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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1922
Page
4
A Mexican editorial warns against American reformers pushing prohibition style laws and cites U S history to argue such moves fuel illicit liquor use. It notes Mexico may resist foreign temperance pressures while discussing American spikes in beer and whiskey attitudes.
The piece analyzes claims that Rev. Harry Bowlby and allied temperance groups push blue laws and restrictions on Sunday activities including theaters, sports, and gasoline use. It notes Bowlby later rejected the interview, but suggests the gist mirrors H.R. 9753 aims and warns readers of threatened liberties.
A convoluted editorial critiques Resolution No. 6755 proposing a Sunday law as a reform effort. It denounces congressional actions enforcing Prohibition and church attendance while citizens struggle under strict statutes. The piece cites 1920 Philadelphia and broader moral debates surrounding enforcement.
W. OH Huffaker promotes his portable power saw as a quick wood cutting tool with a call to action to see him off.
East bound 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. Kansas City Mexico and Orient South Bound No 25 arrives 1 15 A M. North Bound No 2 departs 3 15 A M.
J E Doddridge of the Portland Oil Syndicate is closing a rig briefly and heading to Portland for a few weeks. Pat Taber of Joplin Missouri aims to start drilling on Gage No 1 this week in Marathon. Various residents are visiting or staying with relatives in El Paso San Antonio Cuero Alpine and San Angelo. For rent two rooms furnished for light housekeeping with sun parlor Mrs Walter Matthews phone 151.
An early examination outlines how government spending funds federal operations and programs. The piece notes broad categories, the scale of expenses, and the debates surrounding efficiency and accountability in handling taxpayer money.
A detailed critique argues Congress must lead fundamental reforms of the federal administration. It calls for reorganizing the executive branch, a new personnel system, budget reform, and strengthened control of public funds. The piece notes stagnation in salaries, brain drain of capable staff, and the need to avoid overlapping jurisdictions and duplication while preserving responsible governance.
The Nashville headquarters reports total campaign receipts of 40.41 million dollars directed to seven core objectives including foreign missions, home missions, state and local work, Christian education, hospitals, orphanages, and relief. Regular state receipts totaled over 28.7 million with 1.56 million in special contributions. over 250,000 baptisms were reported. The drive funded 180+ new missionaries, new churches, schools, hospitals, and expanded work in Europe and Asia.
A notice states that any person connected with or tampering with the fighting circuit without prior notification will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law by Alpine Light and Ice Company.
Notice states Alpine Texas will hold an election on the first Tuesday in April 1922 to elect 4 mayors and two commissioners. Qualified voters may vote. J I D Jackson presiding judge and Cas Edwards and J M Pouncey as clerks appointed. Returns to mayor within two days. February 25 1922. Benjamin Berkeley mayor.
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