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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1938
Page
4
The Texas Planning Board warns of rapid underground water depletion affecting industrial and domestic use. A statewide meeting in Austin on July 29 will discuss conservation steps, with Gov Allred urging broad citizen and city representation.
A column derides wealth worship in America citing the Countess Babh who renounced citizenship. It contrasts ultra rich with poor girls, calls the Countess a public lecture on social disparity, and notes the broader critique of misdistribution of wealth. The piece shifts to a feature on charcoal gas as fuel, discussing China’s shift from gasoline, its practicality, and the broader energy context.
A noisy scene unfolds with a judge accusing contempt while a lawyer jokes about a con cal it. A professor refuses to start until the room settles as a vote from the rear distracts. A plumber finally arrives to fix a broken water pipe as a homeowner notes prior delays and training.
A shipyard worker named John returns to work after unemployment, prompting the foreman to joke about rust and skill. An explosion at a powder mill follows, with the proprietor seeking blame but learning that a worker struck a match while distracted, underscoring safety lapses and risk.
A humorous tale recounts a woodsman witnessing a mock fight between a pardner and a lion. The old timer urges them to continue, joking that he does not care who wins the staged duel.
A Bargain advertisement promotes subscribing to the Mechanics Magazine month by month. It highlights annual prints of over 6000 photographs and 3000 articles including 150 long feature pieces on science and industry. It promises money making ideas, farm and home hints, and home craft tips with practical devices and projects.
The Rev. R. J. Barber of East Thomas Street Tabernacle baptizes 104 converts in the Dan River with over 5000 spectators along the banks. He says the task is harder on the preacher than on the converts, who feel strong religious zeal and do not fear the cold water.
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