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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1919
Page
2
A wartime editorial calls on the public to become savers not spenders. It argues wasteful habits harmed the nation and endorses thrift stamps as safe investments that fund education and personal virtues. The piece stresses weekly savings and civic duty to support future generations and national welfare.
An editor argues for using an intelligence test as a college entrance exam, citing extraordinary capacity as a natural gift or heredity. The piece suggests the test could replace or supplement traditional methods, aligning with extraordinary individuals and broad population insight for undergraduates.
The dispatch argues Mexico needs food rather than force as factions and commanders struggle to form a stable government. It urges limited U S aid, including food and a small police contingent, to stabilize the country and open profitable trade. Also notes the Chicago Plan Commission seeks agricultural expansion to keep the U S export strong, and mentions possible international trial for Kaiser.
The article surveys U S House action on a $16 million Indian appropriations bill and a conference report, Senate peace conference debates, and postwar naval funding. It notes wartime measures, suffrage amendments, and domestic and international updates including border security, labor, and political shifts.
Smithville plans a new school building costing about 35000 dollars while Galveston hosts the Aero Cup of Texan and Austin prepares to reclaim and embank Austin dam. Texas Swine Breeders Association gains a San Antonio HQ and bond measures push for road and school funding across counties. Wheat and barley exports from Weston show gains as port activity rises and legal opinions address road bond financing and federal amendment ratification.
An 18th or 19th century style account outlines Ascension Island in the Atlantic as a British possession eight miles across with about 460 residents, largely sailors. It notes no private land or taxes, public livestock and rationed meat, and governance by a captain under the Admiralty. It also touches on naval pennants and historical flags used by captains and admirals.
A fragment from Yonkers Statesman contrasts Mr Styles and Mrs Styles on whether women lie about their ages. It notes men may doubt but women insist on truth while hinting at the complexities of reputations and aging. The quip frames social judgments with a wry tone.
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