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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1922
Page
2
Public notice states the Avalanche will correct any erroneous reflections about persons, firms, or corporations upon notification to management. It asserts belief in the United States as a democracy and republic and expresses duty to love, support, and defend the country and its laws.
After a night of dreams the G O P awoke to a harsh day as several weeks earlier elections showed a shift against Democrats and rising Republican losses. Prominent allies like Tia Copley and Clif ford Ireland fell, while Indiana Senator Harry S New and Albert J Keveridge faced recrimination as New stayed home and Keveridge appeared a political afterthought. The administration woke to dawn findings and a surprising political turn.
A fragmented report portrays President facing multiple pressures as the Republican machine and party unity fray. Gifford Pinchot cited as an independent disruptor, while Indiana debacle and New Jersey race spur frantic stumping tours for Frelinghuysen amid looming primaries ahead.
Flag Day will be observed at spine Jone M4 under the American Legion. Service members will wear flags in their lapels all day. At 5 pm a ceremony at the ball park includes the battle scarred flag presentation by Milo Bennett and a history by Judge Brian Montague. A Legion flag will be accepted by Post Commander J. Allen. A game follows between the American Legion team and the Alpine Krakerjacks with proceeds to the Ladies Auxiliary entertainment committee.
In the Ava lance this week the notice names Judge Leigh Clark of El Paso as a candidate for associate justice of the court of civil appeals in the eighth district of twenty two counties including Brewster. Widely known in Brewster, he is praised as a capable jurist with broad state and federal experience and a vow to avoid prejudice. Democratic voters of Brewster County are urged to remember him at the primary.
Ike Avalanche voices support for Clarence Hord to run again for the first district county commissioner seat. Hord is praised as an efficient public servant and must be retained for the coming term.
Notice is given that the Democrat Executive Committee of Brews ter county is called to meet in Alpine on Monday June 19 1922. All members are urged to attend. Hancock is chairman.
Oliver typewriter for sale in good condition. Price negotiable. Call Ava lanche office at 19 tf for details.
H T Fletcher, longtime second district commissioner, confirms he will run again in the coming election after failing to find a successor. His decision is praised by Brewster county voters who feel the district cannot afford a swap at this time.
Announced for the July 22 primary, Leigh Clark seeks the nomination for Associate Justice in the Eighth District Court of Civil Appeals. This campaign entry names the candidate and position.
Two candidates speak to Democratic voters urging support in the July 22 primary. Clarence Hord seeks re election as commissioner from the 1st district and H T Fletcher seeks re election from the 2nd district. Both letters request Democratic voter backing at the primary.
Prizes of five dollar gold pieces awarded for essays on Sul Ross by freshmen. Contributed by Alpine chamber of commerce C F E McCoo of Alpine Lumber company and Sul Ross faculty. Winners announced: Bertha Mae Hancock Day Baker and Margaret Parsell.
The Avalanche announces candidates for district and county offices as Brewster County voters head to Democratic primaries in July. Precinct officers are also listed as part of the slate.
Fragmentary text lists Justice Of The Veemee Precinct Co Ww W OLIVINGSTON with unclear surrounding details.
The Jolly Loafers present Camouflage of Shirley a three volley military skirmish at the opera house in Alpine this Saturday. Reports from Marfa praise the play as superior and the Alpine American Legion secured the engagement for Alpine audiences. Don’t miss this dramatic show promising a memorable evening.
A drug advert claims Adler i ka cleanses both upper and lower bowel removing foul matter to prevent infection and ease gas or constipation. The Alpine Drug Store promotes this intestinal antiseptic and highlights a testimonial of astonishing purities.
The Alpine Post American Legion received thanks from Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Weatherby of Fort Davis for Memorial Day service honoring their son. The Alpine Post conducted services in Fort Davis and joined in honoring local war heroes.
The Clean City Campaign ballot boxes reveal Colonel Frank O Gross's street hamburger stand as Alpine’s neatest and most sanitary, praised for the spotless interior and surrounding area, described as immaculately clean and likened to a lady's parlor.
A new member, MaW Medmberl or MaW MEDMBEL OF FIRM A. FE. Robinson Jr., joins Robinson & Co. He arrived on the Express for Mr and Mrs A F Robinson on July 3, 1922 at 11 35. He and his mother are recovering well and will become permanent residents. The office story notes Forest’s pride and a humorous shirt button mishap.
Penrod and F E Henderson teachers at Sul Ross returned from a fruitful fishing trip in the Fort Stockton area. They show heads and scales as Exhibit A and a string of fish as Exhibit B. They report excellent rains through Crockett and Val Verde counties and grass in splendid condition. In Ozona the grass is knee high and livestock are doing well on the ranges.
Miss Nellie Mae Gourley returns from Denton Texas where she finished linotype training. Mr and Mrs C R White with Neal White and Hugh Hext travel from Sierra Blanca to Alpine for Neal to enter Summer Normal. Mrs W T Henderson leaves for an Atlantic coast visit. Miss Virginia Lawler departs Big Springs after learning of sister illness. Miss Gladys Johnson of Marfa visits Alpine. she works with Mitchell Gillett in Marfa and joins the Jolly Loafers Pramatic club for The Camouflage of Shirley at the opera house. Mrs J C Thain of Alpine Studio travels to El Paso Las Cruces to check markets and accessories for photo work. The Alpine Studio touts its up to date methods and western city standards.
The Alpine community expects Emancipation Day celebration on June 19. Notices mention roping contests likely, cattle losses near Marathon after heavy rains, and local business updates. Bornes Rokernot announces a birth. John M. Burroughs dies after liver cancer, a veteran engineer on the G H road. County clerk candidate P Means featured. Daughert tros optimistic about business success.
An Alpine based Sul Ross college is hailed as peerless in state education with finest climate and moral atmosphere. The Alpine school earns a 100% rating from the Texas Department of Education, crediting Superintendent A J Koenig and staff for top results. Judge A M Turney is in Austin on business.
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