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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1929
Page
2
A fragmented line references envy, ignorance, and an unnamed beast with foreboding evil. The text mentions Noltaire and hints at warnings or caution about impending danger, though specifics are unclear.
A distorted Wall Street snapshot shows luxury shops fading as the newly rich slow spending. A hushed furrier deal shifts 59000 dollars into wiser hands, funding a manufacturing firm that will hire more workers. Despite price declines, payrolls stay robust as money moves to productive channels.
The text notes an increase of 2 580 miles in new road surfaces, comparing to 4 075 miles of new surfaces in 1928. It mentions highways and roads across the United States, with references to the Near East and a cooling period affecting road projects.
Streets of Alpine will be lined with trees from Highland Nursery. Mrs N S Mt oversees sales of Chinese arbor vinese Ligustrum and radiance raven haw plants. Prices vary from 60 cents to 8 dollars for different varieties. Mrs Murphy invites residents to visit Highland Nursery to beautify homes and purchase trees and shrubs.
Four Wink residents and one man left Presidio Sunday for a big game hunt in the interior of Mexico near the International Bridge. H C LaBeff accompanied H Johnson Dick Lester Racey Tikue and J W Hanley on the hunt into the Mexican mountains. They expect deer wild turkey and bear near King ra area. King is a pioneer westerner living for years at Presidio.
Alpine and adjacent territory are well represented in San Marcos. Notable students include John Kokernot and J David Kokernot, Marion Hopson, Roark, and Th. From Fort Davis, Jim Edwards and Tommie Edwards are listed. Tommie Edwards is head golf leader and humor editor. David Kokernot is lieutenant in charge of the Junior School cadet.
Early 20th century advisory urges ranchers to prepare poison baits using pork fat and calcium alkaline capsules placed in fresh pork strips. Instructions detail bait placement near trails, caves, roads, watering spots, and carcasses, with warnings to prevent dog fatalities and public notices of Olson’s presence.
Ledger and office positions see bidders as Seo referred to as Avalanche in a high profile contest. Officials confirm ongoing negotiations with multiple suitors and promise a prompt decision. Election watchers note December deadlines loom for appointment.
The Episcopal Guild of Spiscope presents an old fashioned program with a well known Southern singer and several persons at the high school auditorium on December 3 at o'clock. Mrs. F. E. Gillett endorses the concert as refreshing for those who cherish old songs and the traditional concert style.
Notice to contractors sealed proposals by Mr M A Turner Plaza Hotel Antonio Texas on or before 7 December 1929 for the erection and completion of a library building at Fillows Teachers College Alpine Texas Each proposal to be accompanied by a certified or cashier’s check of five thousand dollars made payable to Mr H A Turner secretary of Board of Regents Texas State Teacher College Enter into a contract with the Board for the co building The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids
A fragment from a Texas newspaper notes a teacher and student exchange about engagement during college studies. The brief item mentions a registrar or secretary and a deposit related to a time insurance concept, reflecting campus life and plans to pursue a Ph D.
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