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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1922
Page
6
The Alpine Avalanche notes a man who hoarded wealth and spurned companionship, passing away with his fortune intact. A moral reflection questions the value of a life spent in greed and isolation, contrasting earthly gain with spiritual worth.
A Sunday Alpine Baptist service shunned formal sermon in favor of teaching charity. Aged parishioners from the Home for the Deaf and the Blind joined, with memory hymn singing and an old organ on the pulpit platform.
The Rev W A Cratford Pro preached at St Marys Episcopal Church on Sunday morning on the topic Cherise or Mahomet Which do You Follow The preacher argued that Jesus allowed wine while Mahomet forbade intoxicants and that Christian nations using stimulants show greater kindness and health He contrasted historic outcomes under both religious systems and urged adherence to Jesus teachings as guiding policy
A religious and civic reflection argues that a railroad strike affects all Alpine residents and that society thrives only when every member supports the community. It asserts shared fate across industries, churches, and public works, urging unity for homes, schools, and growth.
The notice lists East Bound trains No. 110 Express at 6 57 A M and No. 102 Limited at 3 59 P M, West Bound No. 109 Express at 9 29 A M and No. 101 Limited at 4 27 P M. Also Kansas City Mexico and Orient lines show South Bound No. 28 arriving 1 18 A M and North Bound No. ? Departing 3 25 A M. Call A H Fulcher for windmill work, phone 130, 63%.
A garbled poem section mocks romance and social norms with sharp one liners and satirical lines. It riffs on marriage gender roles and census quirks, referencing a local Gazette writeup and humor about seduction, dentistry, and relationships.
The McAdee Mother urges McAllen merchants to fight mail order houses with live ads while noting two sides to buying locally. She argues residents often buy elsewhere out of ignorance or lack of local ads and says merchants must advertise to compete and inform customers of home options.
A reflection argues that local merchants saturating newspapers with weekly catalogs could sway consumers away from home markets. It suggests delivering stronger sermons alongside ads to boost local trade and deter outside shopping.
The Eagle Lake Headlight notes that editors must gather death and marriage details from others as they often lack full access. It emphasizes the heavy workload editors bear and gratefully welcomes readers to supply accurate news items and facts.
The county government roster names James Cornell 3rd Judicial District Sonora Texas N W Graham District Attorney 83rd Judicial District M S Burke County Judge Super intendent of Schools E F Townend Sheriff Tax Collector M T Chastain County Treasurer J W Phelps Tax Assessor J B Martin Jr County Attorney W Mo Harman County Surveyor W H Lease County Clerk Clarence Yard County Commissioner Precinct No 7 H M Fickher County Commissioner Precinct No 2 B B yeah County Commissioner Precinct No 3 W W Ipcortledgs County Commissioner Precinct Noted Justice of Peace W A Weakley Justice of Peace Precinct No 2 L Cartieter Justice of Peace Precinct
The schedule lists Justice Court meets on the fourth Monday each month and County Court on the third Monday in February May August and November. Commissioners' Court convenes on the second Monday in February May August and November. District Court, 63rd Judicial District, meets the sixth Monday after the first Monday in January and in February.
The Berkeley city commission led by Mayor F I Gillett and commissioners G W Baines Jr Nay Bowles holds monthly meetings on the first Monday at the Masonic Building.
Individuals taking wood water or glass in any of the O2 pastures will be prosecuted for trespassing. Statement issued by I1. T. Fletcher, the manager.
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