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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1922
Page
6
The speaker argues faith must be joined with knowledge temperance and patience to build a better Alpine. He critiques reform zeal lacking balance and warns against prejudice and impulsiveness, urging discrimination and steady effort over idle promises. He cites local habits and humorous vignettes while urging practical virtue.
The county governance roster names James Cornell as judge of the 83rd Judicial District and N W Graham as district attorney. It includes county offices such as superintendent, sheriff tax collector, treasurer, tax assessor, county attorney, surveyor, and clerks, plus precinct commissioners and justices of the peace with precinct numbers.
Advertising rates per inch per week and per line are listed with no discounts. A letter complains about political propaganda in the Avalanche and the need to charge for news space. The piece argues publishers must cover costs, noting staff time, printing, and the importance of space for community notices.
For the first time in Brewster county history a jury invokes the death penalty for murder. Harvey Hughes, an Ohio youth, remains in prison awaiting the court’s mandate as citizens react with mixed feelings and sentiments.
The piece argues against hasty punishment or commutation to life, urging Texas higher courts to review Harvey Hughes case thoroughly. It cautions against maudlin sympathy for criminals and stresses orderly legal process to correct any juror influence or injustice.
The Avalanche notes C E Mead of Marfa announces his candidacy in the Democratic primaries for district judge of the 83rd judicial district. Mead is praised for a long career in North Texas law, service as Hunt county attorney, Assistant Attorney General under Lightfoot and Walthall, time with Smith Crawford Mead at Beaumont, and recent seven years building a Marfa practice. He also served as Special Assistant United States Attorney under Gregory during a Federal court term in El Paso.
The article notes that wireless telephony has become routine and foresees its potential to connect country residents with city lectures and concerts, highlighting its early stage and the unpredictable future of this scientific advancement.
The article envisions wireless telephone expanding access to music, politics, and public events for rural residents. It predicts urban concerts, political speeches, and church services reaching distant households, easing isolation and connecting elderly and disabled individuals to the world outside.
The Southern Pacific company announces a new dining car plate service on the Sunset Limited trains No 107 and No 102. Plates cost $1.00 each and patrons are invited to try the service at their first opportunity.
Local ad highlights W. H. Huffaker offering fast wood cutting with a portable spower saw. Visit or contact the dealer noted as 6 tf for service and demonstration.
Justice Court Precinct No 1 meets the fourth Monday each month. County Court convenes on the third Monday in February May August and November. Commissioners Court meets the second Monday in February May August and November. Debate Court sits the first week of County Court on Wednesdays. District Court 63rd meets the sixth Monday after the first Monday in January and July.
The city commission, including Mayor Benj. F. Berkeley and commissioners F. E. Gillett and Geo. W. Baines Jr, with City Marshal Nay Bowles, holds monthly meetings on the first Monday at the Masonic Building.
Persons taking wood water or grass in any of the O2 pastures will be prosecuted for trespass. H. T. Fletcher, Manager.
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