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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1932
Page
3
A string of quips and jokes featuring puns about dog lore family roles and humorous exchanges. The pieces include misheard lines about doctors, a Sul Ross remark, a minister's parenting joke and a lighthouse tale reflecting cultural humor in a late 19th or early 20th century panel.
Dr. J O Ellsworth of Texas Technological College says October and early November cattle prices may drop due to an abundant feed crop and lower feed costs. He notes the downturn has occurred in most uptrends, with light steers and heavy cattle facing limited chances to rise, though improving credit in some regions could nudge prices slightly upward.
Chicago police and car dealers reported that thefts outpaced new car sales. An August Chicago Automobile Trade Association study showed 3375 motor car thefts in Chicago and 2225 new car registrations in Cook County. Over the last three months, 10,199 cars valued above two million dollars were stolen, many stripped of tires and usable accessories.
A flawed OCR reads like a comic caper where a dealer’s joke ends with a $27,800 diamond nearly eaten by a pet monkey. Miss West spots the theft alert, the creature is restrained, and the jewel is recovered amid bemused witnesses.
National Red Cross relief efforts reached more than three million families facing unemployment and disaster. In 143 counties 90,000 families received groceries school lunches clothing and flour. Government flour distributed March through June aided 15 million people and will continue into 1932 33 with cotton clothing from government allotments. The Junior Red Cross of about 7 million students supported relief through sewing classes and local chapter work.
In the year ending June 30, 1982 the American Red Cross aided 75 000 families totaling 238 000 individuals with expenses of 2 760 786. Drought floods fires and storms caused widespread need including 58 000 families in the northwest and floods affecting 50 000 homeless in Mississippi river tributaries. The organization distributed funds to meet emergencies and urged support through local chapters. Braille books were produced and given to libraries with 2 818 single copies and 3 538 double copies printed.
Local school notes cover the Bucks hosting Marfa with drills aimed at a win after recent practices. Also reported are student council elections, junior and sophomore class activities, music appreciation enrollment, and upcoming Halloween plans.
A dated promotional piece touts Caldwell's syrup of pepsin as a natural stimulant to improve digestion and bowel health. It claims age defying vitality, steady appetite, active liver function, and strong bowels with occasional doses for children and adults. It urges readers to keep a bottle on hand and try a stimulating spoonful for renewed vigor.
Dallas report details a heated Texas gubernatorial campaign with references to Rowse Sterling and Bullington. It notes Sterling’s renominational loss, Ferguson family mentions, and past party shifts including Miriam Ferguson and 1920 Republican-oriented moves.
A fragment from Purina feed advertising cites a claim that there are more eggs per dollar in their Pee d feed than any other feed, attributed to U. A. Beard at the Peed Store with phone number 4. I.
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