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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1945
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR reads as a dissemination statement and short personnel report. It mentions a seven person count and a general order, but key names, dates, and places are unreadable in this snippet.
A writer argues about government payrolls and bureaucracy using Census figures. It notes 155000 agencies, 180000 in local and state levels, 960000 federal and state workers, and 6808000 total employees. The piece suggests the scope of government inspires debate on efficiency and civil service.
The piece highlights Boy Scout Week in February, praising Scouting’s role in developing health, discipline, and service. It notes the 35th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America, a current membership of 1.8 million, and calls for broader support from men, institutions, and youth groups to give every interested boy a chance to join. Carlyle quotation closes.
The piece argues American military efforts since Normandy have been pivotal yet political prestige declines as Britain and Russia chart Europe independently. It cites Anglo American cooling and The Economist’s critique of moral posturing, urging quicker American policy leadership and Dumbarton Oaks guidance to sustain allied unity.
The piece reflects on aviation pioneers who endured costly experiments in the 1930s, arguing that public support for war production grew after Pearl Harbor. It credits early design work, trained pilots, and airline infrastructure as crucial groundwork for modern air power, contrasting with Germany and urging broader future cooperation.
A collection of brief jokes and anecdotes on race, childhood, and daily life. Includes a white boy calling a black boy Midnight, a nurse and poppy pledge, and a punchline tour from a farmer about directions. Robert Lyon, a Civil War veteran, still drives from his Michigan farm to Leslie daily.
Jan 29 market report notes lighter receipts but broad demand lifting cattle values. Slaughter steers up about 25c, socks gain irregularly 25c to 50c. Northern steers hit 17 per cwt outside price, most remained 14 to 16. Medium to good fed cattle 14 to 15.50, cutters 12 to 13.50. Heifers up to 13.38, some 14.60 to 14.80. cows 12.50 to 13.50, canners 6.50 to 8. Bulls 12.50 to 13, calves 14 to 15, stockers weaker. Sheep and lambs steady. good lambs 15 to 15.50, fat lambs 6 to 7. War bonds ad pasted.
Mrs John Theis of Great Bend Kansas built a hotel for a greyhound in a feature of local travel and wedding storylines. While traveling from Ottawa to Chicago for his wedding to Miss Geraldine Heinrichs Fredrick Damman was held up and robbed of his wedding clothes and money during the trip.
An old advertisement claims CITROL relieves back pain by restoring normal body fluids. It promises quick comfort and lists CITY DRUG STORE as the seller and a price of $1.00. The copy reflects vintage drug adverts emphasizing kidney health and urinary discomfort.
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