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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1928
Page
3
A collage of quirky historical snippets recounts strange cures and humorous vignettes. Writings mention cider as a tonic for poultry, a wormy apple anecdote, school discipline notes, a wartime prices and manners guide, a kitchen knocker joke, and a smallpox scare at a farmer’s store with wary townsfolk.
Three members of the State Board of Control visited Sul Ross last Saturday and Monday. Dr H H Harrington and W T Gaston were here Saturday while R B Walthall chairman visited Monday. They inspected Sul Ross and signaled possible budget support for equipment and facilities including the library education building dormitories and requested next legislature action. The article notes a potential link to Sul Ross College namesake Marrington Ross, Governor of Texas and former A&M president.
Notice states the Millinery and Ready to Wear business has been sold to Mrs. W. C. Allen and will be run as Palace Pharmacy under Mrs. Walter Garr. The seller thanks friends for patronage and asks patrons to support the new proprietor.
A speaker argues the agricultural problem cannot be solved by farmers alone and urges balancing industry and farming through local investment. Examples cite Ohio and North Carolina as better-balanced states, and notes Elizabethton’s rayon plant plan and anticipated growth. He warns against political measures harming the rural class.
The faculty advances three cottages on the same lot as existing housing to total four. Built to adapt city cottage plans with larger dimensions and higher ceilings, each cottage will differ in exterior color and roof style to distinguish them from the city cottages. Tyler is contractor. completion targeted for early June opening of summer school.
Ten De Molays from Frere Chapter plus sponsors attended the Fourth Annual Convocation in El Paso Texas March 9 10 The event included initiations regular degree work ceremonies and social activities such as luncheon and a dance Leaders and delegates listed include Alex McGonagill Kessler Gilley Henry Lease John Henry Livingston Billy West Vitehey Young Duncan Scott Calvin Vetalx Tom Cross and W D Cowan.
The millinery and ready-to-wear shop operated by Mrs. Walter Garnett in the Hord area has been sold. Details of the transfer and future plans were not disclosed in the available text.
Mrs. W C Ail has purchased the Palace Pharmacy property and will run millinery and ready-to-wear at the site temporarily while seeking new quarters. Bids by April 2, 1928 require a $100 certified check as good faith. city reserves right to reject all bids.
The City Commoners will receive bids on April 2 for the purchase of the City Park property reserving the southeast corner. 40 by 60 feet in dimensions. Bids to be used with G.
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