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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1923
Page
4
Do not be fooled by new vaccines. Globe Blackleg Vaccine touted as standard and a Texas product promises lifetime immunity. Sold by Alpine Drug Store. 31-2-11.
An old advertisement touts a froe Star Remedy claimed to cure eczema itch cracked hands poison oak and sore feet sold by Valace Pharmacy Garnett Proprietor.
A reader proposes a salt brine spray for blue bugs in poultry housing. Apply the hot mixture to hen houses and perches, repeat after ten days, then the bugs should not require attention for six months. Tina Spauding notes in Farm and Ranch section.
Texas reports from multiple regions indicate a rise in deer and other big game and game birds. W. W. Boyd, state game fish and oyster commissioner, stresses strict enforcement of laws to sustain hunting. Ducks flourish in plains lakes after heavy rains and maize crops, aiding hunters. Doves and quail show strong numbers with a 15 bird daily limit for either species, not exceeding 25 total birds per day.
Former Lieutenant Governor Lynch Davidson formally announces his 1924 Democratic primary candidacy for Texas governor. He pledges businesslike governance, tax reform, education funding, penitentiary reform, highway building, law enforcement, and anti Klan stances while stressing fiscal restraint and broad public service.
Sunday services include 8 30 Holy Mass and Benediction English sermon at 10 Spanish sermon for language learners. Evening catechism 3 00 Rosary 7 30 Spanish sermon. 8 30 moving pictures at Community Hall. Weekdays 7 00 Holy Mass 7 30 Rosary Spanish Bible reading. Furnished rooms with hot and cold water near business district next to Presbyterian church run by Mrs Maggie Sheen.
A historical look at how telegraph-enabled methods sparked organized forecasting. From Joseph Henry and 1849 experiments to France's 1855 service, and Cleveland Abbe's Cincinnati trials leading to a U.S. national forecast unit under the Signal Corps.
Texas Brewster County issues citation by publication to notify interested parties that Clay Holland has filed for letters of temporary administration for the estate of W M Griffin deceased. The notice, dated October 24, 1923, calls a November 19, 1923 court term in Alpine to contest the appointment.
Notice of sheriff sale in Brewster County Texas to satisfy a Baylor County judgment. The bank holds a mortgage on 1280 acres in Survey 18, 26 and 28 Block 331 T C Ry Co near Marathon. Sale to be held December 4 1923 at Brewster County courthouse in Alpine for cash. Sheriff Ek Townsend announces.
Guardian L F Buttrill seeks leave to resign guardianship of minors Camilla Henderson James Henderson Dollie Henderson Stanley Henderson Thomas Henderson and Narcissus Henderson. Hearing set in Brewster County Court Alpine on November 19 1923. All interested may appear and contest the account.
Sealed bids due by 10 A.M. Friday November 16 1923 for a Caterpillar tractor with equipment a surface grader and a back sloper attachment to be used on Brewster County roads. Bids require 5 percent certified checks and a performance bond. Bidders must demonstrate the machinery on roads for 10 days before award. Sealed bids to County Judge marked SEALED BIDS. The court may reject any or all bids.
The Brewster County Sheriff announces a public auction of Blocks 7 8 and the south half of Block 5 in Alpine Texas. Under a 1923 judgment First State Bank of Fort Stockton vs M L Hanson I O Hanson and F W Measday the sale is set for December 4 1923 from 10am to 4pm at the Brewster County courthouse door.
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