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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1922
Page
6
Subscription price per year and advertising rates on application are listed. The notice states second class matter at the Post Office in Mipine Texas under federal law and invites corrections to any erroneous reflections about persons, firms, or corporations appearing in the Avalanche.
The document names county leaders and officials of the 83rd Judicial District in Sonora Texas including James Cornell judge N W Graham district attorney M S Burke county judge and superintendent of schools Townsend sheriff tax collector Chastain treasurer Phelps assessor Martin county attorney Harmon surveyor Lease clerk Hord commissioner Precincts 1 2 3 4 and justices of the peace Weakley Cartledge and others.
In this market note beef steers sold from 160 to 180 per hundredweight for well finished animals. Over twelve months prices rose from 86 to 89 per hundredweight yet general beef market prices stayed similar, a frustration for stockmen.
The article discusses wage fears delaying the labor revival as earners seek higher wages. Farmers and producers fear buying power declines, while factories pay workers about 75 percent more than 1913. Resulting higher costs push manufactured goods 50 to 60 percent above prewar levels.
The piece argues that many workers cannot keep 1920 wage levels while factory workers face falling real incomes due to deflation. It contends that wage gains depend on producing more value, and that organized labor must accept lower nominal pay if prices and demand shrink. It notes some industries with wage cuts have shown gains as workers adapt.
Coldly philosophical observers treat January 1 as meaningless while December 31 ends with no distinct event. Their view questions the value of celebrating the new year as an artificial time division.
The piece meditates on time's swift passage and urges retrospection and future effort. It emphasizes using New Year's Day to assess past deeds, improve oneself, and serve community and country, not merely seek wealth. Time slips away quietly. decisive changes are needed.
A fragment from Brother Aaron's Abs tractions notes quirky aphorisms and jokes about life, language, and nature. It blends humor with observations on aging, editors, seasons, and geology, concluding with a Fort Davis Post reflection on poetry and science.
In welcoming 1922 the Avalanche urges residents to face unknown problems with courage and duty. It notes burdens from world conflict yet confidence in pioneer legacy as the paper pledges to push community advancement and strive for splendid achievements in the coming year.
A report in The Nation's Business notes that a congressional committee heard the estimated value of a soap label reach 5 000 000 dollars. It cites critiques of ad images including a mother pictured without a wedding ring and Scots in plaid that misdrawn patterns spark complaints, illustrating how closely readers study publicity material and the advantage for merchants who invest in advertising.
The four power Pacific islands pact pledges respect for each other's territory and consults before any war. It aims to keep the Philippines safe from aggression and suggests the Anglo Japanese alliance is replaced by a new arrangement. The public imagines the deal would prevent conflict in a delicate region.
A vintage dairy advertisement promotes ABSOLUTELY pure milk and cream from Phone Meas days Dairy offering fresh dairy products.
A testimonial from Po claims Adler-i-ka cures stomach upset and gas by cleansing bowels. The Alpine Drug Store advertises Adler-i-ka as helpful for upset stomach, sour stomach, and preventing appendicitis, noting it removes foul matter from the system.
Justice Court Precinct No 1 meets on the fourth Monday monthly. County Court convenes on the third Monday in February May August and November. Commissioners' Court meets on the second Monday in February May August and November. Probate Court sits the Wednesday of the first week of County Court. District Court 63rd Judicial District meets the sixth Monday after the first Monday in January and July.
City officials including Mayor Benj. F. Berkeley and Commissioners F. Fe. Gillett Geo. W. Baines Jr. meet monthly. City Marshal Nay Bowles serves with the commission at the Masonic Building for regular sessions.
Notice from H. T. Fletcher, manager, warns that trespassers removing or damaging grass in any structures will be prosecuted.
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