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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1922
Page
3
The Richardson Echo urges merchants to consider foreign ads in the Avalanche, noting that out of town advertisers pay 30 cents per inch and demand results. It argues circulation justifies rates, contrasts local ads with foreign ones, and advises asking for circulation proof to avoid being overcharged.
A torn editorial argues that wartime patriotism in America stifled criticism and silenced social expression. It contrasts this with England where freedom of speech helped society endure a crisis, warning that tolerance eroded as 100 percent patriots silenced dissent.
A Con gregational publishing sheet editorial by Rev Arthur F Holt discusses conscientious objectors and imprisoned individuals, shocking a prominent churchman who calls for suppression and boycotts. The piece appears in the Sunday Bible Class Magazine's second quarter 1922 edition sent to 300,000 Sunday school attendants.
A speech by Rep. T Allan Goldsborough highlights steep price hikes under the Republican tariff bill. Garments and fabrics such as ginghams, jacquards, flannelette, handkerchiefs, and sateens would see dramatic per yard and per dozen increases, with totals suggesting $759 million in annual cost to American households.
An old ad claims Adler-i-ka intestinal antiseptic can prevent appendicitis by removing foul matter from both upper and lower bowel. The pitch describes cleansing effects on gas, constipation, and impurities, citing Alpine Drug Store as the source.
The Avalanche lists candidate announcements for district and county offices and precinct officers subject to Brewster county Democratic primaries in July.
District Judge W A Hadden and R Sutton top the ticket alongside L W Elliott and ME Mead with CH candidates for Sheriff and Tax Collector. County and District Clerk W H Lease, M S Burke for County Court, J W Phelps for County Assessor, Herbert B Prutt and J S Hord as Constables, W Livingston for Justice Precinct 1, Clarence Hord for Commissioner Precinct 2, H T Fletcher for Precinct 2, and W R Cartledge and W D Burcham for Precinct 4 in Terlingua.
The Railroad Labor Board failed to win public sympathy as it did not force railroad owners to obey orders early on. Its lack of impartial enforcement erodes confidence, limiting its ability to discipline employees and solve the dispute.
In Brewster County Texas No 42 a guardian Eva Ruth Winder seeks discharge after final account for minor Eva Ruth Winder. The County Court of Brewster will hear at Alpine on August 21 1922 all interested parties may contest the filing and discharge request. Clerk W H Lease and Deputy Jas A Burke seal the notice.
The State of Texas to all interested in Lena May and Minnie Pearl Rector minors. J. J. Rector as temporary guardian has filed final account and requests discharge. Appears at County Court in Alpine on the third Monday in August. 1922. W H Lease, Clerk.
A hand squirt top container worm killer promising to kill screw worms, heal wounds, and deter flies. Advertises value and money back guarantee, urging readers to buy at Alpine Drug Store.
Public notice states city taxes for 1922 are due at the city office with a final payment date of August 31 1922 to avoid penalties. Sewer service settlements are also required by August 31 1922. Signed by W A Daugherty City Sec.
A brief note lists accordion box and knife plow ing hemstitching and covered bows and buttonholes made by Mrs. H. B. Houston of Uvalde Texas.
An ad advises feeding Martins Blue Bug Remedy to chicks to combat blue bugs and other bloodsucking insects on poultry with a money back promise if not satisfied. Alpine Drug is the seller.
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