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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1930
Page
8
Alpine residents report widespread travel and relocations as educators, students, and families return for the new school year. Teachers from nearby towns arrive to begin sessions while local families relocate to Alpine, Presidio, and El Paso for work and housing.
Brewster county observers note substantial aid in kind for local stock owners. Reduced freight on shipments to grass or feed lots provides missions of relief, with the help viewed as practical support rather than charity.
Fort Davis reports Governor Dan Moody has appointed ranchmen as the drought relief committee for Jeff Davis County to report distress and needs to the Red Cross. Local officials say no countywide distress exists though they note benefits from reduced cattle shipment and feed rates.
The WIN fair will feature five exhibits of agricultural and ranch products and aims to attract participants from multiple counties beyond Presidio. Officials say the entire plant is ready, a new root has been placed on the grandstand, and the three day event will involve people in adjoining counties.
A garbled dispatch describes buyers meeting with local tattlemen, traveling from Pecos to Marta via railroad, stopping at ranches in Presidio and Brewster. A Kansas City steamship is slated to bring a special train to Pecos per Marta officials. Men express appreciation for invitations as they travel.
The article notes upcoming college preparations including a one week pre school camp for visiting teams and a boys dorm training table. A new point system will force commitment to a four year program, with emphasis on team fitness and continued participation.
The article notes a major expansion plan for the college featuring a large auditorium and additional rooms for a sub-college. The librarian says books will be moved this month while a new department of agriculture under W. curriculum opens to all. Four courses will be offered including farm work and experimental ton.
First round win set up a semi final in El Paso where Cowan defeats his foe with a hard right, ending the bout after a knockdown. O Neill and Cowan have both been counted out in bouts with Gomes, with talk of who earns a first chance at vengeance. Alpine fans back Ox as the 200 pound former backfield star seeks another punch at Gomez, aiming to avenge prior KO losses to Mexican fighters. The amateur heavyweight, now in college, previously won a title in El Paso where the event is held annually.
City taxpayers are warned that if payment is not received by September 30 a penalty will be imposed received by the city. The notice stresses timely payment to avoid additional charges.
Apple growers in Fort Davis report a severe drop in yields, with Davis Mountain orchards producing about 25 percent of normal. Cold winter weather, lack of spraying, and widespread bugs and worms damaged fruit while many apples dropped to the ground. Trucks move the limited produce to market, and prices remain strong despite the small crop.
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