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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1948
Page
2
In Pa mano Baptist encampment preparations ahead, Southern Pacific battles recurring floods delaying normal operations. An odd road accident ends with two deaths after a man coats backward, and a local election chatter hints at a July 24 Democratic primary. Community voices weigh road projects and civic tastes amid town pride and caution.
Receipts of cattle calves and sheep were sharply curtailed by rains hindering movement. Hog receipts rose, pushing prices up to aid overall gains, with midweek peaks softening as supplies neared normal. Drylot beef demand was light. grassers moved at 25 to 34 dollars, with many steers and heifers in the 26 to 33 bracket.
The May 28 issue marks a 3¢ stamp honoring Protestant Catholic and Jewish chaplains who sacrificed their lives on the USS Dorchester in 1943. The piece notes the clergymen shared prayers and life belts as the ship sank, with their deeds tied to a stirring wartime episode. Also included are livestock market prices and cattle trading figures for Fat calves and yearlings.
The report shows calves selling mostly $20 to $27.50 with some yearlings at $28 and up and lower sorts near $18. Stocker steers average $28.50 and stocker cows $14 to $17.50. Lambs bring $20 to $28 for good grades, $15 to $20 for lower. Stocker and feeder lambs $15 to $22. Shorn older lambs $20 to $24, lower grades $14 to $20. Aged sheep $7.50 to $10, mostly $8 to $10.
A short item notes supplies including typewriter ribbons paper car bons and second sheets available at The Avalanche tf with quick purchase options and local availability.
An Alpine Drug Store ad urges buyers to use Teol fungicide for athletes foot killing germs quickly. The product, 90 percent alcohol based, promises contact killing and a one hour satisfaction guarantee. The notice also promotes Savings Bonds.
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