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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1931
Page
2
A local feature recalls George Westinghouse and his air brake, once snubbed by Vanderbilt yet later transforming rail travel. The tale links early struggle and invention to lasting wealth, noting Westinghouse’s 1914 death and enduring industry impact.
In a letter from Will TK Mayes of Texas funds Texans urges readers to ignore pessimistic prophecies about national and state conditions. He argues that cycles of hardship precede recovery and that progress follows workers’ focus on constructive measures rather than doom saying.
A reflective piece laments widespread neglect of science and current events. It contrasts common focus on sensational crime with little attention to great scientific advances and natural facts, urging broader public engagement with meaningful knowledge.
A sweeping warning on highway safety cites 35000 deaths and 900000 injuries from automotives in the United States. Defective brakes and driver carelessness are blamed, with experts urging maintenance and caution as the driving season extends to November.
County reports many quail in the year with a season from December 1 to January 16 and a daily bag limit of 15, 48 per week. Gobblers and white tail deer seasons run November 16 to December 31, with eastern Pecos river restrictions and limits of one bucks tail and two white tails. Goose and waterfowl seasons vary by region between October 16 and January 18 with noon start times. 395 deer have been canned in Runnels county this year.
A herd of 900 Hereford yearlings stampeded through Eagle Pass near the army post, tearing fences, wrecking trees, and injuring flower beds. Twenty two cattle died, seventy were reported missing, and workers recovered carcasses from the arroyo next morning. The animals were part of a 5,000 head shipment from Durango to Uvalde and Crystal City, due to be shipped weekly in October and early November.
The county reports pumping tests showing 1,000 gallons a minute could not reduce flow after drilling twenty feet. Earlier pumps lifted 250 and 400 gallons per minute. Old tales of $400,000 worth of equipment dumped into the spring may be true, but the wall remains. Potential futures include a closed swimming pool using the spring water for year round use, with temperature control and purification.
Roswell New Mexico reports the death at 80 of Prank B. Coe known as friend of Billy the Kid. A pioneer of New Mexico, Coe fought in the Lincoln County War and sided with the McSween faction. He survived skirmishes and later surrendered to a posse, later joining battles in Lincoln.
The article surveys a chain of medieval and early modern thinkers from Bacon to Zeppelin who proposed metal airships or aero vessels. It mentions Domes tic Air News and lists figures such as Albertus de Saxonia Men doza Lane Gourin Delcourt Monge Girard Spiess Bausset Schwarte and others as theorists or precursors of large hollow globe or copper craft filled with ethereal air or liquid fire.
A fragmented reminiscence recounts charitable rites and old customs once linked to Queen Elizabeth era theatre players. It notes archbishop residence, distribution of bread to the poor, and a revived performance linked to historic donations and memorial rites with obscure names and dates.
The passage describes a fight over mating, noting the need to keep rivals apart as they fight to mate. It mentions mating behavior, guarding eggs, and the caring actions of the female before hatching, including digging a shallow nest in the sand of shingle.
The readable fragments hint at a discussion about a negative image and perception. It mentions a would-be camera artist and a broad majority of cases needing reversal. No clear names, dates, or concrete events are present in the text.
Garbled reminiscence presents a coded exchange between speakers about a chaotic event. The text hints at confusion over danger and action, mentioning battle, gas, fire, and a rabbi in a tense social moment. Names and clear details are obscured by transcription errors.
The readable strips recount a fractured scene where rulers and soldiers interact after a conflict. Names and terms suggest imperial figures and promises of honor, with broken phrases hinting at chivalry and political tension between monarchs and nobles.
John G. Lonsdale of the American Bankers Association cites the Ichabod Crane tale to urge business leaders to use research and analysis during stress. He warns prosperity without adversity is unsafe and urges vigilance against hidden hazards in banking and management.
The American Bankers Association Economic Policy Commission analyzes how member banks could gain from higher dividends, comparing two bills in Congress. It forecasts district differences, with extra annual dividends under each plan and potential avoidance of a federal franchise tax, using a hypothetical $200,000 capital example.
The U S Army Band, outgrowth of the American Expeditionary Force group, earned the title Pershing’s Own. Pershing praised its Europe tours and later supported a 1920s Seville Expo mission as the official Latin American music exponent, with General Pershing urging the concert tour through Alpine on October 16 under Lions Club auspices.
A ten person pep band led by Miss Irma Lee Batey, head of the music department, plans year round activity. Members include Jane Eldridge, Woodrow Willingham, Wesley May, Catherine Hudman, Charles Willingham, Carl Couser, Leonard May, and Walter Bikins. The group aims to perform at home football games and other college events and invites additional musicians to join.
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