Alpine Valley News Motto and Local Reporting Details
Alpine Avalanche purports to be a Brewster County paper serving Alpine and the Davis Mountains Big Bend region. It outlines rates for notices and cards of thanks, lists staff and correspondents, and notes post office filing as a second class matter in Alpine Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Umeral
Brewster County
Alpine
Da‘vis Mountains
Big Bend
Ennett Eastor
D, Wood Society Eastor
Ey Fort Davie
Marie Simpson
Marathon
Utside County
Texas
Ruthlessness Triumphs Again in Mediation Board Fallout
The nation avoided a coal famine as Southern coal operators accepted the Board’s findings, ending a 40 cent North-South wage differential. Southern mines rise from 6.60 to 7.00 per day, potentially offsetting freight costs and maintaining output. Once normal conditions return, many Southern mines may close, harming workers and the broader economy. The public pays tribute to greed for power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Lewis
Mediation Board
The Machine Age and Jobs Debate at NY Congress
At the Congress of Industry in New York three eminent scientists Dr Edward R Weidlein Dr Karl T Compton and Dr Robert A Milikan defended the machine age noting that invention grows employment and raises living standards They cited auto, communications, chemical, utilities and railroad sectors as proofs of science creating work and progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress of Industry
New York
Edward R. Weidlein
American Chemical Society
Karl T. Compton
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Robert A. Milikan
California Institute of Technology
Compton
Care of the Eyes Warns Early Measures Prevent Blindness
An oculist urges early eye care noting newborns should receive silver solution drops to prevent infections. Keep sharp tools away from infants and treat eye inflammation promptly. Early correction of cross eyes with glasses can permanently straighten squints in many cases.
New U S Battleships North Carolina and Washington Debut
The United States Navy adds the battleships North Carolina and Washington, the first capital ships since 1928. At about 95,000 tons and cost roughly 70 million dollars each, they mark a massive price jump from earlier 82,000 ton ships at 25 million. Four more ships of the class are nearing completion as the expansion aims for a two ocean navy totaling 21 capital ships. Each ship measures 750 feet, 27 knots speed, carries nine 16 inch guns with a 20 mile range, and houses about 1,275 crew.
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North Carolina
Washington
United States Navy
Colorado
West Virginia
South Dakota
Indiana
Massachusetts
Alabama
United Wy
The Use of Words in Thought and Speech
The article discusses the abundance of English words and how writers and speakers select terms. It compares dictionary sizes from Webster across years, notes President Wilson’s varied vocabularies, and cites a leading lexicographer who estimates educated individuals understand about 80,000 words but use far fewer in speech or writing.
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Oah Webster
Tod
Wilson
There Is Something In hotel A Mumore Name One Never Finds
A fragment describing contrasts between youth and age and the comfort of home. It evokes intimate scenes of family gathering and simple pleasures, mentioning a paid small house, a grand supper, and the enduring charm of innocence, laughter, and parental affection.
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Alrea
Legislature on trial for common sense and ability
A Southern newspaper asserts the legislature is on trial as to its common sense and legislative ability and likely will be found not guilty of either, signaling sharp partisan critique of current lawmakers.
Reading Strain and Eye Health Precautions
The passage notes that poor lighting and glare strain eyes and should be avoided. It highlights how eye strain worsens with bad reading conditions and questions why simple precautions advised by eye health experts are often neglected despite the impact of impaired vision on individuals.
Universal Disease and Courtroom Quips at Choir Practice
A fragmented comic page features banter about dyspepsia and dental jokes, a punchline about Bil Henry, a judge and parent dispute, and a choir practice gag. The humor pivots on misheard lines, stage chatter, and the absurdity of everyday scenes in a small-town setting.
No Sucker In the Long Ago Navy Tale
An Englishman and a Frenchman argue over whose country has the finer navy. They seek an Irishman to settle it. He declares the Irish have the best navy but pretends to be cautious about telling them where the Irish navy is, jokingly casting doubt on their spying potential.
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Victoria
Williams
Port Lavaca
Tramp Swallows Coin Says Money Was Worth It
A tramp visits a doctor with a swallowed quarter. The doctor scolds the delay, and the tramp replies that at the time he did not need the money. The incident ends with a humorous punchline about lessons on value and timing.
Doe Recovers After Local Man Nurtures Stray Yearling
In Uvalde a yearling deer found near the woods last hunting season was sick and unable to stand. Mr. Johnson removed ear ticks, cared for the doe at home, and after two months began to improve until it fully recovered its health and sight.
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Haul Johnson
Uvalde
Texas
Rail trip from New Orleans to Victoria in 1866 thrilled traveler
Charles O. Hucker recounts English observer RH Williams journeying from Port Lavaca to Victoria by rail in 1866. Delays, broken schedules, and water shortages crippled the trip, with engineers drinking and a final late arrival after a grueling trek that stretched into the night. The tale highlights early Texas rail hardships and endurance.
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New Orleans
Victoria
Texas
RH. Willams
Texas Railroad
Universiy of
Wbrary
Wiliams
Port Lavaca
San Antonio
Williams
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Machine Age
Tnt
Pocketbook OF
Universal Disease
Army Medical Examiner
Jack
Bil Henry
Hell
Charles
Hucker
University of Texas Library
Wey
Bob Dart
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