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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1938
Page
4
In a clash described from the field, Loyalist units crossed a bridge as insurgent armies under General France counterattacked. Layalat forces conducted a surprise move forcing other sectors to regroup and defend.
A lively Fort Penn Colorado gathering honored Eddie Moores with a ham and eggs spread after rain cooled the air. Reports from the Gage hotel detail a dancing party hosted by Miss Leona Starts and Codie Stilwell, bidding farewell to guests working on the new school building.
Notice of a Texas road project contract for grading and paving on U S 9 in Browser City. It outlines wage scales of 1.00 for skilled, 0.50 for intermediate, and 0.40 for unskilled labor, plus compliance with House Bill No 34.
The notice outlines prevailing minimum wage rates for laborers and mechanics, with overtime and holiday pay at regular rates. It includes bids for a heating plant and rock fence along State Highway in Brewster County Texas, with plan details, bid requirements, and contract terms. Local residents and officials are mentioned, including Lloydine, Metaar, Jim Expy, and Ray Miller, plus references to Fort Davis and Glen Springs.
Boris Karloff abandons monster roles in Universal’s Night Key opening at the Cactus Theatre. He plays an inventor whose burglar alarm system is stolen by a partner, leading to suspenseful scenes as he battles crime and deception with a gadget that neutralizes alarms. Supporting cast includes J Warren Hull Jean Rogers Hobart Cavanaugh Alan Baxter Samuel Hinds and David Oliver.
An editorial urges drivers to face their own hypocrisy in traffic behavior. It argues that most motorists admit strict enforcement in theory while ignoring frequent personal lapses such as speeding passing on unsafe stretches and delaying essential vehicle repairs, contributing to annual auto deaths.
AUSTIN, Sept. 1. Beware of uncertified oysters warns Dr. Geo. W. Cox State Health Officer. In Texas each oyster grower must hold a State Health Department certificate covering beds and surveys show they are pollution free and sanitary. A shipping number with the certificate must accompany all shipments. Shucking houses require certificates of sanitary operation and federal state cooperation oversees methods and lists certified shippers. The safest oysters carry the state certificate. Oysters provide protein iron copper iodine and vitamins.
An article cites Prof Hirsch Yen kelwitz claiming the earth will freeze into a solid ball in 71 790 years based on a method comparing earth Mars and the moon. He says volcanic fires determine when the planet cools and vegetation ends.
Cardus is a medicine claimed to aid women with weakened conditions improving monthly periods and nourishment. It has been recommended for many years and suggests trying it fairly and consulting a physician if no benefit is seen.
Due to extensive price removal of old and installing of new machinery we will not fan of Saturdays for some time. We ask our customers and the public to please help us by sending in their work not later than Friday noon. We will appreciate your cooperation. Ezell Laundry. 6-19-dle. Woman is most lovable when most woman.
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