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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1902
Page
4
Private forecasters estimate this season's cotton at ten to nineteen million bales while government figures place it at just under ten million. World supply and demand calculations suggest a looming deficit, predicting higher prices unless farmers secure a larger share of anticipated gains. Demand for 12 months from September could outpace production, prompting price increases.
By the end of March the latest figures show the number of paupers relieved in England and Wales fell as a proportion of population to 21.8 per 1000, down from 21.9 per 1000 last year, marking the lowest ratio in comparison with previous periods.
An advertisement warns of kidney failure signaling broader health collapse and promotes Smith's Sure Kidney Cure as a universal remedy. It touts rapid, inexpensive treatment and guarantees with a 50 cent price and direct order option if local druggists lack stock.
A Holland resident, branded as a Peculiar Person, broke his arm yet refused medical aid and wrapped a Bible leaf around his injured toe claiming instant relief. He continues walking with the broken arm, while claims about deafness tests and a London group called Humanitarians are noted.
An old market ad promotes Defiance Starch stating it offers 16 oz in a package for the same money as 12 oz brands. It claims no cooking required, better results, and one third more for the money, urging returns if not pleasing. Also mentions related products like Defiance starch and Defiance brand cleaning items, with a few stray lines about Mire and insurance solicitors.
Captain Bernier, head of a Canadian expedition, plans a north pole search using automobiles with roller runners adapted from a Russian design. The party will anchor on Siberian ice, drift toward the pole, establish a chain of fifty mile stations, plant landmarks, stock supply depots, and use wireless telegraphy via Dawson City with windmill power for electric lighting and heating.
An Indiana engineer estimates road transport costs per ton per mile across road types from dry sand to asphalt and stone paving, arguing that universal wagon transport at five cents a mile could save millions of dollars and unlock profitable handling of many more tons of merchandise.
Short Notice recounts Anthony Brady, a city capitalist who consolidates two lighting firms and staffs a high priced gas expert. Brady instructs the man to travel to Japan with his wife, only to learn the agent has no wife. The anecdote concludes with the agent going alone, while Cordelia comments on moral inheritance.
Patrick T. Kanneally, claiming to be the oldest peanut vendor at New England summer resorts, celebrated the twenty fifth anniversary of his business at Salem Winlows on July 10. He has sold 150 bushels of peanuts in pint bags, totaling 960,000 bags, and is totally blind. Queen Alexandra keeps doves, poultry, and even a cockatoo named Cookie who is fed sugar by the royal mistress. Edinburg granted freedom to Sir Winrid Laurier and Sir Robert Bond during their last visit on July 26 to receive university degrees.
A red chair, claimed to be torn from Mahomet’s mustache, sits under glass in a Helhi mosque. Visitors may view it for about one shilling, making it the site’s notable attraction.
A fashionable florist laments hard bills to collect and notes the limit with a banner for impossibility carried by the blossoming debt from a young man whose engagement ended.
The university offers free full courses in Classics Letters Economics History Journalism Art Science Pharmacy Law Civil Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Architecture and Preparatory and Commercial studies. Free boons apply to eligible students entering junior or senior year. Roome rental for those 17 plus. St Edward's Hall serves boys under 14. Fifty ninth year begins September 9 1902. Address Rev A Morrissey C S C President.
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