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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1940
Page
4
Winter brings grimy days and cold nights, so ready the home. Have furnaces inspected by a professional, fix roof leaks, clean chimneys and flues, and ensure electrical wiring and lamp cords are safe. Clear clutter, old papers, and rags that can fuel fires and spontaneous ignition.
Wisconsin public health officials report that tribal medicine men in some tribes block early medical care, causing avoidable deaths. Nurses note superstition and jealousy of white methods, complicating treatment and delaying physician involvement. A gradual education campaign is planned to shift trust from traditional healers to scientific medicine.
Drought and rain have triggered the worst famine in nine years in Stantung Province, threatening crops and livelihoods. Officials report shortages across rural districts, with relief teams mobilizing to assist affected villages and mark the severity of the crisis.
The article analyzes how changing weather could influence German and British air raids. It notes raids often occur despite bad weather and that storms may only marginally reduce operations. Britain expects fog and mist from October to March to ease the air war.
A lively exchange about quick decisive action unfolds as a hunter urges immediate shot while a cautious responder seeks exact location. The dialogue hints at tensions between rapid response and precise instruction in a high tension scenario.
A teacher asks Johnnie if he should leave the room and he responds with a drawl implying he is hitchhiking. The dialogue captures a moment of casual defiance and regional speech.
A humorous exchange about Professor Freezer who forgets his own name when searching a directory, highlighting his absent minded character and memory lapse in a lighthearted tone.
A suburban front window displays a card announcing a piano for sale while the neighboring home shows a second card with the single word Hurrah establishing a small, curious street scene.
A playful exchange contrasts a missionary's claim of single handedly killing five lions and an elephant in Africa with his layman's son's quip about his father buying a sedan and a coupe for his wife. The banter humorously pits bravado against domestic purchases.
A film agent seeks a stenographer. One partner eyes a pretty applicant and whispers that he would hire her. The other asks if she can take dictation, and they agree to test her later, avoiding potential obstacles.
A hatless woman admits fault after a street accident. The truck driver deflects blame, insisting he is responsible and stating he saw the woman coming and could have dodged into a side street. The exchange preserves a polite tone despite the collision.
De Perry Bromberg of Nash ville Tennessee said he jumped into a lake to eye his pet bull pup and lost a pair of $80 cuff links in the water.
Work began on a $7 000 building for The Fort Stockton Pioneer offices and plant on Nelson street. Rose Construction of Abilene is general contractor. The 32 by 85 foot tile walled structure will front Nelson street with an editorial office and sales area, to be completed after Thanksgiving.
After Alpine Studio closed, the shop offers several fine sample portraits of people at bargain prices. The sale presents a chance to purchase high quality photographs previously displayed as studio samples.
Sheriff's notice of execution sale in Brewster County Texas. On November 5 1940 between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM at the county courthouse door a cash auction will sell the right title and interest of Lea McKinney and others in Lots 2 3 4 5 6 7 and 9 Block 41 Town of Alpine according to deed records. Elmer Taylor Sheriff. Pink Phelps deputy.
El Paso readers can cut lodging costs by purchasing scrip from The Avalanche offering a 25 percent discount on hotel bills. This offer targets travelers seeking reduced rates and easier budgeting during their stay in the city.
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