Local News and Society Notes from Alpine and Surrounding
A roundup of misc encounters and happenings in Alpine and nearby towns. Miss Jennie Buckalew joins Cash Grocery. K A Davis opens a Ranch House restaurant. Mr and Mrs B F Nichols visit San Antonio. Geo C Miller and J D Archer travel for business and leisure. theatre brickwork for Dr Berkeley’s project. Ranger Sgt Sam McKenzie visits from Terlingua. Owl Cafe reopens under R B Bean. W E Rousseau repairs the Waples Platter building. Mrs Wallace Perkins and son visit from Greenville. Alamo company painting crews. a seven pound boy born to Mr and Mrs A A Newell. Dr Golden from Chicago visits. various townsfolk travel for holidays, business, and family news. stock shipments planned from Marfa. local officials and workers shifting roles and duties.
Buys and Sells Alpine Residences
H W Ferguson bought two residences fronting west on 6th street near the public school grounds this week. He purchased from H W Barton of Decatur. A B Sandifer joined the own a home club by taking one house from Homer. W G Fielder also joined the society by taking the other house. Homer is nearly out of houses. he may buy your property if you wish to sell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Ferguson
6Th Street
H. W. Barton
Decatur
A. B. Sandifer
Homer
W. G. Fielder
Thankful thanks from Alpine to Roy Robinson kin
The message expresses heartfelt gratitude from the Robinson family of Alpine and Americus Georgia to friends and relatives for untiring kindness shown to their son and brother Roy Robinson. It names Mr and Mrs A Robinson Mr and Mrs J H Robinson Mr and Mrs J S Murray Edna Robinson and Mrs Roy Robinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine
Roy Robinson
A. Robinson
J. H. Robinson
J. S. Murray
Edna Robinson
Americus
Alf. Robinson
Sul Ross Normal College Receives Eagle Gift
Tuesday morning at the chapel the Sul Ross Normal College was given a mounted eagle by Anja Wilson Sr and Jr. The presentation praised the child speaker and noted the father’s wish to build a regional collection. Campus cleanup and renovation were also reported along with students’ health and travel plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sul Ross Normal College
Anja Wilson
Anja Wilson, Jr
R. I. Marquis
Fidelity Volmine Remedy Promoted for Croup and Colds
A historical advertisement touts Fidelity Volmine as a penetrating volatile salve for croup bronchitis catarrh whooping cough tonsillitis and asthma. It claims purity and recommends purchase from druggists and Alpine Drug Store and Palace Pharmacy in Alpine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine
Alpine Drug Store
Palace Pharmacy
Joint Installation Of Woodmen Officers Reported
The Woodmen of the World and Woodmen Circle held joint officer installation at the WO hall on January 14. Woodmen Circle officers installed include Mrs. Ora Clifford Past Guardian and Mrs. Alice McGaughey Guardian among others. Woodmen of the World later installed officers led by U. S. Justice as Council Commander and J. A. Burke as Manager. A brief program followed with readings by Metiva Smith and Helen Treadwell, then hot beverages and a generous spread of sandwiches and cakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodmen of the World
Woodmen Circle
W. O. W. Hall
Ora Clifford
Alice McGaughey
Irene Treadwell
Eugenia Henderson
Metta Weyerts
Iva Mae Bodry
Eliza Wade
C. EF. Davidson
Nora Lee Smith
Jas, R. Middlebrook
Azell Davidson
Bessie Jorden
U. S. Justice
Council
A. J. Tippit
C. K. Arthur
S. G. Gould
C. FE. Davidson
J. C. Ellington
J. R. Partain
J. A. Burke
J. Kr.middlebrook
Jas. A. Burke
Chas. FE. ‘Treadwell
Metiva Smith
Helen Treadwell
Shubert Trio Delights at Alpine Lyceum Night
The Shubert Trio gave a varied program at the High School Auditorium featuring vocal solos duets marimbaphone and readings. A large audience enjoyed a 90 minute show as Maine’s lyceum course closes with Henry the magician and two assistants promising to cap a successful season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shubert
Alpine
High Schol Auditorium
Lyceum
Maine
Henry
Resolutions of Sympathy for Sov J J Moyer
Alpine Lodge No 91 reports the death of Sov J J Moyer. The committee notes he was a true sovereign, upright citizen, loving husband and father. A copy of resolutions will be sent to his wife, spread in lodge minutes, and published in the Avalanche.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Moyer
Moyer
W.O. W
Avalanche
Craters on the Moon From Meteor Impacts Theory
Dr. Herbert E. Ives proposes in the Astrophysical Journal that moon craters result from external meteor impacts rather than internal volcanic action. He cites airplane photographs of bomb craters showing circular rims central peaks and radiating streaks as supporting evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert E. Ives
Astrophysical Journal
Ives
Farming Under Difficulties In City Tenement Dwellers
A New York City tenement resident grows onions in window boxes keeps a duck in the bathtub and chickens in a waste basket with a goat on the roof. He warns food profiteers that urban dwellers demand cheaper foodstuffs and are deadly in earnest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Life Insurance Purchases Surge Since 1918
The article notes life insurance sales have doubled since 1918 with total U S coverage exceeding 35 billion dollars. It highlights a rapid rise in policy purchases and the growing financial reach of life insurance across the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Oldest British MP O Connor has long service record
M P T P O'Connor, famed Irish journalist and politician, is now the oldest serving member in the House of Commons. The note ends with an advertising line urging readers to let the Avalanche handle printing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. P. O'Connor
House of Commons
Bank Statement Recapitulation of Resources and Liabilities
The Brewster County bank reports total resources of 525 882 56 including loans and discounts 360 123 49 and U S bonds 75 000 00 with reserves and securities such as Liberty Bonds and U S securities. Liabilities show capital stock 75 000 00 surplus and undivided profits 44 496 90 and deposits 267 285 66. The chart itemizes notes rediscounts with the Federal Reserve Bank and other liabilities under rediscounts bills payable and circulating notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Reserve Bank
U. S
Potalos
Icésec
Actes
U.S
Federal Reserve
Banking House Furn. & Fix
Cash & Sight Exchange
Tobal Ischi
State of Texas
Brewster
G. W. Baines
T. B.davis
A. A. Murray
W. B. Hancock
Epworth League Memory Service Promises Evening of Song and Study
Epworth League hosts a memory service on Sunday January 23 at 6 pm led by H L Hord. The program includes scripture readings from Psalms and Isaiah, songs like Brighten the Corner, I Will Sing the Wonderful Story, and My Mother's Bible, a Bible talk by Miss Lancaster, duets, and a benediction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
H. L. Hord
Ible
Emma Knease
Jolla Funk
Ulith
Clarice Cotter
Miriam Webb
Miss Lanecas
Big Egg Yield Promises Boost to Flock
Mrs J W Montgomery of Tunnell Hill Georgia reports a jump from three to four eggs daily to twenty to twenty five after using Dr LeGe ar s Poultry Prescription a tonic that builds strength and vitality and stimulates the egg producing organs Dr LeGear a renowned poultry breeder veterinarian offers remedies through local dealers with a money back satisfaction guarantee
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. LeGear
J. W. Montgomery
America
For Sale Classified Notes from Alpine Texas
Second hand Ford Lee W EF Caldwell 52 New Perfection Oil Store for sale slightly used phone Miss Nevill Sul Ross Normal For Sale Cheap Good double oven Steel Range new fire box first class condition Win A Buchanan Alpine Texas For Sale good mule See me at once B E Braden Alpine Texas 48
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford Lee W. EF. Caldwell
New Perfection Oil
Miss Nevill
Sul Ross Normal
Win. A. Buchanan
Alpine
Texas
B. E. Braden
For Rent Two Furnished Apartments
Two furnished apartments available for rent. See G. TH. Yates at the saddle shop. VW.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. TH. Yates
Farm Wanted in Champaign Illinois Desires Sale Details
Wanted to buy a farm and hear offers from the seller with price and description. Contact Eb Howard in Champaign Illinois. Also seeking second hand iron pipe 3 to 3 inch any amount via A Koebl at North High School or by mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eb Howard
Champaign
Ilinois
A. Koebl
North High School
Local Shop Advertisements Offer Basics and Repairs
Army Shoes gloves and socks offered at low prices by Yates Saddle Shop. Choice Nursery stock from a southern nursery, inquire at Avalanche office. Auto phonograph repair by Win Keene blacksmith and wheelwright. Shop at Joe's old stand south of S P railroad three acres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yates Saddle Shop
Avalanche Office
Win, Keene
Joe's
S. P. Railroad
Local farm services and business ads in Uvalde area
A jumble of classified notices lists plowing hauling and battery agents, windmills for hire, garment craft offerings by Mrs Houston, and an invitation to sell farm products. It mentions Arthur Measday in Hemstitching ads and J R Watkins Co territory info for auto and farm product sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watkies
J. KR. Watkins CO
Dept
Winona
Minn
People of Our Town The Easy Talker Shines Tonight
The Easy Talker performs well and warms up the crowd, impressing with quick wit and confident delivery. He introduces the evening’s speaker, though he forgets the Speaker of the Evening's name, showcasing a lively, hometown tone.
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S. W. Casner
Marathon
K. A. Davis
Mrs. B. F. Nichols
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Geo. C. Miller
J. D. Archer
Chillicothie
Dr. Berkeley
George Marler
Big Springs
J. L. Wade
Louana Buttrill
Jo Vanda Davis
Sgt
Sam McKenzie
Ranger Force
Terlingua
City
R. B. Bean
Owl Cafe
W. E. Rousseau
Waples-Platter Grocery Company
Wallace Perkins
Greenville
Alamo
John
A. A. Newell
Marcus Huling
Ingua
S. Golden
Chicago
Golden
Pouncey
Rooneyviile Co
Fort Stockton
J. M
Edes Hernandez
McIntyre
McDonnell
Sunm Maria
L. M
Mr. Me
Marfa
Wyer
W. W. Causey
Otis Scales
Douglas, Ariz
M. M. McFarland
el Paso
Jack
Mike West
Harold Cross
Radford Company
Jimmie Fe, Yates
H. H. Leech
Fl Campo
B. J. Dantzier
Matthews
de Consolidatio Utilities Corporation
W. E. Caldwell
Sul Ross
Sul Ross College
Allys Field Boyle
Miss McGrath
Clara Smith
Wisconsin
Myra Prater
Fel Paso
Smith
C. A. Brown
J. M. Gallego
the Shubert
W. O
Life Insurance
M. P
First National Bank
W. S.C
Trem
Foral Sens
Tom
Ibs
A. Brown Directors
Ter
Minerva Jones
Wilburn McKay
Cas Livingston
Guy Smith
Wesley Koenig
Frank Cross
Mrs Smith
League
Allen's
Measday Dairy
Borderland Auto Co
Siti
Sandifer
Eva McDonald
Care Babb's
Abilene
Arthur Measday
Columbia
Sitt
Arthur
I. Tf
Houston
Uvalde
Hausman Bros
Eagle Pass
State Bank and Trust
Fagle Pass
W. A. Buchanan
Walter Garnett
John Young Land CO
DNL
Alpine, Texas
Clarence Hord
Antios
J. Derrick
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