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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1926
Page
2
Public notice indicates second class mail matter at the Alpine Texas post office under the 1879 act. Advertising manager BK is noted as local editor and manager for the publication. The notice references mailing status and post office handling. The item preserves archival phrasing and local newspaper tone.
During September to October the best time to induce laying hens, says Agent Miller. He notes an accurate way to tell which hen is producing is by use of a trap, though it requires time. The average Texan hen lays about 50 eggs a year without pay or net feed, and profitability hinges on proper laying.
A fragmentary advertisement lists garments and household items including coats, dresses, jackets, sweaters, hats, caps, skirts, and pants. It mentions athletic wear such as sweater shirts and pants, along with household textiles like curtains and blankets. The legible items hint at a general dry goods sale from a tailor or department store.
A historical guide explains color changes in emu-like birds and methods to identify good layers. It notes yellow skin from feed and pigment, a very red pliable comb for strong layers, and a pelvic width test to separate productive hens from poor layers. County agents or local officials offer guidance and services.
Mrs. W T Merriwether advertises breeding bulls for sale at her home. Call Welte for inquiries about suitable bulls and timing.
A garbled notice mentions camphor and other substances in a Lavoptil bottle, noting quick results and a reference to Alpine Drug Store. Details are unclear but imply an herbal remedy or preparation offered by a local drug store.
A fragment of humorous chatter and fleeting vignettes from a late edition. The tale features a misread fountain pen, a stock broker’s delirium, a nurse’s reading, a stewards’ crowd scene, a baby with a mother’s claim, and a joke about noble lineage versus an American’s tale of advancement.
A daughter, after reading her new mink coat given by her father, remarks how a beautiful fur can come from a sneaky beast. She asks for nothing but respect, insisting thanks are unnecessary. The exchange centers on moral tension over origin and gratitude.
J.W. Rodi of Texas was in Alpine this week for deals pending. Jona Y hax kept in tutte pine reported no long delay yet, but a sale is expected soon as negotiations continue with Rodgers.
A group of Alpine residents and teachers toured Carlsbad Caverns last weekend. Included were Mrs Fisher, Mrs Roc Elliott, Mrs Burleson, Misses Incr Es Ryans Grace Bedell and Jers, Messrs Odell and Roost. The party split after the cavern visit with some continuing to Austin and Nevada Texas while others returned to Alpine Monday.
The Alpine Avalanche urges readers to subscribe for all authentic Big Bend development reports. The notice highlights comprehensive coverage of local growth, business, and community updates to keep residents informed.
New York district attorney William Travers Jerome led a crackdown on fortune tellers, mediums, and impostors. A detective used a staged seance to expose fraud, taunting the suspect as they claimed a supernatural presence. The scene included occultalia, brick hangings, and a dramatic performance of spirits.
An OCR fragment hints at a satirical or comic piece featuring Jewish and Irish elements with references to a referee and a sweepstakes style contest. The text is garbled but suggests a narrative about dramatic debater rhetoric, cultural stereotypes, and a withheld conclusion. Copyright mention McNane Synden.
A fragment from IRD notes recalls a weary husband caring for his ailing wife and large family. He laments the futility of medicine and the heavy burden of chores as he endures another day of toil and hope.
An old notice promotes Lavoptik eye wash made from camphor hydrastis and wire hazel. A small bottle is claimed to ease eye strain and weakness, suited for sore eyes in Alpine or local stores.
An Alpine Drug Store ad touts Lavontik eye wash as a simple remedy using camphor hydrastis and related ingredients. It claims a small bottle helps sore or watery eyes and offers a free eye cup with purchase.
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