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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1935
Page
3
A jumbled Alpine page carries legal notice rates for classifieds, local church notices, and a humorous quack anecdote about longevity. It details sermon topics, Ladies Missionary Society meetings, and a parsonage bathroom cost, plus social notes on visitors and a pantry cookie joke from a local mother.
The article recalls the history of George Washington's birthplace at Wakefield on Pape's Creek near Mount Vernon and notes the granite shaft mark and the 365 acre tract. It mentions the J. George Washington Birthplace National Monument, with Rockefeller Jr. donating 254 acres, and a brick replica mansion dedicated on Washington's Birthday 1992.
A playful, era voice presents snippets about curfews and sensibilities with cheeky banter. A young doctor jokes about an incorrectly filled death certificate while an old doctor asks about the cause. The piece blends humor and social commentary in a newspaper card style.
A physician questions a patient as Mrs O'Flynn recounts Paraguay's 1860s war with Brazil Argentina and Uruguay led by Francisco Solano Lopez. The conflict devastated Paraguay with two thirds of the population dead, regiments of boys and women in combat, and occupation by Brazil lasting until 1876 before a new constitution.
A warning about small print in accident policies follows after two clauses in a Shirley Temple policy. The policy covers injury or death if she bears arms for the country or dies in an accident while intoxicated.
Alpine Disposal Service offers weekly ash trash and garbage removal for 186. Avail this sanitary home service immediately by writing P. O. Box 31 or calling 45. ato.
A mixed set of readable fragments lists names such as Mr. and Mrs. Roy Sima Miss Jean Arnold and Mr. David Modenee and notes about Mrs. Gumper returning to Hi Paso. Also mentions Ramie Dickson Mary Kimball and family and thanks to Marathon and Red Cross for illness and burial support. A candidate for precinct four commissioner announces bid and past twenty years in mining ranching and mercantile business in Brewster County.
A damaged OCR fragment notes a request for support in a county commissioner race. It references a technical error and a judge’s declaration about an election, mentioning orders for another election or petition, but the text is illegible and incomplete. No clear names, dates, or places are recoverable.
A letter from A Cray of Cumota Ale describes severe pains in the chest and side, rapid weight loss, and how Cardal relieved symptoms. After finishing five bottles the writer reports improved health, color, and weight, claiming to be “the picture of heart.”
A partial, fragmented quote asserts fairness for all interests and claims no factional allegiance. It expresses willingness to accept any election outcome and endorses lawful support, though the text is incomplete and lacks identifiable names or dates.
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