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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1922
Page
2
The Alpine Avalanche is the official county and city paper printed in Brewster County Alpine Texas in its 32nd year. Subscription price per year is stated as $1.25 and the edition is a second class matter at the Alpine post office per federal act.
A damaged excerpt laments morbid news in daily papers and worships doom while condemning crime and corruption. It contrasts gloomy headlines with a claim of nationwide virtue, noting fear and scandal but insisting the country remains filled with honest, God fearing people.
Fragmented text urges strict enforcement of the Liquor law and opposing foreign ships, touting patriotism and supporting local businesses. It stresses loyalty to home commerce, urging citizens to buy locally and bolster community suppliers against bootleggers.
An advertisement promotes a new Hammermill Hand Cabinet of Stationery offering 2S letterheads envelopes and matching address cards in styles for men and women. It claims economical bulk purchase with durable quality and various sizes and finishes.
The Winkler Dry Goods sale has drawn strong response in Alpine and surrounding territory. Management reports last week’s success surpassed expectations and patrons attest to the advertised bargains. The sale continues this week and will close on Saturday.
The Brewster County inquiry indicates Portland Oil and Gay Company in Hone Sprig district may be the next producer. A geologist predicts a 2100 foot well depth with drilling resuming soon, while Twin City Company has not yet announced a restart date. Also noted is Mr Jenkins departing The Sun to join Alpine Avalanche, with praise for his public service and character. Williamson County Sun reports on Ruth Jenkins of Georgetown as Miss in Dallas Pageant, and on local oil rig sales and community-focused Alpine civility.
Through courtesy of Mr and Mrs W Jones a group toured Marfa and Port Davis last Sunday. They inspected the old fort and visited C Bird’s apple orchard, sampling fruit and discussing costs and markets for West Texas apples. Attending were Mrs DF Adams, Miss Margaret Ingerson, Mr and Mrs Pop Penrod and family, and student Tidwell.
Postmaster Jack Allen plans a two week hunting trip to Mexico starting tomorrow. The party includes Ho Vaughan, Taylor resident Williamson County Texas judge Brian Montaguee, George Marin, three Porida brothers, Watson, and two North Texas friends. A wire from Dr Vaughan says he will come unless handcuffed, with plausible safety concerns noted. The item also advertises the Pharmacy offerings of cold drinks and fresh candies.
The Avalanche editor notes readers seek Brewster county oil updates and promises to publish reliable oil news. A letter from a subscriber urges coverage of oil prospects and mentions local companies like Doddridge of the Portland Co. while acknowledging risks in the oil game.
Lynn Matthews hosted a gathering for many friends on Friday afternoon September 28 at the home of Mr and Mrs Wo to Matthews to mark his tenth birthday. Games were played and refreshments of iced cream and cake were served.
A San Antonio Paper Company letter recalls a Georgetown Sun “human interest” story about a family’s boy seen on a naval film. Mr and Mrs Davis traveled to Georgetown, saw their son on screen, and the moment became a cherished memory later shared with The Sun.
Three weeks after taking over The Avalanche we improved our bill-payable file to boost future credit. We noted our past Georgetown reporting stunts and editorials with The Williamson County Sun, relying on its strong standing to avoid harm.
Vernon McIntyre, local stockman and breeder, shipped six carloads of Hereford calves to Decatur, ML, along with thirty carloads from Marta by the Highland Hereford Breeders Association for sale at the association's annual Highland feeders auction. The sale, on Wednesday October 18 at Decatur, HL, offers 1,200 steer and heifer calves and 200 steer yearlings, about 1,800 head from the Alpine Marta area.
J. M Gallego advertises with a phone contact 87 and states that a trial will prove their prices are right. The text reads as a brief promotional notice with a singular contact, likely from a local business directory or classifieds section.
In Boise Idaho United States Senator Berah called for more states rights during a welcome home luncheon. He blamed organized agencies and propaganda for pushing undesired legislation and warned against bureaucratic government while promising accessible service and reliability to constituents.
The notice urges readers to scan pages for information about supporters and to remember them in purchases. It emphasizes community cooperation and mentions the State Pair at Dallas as a major upcoming event. The Southern Pacific advertises reduced rates on its lines.
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