Bennett and Wood among listed names in Alpine notice
The notice lists D. M. Bennett, Mrs. C D Wood, Barry Scorer, and Helen Friend as part of a local Alpine publication's subscription advertisement. It shows a one year price of $2.00 and a six month rate of $1.25 outside the county, filed as second class matter under federal act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. M. Bennett
C D Wood Barry Scorer
Helen Friend
Iae
Alpine
Texas
Act of Congress
Death of Pope Pius XI Ends Era of Peaceful Guidance
The death of Pope Pius XI ends the era of one of the era’s leading figures. Born Achilles Ratti in Desio Italy on May 31 1857 he became priest in 1879 and cardinal in 1921. Elected pope February 1922 he signed the 1929 Lateran Treaty creating Vatican City and pursuing peace amid wars and persecutions, earning the title pope of peace.
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Achilles Ratti
Desio
Italy
Benedict XV
Pius
Vatican
Vatican City
Pius XI
Spain
Ism Preachers Attacked by Senator Webster Echoes
The speech cites Daniel Webster arguing against agrarian critics who denounce banks and corporations. It notes how reformers urge hostility to institutions, yet asserts America’s high living standards and secure heritage resist such attacks.
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United States Senate
Daniel Webster
America
Cows and Government Milk Tax Joke Referenced in Texan Sketch
A quoted joke compares political systems by cow ownership and milk sharing. A regional addition exaggerates taxation by claiming the government uses all milk to bake biscuits and then sells them back, with a stated 18 transaction tax.
Bible and Shakespeare top American reading but many claim no time
A Nationwide poll shows the Bible as the favorite book with Gone With the Wind close behind while women favor different picks. Washington columnist Harlan Miller notes big names often say the Bible and Shakespeare are favorites but admit enjoying murder mysteries or adventure yarns.
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Harlan Miller
Washington
America
Fear the Enemy of Progress in Hidden Form
A philosophical portrait of Fear as the root cause of delay and doubt. It argues Fear wears many disguises such as Caution Conservatism and is tamed only by understanding. The speaker renounces power without insight and claims Fear vanishes when truth is revealed.
House Maintains Year-Long Probe Into UnAmerican Activities
The House defies opposition to extend its investigation of un American activities for another year. Lawmakers cite public opinion polls signaling support for exposure of threats from communism fascism and other alien laws. The committee believes revealing these dangers sustains constitutional government.
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House of Representatives
United States
House
America
Hot Dawgs at Gallery Echoes of Custer’s Last Charge
A quirky art page notes an exhibit titled Custer's Last Charge drawing audience attention. A dialogue between Papa and Izzy hints at playful misreads and witty gallery banter over the show and its themes.
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Izzy
Art Gallery
Papa
Custer
Water for Goldfish Delayed as Tank Lags
A caretaker responds to a question about refreshing the goldfish water. The reply notes the water given yesterday remains unfinished, implying a delay in completing the aquarium maintenance.
Jellyfish Source of Jelly Surfaces in Ocean Currents
A speculative note suggests jellyfish derive their jelly from ocean currents, though no official authority is cited. The idea ties jelly production to natural water flows and currents, inviting further study from marine researchers.
Burglary Tale Sparks Laugh Across Rooftop Question
He recalls hearing a burglar while away, bragging of dashing downstairs three steps at a time. Wile asks where the intruder was on the roof, prompting a teased exchange about the thief’s location.
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Wile
Inmate, Nail, and Dinner Speech Jokes
An asylum inmate given a hammer and nail misplaces it and jokes the bird made the nail wrong. A companion corrects him noting the nail goes into the opposite wall. The cartoonish line ends with a quip about asking for both checks after dinner.
Mrs Jones Attends First Symphony Concert
A woman accompanies a friend to a symphony. She stays quiet through the first number and asks about the conductor’s book. The friend explains it is the overture score and asks who is winning, hinting at the performance’s anticipation.
Night in the old castle prompts chilling warning
Rain battering the castle windows a timid guest asks the sinister butler about the room. The butler recalls a haunting twenty years old with a guest who stayed the night and vanished by morning. The air grows tense as the tale hints at a lingering mystery.
Betty Lou spoon free offer for readers
Readers are invited to obtain a genuine Betty Lou silverplate teaspoon featuring the Quaker Party star image. Cut the page 3 coupon and bring a large Quaker Oats trade-mark to the Avalanche office to receive a free spoon, saving ten cents and postage. Limited to readers, hurry to claim.
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Carlton
America
Avalanche
Twenty N Y A Students Improve Sul Ross Campus
About twenty New York Aides from the Youth Administration work on the Sul Ross campus under Carll Ball and the Grounds Committee. They build a foot bridge at Kokernot Springs, outline parking and paths, landscape, and reduce prominence of grill ovens with stone terracing. A culvert is added in the museum area and preparatory work for parkways done. The unit may move to city schools for a short program before more campus projects.
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Sul Ross
el Paso
Youth Administration
Carll Ball
Jack Carlton
Kokernot Springs Park
Ovens
Kokernot Springs
Indian Mills
Beauty Tips for Her Nails and Accessories
A compact guide highlights a modern manicure set named the Observatory Set in a plastic case with all essentials for a complete manicure. It notes glycerated polish remover pads in tall jars, sixteen creme nail polishes, hand cream, nail cream, and cuticle products to keep nails and skin smooth and well groomed.
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Observatory
Railway Trains From Russia and Australia Headed to 1939 World Fair
New York reports Russia and Australia will ship exhibits for the 1939 World Fair by sea. Nonstandard gauge engines are loaded on freighters, moved to lighters, towed to Flushing Bay, and transferred to trucks for a ground route avoiding overpasses.
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New York
Australia
Soviet Russia
Long Island
Flushing Bay
For Sale: Compact Housewares and Misc Items
A small sale offers kitchenware, decorative pieces, books, and garden tools. Includes pans, bowls, vases, lamps, and assorted small appliances. Prices vary, with some items half price. Open Saturdays 9 to 2 at 12 Market Street, offered by the owner.
Father and son share fashion gamble in matching wear
A playful line notes the father son bond with style as the son outfits himself in the same item, suggesting a trend of matching attire wherever they go.
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Society
Fort Davis
Pope Pius
Pope Pius XI
ISM
Eleanor Glide
Cecil Ne
Seabiscuit
Charlies S. Howard
Biscuit
Rosemont
Stagehand
War Admiral
Pimilice
N.Y. A
Virginia Lee
Popular Mechanics
Levest
Cavernes
Ame Oriente
Big Bend Motor Co
Alpine, Texas
Alpine Beer Parlor
Cees
Aaa Gao
Wyat
Adams
Home People
Dom Adams
Chrysler
Plymouth
Conoco Gas and Oils
General Auto Repairing
Wrecker Service
Alan R. Fraser
Holland Hotel
J. W. Shepperd
H.R. Gard
Turner
Post Office
A. M. Turney
Otis Turner
Mae M. Ament
Hord Bldg
Crawford-Baines Insurance Agency
Vee Oe K. Lange
Big Bend Abstract Co
Big Bend Feed Co
T. A. Beard
Matt Smith
Gordon Lane
W. G. Fielder
Mobilgas
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