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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1929
Page
4
An indistinct correspondent note mentions a fools measure and actions taken beforehand under a rules framework. The fragment references price year and a Covansslot term, but specifics and entities are unclear.
The county mourns the death of D C Hourland a respected Marathon resident who contributed to county development In earlier years he served as a Marathon district commissioner and earned a reputation for honesty and diligence His passing leaves many acquaintances in Marathon county and Brewster county noting his long service and valued character.
A column laments summer fires caused by carelessness and cigars urging citizens to act. It notes fires devastate factories and homes, stresses proper extinguishing and building checks, and calls for increased vigilance to reduce losses in business and lives.
A San Antonio highway department plan aims to correct wrong impressions of Texas highways for tourists and promote the Southwest. An advertising committee chaired by H Wren Del Rio will oversee a $4,000 fund for publicity folders and highway signs. The effort includes a big car caravan reaching El Paso and a hoped index audience at the West Texas chamber of commerce convention.
The Brewster county chamber of commerce right-of-way committee led by J. D. Jackson and others gathered signatures from Big Bend ranchers to donate land for the Santa Fe extension from Paisano to Presidio. Despite long efforts and some initial objections, most ranchers contributed, foreseeing regional benefits including better highways, market access, and Mexico link via Presidio. Condemnation may be needed in a few cases, but an equitable solution is expected.
Government data show an average of 80 million people in the United States view each released picture. Local observers estimate widespread interest, with potential stock options valuing up to $5,000.
A chamber of commerce committee was formed to examine details with moving picture men. The people of Presidio subscribed $10,000 to the company, and the meeting yesterday stated results.
A wealthy Scotsman in New York offers a $60,000 prize for anyone who will swim the Atlantic Ocean, framing the dare as a test of liberality and thrift amid rising crop costs and frugality rhetoric.
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