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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1947
Page
2
The column riffs on rain, civic work on bridges and cemetery drives, praising officials for humor and roads improved. It mentions Alpine Bucks vs Grandfalls at Jackson field and slips into personal quips about a cheesecake, eggs with chili, and a shoe repair promise that nearly caused fainting.
Cattle and calf receipts rose about 2 500 from last week while hogs fell 700 head and sheep gained 3 500. Compared to last year, cattle and calves and hogs more than doubled, with sheep up 10 percent. Fat cows and other cattle values fell sharply, while bulls and stockers showed weakness.
A lively note about the new S P depot in Alpine prompts playful jabs at a local editor. The writer jokes about loud trains and Jericho walls while reflecting on pride and reputation in the town.
Breckenridge hosts a gathering on plans for a Tulsa to Presidio petroleum highway. Marathon schools superintendent B J Brannan reports a successful term with an able teaching corps. Alpine Boy Scouts return from a 500 mile trip amid local livestock market notes and cattle prices.
Mrs J H Clark of Fort Davis wins in an elimination to select the official state song. The report notes a Carlsbad Caverns visit and other local items including marriages and travels featuring Alpine and nearby towns.
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