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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1915
Page
5
A fragmentary reminiscence recounts literary memory and public discourse on war, fame, and the passing of time. It mentions Walter Scott, Waverly, and the idea that future readers will seek encyclopedic knowledge, urging subscription to the Avalanche.
The fragment discusses Trelami's mineral wealth with copper ore and coal, noting copper yields, ore quality, and limited exports. It mentions a 86 year old miner, a copper mine with small profits, and questions why the country exports ore abroad. The piece hints at local frustration with export trends and lost value.
Robert Lansing, once a Taft administration figure, now acts as agent for the United States before the American British arbitration tribunal in Washington, representing the U S in international legal proceedings and prior service as counsel in various arbitrial cases and commissions.
An art treasure from Ghent cathedral, the Van Eyck triptych Adoration of Eve in the Garden, has endured a long journey. Begun by one brother in 1420 and finished by another in 1422, it faced close scrutiny in Basel in 1781 when Emperor Joseph II ordered nudity draped. It moved via Paris in 1794, endured sales and relocation, was restored in 1816, relocated in 1861, and now rests in Ghent awaiting royal eyes and courtesies toward its nude figures.
Fragmented excerpts describe storm response by electric utilities and weather detectors, a curious civic note about women’s roles and weddings, plus scattered mentions of wartime topics and submarine news. The text blends storm preparedness, social observations, and brief references to journalism figures and events of the period.
A fragment recounts that a young German heir, later the German emperor, visited Portsmouth and studied British ships while connected to Queen Victoria. It notes his fascination with the Royal Navy and dockyard life as Britain and Germany began their imperial paths.
A garbled report mixes a Sunday school superintendent and a cryptic scripture puzzle with bizarre phrases about a boy, zeal, and imagined harms. It also recounts two unusual incidents: a worker’s accident at Port Clinton where a lit pipe trap sparked clothing, forcing a quick river dive to extinguish flames. The text also mentions a discussion on shuttle regulations and a Bradford reference by a United States consul, all within a stained OCR fragment.
Fragmentary feature notes a modern office boy claiming to be progressive and up to date while mentioning a bet and money. The piece shows garbled phrases and unclear attribution, with potential quotes about honesty and savings amid confusion.
A discussion on the arbitration court in Spain as a mechanism for civil settlement. It notes that decisions may be submitted to arbitration by agreement of interested parties, with appeals available to the ordinary court. The piece highlights long service periods for arbitrators and occasional coercive appointments, and mentions successful application of the method in various cases.
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