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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1924
Page
2
The Alpine Avalanche is the weekly county and city newspaper printed in Alpine Texas. It notes 32nd year publication with W W Jenkins as manager and editor, subscription rates listed, and post office classification as second class under federal law.
Congress overrode President Coolidge to enact a soldier compensation measure. It provides cash allowances up to 80 dollars for about 3505 veterans and paid up life insurance for 284 long service cases, effective March 1 1925 with applications due by January 1 1928. The piece also argues for universal wartime service and a broad draft system to deter future conflicts.
The Presbyterian Chiaket invites members and friends to join Sunday activities with Sunday School at 10 a.m and Evening service at 8 15 p m. A sermon titled The Sparkling Springs of Life will be delivered, and the 1 o’clock service is omitted for the annual baccalaureate service at Sul Ross College led by Pastor J A McMillan.
Brewster County Texas announces a meeting of the Board of Equalization on June 9 1924 at the Brewster County Courthouse to hear evidence and fix property valuations for taxation. Clerk W H Lease signs the notice dated May 9 1924.
Mower Lumber Company advertises a fresh stock of planting seeds including Black Amber and Red Top Cane Seed Kaffir Corn Milo Maize and Jun Corn. It promotes day and night service and a New Deal Cafe south of the depot with a motto emphasizing good cooking and sanitation.
In Western Texas news a Midland physician Jude Clartes Gills endorses Judge Gibbs from the 70th Judicial District for Chief Justice of Texas Court of Civil Appeals. Gibbs, a Western Texas stockman and Hereford breeder, pledges swift business dispatch and reduced court costs. He resides in Midland and is unaffiliated with El Paso politics. Howell Lumber Company listing concludes.
Judge Felix Burkett campaigns in Alpine outlining road user taxes and a state bank plan to aid farmers. He attacks Lynch Davidson’s policy, cites tax changes on cut over lands, argues for convicts’ work programs, and pledges independent governance if elected Texas governor.
Mrs Warner urged the Davis Mountains Federation to unite Alpine Marfa Fort Davis and Fort Stockton clubs for women’s progress. She praised President More Ross, argued for sisterhood of women, and backed Sul Ross State Teachers College with statewide club support. She criticized daily papers for front page scandals and called for united effort to boost local education.
The Alpine Chamber luncheon featured J J Casner detailing a West Texas Chamber and Alpine ties with San Angelo. Discussion urged forming a Davis Mountains district association to build a recreation park and fair. Speakers covered cotton prospects and state park aims, emphasizing Texas beauty and regional promotion.
Will Yarbro and Sons and Mrs S J Harmonson express gratitude to friends neighbors and helpers who aided during their deep distress especially those who assisted in recovering their daughter sister and friend and those who provided flowers May God bless each and all who helped.
The Methodist church reports strong Sunday worship and urges pledges for a new building program with bids expected by June first. A full day of services includes Sunday School at 9 45, baccalaureate at the college auditorium, Junior League at 3, Epworth League at 7 15, and preaching at 8, with a welcoming invitation from Pastor John Beery.
Alpine Light and Ice Co announces May 5 price cuts on Mazda lamps including 15 to 100 watt models. The notice underscores Mazda quality and warns against non Mazda tungsten and nitrogen lamps. Prices listed for several wattages and finishes.
Steam Pleating is described as best of all pleating and a trial is requested. The ad notes it takes three yards of plain material to make one pleating item and is signed by Mrs. N. S. Murphy. 17-27-tf.
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