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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1922
Page
8
A reflective comunit y column argues every house and street in Alpine is built by citizens effort and character. It urges constructive work, cites heaven as earthly progress, and notes social quirks and local figures with humor and critique.
An upbeat verse urges not to fear generosity as success comes. It contrasts cheerful daily phrases with worklike toil of editors and writers. It suggests personal ascent and fortune remain compatible with friendship and kindness.
A historical roster lists James Cornell as 83rd Judicial District Judge in Sonora Texas alongside N. W. Graham District Attorney and M. Ss. Burke County Judge Superintendent of Schools. It includes county officers such as Sheriff and Tax Collector T Chastain County Treasurer J W Phelps Tax Assessor J J Martin Jr and County Attorney W M Harmon. Also named are County Surveyor WH Lease County and District Clerk Clarence Hord and County Commissioners from Precincts 1 2 3 4 plus Justices of Peace from Precincts 1 2 3.
Property owner H. T. Fletcher Mangger warns that persons taking wood water or grass in any O2 pastures will be prosecuted for trespass. The notice urges compliance and enforcement.
Postmasters in Cairmen Nel Bend Seattle and Seattle are named as agents to push 4% treasury savings certificates. A Treasury official, Mr Black, says ads would urge public purchase and postmasters would actively solicit business as government agents in a pilot in four cities. If results satisfy, the campaign will expand.
Helen Kayne endures a monotonous, rainy day behind a department store counter while dreaming of escape. At home her mother frets over codfish dinners and money from Herbert, and the weight of expectation, romance, and work presses on Helen as she keeps up appearances and chores.
Sheriff Townsend lists Wood ranch in southern Brewster County as public auction to satisfy the debt of J W Potter and M E Potter. Property includes 640 acres per several sections and blocks surrounding Alpine Texas. Sale set for first Tuesday in June 1922 at Brewster County Courthouse between 10 AM and 4 PM.
Justice Court Precinct No 1 convenes on the fourth Monday monthly. County Court meets the third Monday in February May August and November. Commissioners' Court on the second Monday in February May August and November. Probate Court meets the first week Wednesday of County Court. District Court 63rd Judicial District meets the sixth Monday after wa first Monday in January and uly.
The City Commission led by Mayor Benjamin F Berkeley and Commissioners P F Gillett Geo W Baines Jr meet the first Monday of each month at the Masonic Building. City Marshal Nay Bowles is listed among officers.
The notice lists Sunday School at 9 45 with preaching at 11 am and evening services at 6 30 pm. It invites all parishioners to participate in youth and women groups and midweek activities led by W P Ray.
Mrs. Williams of Route 6 tells how back pain headache and fatigue left her weak and bedridden until Cardiol eased symptoms. She says her condition improved after her husband bought Cardiol and a doctor approved the change. Thousands of women found help with Cardiol and it is sold everywhere.
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