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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1932
Page
2
The only Brew er County publication, devoted to Moine and the Davis Mountain Big Bend region announces subscription and notices policy. Rates are per line per insertion with special rates for longer notices. Fort Davis Marathon and local correspondents listed.
The article traces Memorial Day origins from the 1864 Petersburg campaign where 125 home guard resisted Union cavalry. It notes 1865 grave decoration, 1868 Mrs Logan's influence, and May 20 as the national date. Petersburg keeps June 9 decoration, honoring both Union and Confederate dead.
A historic note traces Jacques Cartier, French navigator born 1494 in St. Malo, commemorated in Quebec by a statue replica of one in his homeland. It recounts his 1534 voyage, St. Lawrence exploration, attempts at Charlesbourg Royal, and eventual return to France after hardship and Indian attacks. Cartier died in St. Malo in 1557.
A stark critique highlights rising violent deaths in the United States. It cites 1931 figures of 34,000 auto deaths, 18,000 burn deaths, and 12,000 homicides, noting the homicide rate has doubled in 30 years to 108 per 100,000. Comparisons show U.S. rates far higher than Canada and British cities like London and Liverpool.
The passage notes death rates from disease have dropped, but deaths from external violence have surged, totaling over 100,000. It reflects on broad dangers around us and suggests American city streets feel less secure than in some other contexts, hinting at widespread instability.
The article notes the eight year history of US postage stamps since 1897 with initial 5 and 10 cent stamps featuring Franklin and Washington, mentions early private issues by postmasters, and compares stamp production to the vast annual output of about 18 billion stamps requiring extensive paper gum and ink. It references England’s 1840 stamp introduction as a precursor and ponders the energy and moisture needed to apply stamps.
Former Lobo athlete oblark joins track program as coach at Sul Ross. He aims to boost the team with experience from past competitions and push for strong showings in meets with Alabama and other schools while working to sustain the program.
To our friends we thank you for every prayer act of kindness sympathy and floral offerings during the irreparable loss of our husband father son and brother Pord Jackson Mrs Ford Jackson Carolyn Jeanne Jackson Mr and Mrs J D Jackson Mr and Mrs J E Casner
Frances Gillett announces a ten week summer program in Alpine offering combined group and individual instruction for beginners and advanced students. Sessions run June 12 to August 20 with contact for more information at 108 bat ap.
Fort Davis news covers the Montgomery funeral in San Marcos with twelve children attending, several local visits to San Antonio and Dallas, school staff plans to attend Urbana summer programs, road access ruling by Judge Sutton, and notes on local social life. Rev R L Pierce preached here with A W Willard. Mrs J P Weatherby installed as Eastern Star matron. W E Coan and wife plan graduate work at Urbana. Local development includes a rock well blasting scene by Gregorio Silvas and a new stucco cottage built by T W Zuber.
A Miller family travel note states they are in Texas with relatives before entering school on June 20. Their class runs to August 13 and they will attend Port Davis schools in September. Mr and Mrs W B Miller returned Sunday from San Marcos with daughter Miss Audrey, who graduated May 77 from San Marcos Baptist Academy in the fine arts department and gave a piano recital with another student on May 25 in the academy auditorium.
Miss Ruth Sheets, a Michigan school teacher, advertises Nervine for overwork sleep loss and nervous spells. She reports relief after using the medicine during college work and teaching days, urging others to obtain a trial package from their drug store with money back if unsatisfied. Call for large bottle at $1.00 or small bottle at 25c.
Our Best Bargains This Week features 0 acres with patent and minerals. Located in Brewster County near big mines in the southern quicksilver belt. Priced at 9900 cash. Also 20,000 acres patented land with all mineral rights oil and gas included. No debt or leases. Title perfect. Asking 215 per acre cash 15000 total with balance due.
Mr and Mrs Miler and Misa Le note warm floral tributes at a recital for Audrey Davis formerly Misa Terri. Friends applaud her return home from the academy of Mias and her summer Baylor college scholarship of 750 dollars for music studies at San Marcos institution.
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