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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1940
Page
6
The notice lists subscription pricing: one year two dollars and six months outside the county for one dollar twenty five cents. It notes entry as second class matter at the Alpine Texas Post Office under the 1879 act.
The program seeks the largest peacetime defense outlay in U S history, with billions more over years. It urges building a world leading defense system while cautioning against a cost ignoring stance and calling for cutting or eliminating less vital government funds to fund security. It stresses rededication to Founding Fathers ideals and eliminating waste.
A government expert explains cigarette flavor stems from blends of Burley Maryland and Turkish tobaccos. Brands mix several tobaccos to suit individual taste, with Turkish and Mediterranean varieties adding aroma. A typical cigarette is a small shredded tobacco roll wrapped in paper. Bureau of Internal Revenue taxes cigarettes at about $3 per pack.
The piece argues war drains economies, noting the United States spends under 3 percent of national income on defense while Britain, Japan, France and Germany allocate far larger shares. It asserts all nations will face heavier burdens as war theaters expand and calls for strong U S military preparation and full public readiness to pay the price.
Yale University research director Dr. Harry De Silva reports a 3000-motorist survey showing women drive about half as many miles yet have one third as many accidents. Younger drivers 20 to 25 show higher accident rates, and solo drivers tend to speed more while fathers with passengers drive slowest. The article notes skepticism from some men despite findings.
A reflective piece argues lodge membership fosters fraternal spirit and offers benign excuses. It also discusses philosophy as a science that helps people view misfortunes calmly and think more clearly.
A playful exchange features Nora denying guilt while Mistress accuses her. A line about a high cemetery fence prompts Jim and Jam to remark that many are dying to get in, while no one is trying to escape.
A humorous old tale notes Keith placed his false teeth on a chair to avoid wear. He forgot them there and sat down, ending with a bite to the behind, a comic mishap recorded as a cautionary yarn.
Mandy names the children Beenie Meenie Minie and Henry to avoid using the name Mo for a new parson. The colorful exchange reveals local humor as the parson is introduced to Mandy’s unconventional choice.
A restaurant mix up leaves Uncle Eli perplexed as a waitress places his order before him and he inspects a small steak portion, declaring it exactly what he wants and asking for more.
A salesman stranded after missing a bus asks locals for entertainment. They offer a grocery store scene, where residents amuse themselves by watching the bacon slicer at the end of the day, illustrating quirky small town life.
An Americanized Australian revisits Australia and, while riding an elevator to meet a Sydney colleague, jokes about stopping the elevator and moving the building to speed progress, revealing a wry moment of city humor.
Mike Pawlik of Chicago told Judge Hermes he was despondent as his wife threatened to sell him for 500 dollars. Mrs Pawlik admitted she would sell him for 50 or give him away if no better offer came. The judge detained Pawlik, sending him to jail.
Louis Phillips recalls a horse theft before the war and a map of his ranch spread across Jeff Davis Reeves and Culberson counties. He notes the humor in officials’ jurisdiction questions and reflects on postwar efforts to build a lasting ranch.
A quick cartoon style argument asserts RPM lasts longer than Eastern oil. The speaker claims practical proof by using one’s own car rather than expensive lab tests.
In the marsh foothills of the Davis mountains a man vows to recover a stolen horse. He explains his plan to hunt the thief himself, admitting uncertainty about the exact county where he captured him. He reflects that genius is the capacity of evading hard work.
Partial OCR notes show a business contact for W. G. Men dereon as owner with a phone line 1-6-6429 and reference to W. G. Hendei. No clear article event or context available.
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