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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1937
Page
6
Official Alpine and Davis Mountains paper presents local and state news for Brewster County. Notices include corrections policy and pricing for resolutions and reading notices. Fort Davis Marathon correspondents listed along with subscription rates and postal details.
Harvey C. Fruehauf, president of Fruehauf Trailer Co, argues the nation’s latent strength lies in its three and a half million truck drivers. He cites their expertise as drivers and troubleshooters, essential to mobility and preparedness for both military and civilian transport.
The Omaha World-Herald notes misuse of the frank in campaigns, citing 30 bags of mail at State Democratic HQ with copies of Norris and Willkie speeches bought by Democrats. It argues Republicans and Democrats exploit the frank, yet this does not justify the cost to taxpayers who fund the post office service.
Constantine called the first ecumenical council at Nicea in Asia Minor to settle faith and counter Arius. The Nicene Creed affirmed equality of Father and Son amid bitter disputes among bishops. Twenty ecumenical councils exist in Catholic record. later papal infallibility was declared in 1870.
The Alaska purchase of 1867 cost 7.2 million dollars and faced harsh criticism but proved sound as gold copper and salmon wealth expanded. By 1880s output rose with gold production exceeding 400 million dollars since then and mining copper and timber contributing, while the population nears 60,000 with schools hospitals and native facilities expanding. The vast territory offers rich resources and a climate that ranges from severe inland winters to mild coastal temperatures, supporting future growth and confirming Seward's judgement.
An 1811 Treasury account known as the conscience fund has received nearly a million dollars over 129 years. A recent donor, a former doughboy, sent $2 to repay stolen chocolate bars from a government truck in France during World War I. The piece urges broader honesty about taxes and customs evasion.
A Louisville Courrier-Journal note mocks political economy as seeking the most votes for the least cost. A Vincita Oklahoma railroad crossing sign warns parking on tracks is prohibited and will be enforced.
A fragmented passage shows repeated complaints from patients about their illness and from others about illness. The text reads as a looping exchange highlighting fatigue with healthcare voices.
A student’s home letter muses on spelling errors with humor. The writer notes the correct spellings financially and embarrassed and jokes about two r's in embarrassed while sharing casual campus life details.
A dance lesson exchanges focus from feet to holds as the pupil emphasizes mastering grips while the professor cautions about footwork. The dialogue frames a shift in technique during instruction.
Tony, the bootlock, asks who Mick Ey the newsboy was speaking with. Mick Ey confirms the man is a long time associate and editor of one of his papers.
A famed champion resting due to a cold asks his doctor how high his temperature is and inquires about the world record. The doctor replies with a temperature of 101 degrees as the athlete seeks the standing mark.
A long-suffering husband quips to a teacher about his wife taking elocution lessons. The teacher replies that she is apt, and the husband counters that she is apt to say the most, turning the exchange into a witty wordplay.
Fort Worth, Nov 9 A National Park Service forecast shows an upward trend in visitors to national parks for the year ending Oct 1 1940. M R Tillotson and Milo F Christiansen noted plans to visit Texas Big Bend Park association offices and state parks in Texas as they expect record park attendance in 1941.
A wealthy Indian bought a $5,000 car and drove off. The next day he returned to the agency limping and bandaged, claiming he accelerated to smash a bridge and demanded another vehicle.
The post office at Eolia Missouri has had only two postmasters since its establishment in 1868 during President Johnson's term.
A $500 reward is offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of anyone stealing or handling stolen cattle from the Henderson Ranch. Tips should be communicated to owner W. G. Henderson, with confidentiality maintained.
Tillotson and Christiansen discuss rapid progress toward forming Big Bend National Park in Texas. They outline plans for a statewide drive to fund park land purchases, with National Park Service approval noted. The article cites 1938 oil industry borrowing around 650 million dollars and Texas banks’ oil loans near 68 million.
Local promotion offers a 25 percent discount on hotel stays in El Paso when purchasing scrip from The Avalanche. The deal highlights savings for travelers and may apply at participating properties.
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