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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1931
Page
2
Alpine Texas page features light jokes and classroom gags, plus small notices. Items include an old saluting anecdote, a reformatted “Two of ’Em” quip, and a brief social column with reader humor. The column closes with assorted short bits about manners and a Scotsman anecdote.
A study from the Foreign Study School in Paris outlines a program for American and French students to study history literature art drama government and customs. It aims to build better understanding between France and the United States and to produce graduates suited for international roles in business and government.
A clipped old document from a wholesale town shows a customer demanding payment and threatening legal action. The railroad agent, city mayor, and bank official are cited, with the mayor recommending a local lawyer. The letter expresses frustration over debts and hints at legal proceedings.
A satirical take ridicules anti dental and antiseptic scare campaigns. It cites Dr. Shaw of New York University and mocks promises of science curing every minor ailment. The piece condemns gullibility and sensationalism in health warnings.
A quip filled discussion notes massachusetts educators push to spell out Mass fully in all uses. Comparisons to Ontario Utah and other states raise worries about confusion and legibility. The column humorously cites a typesetter who preferred verbose forms over abbreviations.
State of Texas Brewster County bank report lists resources loans and discounts totaling 163138.04 with deposits 105489.14 and 11000 cash in bank, along with capital stock surplus and undivided profits. J J Roberts president and Fred Clark cashier certify the figures as true January 7, with oath sworn.
Rochester New York reports the North East Appliance corporation and Delco Light company have merged under Delco Appliance corporation a General Motors subsidiary. Products include Delco Light plants water systems and gas units plus North East motors heaters and ignition systems. Noted: Andrew Kroger of Council Bluffs Iowa has ten children five sets of twins all living.
Sanderson plans a two day cage tournament on January 20 and 31 to inaugurate a new $150,000 school plant and gymnasium. Quintets from San Antonio to El Paso were invited, Alpine Bucks among hopeful entrants. The gym seats 60 and hosts upcoming district games as teams prepare for future events.
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