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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1943
Page
4
The passage extols the flag as a symbol of national unity and endeavor, embodying liberty, equal rights, and the sacrifices of people who upheld independence and union. It speaks to enduring ideals and a shared commitment to freedom and national purpose.
A Life Magazine feature argues war nerves can be eased by purposeful activity such as War Bonds, Red Cross sewing, or cheerful letters, contrasting a nervous office worker with a healthier outlook. It also notes oil industry wartime protection measures and the broader achievement of American industry in the war effort.
The piece argues World War II shifts public view on nutrition as shortages and rationing rise. It notes candy’s importance in military rations and highlights how a balanced diet depends on knowledge of food values and available nutrients.
A wartime letter to striking workers accuses them of selling out the war effort for money. The authors urge continued production and question consequences for Americans overseas, invoking the Bible story of Judas and thirty pieces of silver. They ask workers to consider the boys overseas and the impact of stopping production.
Fragmentary meditation on sacrifice noting its varied forms from giving life to enduring hardship. The text contrasts noble living sacrifice with destructive outcomes and reflects on the enduring meaning of sacrifice across contexts.
The Portland Journal quotes a religious meditation on prayer and God’s nearness, noting how serenity and mutual friendship rise when faith is present. The page also discusses John L. Lewis and wage policy, warning inflationary risks if miners’ pay increases to boost purchasing power and wartime economics.
The piece contrasts easy fault finding with the harder, nobler act of aiding others. It decries critics who judge workers under load and urges lending a hand. It then offers a quip about a statesman chasing popularity by leading the crowd. The text combines moral exhortation with a humorous jab at politicians.
A quirky jumble of quotes features two draftees joking about violence, a Sandpoint Idaho motorist excited by an earthquake, and a late airplane pilot coaxing a ride. A deputy explains the tremor while a pastor figure muses on life and fate.
A Scottish conductor deals with a confused passenger over a second round fare ticket. The passenger jokes about missing hats in the mouth as the conductor notes the lengthy old document. Laughter erupts as the auld ticket’s date is being removed.
Two women talk in a corner about a fancy dress contest. Smythe looks upset as Ample Reasor explains a contestant came as a Hawaiian beauty with grass skirts and won first prize in the humorous section for "The Old Thatched Cottage."
Demand for top grades supports steady to higher prices for fed steers and bulls. Arizona fed steers top at 17 1/4 per cwt while good to choice move 16 3/4 to 17. Cattle in lower grades ease 25 cents, cows 11 to 12 1/2, cutters 9 1/2 to 10 3/4, canners 8 to 8 1/2, vealers 15 to 17 1/2, slaughter calves 12 1/2 to 16, feeder steers 14 1/2 to 16 1/2, lambs 14 to 15 for common, up to 15 3/4 to 15 85 for good and choice.
The article notes more than 800000 value fruit were shipped to the Far East last year to support the Army Navy and Air Forces canteens.
Daily since 63 years ago Ed Darby of DeWitt Newfoundland and Labrador holds four worn silver dollars in his pocket. The coins, once his first earnings, are vastly worn yet retain sharp edges. He says they symbolize sacrifice and urges others to buy war bonds as a patriotic act.
A fragmented note discusses bonds as a safe purchase option. It argues bonds do not depreciate in value and can be cashed at maturity, comparing cost and future payoff while urging timely purchase despite unclear figures.
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