Alpine newspaper and Library of Congress notes
The Alpine Avalanche prints local notices and society items with editorials and correspondence from Marathon, Terlingua, and Port Davis. It also discusses the Library of Congress growth, railroad traffic, government funds, and regulatory policy affecting national railways and the economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DM Bennett
Mans c D. Woo
Barry Scobee
Port Davis
Lyda Crawford
Marathon
J. F. Bennett
Alpine
Texas
Ice Patrol guards seas as cutter crews patrol danger zone
The ice patrol operates each year from Halifax using two cutters to sweep the danger zone. Captains of vessels report data, broadcast twice daily by radio. In 24 years since establishment no ship was lost to ice collision, a strong safety record.
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United States Coast Guard
Halifax
Feeberss Truy
Magician Houdini Death Spurred But Reluctant Spirit Contact
After Houdini died in 1926 his widow waited for any message from the spirit world while he had long mocked spiritualism. The record notes she faced serious doubts over authenticity as she pursued hopeful communication for decades.
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Houdini
Origins and rise of baseball from 19th century origins to leagues
The piece traces baseball from early ball games in Europe through 19th century American development. It notes Knickerbocker rules in 1845, first match in 1846, 1858 professional money series, Civil War disruption, 1865 revival, Cincinnati Red Stockings as first pro club in 1868, early records and dominance, and the 1876 Louisville convention addressing corruption. It mentions leagues multiplied and cites Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis as baseball czar in 1920.
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Europe
Knickers Club
New York
Rockford
Cincinnati Red Stockings
Atlantics
Brooklyn
Louisville
Striet
Ano
Amery Western
Johnson
Judge Kenesaw Mountain Star
Chicago Composer Plays His Own Work At Social Gatherings
A Chicago composer known for performing his pieces at social events wonders aloud if his music will be heard a hundred years from now. A witty friend retorts it will be if he is still alive, highlighting the self referential humor of theTRIBUTE column.
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Library OF Congress
Washington
Public Library
Leningrad
Russia
Expit
Isi
Ie I
Tripune
Chicago
Wag
Humorous Fringe Bits From An Oral History Evening
A mosaic of old time tales and jokes ranges from a modern interpretation of history to a Panhandle farmer’s crop woes and a tale about two wives. The fragmentary text includes quips about a one legged tramp, a waiter with half portions, a sermon about free salvation, and a rich oil magnate uneasy with staff and servants.
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Haa
Trench
New York
Rerm
Fragmented quote hints at corner spoon return impact
In a clipped passage a speaker jokes about understanding a supposed comeback of the corner spoon. He argues drug stores and filling stations may not easily vacate their locations, suggesting unsettled business or community concern.
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