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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1924
Page
2
The Alpine Avalanche is published weekly by The Alpine Publishing Company. Subscriptions are priced per year. The paper is entered as second class matter at the Alpine, Texas post office under the act of Congress of March 4, 1879.
A 1924 item notes the public and press face boycotts and criticisms when expressing views on public questions. It warns that intolerance appears on both sides and urges steadfast, uncompromising stance from the press amid evolving standards.
Mrs Hloodworth says she will not resign her post and will support both state and national Democratic tickets. She claims no official connection with Klinder denial and defends her private role, praising Ma Ferguson and Bo Hill Hanger.
Reminiscences will mark the Sunday Service with speakers including Mr. WOR, Hancock, and Judge Wo Van Sickle. The historic occasion honors the denomination’s early preaching, church building, and the completion of a new building campaign.
A fragmented tirade questions why a national office in Washington runs a printing business that competes with local printers, hinting at government buying power and direct-from-mill sourcing. It asserts Uncle Sam ships envelopes and postcards in bulk, leaving no local shop capable of handling such demand.
The writer argues that a printer sells cheaper envelopes and postcards than any shop, yet Uncle Sam expects the local paper to print government news for free. The piece suggests no blame for individuals who patronize government messaging.
Rose Creager of the Texas Republican party accuses Disgruntled Democrats of aligning with the GOP while portraying the Republican candidate as anti klan. He says both old party nominees and platforms reject the klan, though a sop is made to klansmen. The piece notes Democrats who voted in the second primary and now back GOP nominees.
County Commissioner Geo A Hirown County Papineer Ro Lh White and County Attorney John Perkins will plead before the State Highway Commission in Austin Monday for about 75000 in state and federal funds. The Sanderson Del Rio route is deemed vital to state and federal interests and will ultimately connect Val Verde to Brewster and Reeves counties, with landowners along the route expected to share costs.
The text describes a planned gravel road from Sanderson to Del Rio and San Antonio via Val Verde County, promising a connecting corridor to the county's existing road system and aiming to become a premier central tourist route in Texas.
The San Antonio report notes rangers' work and local conditions. It discusses higher delinquency rates tied to a large foreign and drifting population, and questions cooperation with local peace officers. Debates legality of State rangers operating here and a governor candidate's stance on their use.
On Defense Day observed Friday September 12 Alpine citizens meet at 5 pm for a one hour patriotic service. The American Legion registers at courthouse yard and ex servicemen join local exercises. all 18 to 45 register if needed, girls and boys urged to attend, registration is voluntary, not a mandatory draft.
The Green Valley Oil Corporation founded by Fox and J F Doddridge takes over the Wilson well and acquires a large lease in Brewster county. The move renews hope that Brewster may become an oil field with Green Valley as a leading player. Other street rumors lack authentic details.
Driller O R Lang of the Portland Oil Syndicate is in town this week and notes a strong sand show. The well, drilled to over 1100 feet, continues operating downward with the expectation of further depth.
Classified notice announces a furnished two room rental with a glassed in sleeping porch and light housekeeping. Mrs V F Tanish of El Campo arrived Thursday morning to spend a few months here. Contact phone 18137 tf.
The outline endorses the National Democratic platform and Davis and Bryan, pledges orderly state government and education funding, and backs Miriam Ferguson for governor. It condemns the Ku Klux Klan, calls for anti Klan laws, supports child labor protections with state rights, preserves prohibition, tightens liquor controls, supports court reforms, lauds Governor Neff and Lt. Gov. Davidson, and warns against lax highway funding.
Jim and Sam Nail returned from Port Lavaca where their father W. R. Nail died Monday afternoon. The 78 year old, formerly of Seymour, Texas, had lived in Port Lavaca seven years. He was a Baptist and Mason. funeral conducted by the Brethren. Survived by four children: Jim and Sam Nail of the county, Mrs. J. L. McConkey of Beyers Texas, and Mrs. C. L. Willis of Port Lavaca.
An old advert claims catarrhal deafness stems from inflammation of the mucous lining of the auditory tube and that reducing inflammation restores hearing. It touts Hall's Catarrh Medicine as a forty year successful remedy, available from daily druggists and Co, Toledo.
Modesty keeps many comments private as Alpine and Sul Ross boosters entertain San Angelo guests. Judg J A Thomas mocks desertlike views but credits Alpine with grass, cattle, and a strong fair legacy. Congressman Mex Buchanan, banker rancher, and Ex-Presidents like Walter Buck praised Alpine hospitality and the San Angelo Fair.
The Christian Church hosts Bible School at 10 a.m. and preaching at 11 a.m. The Women’s Missionary Society presents a Missionary Pageant at 8 p.m. Sunday. The public is invited.
The church announces the old building will be wrecked starting Monday and construction to begin immediately after clearing the site. A farewell Sunday with morning and evening services includes a history talk, special music, and a call for a large turnout. pledges for Benevolences are urged with an honor roll planned. John K. Beery, Pastor.
Bids opened by the First Methodist Church of Alpine awarded to W A Oatman and J W Howell for 36000 plus cents. Work to start with demolition of the old building, ground prepared next week, completion by 1925. Two story hollow tile structure will include basement boiler room and social facilities with expanded Sunday School space.
Mr and Mrs J D Jackson attended the 12th District Convention of the Christian church at Fort Stockton last Friday and Saturday returning home Monday. They report that the 1925 convention for the 11th District of Texas will be held in Alpine.
Denison Texas, Sept 5. Rev John L Andrews a Denison pastor is named as governor nominee for a new party opposing Mrs Miriam Ferguson. Charles J Adams announces the move aims to reduce campaign prejudice and elect a governor not involved in the recent campaign. Andrews who voted in neither Democratic primary is also invited as elector on the La Follette Wheeler ticket and may campaign in pivotal states.
Mrs J T Bloodworth National Democratic committeewoman says she will ignore Austin demand to resign. She returns to Fort Worth claims action at Austin means nothing and she will work with both State and National tickets. She cites platform clashes and Fer Cusy opposition as context for her stance.
Maine results show Ralph C. Brewster leading Democrat William R. Pattangall in unofficial returns. Early tallies from 561 of 633 precincts plus Portland indicate Brewster surpassing Pattangall in governor votes while Fernald leads Redman for Senate.
Miss Blanche Cotter entertained members of the T. QO, D's with a Saturday slumber party. The group dined at Cosner's garage then attended a dance. The next morning Mrs. Cotter served a breakfast for Lena Derrick Eddie Goodwin Ruth Anderson Agnes Nagwell Audrey McSpadden Seottie Kelly Dorothy Austin and Blanche Cotter.
Superintendent S. M. Melton reports 221 pupils enrolled in the public school on Tuesday about 73 percent of the white scholastic population. The Mexican school lists 42 on the first day. Officials hope for higher attendance next week.
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