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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1927
Page
2
For Sale listing describes 160 acres near Alpine with half tillable valley land and balance pasture. Fenced, small improvements, public highway on two sides. Suitable for dairy, poultry, fruit growing, truck farming. Price 5000 cash 2000 down balance at 8 percent.
Auction style real estate ads offer ranch land at 225 per acre with half cash and 7 percent terms near Fort Davis. Local court notes recount grand jury actions and a couple of burglary cases. more city people share visits and summer stays, including Ina Wood and the Weatherbys, plus local business openings and social rounds.
The article notes a forty two party hosted by the Misses Sprout for Miss Mary and Roberta Sprout during a week in high spirits. Attendees included Miss Ina Woods Moiva Willoughby Lela Weatherby Ruth Carli Katherine Bapy Ruth Rather Spro. Refreshments and games accompanied the festive gathering.
A plan led by KS Miller and a coalition of cattlemen and chambers of commerce is expanding against loco weed. Miller announced he would address Alpine and discuss regional efforts with agricultural groups.
A biweekly social scene unfolds as Sproul hosts Arday for two dining tables with summer guests Mra George, Mrs Philly Callwell, Mrs Jack Ashby, and others including Miss Jean Molland and Je Williams. Guests mingle amid bridge games, with trophy prizes announced to Miss Spy and others.
Mrs W Davin complained coyotes were taking her chickens. A January poison campaign led by AK at KS Miller used human and lice as bait, killing coyotes and saving many fowls. The January figures likely exceeded 1000 and approached 1500 poisoned, highlighting coyotes' proximity to town.
Mrs H F Cook formerly of Childress Texas died Tuesday after a several week illness. She had lived much of her life in Michigan and was married to H F Cook in 1894. Surviving are her husband and children including Theodore and Gerhart Cook of Britton Oklahoma Mernard Cook of Childress Lloyd Cook and Mrs Hopson of Alpine and several siblings. The funeral was held at the Alpine church with Rev Davis and Rev Sparks officiating. The Avalanche extends deepest sympathy.
Debaker plants and racines cover nearly two square miles per a recent survey of the plants and property. South Be Detroit Walkerville sites account for over eight million square feet of floor space occupying 1100 acres. South Bend plants alone devote 6,185,000 feet of floor space to manufacturing and laboratories. Modern machinery and correct styles. 1 Avalancng
Dr Finis Turney and family left for San Angelo seeking lower altitude for their asthmatic child. After consultations, specialists recommended the move for health, and Turney plans to reopen his San Angelo practice there.
At a Monday Chamber of Commerce luncheon in Alpine presided by Leo T. Howell, discussions centered on fighting poisonous loco weed harming cattle. Participants included KR Miller, J D. Jackson, and Senator Benjamin Berkeley. A committee led by Shirley Scales will survey past year damages and seek state and federal agricultural aid. Additional notes covered cottage models for summer students and housing needs for Sul Ross College term registrations.
Hancock, son of Mrs. D. Nird, suffered a broken arm last Monday while cranking a car at the Bird ranch near Alpine. He was brought to Wine and given treatment and is reported to be progressing nicely.
Jean Pugh and George Pugh announce the purchase of the Texas Tailor Shop from Mr Blood in Alpine. They pledge first class workmanship and courteous treatment, with a thorough remodel and modern equipment to improve service for local customers.
Money to loan on cattle sheep and goats one to three years at 6 1 2 percent seven months option to pay. Six percent money on lands 33 years with option to pay in five years. We want to sell you Alamo Life Insurance. Bob Evans Marfa Texas. Date 4 22 46.
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