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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1924
Page
2
Alpine letters reflect heat and politics as citizens discuss potential candidates Jia Mee and Crowernor race. Critics condemn independent bids if Miriam Ferguson or Velie Roberteau secure the Democratic nomination. Local letters praise climate contrasts and note residents seeking relief.
The Retail Merchants' Association forms a committee to review aid appeals and urges members to refuse donations individually. While charity cases may receive small grocery aid, the policy aims to limit cash gifts. Cooperation with the county remains, keeping burdens on a few business men and restricting appeals to the association.
The Rio Grande Review from Pabens publishes a prosperity edition praising progress in the valley. Writers note cotton yields and irrigation, predicting wealth for pioneers who may form a colony in the Highlands. The piece invites readers to send along brides and young women for finishing at Bul Bows.
Brian Montague a district attorney known for wartime grit faced a comic clash Monday when a bumble bee rammed his car near Paisano as he headed to Marfa for the Marfa district court session. Neither man nor vehicle was harmed in the frenzied encounter.
The precinct Democratic convention met at the courthouse Saturday evening. John Perkins chaired until J D Jackson was elected temporary chairman and W W Jenkins became secretary. A committee nominated delegates including J D Jackson and J W Phelps. report adopted and convention adjourned sine die.
County attorney Col John Perkins of Brewster is admitted to the Burke Side-in-One Club for sinking a hole in one. He receives a lithographed certificate and a gift of six Burke golf balls as the main perks of joining the golfing immortals.
Mrs Joe Hord hosted a Saturday afternoon Ace of Clubs event with three bridge tables. After games, ice cream and cake were served to a list including Mrs Palmer Haynes Mrs Clay Holland Mrs Herschel Hord Mrs John Young Jr Mrs R A McMurry Mrs George Brown Mrs Robert Kokernot Sr Mrs Dan Ducat Mrs John Blevins Miss Allie Runyan Miss Nina Belle Caldwell and Bernice Griffith of Dallas.
County Chairman J M Pouncey notes results are incomplete and promises a full precinct tabulation next week. Davidson leads for Governor with Robertson close behind. Edwards and Miller vie for lieutenant governor. Moody wins attorney general. Robinson carries Land Commissioner. Terrell leads Agriculture but trails Statewide.
Mrs Miriam Ferguson wife of ex Governor Jim Ferguson holds a statewide lead with 127489 votes to Lynch Davidson 124422 and Felix Robertson 174110. If Ferguson maintains lead she faces Robertson in the August 23 runoff. Dan Moody to contest attorney general race with Ward the Corpus Christi Klan candidate. County results include Judge James A Barker defeating two foes, W H Lease beating Sheriff Townsend, Newt Gourley winning sheriff and tax collector, and various precinct contests.
Buick announces its Standard Six and larger 1925 models will use the well known valve in head engine with refinements such as detachable head and automatic lubrication for rocker arms. Buick also highlights continued reliability of its clutch rear axle and steering gear while denying any body style changes.
It is described as an investment because the product improves any surface it is applied to, protecting it and lengthening its life indefinitely.
Dr. Willis T. Lee recounts a Nat Geo January 1924 feature on Carlsbad Cavern with Governor Neff and Governor Hinkle present. The piece describes the cavern’s location near Carlsbad New Mexico, access via a guano-hoisting bucket, depths of 700 feet, Yeitso's Den, vast chambers with stalagmites and stalactites, and dramatic formations like Twin Domes and Totem Poles.
During a New York visit President H W Morelock purchased numerous valuable book sets for Sul Ross State Teachers College Library. The lists include Parkman History of the French and Indian War 13 volumes Schouler History of the United States 7 volumes Adams History of the United States 9 volumes Chronicles of America 50 volumes and many more with complete works by Balzac Tolstoi Tchekhov Strindberg and Shakespeare. By fall term opening about 1000 additional education books will be added.
A cautionary verse by Mae Smith in Railroad Trainmen urges drivers to slow down. It asks readers to imagine a loved one harmed by reckless speed and questions the empathy of those who pace, dare, or rush through streets.
Sunday Morning features 8 30 Holy Mass and Benediction with the Holy Sacrament, 10 00 Holy Mass and Sermon in Spanish with English sermon, plus 3 00 Catechistical Instruction and 7 30 Rosary with Spanish sermon. Evening 8 30 Moving Picture at Community Hall. Weekdays 7 00 Mass and 7 30 Rosary with Spanish Bible reading.
For over 40 years Hall's Catarrh Medicine has been used to treat catarrh. The product includes an ointment for local relief and an internal tonic that acts through the blood on mucous membranes to reduce inflammation. Sold by Hall's Company in Toledo Ohio.
Editorial urges ending free advertising masquerading as news to reduce mail clutter and clerical burden. Authors claim editors are pressured by agencies and advertisers, calling for separation of genuine news from promotional copy. They cite packers and railroads as examples and advocate filtering to protect legitimate reporting.
Mr Topperwein will present a free exhibition at the Old Target Range at 2 30 p m on August 6. The event invites local spectators to view sharp shooting demonstrations and marksmanship.
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