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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1922
Page
3
A satirical moral tale contrasts a Pharaoh era secretary advising graineries and storing corn with a modern nation where railroads seek guarantees and funding. It critiques policy that prioritizes rail profits over farmers and people, noting famine despite abundant harvests and government backing for railways.
Bessie Kendrick born Ozona Texas April 14 1897 married Edgar J Dawson July 27 had three children She identified with the Baptist Church lived a Christ like life loved her minister and church left a legacy of service and devotion She died March 10 in Marathon and was buried March 11 conducted by Pastor KK Adams Survivors include husband three children her parents Mr and Mrs Kendrick siblings and many relatives seeking comfort in faith
The Presbyterian Church invites the public to hear sermons on prayer next Sunday at 11 AM and 6 PM. Pastor A. McMillan signs the notice, urging Christians to consider if praying at the wrong time is possible.
The readable fragment references St Patrick's Day and general sentiment about tradition. It mentions people, places, and a belief about the fate of certain groups, but the text is garbled with many unreadable portions making the specific events, dates, or names unclear.
A fragmented excerpt describes a seasonal superstition about skirts and a child's tale. It mentions a village, a deep trail, a peasant woman, a vendor, and a ghost story tied to grave clothes and purgatory. The tone resembles a folklore vignette with implied moral or mysterious meaning.
The Kingket Knocked topic Sunday Smorning with goloe by Mrs Walker and European Pictures portray the world safe for democracy. Devastating influences of war shown. Special music. Theatre Sunday 8 pm. Men's Bible Class to be organized.
The church lists a 9 45 Sunday School, 11 a m preaching, 3 pm service, 6 30 pm prayer meeting, 7 30 pm preaching, and W M U Thursday at 3 pm. The invitation extends to all services announced by Ray, W VP.
FragmentedOCR notes describe a disputed building project in College Green, with references to the Bank redent and the New Teeth Pree State. The Freeman's Journal cites political contention and a visit by Melaeh editing aids and William Osrote as part of broader investigations.
A garbled account links the shamrock to St Patrick and the Trinity while noting trefoil symbolism in Arabic Iran and Persian myth. The piece cites legends of Saint Vatesek invoking the three leaves as a sign of sacred power amid battles with pagan priests and serpents.
The Dawson family expresses gratitude for kindness shown during illness and death of Bessie Kendrick Dawson and for floral offerings. Edgar Dawson Kendrick and family extend thanks. Visits noted include Bob Senna John Burris at Chambers hotel and others in Marathon. Mrs Edgar Dawson’s death leaves three children motherless.
Readable fragments describe Dublin Castle’s medieval role as a royal residence and its long association with kings and princes. It notes architecture, historic occupants, and a 1588 trial by combat in the castle yard, where two cousins dueled over a dynastic dispute.
The ruins of Innisfallen Abbey near Killarney are linked to St. Patrick and St. Finan Lobher. Once a thriving center of prayer, learning, and Irish deeds, the abbey’s prime gave way to centuries of decay as nature reclaims the site. Monks penned creeds and annals while later memory recalls their ideals and selfless labor.
A fragment poem by Katherine Keeton in Kaoene City Stat imagines a thrush in Ballybower at dusk. The speaker recalls longing and gentle sounds, with musical imagery of eyes and fairies.
A note from Nellie Cleveland asks Alpine residents to offer room and board for summer students. The appeal requests plain cards with last name initials room board gender number distance from the college and monthly prices. Aims to provide housing for about 340 dollars in total per month.
The city of Alpine Brewster County Texas will hold an election on the first Tuesday in April 1922 the 4th day of the month at the city office for four mayor and four commissioners to serve until April 1924 Qualified voters may vote and J J Jackson Jno Perkins named as election judges with J D Jackson pressing judge and Cas Paward J M Pi Hiteces as clerks Returns due to the mayor within two days after the election Signed by Renji fF Nerkeley Mayor of Alpine Texas on February 25 1922
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