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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1903
Page
3
A humorous exploration of rural life versus city living and a playful poem on the effects of a green cucumber. The author recalls dreaming of farming, describes farm life, and contrasts it with urban bustle, ending with a nudge to write about stomachaches caused by cucumbers.
The ad urges housewives to try Defiance Cold Water Starch citing a 16 ozs per 10e package versus 12 ozs from competitors. It claims guaranteed superiority and loyalty once tried. Also notes a Malden goat milk farm for sick baby diets and global notes on religion, Russian investment in Manchuria, and Alaskan native tastes.
Mass public health program promises free diphtheria antitoxin as vaccination expands. Noted figures include international posts and global comparisons of postal offices. A mix of quotes and political musings appear in the fragment.
Fort Scott Kansas enforces a curfew banning piano playing after 9 PM with the first violator fined 15 dollars plus costs. The item mentions a census noting over 600 Chinese in Johannesburg, 180 in business, and reports all are doing well. It also lists detective agencies and mentions Jay Cooke’s 83rd birthday and Mrs Winston’s soothing syrup for teething.
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