Alpine Texas Official City and County Paper Notice
The Alpine Avalanche a Brewster County publication enters as second class matter at Alpine Post Office under the act of Congress. This edition serves upbuilding news for Alpine and the Davis Mountain region and invites corrections for any misstatements. Notices and cards of thanks are accepted for publication at standard rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine
Texas
Brewster County
Davis Mountain
Big Bend
Manaser
Wood
Barry
Davin Cor
Wright brothers first flight 20 years ago at Kitty Hawk
The article notes the 80 percent anniversary of the Wright brothers first flight at Kitty Hawk NC. It recounts early attempts by the brothers Autopen and Orville Wright and highlights the 12 second initial flight, the 59 second follow up, and the eventual longer flights and circle. It places milestones from 1903 to 1906 and remarks on the rapid postflight developments making flight seem modern.
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Wright Brothers
Ratty Hawk
Auertone
Wan Mde
Orville Wright
Inter
Wrights
Ways of Criminals and Urban Cleanups Across Cities
An article argues that cities with entrenched criminal economies rarely curb banditry. It cites Toledo as once lax toward crime, then notes a harsh cleanup after a new police commissioner. Retaliations followed safe explosions and frequent holdups before Toledo’s crime declined.
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Tuede
Toledo
Tor
Railway safety gains curb road deaths nationwide
Railway safety has reduced passenger deaths to near vanishing point as safer equipment and stricter precautions reduce accidents across the country.
Rail safety gains cited in transcontinental era record
A historical note claims a read-1 ying transcontinental railroad reduced railway worker casualties by 27 percent in a single year. It argues railroading is safer than banking and that a passenger aboard a train is safer than at home or in many other settings, suggesting vast safety improvements over time.
Correcting a squint by early glasses and neglect of eye care
A discussion notes that a child under a year may be taught to wear glasses to straighten a squint and often achieve permanent correction, warns against ten cent store glasses, glare, and poor light. Many local social notices follow including entertainments, visits, new births, and gatherings around holiday events.
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Mhay
Fragmented dialogue and stray lines from a period page
A jumble of lines includes slang insults about football and a nautical setting. A seasick husband, a boy named Joan, and a child speaking to a father appear among garbled exchanges. The text mixes sports talk, family scenes, and ship imagery with unclear context.
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Joan
Widow’s Gift Card Sparks Debate On Liberty And Control
In a Baltimore incident, Rhoda Hood of Louisville signs a pardon like card granting her husband James Hood freedom to drink and seek other women. The document surfaces after Hood is killed by a car, raising questions about marital rights, autonomy, and trust within 19th century norms.
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Mon Muen
Rhoda Hood
Louisville
James
Hood
Nermore
Terlingua District News visitors and holidays rerun
Local Terlingua area notes recount visitors from El Paso Alpine and Devine over the holidays. Families travel for Christmas and return for school, with mentions of Terlingua and Study Butte residents reflecting on travels and local greetings. A wandering Alpine youth jokes about a recent air trip while asking motorists if they are going his way.
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John Rogers
Dorothy Young
el Paso
Audreyemia
Me. Perry
Mr. Cleary
Alpine
RL. Cartledge
Devine
Terlingua
J Billy Jack
Dick Burcham
T. Leary
Tommie
C. D. Wood
Pine
Many Names Appear in Alpine Area New Year Recap
The Alpine community report covers New Year events, school plans, and local notes. Doris Chaffin of Alpine visited the Lewises, Hazel and Alice Waters will attend Alpine school, teachers returned to duties, and the Study Butte group enjoyed a turkey dinner at the Bennett home with sixteen present.
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Mins Crawford
Louise Crawford
Eridge Club
Sarah Lee Todd
Tom Yarbro
Liordy
A.C. Spalding
Rose D. Lampman
Butte
Wood
Superior Court
Los Angeles
John
Lampman
Portferance
Terligua
Baturdiy Tend
Oregon
J. Stiles
Doris Chaffin
Alpine
F. E. Lewis
Hazel
Alice Waters
W. Elr
R.C. Bostock
L. Vannerson
James Kemp
O'Conner
Weinkauf
J. F. Bennett
Fens
Local Printer Offers In-Town Job Printing At Low Rates
In a concise ad the printer promotes in-town services and affordable pricing for job printing. The pitch emphasizes first-rate work at reasonable costs and urges customers to keep printing local.
Begin Taking Cardui Today Says Crandall Woman
Mrs Magste Tanfield of Crandall Georgia reports severe irregularities for a year improved after her mother started Cardui She gained weight and strength quickly noting restlessness back pain and sleeplessness diminished after starting the medicine
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Magste Tanfield
Crandall
Attor
Cardus
False imprisonment and the push for state compensation
A discussion cites Library of Congress figures on wrongful imprisonment including cases like William Wilson of Alabama and J B Brown of Florida, detailing long sentences, pardons, and monetary awards. It notes North Dakota and Wisconsin have permanent compensation statutes, urging fixed public policy nationwide to aid victims despite limited solace for endured suffering.
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Margret W. Stewart
Library of Congress
William Wilson
Alabama
Heab
Tridiana
Wilson
J.B Brown
Ploria
Misissippi
Moses Walker
North Dakota
Wisconsin
Care of the Eyes Warns Against Infant Neglect
Dr Skelsmith of Town urges eye protection from birth as several germs can enter infant eyes. He stresses silver nitrate prophylaxis, avoidance of sharp tools and dangerous toys near babies, and immediate treatment for any foreign object in the eye. He also notes care for crossed eyes with specific steps.
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Skelsmith
Town
Cehildren
Steelsmith
Back Boss Mystery Wedding Crowd Sparks Sarcasm
In a report from yesterday’s paper a rough guess of 20 000 guests at a sister’s wedding drew sarcasm. An amusing scene at supper featured a guest joking about meat served, prompting a quip about which end of the fork. A quiet man responded to the taunt with a remark about the table. The piece notes a psychologist’s curiosity on why debtors often forget.
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Fone
Marathon Club Hosts Joint Meeting With Missionary Societies
The Marathon Study Club joined three missionary societies for a Wednesday afternoon gathering at their house. The Baptist society led with songs and prayers, followed by readings and a dialogue. A musical program featured a Saxophone quartet and performances by Clinton Ritchey, Jean Ritchey, Edie Joe Hancock, Marco Giles, and others.
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Marathon Study Club
Missionary Societies
The
Baptist Society
M. Ansley
Emanuel
Oliver
P.M. Chi Bers
Herring
Katherine Arnold
Mrs. Davis
Mrs.Giles
Clinton
Jean Ritchey
Edie Joe Hancock
Marco Giles
Vada Mae Roberts
Loudine McCraley
Marie Stillwell
Leona
Albertine Starr
Myrtic
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Mary Low Sims
Eugenia Har
Jamie Sue
J. L. Henderson
Jjodell
Johnnie Richey
Presbyterian Society
Santa
Doss
Coring
Weeny
Ausley
Chambers
Shely
Davis
Olez
Giles
Richey
Feson Raitesey
Stewart Arnold
Mile Yee
Worwsnaton
Todd
Catlinsur
Stillwell
Henderson
Marga
Rettare
Laura Arnold
Queenie
Augie meElroy
Valentine
Jones
Miss Hollye Sansom
Mrs. Lyndell Shackelford
Lois Benton
Robert Stegall
Feron Ruteney
Jean
HL Spruce
Ed Dele
Zetha Hicks
Zonas Deele
Zoye Deele
L. C. Ritchey and
Mary Lou ‘Sims
San Antonio
Oliver Palmer
Betty le
Marie Simpson
Tes
Vickie Hunter
Martha Meeks
Banco Party
Leona Starr
Banco
Gage Hotel
Donte Parker
Homer Rackley
Eddie Joe Hancock
Mary Lou Sims
Billy French
Yada Chambers
James Chambers
Annie Mae Turner
N.C. Richey
Find
JL. Henderson
Me. E. H. [Todd
Miller
George Marcus
C. W. Ellison
Mrs. Lee Dragoo
Marfa
Mr. and
Mirs
Dick Shoemake
Touston
Jesuus
Mrs. J. le Shoemake
Ysleta
Rubye R. Barcham
Avalanche
Mra
Fisher Drug Stores
Home People
Orient Dairy
Dom Adams
Mildred
Eddie
First National Bank
First Investment CO
Alpine, Texas
L. Kokernot
Gro. W. Baines, JR
Somerset
Alpine Lumber Co
Eas Edad Co
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