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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1938
Page
10
The article argues for cooperation between the Dies committee and the FBI to avoid undermining secret anti-subversive work. It praises both bodies, warns that publicized findings could erode public trust, and urges coordinated actions without competition to maximize results.
A dental health piece warns pyorrhea as a common, serious disease with pockets around teeth and tissue destruction if untreated. It stresses early treatment and cites high prevalence by age, urging care and professional attention. A separate note reports Mexican authorities set to fire on border radio stations accused of quack programs and fortune telling.
The piece extols the American retail distribution system as the key to our high standard of living. It notes plentiful food and goods, widespread peace, and a diverse supply chain driven by competition and merchant efforts to improve. It argues that equal access to quality goods exists coast to coast through a detailed, nationwide market.
An extended passage cites duties of a complete citizen as urging public involvement and informed, loyal engagement with government. It notes recognizing power, applying moral and economic principles, organizing with others, and embracing change in governance while urging Texans to fulfill civic duties. The piece closes with a quip that a philosopher champions poverty as a blessing.
Reading from an insurance pamphlet a wife notes the high share of accidents in the kitchen while a husband jokes men must eat them. In a separate gag two rival meat sellers trade signs, one claiming higher prices are robbery and the other retorts higher prices are poisoning.
A nurse recalls a six foot husky patient from the country who asks if pajamas are provided. He has no nightwear and quips that he does not socialize, only goes to bed when night falls.
A fragmentary line about expression prompts a listener’s question on finding the rig and people to pluck. The exchange hints at a satire or anecdote contrasting proper and improper speech in a crowd.
A class query on states prompts a witty exchange about 13 states in earlier times. A vessel captain tests a new hand with the mizzen mast joke. A farmer learns the postmaster wants a parcel package dropped in, joking about a wagon tongue sticking out of the letter box.
Fort Worth December 10 Organization of four more congressional district committees in the Texas Big Bend Park association will be undertaken by directors led by Amon Carter president. Named are W L Moody III Galveston district 9 Mark Fuchs New Braunfels district 14 Max Starke Austin district 10 and H R Smith San Antonio district 20. Fuchs aided by E A Clousnitzer and Smith aided by Col W B Tuttle also of San Antonio. E L Kurth director to serve as temporary chairman of district 2.
Carter aides outline Texas Big Bend Park expansion plan with district and county committees to recruit funds for 788000 acres. Directors anticipate economic gains from international tourism, urging swift action. Officials say the Big Bend National Park will boost wealth, attract visitors, and benefit Texans as land is acquired and turned over to the National Park Service.
A local notice urges travelers to save on hotel costs in El Peso by purchasing scrip from The Avalanche, offering a 25 percent discount. The promotion targets visitors seeking reduced lodging expenses.
The Texas Game Department plans to destroy several inch coyotes bobcats and thin lions with 30 trappers in Southwest Texas. Thousands of coyotes are trapped at minimal cost as the department supplies traps and pays 80 cents per predator kept by each trapper, who retains the hides.
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