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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1923
Page
2
The Alpine Avalanche is issued weekly by The Alpine Publishing Company with a subscription price per year. The paper is entered as second class matter at the Alpine post office in Texas under the 1879 act.
A Midland view urges the West Texas Tech locating committee to choose Midland as the site for the new school. The note praises local agriculture and the generosity of Mr. C N Scott, while image of Alpine and Georgetown berries and the optimistic personal sketch of Bob conclude the column.
The article describes Bob Kvane of Marta visiting a sanctum on Friday and joining a gathering at the wigwam. Lively talk recalls youth and family ties, with Bob’s voice recalling past days and the strength of the Colorado river shaping memories of a former home.
Lee J Rowntree editor of the Hirgan Vagle and a Howe of Representatives member from France County died suddenly in his House seat last Tuesday. He led state journalism circles as president of Texas and National Press Associations and twice served as Legislature chief clerk. Rowntree founded George town Commercial, later bought and merged into The Sun in 1918. The Avalanche sends condolences for a noted Texas editor and publisher and his devoted, influential career.
Western hopes for the Orient rise as SP officials led by President Wo Rk Scott and Vice President G S Ward inspect the Alpine to Fort Worth route. The trip fuels speculation of a SP takeover or investment and possible Orient expansion toward the Mexican border.
After receivership, the Uvalde Leader-News was sold to Mrs. James F. Ward. HP. Hornby, previously tied to J. H. Hardy, leases the paper and becomes publisher. The report notes the paper’s strong standing and hopes for its recovery. Also, Brewster county sees its first gin plant arrive and cotton prices fall seven dollars per bale at the local depot.
The university marks its Fortieth Anniversary during the eighth biennial Varsity Circus with events including a historical pageant and the coronation of the Queen of Variety. Gov Neff opens the jubilee on May 10 and Mothers Day closes May 13 as Win McGill leads planning for the campus spectacle.
In the Alpine Independent school district election held last Saturday F E B Gillett George W Baines Jr and A B B Sandifer were elected without opposition J Db Jackson is president of the board School officials prepare for commencement exercises Gov Neff will deliver the high school commencement address on Friday May 18 drawing nationwide interest
A Good Room House with garage large barn and orchid offered by A W Swift. Eastern Star members hosted a linen shower for Bettie Carr, preparing for her May 15 wedding to Alfred C Black of San Diego. A follow up on the shower is promised next week. Gil’s prescripts a guarantee you get what the doctor orders and a full line of novelties at the pharmacy.
The Chamber moves the luncheon date up to Saturday the 1th due to a Fort Davis district court session with several business leaders attending. The May Clean Up will run Monday to Wednesday of the coming week, with Governor visiting schools and college before joining the delegation to the San Angelo W T C Convention.
The Brewster County region known for cattle gains new industry with the first cotton gin at the S P Depot consigned to La Harmonia Co of La Jitas on the Rio Grande. The modern plant serves existing cotton acreage and promises rapid growth in a soon to be booming Southern King industry.
Telephone accounts are due on or before the 10th of the month. If unpaid by the 10th of the following month, service will be discontinued and a $1 reestablishment fee charged. This is a uniform rate. Alpine Tel Company.
On April 24 1923 Sheriff Townsend lists tax sale parcels in Brewster County belonging to F P Fuehler with numerous tracts across Alpine Texas. A sale is set for June 1925 at the courthouse door in Alpine between 9 and 4 with cash bid to satisfy a judgment of 28.70 plus six percent interest and costs.
Halls Catarrh Medicine offers an ointment to relieve catarrhal inflammation and an internal tonic that acts on mucous surfaces through the blood to restore normal conditions. Sold by druggists for over 40 years. F. J. Cheney Co., Toledo, Ohio.
W A Oatman contractor and builder advertises careful estimates for all building types and announces the Holland Hotel project with a contact number 242. The Palace Pharmacy offers a full line of standard medicines and high class toilet articles and novelties for families.
AUD PURINA presents Maud Purina as the country’s famed mule figure promoting Purina O-Molene balanced feed for mules and horses. The ad claims oats and hay alone waste energy, that Purina O-Molene offers variety and digestibility, improving stamina and health with less feed. Sold by Alpine Mercantile Co. and Clarence Hord Grocery.
Sheriff Townsend announces sale of J W Potter and M E Potter property in Brewster County Texas by public auction for cash. Lands described include Surv Nos 12 14 1822 24 26 in Block G12 G Cc S F Ry Co survey and Surv Nos See 290 in Block G4 DD W Ry Co survey. Sale to occur June first Tuesday between 10 AM and 4 PM at Alpine courthouse.
In Brewster County Justice Court Precinct One Clarence Hord sues F P Fulcher. An execution issued from the court on a judgment dated April 7 1923 in favor of Clarence Hord against F P Fulcher.
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