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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1932
Page
1
Thousands of Women Have Taken Cardus on Their Mothers Advice claims from a shaky testimonial string. The ad promotes Cardus as a remedy to weakness and rundown health aimed at women, urging readers to trust their mothers and doctor endorsements. It mentions Rogers Jewelry Co in Moramae Texas as a retailer and repair service location.
Local notes report Darrel of Denton and J te Walker of Ranger as Rainbow mine owners visiting Alpine for business. Several area residents visit relatives, attend games in Lubbock Pecos Midland and Fort Worth, while a bank loan system discussion outlines new forms and cautions for applicants amid financing concerns.
The article lists rainfall years, averages, and extreme temps for Fort Davis and nearby towns. It cites inches of rainfall in specific years, regional averages from government pamphlets, and notes record low and high temperatures. It also covers a cattle feeder loan process and a plan to inspect livestock and feeding facilities before credit approval.
Van Horn gh school played its first organized football competition and held Marfa High to 13-0 last week. Coached by Horace Oliver, former Alpine High principal and coach, the new Van Horn squad showed strong defense after Marfa scored early. Despite limited experience, the team impressed for a debut under Oliver’s leadership.
A broker discusses cattle feeding economics noting prices fall short of feed costs and predicting reduced feeding this year unless finance is available. He cites Texas as housing the best feed crop in history yet warns banks must extend credit to sustain feeding activities.
The article describes an upcoming carnival highlighted by a 8 30 p m dance at the court house with good music as a featured arrival. Downtown stores are urged to decorate windows with Halloween motifs while high school students are set to participate in the carnival activities.
The carnival will feature two large Puller building rooms arranged for dancing, cards and dominoes. Mrs Winter and Mrs Lewis lead this entertainment. Funds from carnival fare support Alpine schools and past fairs, with strong community patronage expected again this year.
A fragment notes Alpine Lumber Haw Department handling household hardware items. Details are sparse but indicate ongoing stock or sale activity at the Haw Department.
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