Autogyro dreams and local notices in Alpine Texas
A scanned Alpine newspaper piece discusses autogyro plans with flying claims and safety notes, alongside community notices and ads for local figures. It mentions engineers, governors, and various local residents, reflecting a era view of aviation and civic life in Brewster County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine
Texas
Congress
Brewster County
Davis Mountain
Big Bend
Te Per Mine Gertion
Isses
Bennett
C.D
Barry Seeber
Davis
Parl Clark Marathon
Tolstoy, Ohio politics, and Garfield era echoes in a garbled telegram
A fragmented account blends a staged Tolstoy visit with a thrifty manager charging for entertainment, notes on James A. Garfield’s presidency, Civil War service, and a garbled telegram exchange about a broken window. The text references 19th century figures, elections, and a mysterious cost for hosting a foreign count.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ty A Tolstoy
America
Yenie
Sero
Ciera
Heire Conn
Tolstoy
Count Tolstoy
Strange Dialogue Fragments Reveal Odd Interplay in Crime Scene
A garbled clipping shows a burglar debating a quick theft with a dealer and then a comic exchange between a Doctor and patient about instructions. The patient jokes about a lighthouse keeper and distant suburbs, hinting at absurd miscommunications in a small town crime page.
Telegraphy and radio speed outpace sound in long distance talk
The article notes that sound travels 720 miles per hour, making transcontinental talk slow, while electrical and radio impulses move nearly instantaneously, about 186000 miles per second. It cites a toll call between San Diego and Stockholm as a long test and predicts future telephone and radio improvements without increasing speed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San
San Diego
Californiia
Stockholm
Sweden
Drama in Three Acts and a Crowded Car Conversation
A fragmentary dialogue spoof features lines about recognizing a gentleman in a crowded car and whimsical acts titled Captain Cook. A patron and manager discuss a seating capacity of one thousand while a spectator quips about repetitive news.
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Katherine
Catherine
Captain Cook
Captain Cooked
Amid Crude Dialogue a Newborn Boy Brings Joy
A humorous scene in a hospital setting features a first glance at a newborn boy. A mother responds kindly to a father's lighthearted boasts about his new role. An Alpine sage weighs ideals, contrasting virtuous traits with material wealth.
Various Texas families visit relatives over Christmas weekend
Mrs Earl Clark reports Mrs Nellie Martin hosts, with visits from Miss Benton Shackelford in Leakey and Ruby Green of San Antonio. Families from Alpine Del Rio Tucson Ballinger and Lordsbury gather at ranches and hotels for Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruby Green
San Antonio
Claude Murray
Jerome
Arizona
W. C. Green
Ln Ysieta
Emmett Sansomin
Roberts
Jack
Wells of
del Rio
Beers Speed Jctiurdh
Ahi
H. B
Jett Ransom
F. P Rooney
Hollye Sansom
Lanell Sansom
Bille Sansom
Jessie
Josephine Roberts
Marathon
M.A. Crenshaw
Leakey
Texas
O.M. Roberts
Miller
Ross Walker
And
Harold Moyer
Sam Cox
Sammie
C.K. Jones
Ars. Walker
Cox
Moyer
Jones
H. L. Roberts
Mattie Crenshaw
Carrizo Springs
Dimmtts County
Bloys
Member
W. B. Bloys
J. R. Johnson
J. Wiley
Elizabeth
Ben
Rawards County
Fort Davis Notes Reflect Christmas Guests and Obituary
Fort Davis locals recount Christmas visits from Barry Scobee Corresponden Mrs Roy sums and daughter Mary Bu in Ban Ane feelo with relatives. Several families from Alpine Waxahachie and Midlothian visited Earl Goodwin on Skinner ranch Ysieta. Funeral services for Mrs H J Von Rosenberg and other notices follow.
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Roy Sums
Mary Bu
Ban Ané+ feelo
P.M. Goodwin
Erie Goodwin
Luther Goodwin
Midlothian
Texas
Walter Bank and Baby
Waxfabachie
Mrs Earl Goodwin
Skinner Ranch
Nervousness and Sleeplessness Remedy Ad
An old advertisement touts Dr Miles Effervescent Nervine Tablets as a cure for nervousness sleeplessness and related symptoms. It claims benefits for sea sickness train sickness and nervous indigestion and mentions educator Dr Rogers and his wife suffering from similar issues.
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Dr. Miles
Rogers
Miles
Roef
Borat Rey
Customers reflect on 1933 value and service
A year end message thanks customers for 1933 business and expresses hope for continued patronage in 1934. The note credits quality and service as aims and asks for continued support in the coming year.
How Cardul Helps Women in Malnutrition Context
Early health note explains malnutrition as insufficient intake hindering body functions. It warns women may not eat enough to support energy, growth, and work of the body.
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United States
Uemond
Une
Onemasin
Garter
Ohio
Wiliams Coleg
Hiram Bowtie
Teor
Ohio State
Garfield
Fatima
Hileron
Trent
Athough
Ranagh
Eureoverey
City reader urged to buy coupon books for 1994
A reader’s message states that cash will be required from January 1st and proposes buying coupon books as a convenient solution to save money. The note ends with thanks, good will, and a wish for a prosperous 1994 from Matt Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matt Smith
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Avalange Ting Company
Juan de In
Cierva
Pet Teeing
Deign
Wertance Palenger Tafe
Meade
Idigo
Mrs. Wilton Youngbloot of
Peeps
Nellie Martin
Earl Pallas
Saughter
Earline
Tucson
Arizo Fia
Rel Tives
Oklahoma City
Virgil Smith
Ditdren
Houston
Mr. Smith
Robert Coffield and Son
Ed Hallek
Robert Stegall
Valentine
M. H. Jones
Johnnie Miles
Pt Worth
Mrs. Burl Young
Mrs. J. Hamilton
Jean Arnold
el Paso
A. B. Stobauizh Andrson and
John Pierce
Ballinger
W.T. Burnham
Oliver Palmer
Betty Lee
Billy
Will Hopkins
Ann
Burnham Ranch
Delmer Cols of
Lordsbury
New Mexico
James L. Roberts
Mr. Roberts
Mrs
Clay Roberts
Any mi Hie
le C. Ratehey
J. H. Elliott
Dave Elliott
M. Elliott
Media Riteney
Fort Dens
Dorothy
Jesse Weatherby
J. W. Merrill
Jarry Seabee
Marvin Huihter
J. W. Eapy
W. 8. Muller
Study Club
Hotel Limpia
HS Roberts
P. P. Rooney
HB. Sansom
Jeff Sansom
Billie Sansom
Fort Davis
Barry Scobee, Corresponden
H. J. von Rownbers
San: Santonio
von Rosenberg
Mr. von Rosenberg
McDonald Observatory
Hicks Gray
Pauls Valley
Oklahoma
Mrs. Gray
Bob
Fobert Coffield
Annie Maeturner
Marshall Roberts
Ru Lane Miller
Sarah Ferrer Wade
Eva Beth Montgomery
Leona Starr
Mrs. R
Cames of
Barry Scobee
RK. Merrill
Verna Grya
FF. Worth
Cardul
Fisher Drug Stores
Holland Hotel Bldg
Home People
Orient Dairy
Dom Adama
First National Bank
First Investment CO
Alpine, Texas
1. L. Kokernot
BO. W. Baines, JR
M. Decte
Uashlet
Mildred
Eddie
Ema
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