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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1921
Page
3
The Washington meeting on unemployment ended with the claim that mayors bear responsibility for mitigation. The author criticizes the idea as unrealistic and accuses the conference of masking broader financial policy failures. Alpine’s mayor is cited as a test case for proposed measures.
Chiefs of major railroad unions warn they will strike if negotiations with railway companies fail by October 30. Groups will be called out 48 hours apart, risking a winter transportation crisis. The public interest is at stake as a prolonged shutdown could cause fuel and food shortages for millions. The government may intervene to keep roads running in the interest of the people.
Washington reports indicate Dry agents will curb sales of malt hops fruit sugars and bottling equipment used for home brewing. The move aims to suppress liquid manufacture while warn that overzealous enforcement may undermine the prohibition cause.
Nevill Ranch owner Mrs Kate Nevill warns that anyone taking wood water grass or engaging in hunting or fishing on the ranch or adjoining lands will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.
The War Finance Corporation names local Agricultural Loan Agencies in farm regions to accept loan applications under the Agricultural Credits Net. Texas committee members include Sansom, Smallwood, Ramsey, Baldwin, Cahoon, Campbell, Ezell, with headquarters at Fort Worth. The process uses triplicate forms, local investigation, and final approval by the War Finance Corporation.
The Shirkey family of Alpine expresses gratitude for the kindness and sympathy shown after the illness and death of their son Verne Elburn Shirkey. They sign G. R. Shirkey and Family. The text also contains an editorial remark contrasting Soviet leaders with American resilience.
O L Niccolls spent the weekend with relatives in Maffa Sawyer Montague of Alpine visited the city last week. Mrs. Howard Hamilton improves. Rod Rynan from Alpine shakes hands with friends. Miss Margaret White and Helen Bourland spent the weekend in Marfa. Ray Canner of San Antonio visits kin in Alpine. Mrs. Earl Young and children guest of Mrs. Stewart Blair. The Literary Society hosts Mothers at the schoolhouse Friday. Baptist Revival led by Rev Burks and Rev Adams closes with baptisms at Fort Payne. Social Masonic meeting attendees listed.
The government reports on hand nearly two billion dollars in horses, war munitions, and other goods. Secretary of War says six hundred million dollars of munitions are unneeded. The matter has been referred to the Whittlers Club for action.
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