Railroads order vast freight car fleet to back national defense
Railroads push large orders for new rolling stock as part of preparedness. Illinois Central announces 3000 box cars at 9.375 million dollars to be delivered by year end, with plants in East Chicago Bessemer St Louis and Mt Vernon. Total orders exceed 20000 cars nationwide, plus 180 new locomotives in six months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilinois Central
J. L. Beven
East Chicago
Ind
Bessemer
Ala
St. Louis
Mt. Vernon
Illinois
Illinois Central
Defense, Not War: Public Opinion Presses for Preparedness
A financial authority warns against war hysteria and insists on defense not invasion. Polls show broad support for adequate preparedness and strong public opposition to belligerent participation in Europe. Industry seeks to avoid war due to taxation and economic downturn, while strengthening defenses to deter aggression.
Safe Reducing Method Lower Calorie Diet Advice
Physicians endorse a low calorie but balanced diet for safe weight loss. Dr. Paul Roth of Battle Creek sanitarium cautions against patent pills and stresses medical guidance, gradual loss of one pound per week, and avoiding high calorie foods while emphasizing water between meals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Roth
Battle Creek Sanitarium
Roth
Sanitarium
Britain shifts from talk to hard fighting in wartime mobilization
The article notes Britain’s rapid shift as it wins unity and mobilizes for war. It describes mass enlistment, home guard efforts, conversion of everyday items into planes, and a drop in parliamentary debates. It argues Britain has transformed from a debating nation to a fighting one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Beaverbrook
Germany
Britain
House of Commons
May Fever Victims Dread Hay Fever Season Across America
Americans face a severe hay fever period from August to frost as pollen from ragweed and grasses triggers sneezes and watery eyes. Medical experts at Battle Creek sanitarium note treatment has improved, but many cannot seek immunity, increasing sanitarium admissions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Battle Creek
Daniel Webster
Rockies
Gray Hair Remedies Promised by Trusty Druggist
A courteous exchange between a customer and a conscientious druggist hints at sought after gray hair remedies. The exchange emphasizes respect and helpful service in daily retail life.
Comedic Exchange Over Fat Man’s Comb Ends Funny
A salesgirl and a customer debate a comb size with satire. The customer requests a fat man’s comb with rubber teeth, prompting humorous misunderstanding about product specs and needs. The brief vignette captures a light, retail dialogue from a past era.
Circus Parade Comment Sparks Racial Remark
A Negro woman standing on the street during a circus parade is met with a rude taunt from a child. The woman replies she is aware her mouth is open and says she opened it herself.
Magistrate’s Morning Advice Turns To Comedy In Court
A magistrate counseled a man to rise with resolve to prove he is master of the house and feed himself. The crowd anticipated the result and quipped that he would have to fix his own breakfast.
Irish truck driver avoids blame in highway court
Pat, a truck driver, stopped suddenly on the highway. The car behind struck the truck and its owner sued the Irishman. The judge asked why he hadn’t signaled, and Pat replied that if the other driver could not see the truck he had no way to see his hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat
Vowel Lesson From A School Reader
A reader explains the five vowels a e i o u and sometimes w and y. The passage notes the spinal column as a chain of bones running down the back to support the body from the hips to the neck.
Debtor Father Plans New Cradle For 12th Child
Jim Scott, a poverty strained backwoodsman, faced needing a sturdy cradle as his twelfth child rested. His wife Sal sighed that the old cradle was worn out and no longer safe. Jim offered two dollars and urged a longer lasting cradle when they next went to town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Scott
Jim
Sal
Student anatomy definition from early text
A student's definition of anatomy states the human body has three parts the head the chest and the stomach. The head includes the eyes ears and brains if any. The chest contains the lungs and a piece of liver. The stomach is devoted to the bow.
Farewell note from Mrs Savage at Savage Cafe
To my friends and customers I must leave Savage Cafe by August 20. I thank every patron for your support. Mrs Frank Savage. Macca and Sue. Ip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savage Cafe
Frank Savage
Macca
Sue
Texas oilmen fund schooling for one quarter of students
Texas oilmen cover full tuition for one fourth of Texas school children, financing education at local and state levels. The pledge shifts costs to industry leaders, highlighting corporate responsibility in public education funding.
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Texas
Avalanche Honor Roll Readers Pay Up and Welcome New
The Avalanche acknowledges strong reader response to subscription renewals and welcomes new subscribers. Honor Roll includes J. S. Hinson Boehler Okla Mrs S L Stumberg S L Stumberg Sanderson Miss Mary Eunice Bishop Marfa Ira Lethco Alpine Oscar Roberts Alpine Mrs Joe Sonnier Alpine Bill Hale Odessa Tex Mrs Lois McIntyre Alpine Ray Ogle Alpine L O Newton Wickett W J Newell Alpine N A McKinney Alpine
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avalanche
Post Office Department
J. S. Hinson
Boehler, Okla
Ira Lethco
Alpine
Oscar Roberts
Joe Sonnier
Bill Hale
Odessa
Tex
Lois McIntyre
Ray Ogle
L. O. Newton
W. J. Newell
N. A. McKinney
Local Names Framed by Mrs. F L Clark in Alpine
Frank Miller of Biloxi Mississippi and J R Riddle of Morristown Tennessee listed by Mrs. F L Clark. S E Nelson of Alpine and Victor Pierce of Ozona also named with Mrs. Guy Caldwell of Albany Texas and Mrs. A J Tippit. Asa A Jones and Dr D O Jeter of Alpine appear in the same notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Miller
Biloxi
J. R. Riddle
Morristown
Tenn
F. L. Clark
S. E. Nelson
Alpine
Victor Pierce
Ozona
Guy Caldwell
Albany
Tex
A. J. Tippit
Asa A. Jones
D. O. Jeter
Alpine 20 30 Club thanks towns for rodeo stand support
The Alpine 20-30 Club expresses gratitude to citizens from Alpine and surrounding towns for loyal support of their cold drink stand at the rodeo grounds and the dance Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine
Rodeo Grounds
Alpine 20-30 Club
Reward Notice for Henderson Item Found
A $500 reward is offered by W. G. Henderson for information leading to the recovery of a lost item. The notice specifies the owner as W. G. Henderson and references a 15-52p designation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nunicere
W. G. Henderson
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Alpine Avalanche
Breweter County
Davis Mountains
Big Bend
D. M. Bennett
C. D. Wood Barry Scobee
Roy Stillwell
Society
Fort Davis
Houston Post
Great Britain
France
American Industry
Freek
G. M. Sims
Optometrist
Texes
Anato
Getewey
Ulith
Standard Oil Company OF Texas
America
Storey Whiteside Lumber Co
First National Bank
Alpine, Texas
H. L. Kokernot
Geo. W. Baines
G. B. Crawford
Alan R. Fraser
A. L. Brantley
Marfa Highway
Otis Turner Real Estate—Insurance
J. W. Shepperd
Turner
T. A. Beard
Mae M. Ament
Herd
W. G. Fielder
Mobilgas Mobiloil
Crawford-Baines Insurance Agency
Cvat
I. A. Beard
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