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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1926
Page
2
A newspaper fragment accuses a traveling show promoter, Bennett, of insulting Alpine and nearby towns by implying residents care little for local welfare. The piece notes the promoter’s claimed “high-powered” advance publicity and says Marta and others will reject such unwarranted claims when the circus arrives.
A reader praises railroads for punctual service and comfortable travel from last November through winter and spring. He notes reliable connections, timely arrivals, affordable meals, clean diners, and courteous staff, arguing railroads greatly contribute to comfort and prosperity despite critics.
An advance notice for a Marta appearance by Mr Hans as show for the Dut ton Society on March 6 in the city appears in the issue. The fragment confirms a performance slot and the organizer.
A list of local election notices announcing candidates for county offices. Names include Mamie Lease for office, Clarence Nord for Commissioner Precinct 1, A Rominson, Joe Harmon for Commissioner Precinct 2, Ja Anderson for Precinct 2, Beverly Greenwood for Precinct 1, Clark Dave Pearce for Commissioner Precinct 3, Zenas Porche of Marathon, W G Guliar, Bol MoonEFie. The notices indicate re-election bids and party or precinct affiliations.
The Presbyterian Church will host a Sunday morning service with a pop quiz style sermon aimed at students and older parishioners. The message centers on tolerance as a virtue when paired with proper motives and judgment.
Koma and Aunt Emy discuss misfortune and missing bonds after Jamen loses savings in radio stock. They wonder how Jamen knew the fate of the investment and recall a fortune teller who suggested checking the company’s bank records. The talk centers on regret and the unlucky turn of events.
Francis H. Sisson argues Wall Street exists to finance agriculture and industry, noting New York banks, deposits, and securities activity. He explains Wall Street funds flow from farms to markets, support farm loans and farm bond buying, and enable credit and capital for farmers, packers, railroads, and manufacturers worldwide.
A fragmentary newspaper block notes bankers urging cooperation with the Agricultural College to improve farming conditions and educate youth. It cites a Boy Scout meeting on March 1 and various clipped, unrelated quotes about investments, a gum vending machine, and life observations.
Readable ads promise payment to readers who respond. The message hints at a simple scheme and urges action, with unclear details and potential risks. Readers should verify authenticity and avoid sharing personal information with unverified requests.
A compact miscellany notes readers in Madison Wisconsin visiting friends and handling errands with a sense of humor about wrapping, insects, and a rain influenced scene. It also mentions local peddlers selling fire extinguishers and a drug store exchange with a witty remark about wrapping.
A brief maxims style anecdote recounts a man with three dogs who punishes them on the couch. On successive nights the dogs return, the warmth of the couch hints at bottles beneath or near the sleeping beasts. The tale ends with the man reacting to the dogs blowing on the couch to cool it.
To voters in precinct one Brewster County Joe Harmon announces his candidacy for commissioner pending Democratic primary action in July He asks for votes and influence and signs the notice with the date February 26.
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