties beat Alpine Dears in a girls and boys game. First half 17-2 in favor of Wink kit. Dears battled back in third period though shots were missed. Wink girls scored six in final half while Dears added eight.
The Hankin Oilers overwhelmed the Deare Saturday night with a 42 to 7 win after a late Wink trip. Rankin girls dominated Alpine, excelling in the run and jump while Alpine center tops the Rankin center in height. Lois Wheat from Wink predicts a tough visit this weekend as Dear fans rally for a comeback and a close chase for victory.
The Mighty stars George Bancroft in a power story opening as a crook who reforms. The war front scenes in France show him fighting with grim desperation, not courage, as a former gunman.
A veteran hero proves unafraid in a warlike rescue rush. He is mortally wounded while charging a machine gun nest, thrilling spectators. Afterward the story follows his police career, and Mayor’s bid to use army methods to quell lawlessness. The hero’s former crook past tests his honesty and resolve to stop his old pals from bank robberies.
A tense pursuit ends with a confrontation inside a warehouse where the crook fled and the hero tracks him. The gun is fired, and one party sustains a serious wound while other conditions remain unclear.
Reverend Baren Sparks from Alpine will preach at a Presidio revival beginning March 19. A letter from Rev. L. R. Million of the El Paso Baptist association confirms the plan. On March 30, the fifth Sunday, Dr. W. R. White of the Baptist Convention of Texas will attend as guest preacher.
Rev Millican appeals for prayers for a forthcoming meeting and Brother White. The text mentions Elsie Manton and a legal action where J H Karper of London recovered 275 for a ring. Frau Anna Zertrus of Dresden faced a heavy fine for selling her baby for 1500.
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