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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1922
Page
2
Notice to the public states that any erroneous reflection on character or reputation in the Avalanche column will be corrected upon notification to management. Subscription price per year listed as $2.09 and $1.25 appears in the text.
Editor Harding, now President, once urged reporters to get the facts. Now he reportedly tells press to say it with flowers as criticism grows of Senators, Congressmen, and the Department of Justice. The piece argues freedom to critique public acts remains vital despite calls to tone down coverage.
The piece discusses how idols arise in society to lead and command, from war and industry to sudden service and achievement. It cites figures like Washington Jefferson Hamilton Jackson Lincoln and Grant as examples, noting fame can outshine successors while some are forgotten.
The county reveres Grant's memory beyond Civil War fame and debates Woodrow Wilson's leadership. An Alpine Sul Ross student, Miriam, is named all around girl, reflecting a town pride in arts, music, and civic spirit.
Miriam Webb, recent Sul Ross College graduate with first honors and the University scholarship, received Medina Camp’s top “camp honors” after a month there. Miss Eunice Aden, ex-University of Texas women’s physical training director, founded Texas’s first girls summer camp, similar to eastern camps, awarding annual camp honors with two months all expenses paid. The aim is to promote health happiness and efficiency through swimming canoeing rowing motor boating fishing and horseback activities.
Alpine defeats Pecos in three games at Alpine Athletic Field. Sunday was 10 to 0, Monday 6 to 1, and Tuesday 9 to 1 as Alpine shows dominance. Next Sunday seeks a revenge match against Maria on the local diamond.
In probate court notice is given that letters testamentary for the estate of J. R. Holland, deceased, were granted May 18 1922 by Brewster County Court. Claimants must present claims by law. Executrix Mollie L. Holland resides in Alpine Brewster County Texas. 25-4.
The article describes a four year program split into Normal School and Collegiate years with certificates and diplomas. It notes free tuition and textbooks, no lab fees, a $15 entrance fee, and Alpine residents' hospitality toward students under President K. L. Marquis.
Mrs. Kate Nevill, owner, states that persons taking wood water or grass from the Nevill Ranch or lands, or engaging in hunting or fishing, will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.
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