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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1925
Page
2
Official county paper serving Brewater County in its 35th year. Provides Alpine and regional news while inviting readers to report any statements about individuals so corrections can be issued.
A recent visitor from Houston extols a stay in an Alpine area noting superb enjoyment and inviting the region to attract tourists each summer. He compares local scenery to Texas Magnolia City and suggests guests could uplift the country’s summer tourism.
Mr L W Rogers of the State Department of Education told San Antonio teachers last week that State Superintendent Marrs is developing a plan to substitute attendance at county normals for teaching institutes. He envisions city and county superintendents holding special teachers meetings to ease the transition and curb costs.
San Antonio Express reports a markedly improved cattle market in West Texas with steer prices near 164 per hundredweight, double last year and triple the five year average. The drought hurt some regions but unusual rainfall in West Texas and Panhandle boosted feed surpluses and pasture growth, improving overall prospects for ranchers.
Local inquiry asks how many Alpine residents know which cream to ship from this place to El Paso, highlighting uncertainty about the product and destination.
The Texas Public Service Information Bureau extols newspapers as essential for advertising. Newspapers offer broad circulation reaching 60 to 80 percent of homes, high reader engagement, and timely repeated ads, making them the best value for advertisers while other methods supplement the plan.
The General Claims Commission in Washington extends the filing period for U S claimants against Mexico. Six month window allows claims previously presented to the U S Government after July 4 and unsettled. Hudspeth office to answer inquiries. residents urged to file with evidence promptly. Acknowledgment to the Fire Department for rapid response preventing greater damage to a home. Mr and Mrs G H W Yates express thanks.
J R Middlebrook of Del Rio and formerly of Alpine, now in a Dallas sanitarium, was treated three to four weeks ago for a lung drainage operation. He is described as critically ill with only slight improvement and a long, uncertain recovery ahead, per doctors here.
Analysis praises T O Walton as A M College president emphasizing farmer oriented leadership and practical training. It contrasts Walton with prior educators and argues Texas needs farmers with scientific knowledge, noting survey results and the potential impact on farming and state prosperity.
Legion adjutant Jess Hill says the war scenes presentation at Moseley theatre cost about 50 dollars after expenses. Members commend Moseley for generosity in lending the building and equipment while recalling the sobering reality of World War I sight and sound. Some critics question the impact of the film, but veterans emphasize its stark truth and memories of front-line days.
The Alpine Cemetery Association will host a dinner next Wednesday September 23 in the new building by Ed Nevill. The notice urges everyone to attend to support a good cause and enjoy the common meal provided at these events.
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