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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1930
Page
2
A fragmented newspaper item notes remarks from a member of the Japanese delegation about the London parley, suggesting nations alike bore the worst. The passage references Davis Mountain area reporting and notes editor and staff roles in a vintage local paper.
Editor Bruce W McCarty of the Eagle Lake Headlight advocates regional boosters for the Highlands Texas area. He and his family visited Alpine, praising the climate and beauty, urging sustained, unsolicited publicity to attract industry and residents.
A chance in a flawed life chart shows how a man once mocked for being awkward and failed in politics and business rose to become a president. From defeats in legislature and Congress to a national reverence, Abraham Lincoln’s resilient journey shapes this portrait.
A Bridgeport editor recounts a May 16 1920 incident from The Hartford Conn Post in which a would be shooter presented a homemade pistol. Bart Nava a Bridgeport small arms expert built the weapon in a home cellar to test a point against prohibition. He demonstrated the device could be made at home challenging calls for blanket bans while condemning illicit manufacture by crooks. The editor argues laws should curb abuse not strip honest citizens of rights.
In Hot Springs ems notes J C Langford recalls a quiet period after the election and shares village humor about a skunk tale. The column lists a 26 3 4 pound muskmelon by Steve Bennett and a sweet potato weight by Wm Green, then records visitors including Nelson and W R Tait of New York City and Ike J T Vance and J S Caloway among others from Texas towns.
A program for the opening of Alpine public schools is being arranged for the morning of September. Miss Blanche L A Middlebrook leads a part with pupils from Madero ward school and Mrs Frank Young directs the Central ward school segment. The high school, the parent teachers association, and Colonel John Perkins will contribute acts. Major urges all patrons to attend.
Brewster county ranchmen begin stocking modern devices such as bugut es and related gear as Adolph Henne at Look Hene Co. unveils items once seen as curiosities. The article notes goats, sheep, and buggy rides amid welcome changes and practical experiments on rural land.
The Alpine Chamber of Commerce and college officials plan a large exhibit at the San Angelo exposition next month. Many Alpine residents will attend. the Lobos are set to meet the Schein. The Mountaineers wrap up a five day meeting with a similar exhibit to the one in Abilene, featuring folders and characteristic products.
Reports from Marathon indicate goat herds near 14 South of Alp Way will begin a second yearly shear shortly after September. Sanderson shearers will perform the work on ranches, with spring's first shear already completed and prices set to rise.
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Oskenonton a Canadian Mohawk Indian gained fame in London as a singer his programs centered on Indian Pi vongs arranged by modern music Come to TI plans. It is encouraging to note for your binders that the tom tom is used as an accompaniment of the saxophone.
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