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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1919
Page
10
A wartime thrift campaign urges women to invest in War Savings stamps and Thrift stamps to fund national readjustment. It promotes small, safe gains and teaches economical habits, emphasizing personal sacrifice, national duty and the training of children in prudent spending and saving.
The speaker claims Germans will seek revenge after peace with the Allies. He notes German respect for American troops but holy hatred for Britain and France and a bitter feeling toward the United States. He observes many children along the Rhine playing war and fears future generations may not fear war, believing Germany lives for revenge and will act at the first opportunity.
The piece argues citizens should own and build homes to secure family futures and civic pride. It cites rising building costs, notes prices unlikely to fall, and quotes Edward C. Little and Gen. Dick Taylor on disciplined citizenry. Dr. Albert Parker Fitch adds. a new day is dawning.
The article argues that bulls should be superior to the best cows, with dams from advanced registry and high production. It warns that inferior or scrub bulls can drag down herd quality, emphasizes testing bulls by comparing daughters’ records to dams, and notes that long-term gains require carefully selected sires and strong associations.
Farmers are expanding rye planting as output soars. U S rye harvests reached over 76 million bushels in 1918, with rye to wheat planted area improving from 1 to about 1 in 10. The United States Department notes rye will hold a larger role in American agriculture and urges continued growth.
Prepared by the United States Department of Agriculture Farmers Bulletin S84 offers guidance on preventing and controlling hog cholera. It covers key prevention methods and treatment options and suggests consulting county agents and local veterinarians for tailored advice.
In early summer the need to raise sore colts at arm and manage hogs intensively is noted. Horses require up to fifteen portions of water daily depending on their work and the quality of the water.
The instructions warn to fold down the top carefully to avoid cloth snagging between the bows where metal parts come together, as wear can ruin appearance. The note mentions short circuits caused by snailing metallic components and sparks.
Fragmented OCR note urges drivers to shift gears quickly to avoid many required changes. Mentions license fees and owners of passenger vehicles. No clear dates or places.
A fragment from a Missouri extension service piece on farm roads discusses how good country roads lower transport costs, boost farm profits, and increase land values. It questions road design, noting roads should serve farming needs and reflect rural civilization.
The text outlines factors for road location such as drainage exposure and erosion control, directness and stability. suggests changing a longstanding road if feasible for economic relocation. discusses grade design with examples of 6 to 10 percent grades and typical figures around 6 percent. and critiques Missouri road work for narrow adoption of improvement schemes and engineering supervision.
A wartime era program allocates about 50 million for road repairs and bridges in England. The funds will fuel labor mobilization and compulsory acquisitions under local highway authorities to accelerate prewar infrastructure work.
A congressional report from 1914 cites rising road costs and transport inefficiencies totaling about 50400000 to 1 billion dollars. The text reflects era concerns on infrastructure and economic impact, with fragmented phrases and unrelated anecdotes interwoven.
A garbled OCR passage questions how distance affects a promise and notes the paradox that the last person to promise is often the first to break it. The text includes incomplete phrasing and unclear references, offering little clear context or names.
Fragmentary historical text discusses infant mortality tied to narcotics and sedatives, noting Castoria's claimed lack of opiates and the signature requirement. The passage references Leanne and Castoria branding, implying concerns over misleading ingredients and health risks.
A curious habit emerges as residents describe a new style called the Slacker's Delight. The narrator notes its popularity this season and asks why the name endures while the teller explains its yellow hue and storytelling flair.
Fragmentary ad text mentions headaches and CAPUDINE, DAES LIQUID, and a comic tale of a ghost evading payment of rent. The garbled passage references a haunted house, a London Times citation, and a house agent’s reaction, portraying fear and supernatural satire.
Fragmentary text discusses medicines for mumps and head ailments and mentions Vacher Inc of New Orleans and a French degree exam. It reads as a garbled ad or note about internal use of a product and the relevance of a French degree for candidates, with references to imitators and sales locally.
A fragment reports an old colored man catching a catfish in Jefferson City and describes a curious sequence as the fish is eaten and the man reacts. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR but suggest a rural anecdote or local peculiarity involving a bite and ensuing confusion.
The Monticello News declares Jefferson County Florida the home of the watermelon seed industry. It notes more than eight thousand of ten thousand acres grown in the United States for seed are in Jefferson County and that the county may be the only place in the world where this crop dominates the seed trade.
A fragmented note references a waiting period tied to a ship and a North American context. Names and specifics are unreadable, but the item suggests an impending maritime event or excursion with potential regional relevance.
Fragmented OCR reads about aging beginning with kidney and digestive health. It mentions weakness, illness, and a promise of remedies, with garbled phrases and unclear references to ages and conditions. The passage lacks clear entities or verifiable facts.
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