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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1924
Page
2
Alpine community groups mobilize social agents to coordinate resources through ethools and churches, aiming to support families, address neighborhood needs, and strengthen local networks. The effort centers on cooperation between faith institutions and civic teams to deliver aid and information.
The report notes ongoing volatility in cotton values with no clear trend as prices rise and fall, leaving farmers and markets watching for a stable direction.
A suggested advertising motto emphasizes reciprocal fairness in business dealings. The phrase promotes treating others as you wish to be treated in financial transactions and marketing materials.
A fragment urges voters to remember the pledge to support the Democratic ticket in the upcoming primary election. It emphasizes loyalty to the party and its nominees as part of the voting duty.
Local officials in Liveweter County and the Dig Bend section urge residents to bar hootch hunters from their areas. The notice calls for tighter controls and community safety measures to prevent illegal activity.
A terse message asserts resilience as a group pledges to remain visible on the map amid a barrage of questions from many directions and pressures to move. The tone emphasizes unity and steadfast presence in uncertain times.
A terse admonition argues that those who do nothing to improve conditions have no right to condemn others who work to better the community. It frames constructive effort as essential to legitimate public discourse and debate.
A reflection on efficiency in dialogue urging concise exchanges. It emphasizes giving the other party space to think and respond.
A visitor spoke with simple direct prayer, avoiding repetition and lengthy sermons. The delivery impressed listeners as clear and earnest, neither sermon nor lecture dominating the moment nor causing confusion about the speaker’s purpose.
Locals in Williamson County report plans to expand tourism by routing visitors through Alpine and surrounding town sections. The initiative aims to boost tourist accommodations as part of a regional Central Texas cotton country outreach.
The railroad commission dispute after Dr Splawn resignation is settled but ends only with a sovereign vote November 4. The piece predicts the next Legislature will act on amending the primary election law to return to a modified convention system after the first primary in all state and district contests.
Forty two students from Urewster County enroll for the Fall Term at Sul Ross State Teachers College. Two come from Marathon and two from Lajitas with the remainder from Alpine. Gov Neff's prompt action in the foot and mouth disease outbreak near Houston is commended.
An editorial notes Kingsville and Alpine face a housing shortage as the new Texas State Teachers College grows. It compares Kingsville to Nacogdoches where residents funded student housing, arguing timely action is needed now to avoid delays and rising costs.
The piece argues newspapers and especially ad columns reveal a town’s vitality. It states that lively merchants reflect a town’s growth, while deterioration in streets and commerce signals decline. Youth will leave if streets schools and amenities aren’t upgrading with time.
Judge George Cahun ruled Miriam Ferguson could serve as Governor, overruing common law disqualification for married women. The decision, noting Texas moved from old property rules to allow women separate property and rights, will be appealed to the Third Court of Civil Appeals in Austin, with possible Supreme Court action on certified questions.
Editorial note condemns sensational crime coverage that glamorizes villains and exploits fear. It warns editors and publishers against portraying underworld figures as heroes, stressing readers' vulnerability to such depictions.
The USDA approves the name chevon for goat meat after a Southwest goat producers’ campaign. The term combines French roots meaning goat and mutton, signaling industry recognition for goat meat in income and tax reporting.
Rupert Hughes argues that praise at home does not spoil children but nourishes the soul. Lavish heartfelt praise strengthens yet humbles, preventing conceit and building resilience against harsh outside reactions.
The San Angelo Fair Association announces an Oct schedule of all West Exposition events with horse races polo auto and dog races band music fireworks and grandstand shows. Highlights include world series baseball sessions nightly parades contests and a $20 000 Style Show with Paris creations on living models.
Texas Governor Neff wired Secretary of Agriculture to take charge of foot and mouth disease near Houston. Federal funding matches a state grant of 50 000 as expenses are shared. Quarantine and guard measures continue with 15 000 cattle in the infected zone and efforts to prevent spread aided by existing quarantines and barriers.
South Bend Indiana reports record crowds at the initial Studebaker showings on September 15 and 14. Over 2,000,000 people visited more than 3,000 showrooms nationwide admiring 18 new Studebaker models. Showrooms stayed open late as orders surged and old cars were rapidly valued for trade ins.
The National Live Stock and Meat Board based in Chicago announced two $2,400 fellowships at Columbia University and Rochester University, supported by $6,000 for a year long research project. The research aims to compare meat with other foods for biod regeneration and high protein diets affecting reproduction and lactation while the work is conducted through the National Research Council.
The piece praises merchants advertisers country correspondents party reporters and timely submissions as keys to a thriving town paper. It urges readers to contribute notes call the editor and cooperate for wider recognition and a better community paper.
Engineers from the Bureau of Public Roads identify road dangers including blind curves, sharp embankment curves, narrow bridges, unprotected and steep embankments, slippery surfaces, steep grades, and grade crossings. They urge elimination or warning signs and stress driver education plus safe road design as the complete solution.
Advertisement claims Lavoptik eye wash using camphor witch hazel hydrastis quickly relieves sore red or watery eyes. One small bottle helps any case with free eye cup offered by Alpine Drug Store.
Rent notice for furnished rooms next to the Holland Hotel. Contact Mrs. W. W. Jeakine at phone 156. Household details minimal.
The Dallas News analyzes Mr. Love's argument that Mrs. Miriam A. Ferguson would be a puppet under James E. Ferguson. It argues his premises are assumptions and his prediction that her administration would endanger public welfare is unfounded. The piece asserts Mrs. Ferguson will govern independently with capable counsel.
Classified notice offering a weekly $50 for representing manufacturers from Czechoslovakia. Wants immediate consignments of fancy necklaces beads long chains and Christmas assortments. Address given as Importer 21 Hearst Building San Francisco with 39 4%t.
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