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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1921
Page
3
A 1921 reflection celebrates newspaper work as demanding yet rewarding for women. It contrasts persistent women with bright early career movers, praising growth, shared respect, and access to diverse human stories from high society to slum homes.
The article notes a 1921 cotton price rise from 12 to 22 cents despite a drought in yield, aided by a 7,000,000 bale carry-over. It argues the surplus cushioned farmers from hardship and prevented a market crash as prices spiked, saying Sugarman's Indicator labeled the rise a financial salvation for the South.
A reflective line notes that those drawn to newspaper work may find fascination in human nature, implying insight and curiosity as core motivators. The remark encapsulates journalism as a field that probes people and events to reveal underlying truths.
Persons taking wood water or grass in any of the O2 pastures will be prosecuted for trespassing. H T Fletcher Manager.
Rooms available close to the high school with contact phone number 171-36-41 for inquiries.
Herman Rosenfield of Sears, Roebuck & Co says their bureau reads country papers weekly and targets towns where merchants do not advertise locally, flooding the area with Sears literature to yield strong results.
The report describes Americans entering famine stricken Chinese areas where a half million died from drought while a water table twenty feet underground enabled irrigation. It argues Russia lacked initiative under communism and relied on government, leading to famine.
The American Red Cross outlines a year of health focused activity including Nursing Service work in military and public health, Home Hygiene courses, nutrition classes, life saving training, and Health Centers reaching tens of thousands. It notes 37,787 nurses registered, 1,551 accepted for government service, and 1,448 Red Cross nurses employed.
The American Red Cross reports relief to five famine stricken provinces in Northern China saving over 600000 from starvation. The last fiscal year spent over 1200000 with 1000000 from National Headquarters and the rest from groups. The effort also built more than 900 miles of permanent roads and employed 74000 Chinese workers paid in food. The Red Cross seeks renewed support during the November Roll Call.
Thousands seek new locations for homes and business in the United States and submit sales or exchanges. Write full description and price to be mailed to buyers. Free Information Bureau $12 Texas El Paso Texas.
An article discusses why tar and asphalt roads develop a scrubbed waxy surface, noting concrete and brick roads do not, and detailing an Arlington Virginia Bureau of Public Roads experiment. It describes a 565 foot circular test road divided into sections with different asphalt or tar treatments and warns against unauthorized tampering with lighting circuits.
The piece argues producers should unite to build smaller packing houses near consumers to avoid long cattle hauls. It stresses cooperation between consumer and producer for better prices and mutual benefit.
One hundred dollars reward offered for any catarrh case Hall's Catarrh Medicine cannot cure. The advert claims thirty five years of reliability, stating the medicine works through the blood to mucous surfaces and heals diseased portions. Testimonials available free. CHENEY & CO Toledo Ohio. Also sold by all druggists.
Bargain listing offers a five room bungalow with bathroom plumbing fixtures garage well and windmill. For particulars contact Jack of Frank Cross. Listed in classified notices.
Landowner Mrs Kate Nevill warns that anyone taking wood water grass or hunting or fishing on Nevill Ranch or adjoining lands will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.
An advertisement proclaims absolutely pure clean milk and cream from Meas Day’s Dairy. The short copy invites customers to phone for orders or inquiries. It notes the product quality with a simple, direct sales pitch typical of local dairies.
W G Young of Marfa Texas operates as a funeral director and embalmer providing traditional services and arrangements in the local community. The obituary style notice notes establishment of funeral care under a longtime local provider serving families with dignity.
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