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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1925
Page
2
The Alpine Avalanche is the official county and city paper printed in Brewster county Alpine Texas entering its 32nd year The paper lists subscription price per year at 2 dollars and credits W A Jenkins as manager and editor It is entered as second class matter at the Alpine Texas post office under federal act of March 3 1879
The State Senate introduced a bill to allow voters to indicate first and second choices in primaries and to delete run offs. It argues that split support among three or more candidates distorts the popular will and favors better choices.
A New York mail order offer to place circulars and ads for dyes, toilet articles, and general goods is declined. The writer endorses Newell and local shops, stating they pay taxes, support schools, and keep the community going, urging readers to discard such solicitations.
In Antlers Oklahoma on January 22 John Keening newlywed spent his honeymoon in jail after hot checks to the marriage license clerk justice of the peace dinner host hotel owner and taxi driver bounced at the bank. A state bill to curb such misdeeds has lawmakers calling for strong penalties including jail or prison.
Senate proposes that evidence obtained in violation of the state constitution by any officer or person cannot be admitted against a defendant in criminal prosecutions. The measure aims to safeguard constitutional protections by excluding unlawfully procured material from trial records.
The Pecos Chamber of Commerce plans to send a representative to Austin to press relief for owners of school land. The goal is to defer interest payments and add accrued interest to principal on partial payments, aiding ranchers in current hard times. The piece notes counties with significant school land gain no taxes, while paying taxes for state and local needs.
Mrs. Miriam A Ferguson of Texas delivers her inaugural address, pledging gratitude, a collaborative administration, and adherence to the Constitution. She seeks input from the legislature, calls for unity, moral reform, and spiritual progress, and asks for women’s active participation in government.
The Texas Senate votes 19 to 2 against the proposed federal constitutional amendment. Senator B F Berkeley spoke in opposition, signaling continued objections. Local notices compare print options and advertise real estate in Los Angeles.
Trustees describe a planned budget with savings for future building needs and discuss new programs at the Mexican school. They note a committee oversight, selective hiring, and the first-year practical courses in dressmaking for girls and concrete work for boys led by Miss Bone and Mr. Ralph Peters, aiming to improve grounds and home economies.
Public notice explains deadlines for filing with the General Claims Commission by August 30 1925 and with the Special Claims Commission by August 18 1926. Governor Hudspeth and Henry W Anderson urge border residents to act quickly as claims not filed will be barred. The State Department and Agency crews inform citizens likely to have grounds for claims.
Austin nursery advertises planting trees in any weather with ample fruit varieties peaches plums pears figs nectarines pecans jujubes and berries plus evergreens flowering shrubs roses and native ornamentals. Catalog free and express information offered. Austin Texas firm Ramsey Son has served since 1875.
The notice promotes tickets for the comic opera The Impresario on February 7 with reserved seating at the Kandy Kitchen and no extra charges for reserved seats.
City Tax Assessor W A Daugherty requests residents visit the City Office in the Berkeley Building to render personal property for 1925 taxes. Records will show real estate descriptions. bring nothing but personal property. Amount noted is $29.11.
Sul Ross State Teachers College basketball schedules its first home stand with two games against El Paso Junior College February 6 and 7. Coach Graves has not announced lineups yet.
The automobile tax is past due. Pay by January 31 to avoid a 25 penalty and $25 fine. Enforcement will occur after this notice. W. N. Goarley Sheriff and Tax Collector Brewster County. 4-22-4
Over forty years Halls Catarrh Medicine has successfully treated catarrh with its ointment and tonic. The product claims to act on the blood and reduce inflammation through mucous membrane relief. Sold by Seney & Co. in Toledo Ohio.
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