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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1922
Page
4
The Wey Scouts of Alpine march out in uniform to combat bag worm infestations in the city trees. They mount a daytime campaign and by night the army of Scouts claims victory, removing eggs sacs and bags to protect shade trees, orchards, and arbor vitae from seasonal damage.
Public legal notice commands sheriffs to publish for ten days the guardianship petition of Crystal Holland Spaniel minor filed in Brewster County Texas. Clay Holland appointed temporary guardian. next court term May 15 1922 in Alpine to contest or confirm permanent guardianship. Demand return of service with execution details.
Court issues a twenty day publication notice for N F Nixon to probate the will of W H Nixon deceased No 183 in Brewster County Texas. Interrogatories for depositions of Paul Trimmier and F P Scarborough will be read in evidence. a commission may issue after publication. W H Lease Clerk. Alpine Texas February 1922.
The piece argues citizens avoid jury duty and qualifiable jurors were excused in Brewster County where fifty-one were examined for the Hughes murder trial. It notes opposition to capital punishment and concerns over jurors discussing the case prior to selection.
A national drive links defective vision to industrial accidents headaches and reduced work efficiency. It calls for school eye tests and parent-supplied spectacles, and emphasizes lighting improvements in schools to prevent worsening eyesight among children.
Apwent Starnes announces a Southwestern Exposition and Fat Stock Show special. Round trip from Alpine to Fort Worth priced at 245 dollars with sale March 10 to 15 and final limit March 20. Train 110 departs Alpine 6 57 a m, connects in San Antonio with Fort Worth train 22 arriving Fort Worth about 8 55 9 a m, next morning.
A harsh critique condemns magazines and joke books as smutty material aimed at the public. It argues for fines and jail time to deter publishers. The essay warns of vulnerable youths being swayed by dirty literature and urges Texas authorities to suppress such material.
The Presbyterian Church invites all members to a Sunday morning 11 o clock service with children playing an active role. A ten minute sermon titled The Original Jack the Giant Killer will be delivered by Pastor A McMillan. An evening service is scheduled for 7 30 with Morals Surgery mentioned in notices.
Christian Science Sunday services listed at the Opera House with a talk titled Man. Alpine area map of Brewster County shows towns railways oil wells mines and mineral zones compiled from official Land Office data. Map for sale by Trans Pecos Abstract Co Alpine Texas contact A T McDonald for service details and Alpine Grow notice reads Read The Avalanche and Watch Alpine Grow.
Continental Casualty Company acknowledges illness report for Daniel B Adams from Fort Worth Texas dated February 9 1922 and encloses a draft for 13 33 dollars representing 100 per month indemnity for four days lost as per the policy. addressed to A J Beaty Mypine Texas.
The move to plant a pecan tree in the courthouse yard honors local men who died in service. El Reynolds started the effort this week by planting for Vonnie Fulcher, who died at Camp Maybrey. The community asks who will be next as several others should be remembered. Sterling City Texas News Record.
Notice posted by W. P. Barcham of Glenn Springs Texas warns that all trespassers will be prosecuted. It mentions windmill and repair work by Wonder Windmill with contact 28 J. GG. Leath as agent.
Mollie J. Holland petitions Brewster County Court for probate of John R K Holland deceased will and letters testamentary. Hearing set for May 1922 at Alpine courthouse. interested parties may appear to contest. Return required from the officer in Alpine, Texas.
No 117 commands copies of a guardianship notice for Crystal Holland Spannell minor. H W Ferguson filed for letters of guardianship and was named temporary guardian Feb 1922 by Brewster County judge. A May Alpine court term invites interested parties to contest and finalize appointment if not contested. Seal of Brewster County Clerk W Ho hease.
The timetable lists Southern Pacific lines with West Bound Express No. 110 at 6 57 A M and Limited No. 102 at 3 59 P M. East Bound Express No. 109 at 9 29 A M and Limited No. 101 at 4 27 P M. Also South Bound No. 25 arrives 2 15 A M and North Bound No. TM% departs 3 18 A M.
9348 Sunday School and preaching services announced. Boy classes at 4 pm and 6:30 pm. Evening preaching at 7:30 pm. Bible study Thursday at 4 pm. All are invited to attend these services led by W. P. Ray.
Edward G. Lowry analyzes how federal spending funds core governmental operations and business activities. The piece surveys budgeting, appropriations and revenue use, detailing the U S federal government’s approach to financing functions and services.
A 1920s reflection notes Congress requires annual reports on underperforming federal staff but takes no action to dismiss the inefficient. It recalls a 92 year old Treasury worker with a long service history and shows Cabinet indecision over helping elderly employees, citing a 1917 leave without pay as a glimpse of policy limits. The piece argues for humane handling rather than costly firings or suicides.
In a humorous remark Uncle Eben calls a certain kind of manufacturer a troublemaker and jokes they deserve extra tax, reflecting a playful rural wit and local speech.
For sale in Topeka Kansas the Securities Holding Company offers 10 acres in Tract 4, 10 acres in Tract 5, and 5 acres in Tract 5 at 50 dollars per acre. G Lt Faintham Notary Public Topeka Kansas. Call Ash for windmill work at phone 130.
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