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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1923
Page
2
The Alpine Avalanche published weekly by The Alpine Publishing Company is the official county and city paper printed in Brewster. It lists subscription pricing and management details and notes postal registration under federal act.
The 1923 Texas legislature opens with Richard E. Seagler of Palestine elected Speaker on the first ballot. The piece notes party platform ties, west Texas educational needs, Sul Ross Normal College, and the Senate leadership lineup under Lynch Davidson and J. W. Davidson, with mentions of Midland and El Paso legislators and active lobbyist presence in Austin.
A speaker defends integrity against sinister interests and praises Pat Veil as capable to expose wrongdoing and resist capture by lobbyists. They emphasize duty to present evidence before legislative committees and deny fear of corruption in Texas politics.
Readers mock the speaker and lawmakers in a satirical ode urging restraint on spending and taxes. They warn that cutting budgets or raising taxes will anger voters and businesses, referencing a state college and tax deadlines with a final jab about penalties for late payments.
A confused notice states that young men and women will be twenty one after a law change this year and can vote after paying a poll tax or taxation certificate. It advises seeing the tax collector to qualify for participation in government.
The notice warns residents their poll tax is due this month with a ten percent penalty if late. It states delinquency will lead to penalties and potential road-work as a county government remedy for nonpayment.
An off year political note warns voters to secure their poll tax receipts this month or risk being unable to cast ballots. Proponents seek a constitutional convention this year and urge timely payment to avoid disenfranchisement.
A warning against neglecting debts and letting your name enter the Profit and Loss account. It warns that default could ruin credit, harm reputation, and spread among retail merchants. It urges making arrangements for extensions and safeguarding credit as a matter of honor and business.
A reader argues women must exercise voting rights and pay poll taxes when required, urging them to participate and comply with election rules. The note emphasizes women's civic duty and equal obligations in Tes as.
A historical note explains a morning occultation of the planet Venus by the Moon between five and six. It describes Venus as very bright and often seen in daylight, compares distances, and asserts the Moon’s path near the ecliptic ensures only inner solar system bodies can be occulted.
Brewster Off Activities of the Portland Oil Corporation under Mr Doddridge showed a strong oil machinery display after delays due to trouble. Foreclosure deeds affecting Graham holdings near the well caused concern among lease holders, but hopes for a satisfactory outcome remain as work resumes.
Messrs Geo A Riggle president V P Uackleman and Driller Hewitt of Brewster Oil Co return from California and resume drilling on the Wit Kokernot Ranch with a new line and material. Riggle says they are primed and will press on to develop an honest oil well or know the reason why.
A San Angelo gathering considers federal aid and possible closure of the Orient railway. Proposals suggest government and state action to save the line, with talk of selling the railroad and potentially a Southern Pacific takeover to unlock regional growth and reduce annual track losses. The plan frames the Orient as vital to West Texas development despite regulatory hurdles.
The Comptroller of the Currency certifies that State National Bank of Alpine Texas is authorized to commence banking. D K Crissinger signs this January 2 1925 with official seal. Special sale on staple grocery items advertised by Clarence Hord.
Seluwal Reporter notes January 2 opening with full attendance and new pupils enrolled. Basketball games January 4 pitted high school boys against Normal. sweaters awarded to seven players for academics and athletics. Senior class party hosted for ninth grade and faculty. mid term exams set for January 12 and 13 with parental encouragement urged.
Monday night around 7:30 Mr. Polk Hinson found a fire in the pump room of the high school. He doused it with a single bucket, saving the pump house and near by rooms from serious damage. A partially burned box in a corner and other evidence suggest possible arson. officers are investigating the cause as the wet pump room makes an accidental fire unlikely.
The ladies of the city host a benefit dinner to raise funds for the Alpine Cemetery Association. It will be served in the former Moone Hardware building next to Alpine Mercantile, at noon. Menu includes Chicken French, peas, creamed potatoes, salad, coffee, pies, and cakes. Prices are 75 cents for adults, 60 cents for school children, and 15 cents for ages under 12. A candy booth run by high school and college girls will also operate.
On January the members of the sh Y PU entered the Casner home and were delightfully entertained from 8 to 1. The color scheme was carried out with laughter from games initiations and tricks. Refreshments of salad waters olives sandwiches and tea were served to twenty five guests who left with praise for Mrs Casner as a royal hostess.
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Marathon Texas reports residents traveling for visits and moves. J W Buttrill and family plan to make Bronte Mesas their future home. Mrs John Dragon went to Alpine to visit her son Lee in hospital. Visitors include Walter Measday and George Brown, with several others returning from Austin, Palestine, Cameron, Leakey, and Oregon. Community events feature a Junior League gathering at Iron Mountain with a shallow toast. Reverend Adams of Alpine kept his Baptist appointment.
The notice lists Sunday School and preaching times with subjects The Kings Business Requireth Haste and Standing in Your Place Includes Missed events like choir practice prayer service and W M U manual teaching Also reports on rebuilding Duckners Orphan Home and clothing aid Welcomes nonmembers to worship and notes a BY PU party at Mrs E K Casner home Found item a lady's black kid glove left at Avalanche office needs ownership proof and pay for notice
Notice forbids trespassing wood hauling and hunting on L. K. R. ranches. Violations will be prosecuted. Signed H. L. Koker not Sr. 44-tf.
Fletcher, Manager warns against taking wood water or stem in O2 pastures and any tampering with lighting circuits without notice will be prosecuted. The notice states theft will be pursued to the full extent of the law.
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