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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1917
Page
2
Alpine Publishing Company announces its directors J D Jacasoni president Jim P Wrisos vice president CW Livi Berry W T Hespenson and CW Weston as editors with subscription price 61 90 in advance. Postoffice in Alpine to receive mail matter of second class only.
A lengthy bill debate continues as Senate and House back a Sul Ross Normal School bill for Alpine. Government plans include a large education appropriation. Governor Ferguson's position hinges on national and rural educational support. Supporters argue the measure strengthens state education despite fiscal and political hurdles.
Tex as survey notes the highest point in Culberson County at about 8690 feet above sea level. Baldy Peak in Jeff Davis County and Emory Peak in Brewster County follow with lower elevations. Other notable high points include Chinati Peak Presidio County and Sawtooth in Jeff Davis County with elevations in the 7,000s feet.
Mertzon launches bid to land the West Tease A and M College. Fay ette Tankersley offers a 2000 acre ranch with running water delivering 5,760,000 gallons daily. The property includes timber with about 15,000 bearing pecan trees, hog-proof fencing, shipping pens, dipping vat, silos, feeding pens and tame land. Avalanche office Printing.
Notice of election held Saturday April 7 1917 in Brewster County school districts to elect five county school trustees by district and at large. Polls open 8 am and officers appointed by each district school board. County Judge A M Turnty signs the notice.
Senator Claude Hudspeth and Representative McFarland receive state gratitude for guiding the win before the Legislature to establish Sul Ross Normal College in the Trans-Pecos region. The action promises lasting benefits for public schools and future generations.
Alpine and the friends of education commend J D Jackson and B F Berkeley for persuading Texas legislators to fund a Normal College for teacher training. They anticipate the bill's passage and future school improvements in West Texas. The West Texas A and M campaign association of Sweetwater invites Alpine to attend their meeting on the 27th to discuss matters of supreme importance. The Commercial Cheat has taken no action yet.
Fragmentary OCR shows G W Baines Jr cashing as cashier swears the statement is true to best knowledge before me March 1917. Notary public WM Sanford attested.
A brief notice highlights Daisy Bread produced in Alpine under sanitary standards. The short item notes a branded bakery product and its adherence to safety guidelines in the coastal region. It emphasizes origin and quality assurance without additional details.
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