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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1922
Page
4
A fragmentary piece rails against a newspaper slander of Jefferson Davis and Abraham Lincoln era figures. It recalls Confederate and Union leaders, condemning attacks on the South and praising enduring Confederate memory amid Civil War reflections.
The author elevates Lincoln as a symbol of universal liberty and condemns Jefferson Davis as a defender of slavery. He argues the nation should unite beyond past sectional resentments, honoring veterans from both sides and preserving shared American ideals under Old Glory.
Stop and consider the Blackleg prevention record of O M Franklin Aggression over five years. Our ceaseless efforts provide a reliable Redliable Mackley Preventative. Dr A J Hoffman Marta Texas offers administration with no extra charge. Let us do your printing.
Mexico became the leading U S export market besides Germany, purchasing $221.854 million in 1921, up $13.996 million from 1920 and far above prewar 1913 levels. Wheat shipments rose despite lower value, cotton cloth doubled, iron and steel pipe shipments surged, all reflecting price and demand gains in 1921.
The Alpine Hospital announces readiness to treat patients needing rest or operations with well ventilated rooms and a staffed operating room. Trained nurses available around the clock. Mrs W Nettleton listed in Alpine Texas. An Alpine man threatened with money is described as a fool by locals.
Classified ad lists a roller top desk for 25 dollars and a Roto Speed Machine also priced at 25 dollars. Inquiry directed to Avalanche.
Help wanted in housekeeping room. Call or see Mrs. W FP McGaughy. 12 tf.
Miss Lloyd Florence Bodenhamear of Humble High School took first in Texas’s inaugural High School Girls Poetry Contest with The Memory Child. Second place went to Miss Mary Stone of Jasper High School for Corn. Judges included UT and Baylor College officials.
A quiet verse recalls the speaker’s younger self as a memory a distant star. The poem describes the child’s presence in twilight prayers and questions whether the speaker has failed in ideals or the past has returned to bear company.
Parish notes remind contributors to submit church column items to the office by Wednesday noon each week to ensure inclusion.
Bible School at 9 45 a m led by J E Yates superintendent preaching at 11 a m and 8 15 p m Junior Endeavors at 3 p m supervised by Mrs Gee and H Candlin Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 15 p m minister H M Bandy invites all to attend.
The Church of Christ holds communion service and Bible study Sunday mornings at 10 o clock at Mrs M E Shelt ons residence. Thursday night Bible study also planned. All are invited to attend these services.
Sunday School starts at 10 a.m. with T Beard as Superintendent Junior League at 3 p.m. led by Mrs. W A Daugherty Manager Senior League at 7:30 p.m. Leonard Stone is president with H M Smith serving as pastor.
Accordiami box and knife pleating hemstitching and buttonholes completed. Mrs H B Houston of Uvalde Texas reports finished tailoring items including covered bottoms and a hemstitching detail.
Frank J. Cheney and Co promise one hundred dollars for any case of catarrh cured by Hall's Catarrh Medicine. The document, sworn in Toledo on December 7, 18xx, notes the product is taken internally and acts through the blood. Sold by druggists. testimonials available.
Alpine Presbyterian invites the community to an 8 30 service next Sunday to hear plans for a new God’s Clean-up Campaign. The 11 oclock sermon will reflect on The Lure of the Skyline featuring Alpine’s surrounding hills and mountains as backdrop for faith. Pastor J A McMillan urges attendance.
Alpine Light and Ice Co announces price cuts effective immediately on electric light globes. 15 to 25 and 40 watt globes drop from 40 cents to 35 cents. 60 watt globes fall from 50 cents to 40 cents and 75 watt globes from 75 cents to 70 cents.
Eastbound No. 110 Express at 6 57 A M and No. 102 Limited at 3 59 P M. Westbound No. 109 Express at 9 29 A M and No. 101 Limited at 4 27 P M. KC Mexico and Orient Southbound No. 23 arrives 1 15 A M and Northbound No. 20 departs 3 15 A M Read The Avalanche and Watch Alpine Grow.
The luncheon features “Fire Protection For Alpine” by Brian Montague and a report on County Hospital by A Newell. Other talks include “Reduction of Rates” by Otis Turner and “Plan of Action” by George W Raines. Presiding is Brian Montague.
House for sale as new home nears completion. Centerly located with seven rooms two baths sleeping porch servants room two garages barn two full lots on corner fronting east and south. Base burner heating stove in good condition. Easy terms possible. Possession in July. Call or address C A Brown 22 41.
A proverb notes a man may speak early but takes 90 years to learn restraint, while a woman never learns to keep quiet at the right time. It reflects old fashioned gendered views on communication.
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