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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1922
Page
4
Texas colleges show a historic rise in student enrollment on opening day. The University of Texas leads with 4,107, A&M reports 1,925, and several normal schools, junior colleges, and private institutions record significant increases, with Baylor, Southwestern, and SMU among others expanding classes and reservations.
Nt o leads literary department with 216. Wayland Nee College plans move into rebuilt main building in Plainview in October. Texas Military College reports 215 admit day, up about 50 percent from last year. Key College in Sherman enrolls 400 girls by end of first week. President Perry cites a one-third rise in overall college students.
Governor Neff announced Tyler in Smith County and railroad properties fall under open port law after a strike disorder. Adjutant General Ware and Ranger Captain Aldrich recommended action following injuries including a fatal shooting and a killed worker near the Cotton Belt Railroad. Captain Graymon led rangers sent to Tyler to guard the railroad and employer.
Rice $3.00 delivered with complete instructions and samples of work. Orders filed promptly. Superior Hemstitching Attachment Co. 50 Starr St. Corpus Christi Texas. tf
A Santa Barbara Daily News column recalls Mead’s rise from humble home days in Vicletta Kansas to Chicago bicycle ventures. He started with a single bicycle bought on commission, expanded to repairs and manufacturing, bought bust real estate in Wichita, paid taxes on a million dollar property, and now winters with his wife in Pasadena as founder and head of Mead Cycle Company of Chicago.
Avetin Texas October plans for a memorial to Civil War and World War heroes are in the hands of architect Pomeo Coppini. The gift of 25000 pounds from Major George W Littlefield funds the project at the University of Texas campus south entrance. Coppini aims for a seven year program with smaller figures already designed and Robert E. Lee to occupy a position of honor. President Vinson to discuss plans in November.
Special notice requests clothing donations for the Buckner Orphans Home to Mrs. N S Murphy and invites support for the charitable effort. It also discusses Texas election day on November 7, urging qualified voters to participate and musing on a constitutional convention amid political disputes.
Eastland County jury convicts Sheriff Sam Nolley of gross neglect and recommends removal from office. Testimony cites drinking, gambling and liquor sales in Pioneer, with witnesses detailing open violations. Court delays maintain current deputy J. D. Barton to finish Nolley’s term as Democratic candidate as state considers mill tax and school support debates.
The state and Brewster County announce an upcoming election on November 7 1922 to decide if the county shall annually incur debt of 8500 to be raised by a tax of ten cents per hundred dollars valuation. The debt would fund county road maintenance as ordered by the commissioners court on September 20 1922.
Brewster County commissioners court orders a November 7 1922 election to decide whether to issue 85000 annual indebtedness funded by a ten cent tax levy for road maintenance. Voting will occur at five precinct locations Alpine Terlingua Marathon and Glen Springs with designated officers. Public notice to be published in Alpine Avalanche for four weeks and posted at three public places.
Special notice states both Alpine markets now operate under a single management. Deliveries begin at 8 9 30 and 11 a.m. Roast orders should be placed early to ensure timely service. Fish and oysters in season are handled by Fancher and McCutcheon.
Persons taking wood water or grass in any of the O2 pastures will be prosecuted for trespass. Hi T Fletcher Manager.
The State of Texas Brewster County Sheriff's sale of property of Juan Gonzales follows a 1922 court judgment in favor of San Antonio Shoe Company. Lands described include Lots 3-7 and W's of Lots 1-2 in Gillis 3rd Addition Alpine, Lots 18-19 in Colima Addition Alpine, and Lots 0 and ½ in Block 79 Murphsville now Alpine. Sale set for first Tuesday November 1922 between 10 AM and 4 PM at the Brewster County courthouse.
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