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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1940
Page
4
A 1940s era serialized editorial urges readers to reflect on the year ahead and the world stage. It highlights a domestic recovery, industrial upswing, and the need to preserve liberty, representative government, religious freedom, and private enterprise to ensure a prosperous future.
A recalled record describes the Great Quake centered near New Madrid Missouri with the heaviest shocks in December 1811 January 26 and February 7 1812. It notes ground uplift temporary waterfalls and river reversal from the Mississippi River to distant Boston and wide impact across unsettled lands.
The article surveys Italy’s mixed wartime stance with Finns against Germany and Rome-Berlin ties amid Mussolini’s cautious approach. It notes Britain and France backing Finland against Russia, signaling a potential new front while contrasting Allied policy shifts and Russia’s military limitations in Finland.
After 54 days idle nearly 69 000 workers in factories settled a wide scale labor dispute affecting up to 150 000 men. Wages lost during an eight week stoppage. car output declined. Settlement followed conference but sharp tensions remain about cooperation between employers and employees. A ventriloquist sold barking toy dogs highlighting unemployment humor.
An excerpted draft of a local column mixes a controversial remark about a Negro minister with a court scene and a resolution to excuse him. It shifts to a Rio Grande valley pollution study by the State department and the Game Department focusing on citrus refuse controls.
A garbled page presents dialog about an oath and schooling with a distressed tone. Jimmie denies feeling well and asks about well being as a waiter complains about steak. The text shifts to a thin patient narrative with times and vague medical references.
A minister sighs contentedly and pats his stomach after an unusual dinner. The host, feeling modest, remarks on the atmosphere as guests acknowledge the simple, unforced hospitality.
A fragmented recount shows Jock McPherson involved in a pie serving scene where apple pie is prepared and served after a label and meat removal. The text includes garbled speech about cold meet and Sunday, with children mentioned and a casual remark by McPherson.
An advertisement touts Adlerika as a remedy for gas bloating that pressurizes the heart. It claims one dose relieves pressure, cleans out both bowels, and is sold by Alpine Drug Store.
Classified ad style listing showing multiple properties such as a 5 room stucco house with double garage on East Holland Avenue and other homes on College and Ave C. Various prices and terms noted including HOLC terms, down payments of 2350 and 2500, 4 percent conditions, property sizes like 20 acres and - ranch options. Includes inquiry about rent or lease.
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