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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1929
Page
2
Local column from Alpine region highlights social events and society notices. Names such as Moody Hennet t Ella Cook and Mrs Clark appear among editors and correspondents. The page features public notices and reading lists with community addresses and marathon reporting.
Letters from Lisandro Pena of Mexicanco indicate hunting in Mexico for the coming season. Deer seasons run from October 16 to January 34, offering a lengthy period for hunters to pursue game.
A June appeal calls Alpine residents to back a large motorcade along the Border Way route to El Paso. Organizers push town representation, advertising the highway’s merits and scenery to attract traders and tourism, with emphasis on local support and public promotion.
The piece lauds railroads for ending a year with reduced car shortages and faster, safer freight, noting a tax bill of about 12 004 000 and total taxes near 415 000 000. It credits public will and wartime actions for continued progress and profits while stressing ongoing efficiency and service improvements.
A fragmented note argues for state control of main highways and feeders to simplify road construction. It suggests practical asphaltic surface applications and local roads as adequate weatherproof links to primary highways, aiding sparsely settled rural districts.
Uvalde Leader News laments sentimentality for condemned criminals while noting the victims’ suffering. The piece argues empathy should favor those harmed rather than focus on the executed, criticizing sensationalistic attacks on lawbreakers.
The State of Texas to heirs and defendants in Brewster and Tarrant counties bound by a court citation. The document orders publication in a Brewster County newspaper for four consecutive weeks before return day. It seeks title and possession of land described in the complaint and rent damages. The case names J. W. Sti, Diener heirs, Zachry heirs, Bartell heirs, Stowell heirs, Hunt heirs, Lowe heirs, Lov iean heirs, Vinson heirs, Rateliff trustee, and others. The land is in Brewster County and includes 240 acres in survey 129, block 331. The court is the District Court of counties in Texas. Return day is specified in the writ. The plaintiff requests title and possession and rent damages plus costs. The filing date and date of issuance are included.
The U S Highway No 90 Association plans a meeting in El Paso after the motores arrive next week. Hal Hamilton of Del Rio the association president orders arrangements through the Elit of commerce. The meeting will be Thursday the 24th at the Del Norte hotel at 9 20 AM and members are urged to reserve in advance due to expected large convention crowds.
C. V. Matthews and P. O. Box 354 Alpine Texas advertise hunting parties and permits available on premises for a reasonable charge. Contact address provided for details.
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