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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1926
Page
4
A fragmentary note from the Alpine Avalanche, Brewster County Texas, references official city and county newspaper status, publication details, and advertising manager roles. It hints at subscription pricing and post office handling under federal law, but lacks complete data.
A clipping from the Horn Advocate warned Avalanche readers about a Fulghum Hatchery ad selling baby chicks to Amory, Texas. A citizen declared the hatchery a fraud with government investigations pending, noting no local hatchery exists and mail is forwarded to Atlanta, Ga. Authorities will review references before any further ads appear.
Notes from the Monday chamber luncheon describe Watters and other heavy imports as a topic of discussion. The report mentions committee appointments for a future Davis District West Texas Commerce meeting and lists names such as Merkesey, John G, and others.
The Ava lAnche reporter visited Alpine to view the taxidermy by Mosra H.R. and G. W. Reece. The Reece brothers demonstrated lifelike mounts, with notable action expressions, and claimed lower prices than competitors. They previously worked in Sanderson and now operate commercially, aiming for success amid local demand.
Merce brothers, known for mounting and rtutting work, also craft rugs from various animal hides and make women’s chokers. They recently mounted a blade for M. L. Hopson, who was killed while returning from Del Rio last week. They advertise Christmas cards and claim competitive pricing, urging locals to buy locally.
Disjointed OCR text recalls a dusky promoter hauled into court for attempting life insurance sales without proper license. Silly quotes and scattered anecdotes mix with references to people, locations, and events, including a note about Delia Foster's recovery from appendicitis and a Bridgeport paper.
Fort Davis Texas November 10 A banquet discussion compares costs and profits of sheep and cattle in the Davis Mountain region. Goats included. cow profits about 19 per year per 100 cows with calf sales and costs detailed. Sheep show higher per-10 head profits, about 72.80 after costs, with lambs and wool counted. Banquet and Sul Ross Ex-Students events noted for November 25 26 and a Thanksgiving football game with El Paso College.
Members of the Hiccup Chub begin leaving Alpine early tiday morning for a journey over the tring to Juarez continuing until Saturday morning when the last contra Ligent is expected to depart. Most reupers plan to visit the town north of the river enroute to the Mexican Gateway city, with Iva i aiming to be on hand Saturday to reach Lom before the Miner-Lobo st that afternoon.
A. E. Lyle of Paso for A. Schilling & Company spent last Saturday in Alpine demonstrating Schilling's coffee at Sandifer Grocery. Coffee and cakes were served, drawing many locals to enjoy refreshments and hospitality from the coffee company and Mr. Sandifer.
Last Thursday night the Grand Master J M Pouncy of Alps visited Uvalde with Rebekah and Oddfellow Lodges. He urged practical work for the order and community. His address was well received. Visitors from Eagle Pass accompanied him back to the border city for an ensuing lodge visit.
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