10 Dec 1914
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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1914
Page
1
A collage of local notes and quips from small Texas papers. Mentions Alpine Uvalde County Crockett Ozona and Hillsboro with satirical lines about markets hunting venison and war. Snippets reference Annette Keller man clothing drive and a weary view of world events.
Sudan Grass is hailed as the most valuable hay crop in New Mexico after trials at Tucumcari Experiment Station. Victor H. Schoffelmeyer of Southwest Trail reports from Tucumcari. Professor Herbert Smith notes Sudan Grass out yields millets and some canes, grows well without rain, and fits rotations. Seed price currently high but expected to drop next year with widespread adoption.
A famous quotation attributed to General Sher nan condemns war as moonshine and declares that only those who have not witnessed battle urge for more blood. He speaks of tiredness, pain, and distant family anguish from missing loved ones, calling war hell.
Congressmen Kayden and Gamer urge the USDA in Washington to stop using the term Texas fever for tick fever. They request clarification to inform newspaper reporters that no such disease exists, noting national opinion about Texas.
Lain offers stock pasture near Orient stock pens with fine grass. Available by day or month for holding herds for shippers. Advt 12-3-21.
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