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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1922
Page
2
The Alpine Avalanche is published weekly by The Alpine Publishing Company. Subscriptions run two dollars per year, one dollar twenty five cents for six months, with shown postal rates. The paper is entered as second class matter at the Alpine, Texas post office under federal law.
Farmers papers attack tariff proposals as harming agriculture and raising costs for consumers. Leaders warn the bill serves special interests, expanding economic bondage to industrial regions while failing to lift farm prices.
A column notes 32 Senators and Congressmen facing re election amid discontent with postwar years. It cites rising taxes, budget forecasts of 750 million, and voter weariness under Harding era promises of normalcy. It mentions Representative Wingo and Herrick's basket joke as partisan barbs.
The piece notes 6 million unemployed seeking joys as calls for normalcy stir anxieties about Washington. It accuses leaders of hoodwinking voters with return promises and predicts a hard summer with some Congressmen and Senators likely to be absent when the new congressional roll is called.
The Avalanche plans weekly records from the county clerk focusing on real estate transfers and leases. Though local business is dull, authorities expect a large volume of land and lease changes. The paper invites readers to share news and suggestions to enrich the Chamber of Commerce page.
The Brewster County Board of Equalization will sit June 3 1922 at the Brewster County Court House Texas to hear evidence and fix property values for taxation. Clerk W H Lease and Deputy A Burke sign the notice dated May 1 1922.
A town meeting enthusiastic over Chamber of Commerce proposals aims to raise 300 dollars per month by enrolling new members. Members pledge to recruit at least one new person, boosting revenue and advocacy. The chamber renewed affiliation with the Texas State Chamber of Commerce.
A delegation from Orient railway company toured Alpine last week to inspect the line. Included were A. J. Cleary San Angelo superintendent HH Hargrove San Angelo general freight agent T Davis Wichita freight claim agent L Poland Fort Stockton roadmaster and W A Race San Angelo special agent. None disclosed information that might aid the public.
Public notice requires property owners within Alpine Texas to appear at city offices and render all real and personal property for 1922 city taxes by June 1 1922. Submissions must reach the City Tax Assessor by June 1 1922 to be listed on rendered rolls. W A Daugherty City Tax Assessor.
Alpine public schools send large boxes of clothes to Near East Relief aiding war affected children. The drive will clothe many young victims who would otherwise face exposure and death in war-torn regions. For sale 600 head high grade sheep $6 each cash required to handle 1280. O Turner Alpine Texas 20 tf
A large crowd attended a Tuesday night fashion show at the college auditorium featuring sixty six student models in home made gingham and organdy dresses. Designers were named on lighting and garments priced for retail, with humorous acts by George Livingston and James Norman Beard drawing encore reactions.
Gene Benson and Sam Ford along with Jor Hyder and Bob Harding conducted business in Hovey on Friday. Numerous locals visited Alpine and nearby towns this week, including Miss Etta Graef with Mrs. Leroy Stone, and Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Stone as visitors Monday.
The church invites all believers to join Sunday activities with patriotic and religious themes. Morning sermon titled An Every Member Church at 11 o'clock and an 8:30 p.m. program depicting the ancient Olympic spirit applied to daily life.
A brief obituary notes the death of Mrs. James Cofter. The poem-turned-notice describes a peaceful passing with a sense of spiritual release and homecoming, emphasizing a quiet departure without tears and a swift response to a divine call.
Official statement of the Marathon State Bank Brewster County Texas as of May 5 1922 published in Alpine Avalanche May 16 1922. It lists assets including loans 61993 77 bonds 7140 80 real estate 14727 00 furniture 1685 66 cash 35666 75 and other items totaling 129631 35. Liabilities show capital 22500 00 surplus 555 7500 undivided profits 1493 93 deposits 96145 24 cashier’s checks 1992 00 total 129631 35. Signed by L L Hess president and Earl Clark asst cashier sworn May 9 1922 before W A Weakley notary public.
A non sectarian memorial service will be held at the Presbyterian church on Sunday evening May 28 in honor of the fallen at Flanders Fields and returning veterans. The Big Bend Post of the American Legion will be invited as honor guests. J A McMillan, pastor.
The document lists county and district officials including associate justice FP Higgins district judge W A Haddin or Sutton L Elilaoti, district attorney Brian Montague, sheriff and collector re election J D McCutcheon, county and district clerk W H Lan, constable Herbert K Vorutt, J L Hord Justice of the Peace Precinct No 1 and other precinct roles in the county.
An old style grocery ad promotes canned fried meats jellies preserves flour and feed. It also lists fresh dressed poultry fish and oysters smoked hams and bacon with a contact phone number 219 for orders or inquiries.
A brief note emphasizes prompt courteous assistance for customers, promising careful handling of orders regardless of size or scope.
The Alpine Light and Ice Company cuts prices on electric light globes effective immediately. 15 to 25 and 40 watt globes drop from 40c to 35c each. 60 watt globes fall from 50c to 40c. 75 watt globes drop from 75c to 70c. Palace Pharmacy promises accurate prescriptions.
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