Alpine Avalanche Local News Note and Publication Info
Official city and county paper with historical notice of publication. Includes publisher and staff credits, and subscription rates indicating one year two dollars, six months one dollar twenty five cents. Printing and postal details show Alpine Texas origins and second class status.
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Dennett Valor
Mans. c. B. Wood
AN. Alkire
Fort Davis
Vada Stone
Marathon
Tde
Alpine
Texas
Congress
Parables and Bible Reading Note by American Bible Society
A flowing piece from the American Bible Society marks the Nationwide Bible Reading observance. It praises the King James Version and highlights the Prodigal Son as a model of clear language. The article blends religious reflection with advice on self worth, friendship, and influencing others.
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Faiter
American Bible Society
Texas
Christeans
Middle Class Consciousness Reflected In Opinion Polls
A librarian shares a book excerpt with William A. Lydgate noting that only 8 percent of Americans identify as middle class. Lydgate argues Americans lack a fixed class self awareness and that social class boundaries are not strongly defined though middle class identity exists.
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Ameri
William A. Lydgate
American Institute of Public Opinion
Jefferson School
Big House
Tittle House
OWI Forecast Japan War Effort Two Years After Nazis Quit
The Office of War Information says Japan may fight for up to two years after Nazi defeat. It notes the end of Europe could aid Japan, as production expands beyond prewar levels and geography favors Tokyo. Major shipping needs and invasion hurdles remain, with Japan controlling much of global rubber supply and even using rubber to pave streets.
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OWI
Office of War Information
Japan
Germany
Tokyo
Borneo
Soviet six point policy statement promotes non intervention
The Soviet embassy issued a six point foreign policy statement praising non intervention and non imperialism while denying interference in other nations. It asserts love of freedom and peace as prime aims, renounces imperial expansion, and clarifies that critics of American communists were not betraying Russo American ties. Col. A Galin signs the document.
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Soviet Union
Fmbassy
Comintern
Col
A. Galin
United States
Soviet Russia
Russian Communist Party
Lxvestia
Acd
Price of Education and Army Motives in a Quirky Exchange
A fragmented school scene shows a student named Henry struggling with spelling and three reasons why a man joins the army. First, to fight for country. second, to build strength. third, they came at him. A passerby comments on a muddy child with the sharp reply that she is “pret ter clean.”
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Menry
Ephc
Talers
How Time Flies Xansan Wind Blasts Surges Across State
In our state the wind can be so powerful it blows people from houses and even six days a week the gusts reshape daily life. Texans say the storms test endurance as authorities monitor unusual weather patterns and prepare for further gusts.
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Xansan
Pilgrims Tale Sparks Childlike Answer About Cars
A teacher asks children what Pilgrims did after a year in the colony. Gertrude replies, surprising all by saying they bought a car. The moment reflects a humorous mix of history and modern reference in a classroom setting.
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Gertrude
Finkelberg Tries Grand Illusion With Shadhan in Marriage Plot
In a tale of deception, Finkelberg hires a shadhan to embellish his wealth for a wealthy father. The broker inflates his business, bank funds, and assets to impress, claiming he owns a factory, nearly a million, and other fortunes, while a cold vanishes into a dramatized claim of consumption.
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Finkelberg
Divorce Petition Filed in Brewster County Texas
Herbert Dalton sues Margar e Mechanicy Dalton seeking divorce from Clifton Arizona marriage 1637 with children claimed no community property and defendant Margaret Dalton to answer via interrogatories by November 1 in case 2221 filed September 12 1944 with a deposition to be read in court and a commission issued after fourteen days of publication
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Howee Coun
Brewster County
Alpine
Ifoxon
Herbert Dalton
Margare
Clifton
Arizona
Margaret McClasky Dalton
Marret McClaaky
Dalton
EiTanawers
Aid Palatitt
Republic of
Rance
Bure
Fehich
Hexas
Lanhd Werbert Daltcn
Mary Fowler college buildings tied for war use in Asia
From Nanking, China, comes word that Gin Ting College for Women founded by American Protestant societies and linked to Smith College may be used as munitions storage by Japan or blown up during battles. President Wu Yi-Pang leads classes in Chengdu West China while Americans raise funds to aid reassembly and scholarships after war ends. A stained glass window in Massena, New York honors Madame Chiang Kai-shek as a symbol of unity.
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Nanking
Chia
Ting College For Women
Smith College
Asia
Allis
Wu Yi-Pang
Chinas
Chengi
West China
Hurch
St. John's Protestant Episcopal Church
Massena
Chiang Kai-shek
China
France
Belgium
England
Maame Chiang
Madison Square Garden
New York
Court Seal Issued at Alpine Texas November 4 1944
Official court notice issued under my hand and seal at Alpine in Brewster County Texas dated November 4 1944 Witness J W Frazer Clerk of the District Court Brewster County Texas notice reference 1 10 4e
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Alpine
Texas
J. W. Frazer
Brewster County
Milwaukee girl eyes doll shop as rehab effort grows
A paralyzed young woman from Milwaukee seeks employment and plans to own a doll shop. The story links her goal to a Goodwill Industries program begun over twenty five years ago by the Methodist church that rehabilitates people and things by repairing dolls to bring joy to children.
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Mianapolis
Ind
Milwaukee
Wis
Bolttom
Milwakee
Methodist Church
IT FLUSH KIDNEYS TO STOP PAIN AND URINATION
An old advertisement promises fast relief for kidney pain and frequent urination by CIT Ros a remedy sold at Cly Drug Stores for $1.00. It claims quick restoration of normal body fluid balance and soothing effects. Contains marketing language typical of period patent medicines.
Cloth bound volume features Big Bend corner poetry and art
A cloth bound edition offers 87 pages of verse and 40 pictures highlighting the Big Bend region. Available at bookstores or by mail with autograph options.
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Big Bend
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