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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1925
Page
2
The text urges early Christmas shopping to avoid last minute stock shortages. It warns delaying purchases burdens clerks and reduces options, advising readers to stock suitable gifts ahead of time.
A clipped fragment from a solemn Biological Journal presents a dialogue between two Jewish gentlemen at the New York aquarium. The text includes scattered initials and numbers such as ABC D goldmen 1 MN O goldfiah 8A K goldtinn OL MA sunita, suggesting a cryptic chant or code within a ritual setting.
A nostalgic piece recalls Christmas from earlier days with home made gifts and simple joys. It notes how presents once included mittens and crafts, while modern desires lean toward expensive toys and gadgets. The tone contrasts past frugality with present shopping frenzy and ends musing on changing times and Capitol imagery.
Editor Moody of the Ava lnnche relies on A L Whipkey, a four veteran newspaper man, to cope with Christmas rush. Whipkey, who sold holdings in Colorado and Texas, came to Alpine for a long rest but joins the Ava News office to operate the linotype machine and help his wife adjust to town life.
The Mine Study Club met Thursday afternoon to review the year. Mrs Gillett acted as president in the absence of Mrs Morelock who resigned. Mrs Turney reported a balance of over 16 dollars after expenses. A new course Contemporary Literature was adopted and Mrs Van Sick le was elected to fill the unexpired term. An January meeting was planned with hostesses Mrs Ferguson and Mrs Gentry.
Fragmentary text reflects a Christmas gift note noting appreciation for a person named with a wall space, acknowledgment of gratitude, and reference to other useful gifts for Christmas. The readable phrases imply a homage or remembrance in a ceremonial gift context.
The Civic League will hold its annual officer election Friday at 7 oclock in the Chamber of Commerce rooms. Members are urged to attend. Mrs N B Murphy is president.
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