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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1914
Page
1
A whimsical survey of ant life explains colony roles for females and males, flight to start families, workers, scouts, and nurse ants. It notes the honey pot ants as living storage and reflects on ants’ light sensitivity memory and learning, drawing human analogy with caution.
A Western road conductor, in a nightly Chicago run, checks each passenger’s comfort after ticketing and explains seat adjustments. Passengers note this rare courtesy prompts calls to agents about his train. The postmaster general cites 23 317 post masters in 14 months, praising the vast, apolitical postal army and its fiscal scale beside foreign systems.
A Galveston News column argues that a town’s prosperity hinges on merchants advertising. It contrasts prewar and antebellum shops, noting old habits failed to fit modern enterprise and that managers must adapt to effective self-promotion to attract customers.
Paria reports a serum discovery that may enable vaccines for contagious diseases. Professor A L Arsonval presented the finding, based on Dr J Tissot’s work at the Natural History Museum. The research analyzes alexin, the substance in serums, detailing its elements and their effects to advance diphtheria, tetanus, and future immunity research.
War department requirements demand each front-line correspondent post a certified $1,000 check for supplies and equipment and provide a $2,000 bond to guarantee integrity of reports. The policy aims to curb fake war news and ensure responsible coverage.
A wartime notice states licensed correspondents and the Associated Press will provide truthful front news while discarding sensational reporting. It also notes the public will seek reliable war information from trusted papers rather than bucket shop sensationalism.
Terri Texas advertises healthy Jersey pigs for sale. Duroc and Jersey stock, both sexes, with one ready for service. Contact Frank Wooding for details. Advi-6-4 3t
Henry C. Wise a Texas oil man died recently leaving eight thousand dollars concealed in an artificial leg. The money remains in certificates of deposit in Sherman Texas banks. For housing options contact Collins. For reliable job work visit the Avalanche for prompt delivery.
W T Henderson advertises well regarded Galloway cattle for sale in Aunt Texas. Dehorned animals noted as a feature. Buyers are urged to contact the seller for particulars and availability.
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