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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1922
Page
2
A long-winded editorial argues that buying locally strengthens Alpine Texas communities and local industry, while shopping out of town harms home merchants. It cautions merchants and customers alike to buy locally and avoid double standards in supporting home businesses.
The oldest service Star Spangled Banner in Texas is kept by Big Bend Post 79 American Legion in Alpine. Captain Miles Bennet, a Civil War veteran, presented the flag to the post on Flag Day, sixty two years after it first came from Captain Hennett’s company.
Medical reports show men are more subject to appendicitis though many sudden cases occur among women. Prevention focuses on avoiding intestinal infection. Adler-i-ka acts on both upper and lower bowel, removing foul matter and toxins. It also helps gas on the stomach. Pine Drug Store offers Adler-i-ka.
In Brewster County Texas probate court grants original letters testamentary to Mollie L Holland Executrix on May 18 1922 for the estate of J R Holland Deceased. Creditors must present claims by law with executrix address Pine Al pine Brewster County Texas.
Palace Pharmacy advertises reliable, fast prescription filling as its specialty, emphasizing accuracy and speed in service.
The Avalanche reports Brewster County officers announce candidacies for upcoming primary elections. Officials are set to compete in July within precinct boundaries under applicable act.
A ballot slate names candidates and incumbents for Terlingua area offices including Associate Justice E F HIGGINS LEIGH CLARK District Judge W A HADDEN, Sheriff and Tax Collector BRIAN MONTAGUE, County and District Clerk W H LEASE, Constable in Precincts 1 and 2 HERBERT B PRUETT J S HORD, Justice of the Peace Precinct No 1 W LIVINGSTON, Commissioner candidates CLARENCE HORD and H T FLETCHER, Precinct No 4 W R CARTLEDGE, Terlingua.
Big Bend Post American Legion hosted an open house with Commander Jack Allen presiding and Judge John Perkins delivering the invocation. Plans include forming a new fire company chief Buddy Ferguson, organizing two firefighting crews, and starting drills after a meet with chamber and city officials. A joint July Fourth picnic for service members and families was outlined, with Alpine gun club talks and two twelve member clubs to form teams.
Sul Ross State Normal College presents itself as a western state institution with new facilities, a strong library and labs, four-year curriculum split into Normal School and collegiate years. No tuition is charged, textbooks are free, and students are treated as guests of Alpine with a hospitable campus atmosphere.
Marfa outlasts Alpine on the local diamond by a 3 to 2 score after a late push. Kaye homered for Marfa while McGaughy and Holland starred for the Alpinettes. Howard and Sanders pitched well as Alpine and Marfa matched 2 base hits apiece.
The article notes that citizens over sixteen may join by following regulations. The Women’s Auxiliary will arrange regular meetings soon. Mrs. Middlebrook is named as commander.
Several prame plates belonging to students with cards printed at Commencement time remain at the Avalanche office. They will be delivered to owners on application to this office.
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