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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1921
Page
6
The user is invited to report any erroneous reflection upon the character standing or reputation of any person firm or corporation that may appear in the Avalanche volume. Corrections will be gladly made upon bringing such matter to management’s attention.
The Avalanche editor declares the paper will not be a party organ. He affirms independence from religious or political dictate and champions personal liberty, dress, thoughts, and actions as long as they do not infringe others. He rejects coercion and upholds free expression and moral conduct.
The Avalanche criticizes the growing power of lobbyists and special interests over lawmaking. It argues legislators should truly represent the general public rather than organized groups or self-appointed spokesmen for communities.
The West Texas News discusses a looming general railroad employee strike. It notes mutual blame is unclear and urges a negotiated settlement to avert a transport disruption, warning of economic hardship as winter approaches and millions lack jobs.
Paint Rock Ala Mrs C M Bregall near here recounts a six bottle recovery from a three year sickness in bed. She credits Cardus with ending her weakness pain and poor health and says she now eats sleeps and gains strength. She urges others to try Cardus via druggists.
A collage of aphorisms and social musings targets faith, honesty, and modern life. It questions creeds, calls out hypocrisy, notes the grind of public opinion, and critiques standpoints on church, media, and personal promises. The piece mocks grandstanding and celebrates plain speech.
The document lists names and titles of county officials in OZONA Texas including M Burke as County Judge and E E Townsend as Sheriff and Tax Collector. It notes precincts for commissioners and justices of peace and states the County Court convenes on the third Monday in August November January and May with justices courts on the fourth Monday each month.
Justice Court Precinct No 1 meets on the fourth Monday monthly County Court convenes on the third Monday in February May August and November Commissioners' Court on the second Monday in February May August and November Probate Court sits Wednesday of the first week of County Court District Court 63rd Judicial District meets the sixth Monday after the first Monday in January and July
The city commission is led by Mayor Benj F. Berkeley with Commissioners F E Gillett and Geo W Baines Jr. The city marshal is Nay Bowles. The commission meets on the first Monday each month at the Masonic Building.
The piece argues a railway shutdown harms coal transport to northern cities and raises living costs. It warns shortages and hunger could follow, with prices rising as supplies dwindle, and calls for labor and capital to settle differences without public blame if a disaster occurs.
The Progressive Farmer argues crape myrtle shrubs or trees bloom for long periods with varied colors and require little care. Planting a single sprout in every Southern farmyard this fall would beautify homes and help make the South “The Land of the Crape Myrtle.”
Notice of a real estate levy by Sheriff E Townsend on B W Landrum property in Brewster County on 1921 sale day November 1. The 2880 acre Green Valley tract near Terlingua Creek is to be sold at the Brewster County Courthouse in Alpine for cash to satisfy a $16,000 judgment in A M Turney v B W Landrum. Publication to run weekly for three weeks in Alpine Avalanche.
The piece extols widespread crape myrtle planting across the South and urges readers to obtain sprouts from neighbors or nurseries this fall. It highlights the plant as a uniquely southern beauty that thrives in warm climates and argues the region should celebrate its natural gift.
Rooms to let close to the high school with contact by phone 171-37-41.
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