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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1925
Page
2
The Alpine Avalanche announces weekly publication by The Alpine Publishing Company. Subscription price per year is two dollars. Entered as second class matter at the Alpine Texas Post Office under the 1879 Act.
A 1925 call to back Alpine’s tourist park and community center project urges sustained effort beyond attracting visitors. It argues the town must offer lasting attractions to draw repeat tourism and questions what Alpine has to keep guests returning.
The article appeals to citizens who can spare a few thousand for a lasting public benefit. It frames a donor as a benefactor to the community, noting a choice between funding a college community center on the hill or a tourist park downtown.
Mr. F. St. Grindell from Portageville Missouri travels through Brewster County asking locals about undeveloped resources. He calls himself a scout or detective and pressures residents to disclose what they know while implying much remains unsaid. The tone suggests skepticism toward his vague intrusions.
News notes that five former Texas governors were invited to a farewell banquet for Governor Neff next Saturday night. Four accepted. Culbertson cannot attend. Attending are Sayers Ferguson Colquitt Hobby and Neff also to attend. Mrs Ferguson will attend as governor elect.
Vor sale offers 35 head of registered Hereford bulls. Yearlings and coming nos on feed four miles from town. Viewable in an hour. Contact W. A. Daugherty, City Office. 1-l-tt
The piece argues the Electoral College is obsolete and urges direct popular vote for president. It notes Texas electors chosen last Monday to carry the Davis Bryan ticket to Washington, with a messenger rewarded for the trip.
Austin Tex Jan 10 Ma Ferguson faces a major challenge as she nears the moment of becoming Governor. Her daughter Mrs George Nadle notes fears of broad support and describes the heavy handshakes seen during the campaign.
The filing period runs January 1 to March 18, 1925. Single filers with net income of 1000 or more or gross income of 5000 or more must file, as do married couples with net income of 2500 or more or gross income of 5000 or more. Taxes include 2 percent on the first 4000, 4 percent on the next 4000, 6 percent on the remainder, plus a surtax on income over 810000, with filings at the local collector of internal revenue and forms 1040 and 140A.
In Austin on January 13 the Texas House formally organized for the 3rd Legislature after a six-ballot race. Lee Satterwhite of Panhandle defeated T. K. Irwin and J. W. Hall to become speaker, breaking a long slate of votes and urging passage of the four state budgets in 60 days.
The Avalanche urges Brewster county to enter its high school students in the state essay contest. It calls on the Study Club Parent Teacher Club Rotary and Marathon groups to form committees and offers a $10 Brewster county prize funded by the paper if local effort rises to the challenge.
Melrose Wisconsin Chronicle notes idle subscribers threaten bread shortages for editor. The piece humorously laments delinquent payments and quips about temperate conditions, clothes, and a mock garden of Eden in winter.
The Highland Hereford Breeders Association calls its annual meeting for 1 30 p m Saturday January 17 1925 at the Community Hall Marfa. Reports from the Board President and Secretary Treasurer will be presented and officers elected for 1925. Members urged to attend.
Advertising a spacious eight room house one block east of Sul Ross Normal. Neighbors list 203 or 252 for price details. Contact B. BE for more information. Includes a small town sales pitch about its beauty.
The document presents a balance sheet for First National Bank at Alpine Texas as of December 31 1924 listing assets total 620 750 35 including loans and discounts 332 503 52 U S government securities cash in vault and due from other banks and miscellaneous items. Liabilities show capital stock 75 000 00 surplus 50 000 00 undivided profits 8 680 07 and deposits including demand and time deposits totaling 379 298 13 with notes and rediscounts 620 750 33.
The document presents a bank balance sheet with assets including loans and discounts 335 213 86 U S bonds 75 000 00 stocks and bonds 10 255 93 and other holdings. Liabilities show capital stock 75 000 00 surplus profits 58 681 07 circulation 75 000 00 and unpaid dividends 2 855 00 with re-discounts 409 214 26 and total assets 620 750 33. The statement is sworn by G W Baines Jr cashier in Brewster County Texas dated January 9 1925 with director attestations and notarial seal.
S A P members hosted a Monday night gathering on January fifth at 8 o'clock at Mrs. H N Garrett’s home. Attendees included Estelle Overstreet Jean Bedell Crystal Holland Velma Johnson Ellen Yarbro Eddie Goodwin Lena Derrick Adrian Turney Velma Hamilton Jame Garrett Carrie Mae Voght Bernice Mullenix Charles Treadwell Ray Roberts Norman Lease Floyd Carter Elden Harrison Quanah Allen Robert Jude Joe Benson Farrell Warren Jo T Madenix Paul Voght Herbert Garrett. It was the SALP’s second party with an earlier event at the school house followed by serenading and both were well received.
Oil and gas leases are moving quickly for close in acreage. The notice urges immediate action and is attributed to A. M. Turney.
New York January 8 Studebaker Corp announces sweeping price cuts on all closed cars led by the Big Six Sedan and Berce amid the Silver Anniversary show. The reduced prices reflect larger production and full-car assembly, with no quality sacrifice promised while dealers await market impact.
Official statement of the Marathon State Bank Marathon Texas at year end 1924 sworn by L L Hess president and Earl Clark assistant cashier. Notary Lucille M French attested January 8 1925. Directors Fred Clark Bourland Roberts certify as witnesses.
The West Texas Chamber of Commerce plans district meetings with a session at Big Springs in February. Officials argue the annual meeting is too large to serve all sections and district gatherings could better represent each region.
Exemption amounts for single and married filers plus heads of families. A $400 credit per dependent. Normal tax tiers by income and a 25 percent credit on earned income up to $5,000. Example calculations show how the 25 percent credit reduces tax on $5,000 net income. Allocation limits apply to earned income and credits, with caps on applied earnings.
A Sunday program invites students to explore Jesus life and methods with a sermon at 11 a.m. on The Reserve of Jesus. An evening 7:30 service hosts a clinic on The Renewed Heart. Sunday school begins at 10 a.m. with Pastor J A McMillan inviting attendance.
State Health Officer Dr. Malone Duggan reports heart disease deaths have surged 300 percent in twenty years. He notes a 15 year increase in life expectancy due to sanitary victories over small pox tuberculosis and diphtheria while heart and kidney diseases rise. He points to poor diet excessive stress and inactivity and cites syphilis and infectious disease as preventable major factors.
An expert urges yearly heart examinations for people over 40 due to rising heart disease risk. The piece notes long global efforts against tuberculosis but limited organized study of heart disease. It calls for increased support and action to curb the growing threat.
The S A P party Saturday night January 11 at Miss Bernice Mullenix home featured candy making and various games. Attendees included Estelle Overstreet Jean Bedell Adrian Turney Jane Garrett Johnnie Allen Velma Hamilton and the hostess along with Charles Treadwell Walter Garnett Hoyt Davis Vitchie Young Quanah Allen Farrell Warren and J T Mudenix.
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