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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1923
Page
2
The Alpine Avalanche records its weekly publication by The Alpine Publishing Company. It lists subscription prices per year and six months and notes second class matter status at Alpine's post office in Texas, under the 1879 Act.
Fragments discuss state revenue aims the outer occupation tax and tariff debates. Lieutenant Governor Davidson defends the state while Klansmen controversy surfaces. White House tariff talk cites Fordney Me tax and sugar price issues amid partisan blame and political posturing.
Local note argues Brewster County offers a viable site for sugar beet cultivation. The writer cites suitable soil and climate, attainable water supply, and sets a plan to start small without large-scale investment. Proposes sugar beet could become a permanent local industry.
The Mountain Eagle notes Sierra Blanca in Brewster County sees new mines opening and a fresh ore deposit found in an older mine. Ore shipments head to the El Paso smelter as Mariscal and Waldron quicksilver mines advance, signaling broader mineral development in the region.
The Bryan Eagle notes S W Buchanan a longtime The Eagle office advertiser admits he must advertise to keep pace. It argues his success came from neighbors promoting him and suggests advertising benefits a merchant who waited thirty years.
The article notes general optimism in business circles about a prosperous year with extensive profits. Wage gains for labor and improved financial health for farmers and stockmen are cited, while higher living costs and reduced tax burdens drive renewed confidence despite taxes.
The Williamson County Sun owner editor era is celebrated by the Menard Messenger and West Texas News as a fearless voice fostering educational and social progress. It lauds founder J. F. Cooper and successor Captain Roche for shaping the paper into a community staple that reflects local growth.
Past master W B Hancock and Bro. Slight were named life members of Alpine Lodge No 70 A F and A M in a ceremony attended by families and fellow Masons. C A Brown gave the presentation, Miss Newton Beaty and Louise Noble provided music, with Hancock lauding Masonry as the world’s greatest fraternal order and a lifelong source of guidance.
The article honors veteran masons including Bird and JC who formed the old guard. It extols their devotion to the brotherhood of man and their uplifting influence on the frontier community. It notes Eternity alone can judge the legacy of their lives and deeds.
The State Board of Health in Austin warns that mosquitoes and flies spread disease and urges residents to clean up and remove fly breeding areas. The piece promotes back yard fires to reduce waste and prevent illness, calling waste disposal a civic duty and urging community clubs to join anti-waste efforts.
The Woman’s Christian Missionary Society met at Mrs Jim Casner’s home on Wednesday afternoon. Mrs G Harris presided, and Mrs Anja Wilson led devotional. Talks covered training for citizenship and future possibilities. Two new members were welcomed and refreshments served to members and guests. The next meeting will be hosted by Mrs Phil Robinson.
An old advertisement touts Halls Catarrh Medicine as a cure for catarrh and deafness. It describes a two part product, an ointment for inflammation and a tonic for mucous surfaces, sold by Cheney Co. in Toledo, Ohio for over four years.
W A Oatman contractor and builder offers carefully made estimates for all building types now constructing the Holland Hotel. Phone 242. 12 22 tf.
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