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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1929
Page
5
A fragmentary notice notes a 1780 act and a resolution concerning payment of public debt incurred by the Confederation. It references March actions and dates, urging adherence to stipulated terms and conditions, with emphasis on fiscal obligations and constitutional process.
Hidestro Nagita former Tokyo mayor perfected a method to seal 104610 victims of the September earthquake in crystal containers buried beneath Mount Koya. Scrolls sealed, protected by airtight crystal yard sized cases and lead surrounding with carborandum packing for decay prevention. Mount Koya sacred status restricts women from reaching the summit.
A courtroom exchange features a lawyer questioning a witness about sightlines over a fourteen foot fence. The witness replies with a shrug and points to a knot in the wooden barrier as the crucial detail enabling him to perceive events on the other side.
A traveler from southern California describes a Mexican gambling game and the lump of sugar that signals the winner. The piece notes the game's charm and the fatigue of handling the money involved, as recounted in the Portland Oregonian.
Venerable newspapers in Germany publish daily continue since the seventeenth century. Nine remain, oldest Magdeburgische Zeitung founded 1620. Hartford Courant is oldest U S daily at 164 years. Population of Germany is about half that of the United States.
A fragment recounts a dinner with the late Earl Rosebery who ignored others, speaking in earnest with his partner. In the smoking room the host teased him about giving undivided attention to the lady, prompting Rosebery to reply with a terse remark about feeling absorbed.
A correspondent in the Edinburgh Dispatch discusses Daylight Saving Time as a secular versus biblical reference. He cites Bible verse 88:8 noting the sun dial degrees and questions how far backward the shadow may move.
The article describes Rome’s noon gun on Janiculum Hill and a city observatory synchronizing 900 electric clocks, while in Egypt shadow clocks persist, using wooden boards and gnomons measured by oxen labor, a practice dating back 4000 years.
The Society for the Prevention of Blindness notes eye strain and fatigue can trigger irritability and mood problems. Dr Roger explains that defective vision often underlies temper issues and daily tiredness, and suggests treatment can restore comfort while keeping the same job.
The piece discusses forged ancient art and the challenge of detecting fraud. It notes that many museums, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, maintain departments to study forged antiques. Experts view the forged works as intriguing, though they are recognized as inauthentic and are eventually removed when exposed.
Fragmentary passage credits Napoleon as the inventor of the cocktail and mentions trading Zeals, frugal diners, and a mix of different alcoholic spirits. It names Hourienne, Fouc and the valet Constant Wala, who allegedly carried recipes from 1801 to 1814, linking them to the ex-emperor’s favorite drink.
S Voges from Bushveld cites Johannesburg Sunday Times tale of a so called “snake with ears” seen in Fool Berg. He claims the incident is true and recalls a child’s memory of a snake without ears killed from a tree. Neighbors gathered to view the strange creature.
In an effort to promote literature among young police, Chief Commissioner General Blamey established a well stacked library at barracks. A stockily built new librarian from the country, recently joined, was asked for the Pickwick Papers but replied they only stock the three morning papers.
A fragmented note describes the lower half of the boundary between Manitoba and Saskatchewan, noting a stepped course through a unsettled district. It references meridian measurements and survey calculations that cause lines to converge northward, rather than remaining uniform, shaping the survey’s straight-line requirement.
Sul Ross Lobos football team guests of honor at Alpine Rotary luncheon at Holland Hotel. Col Sohn Perins led program. new assistant coach Truad Duncan introduced by Coach Graven. Graves praised 40 players out for practice and fine hustle this year. Sar att osteth, recently injured, seated at table as guest of honor.
Alpine Oil Development Company reports its Ward County well in the Grandfalls area has reached 1900 feet. Officials say pay is expected near 2300 feet, with logs aligning with nearby wells and prospects for a strong commercial find. Many Alpine residents are financially invested in the project.
The P T A meeting is postponed to next Tuesday at three o clock in the old school auditorium. All members are urged to attend.
The program scheduled for Monday will be presented at the Tuesday meeting. A business session will follow with a social hour arranged. New attendees are especially urged to join and mingle with neighbors. Reporter notes attendance is encouraged.
Miles J. Scannell a border patrol inspector died in Texas on September 1929 while on duty. The resolution lauds his decades of service from guard to assistant chief and praises his devotion honesty loyalty and leadership inspiring fellow officers and future generations.
A communication to patrons notes the mailing of state warrants for the first payment of the $17.50 per capita school apportionment for 1929 30. It explains the balance carried from the prior biennium and cites the Fortieth Legislature limit of $15.00, with an estimate that the 1930 31 apportionment may reach $16.50.
Officers present pledge to print copies for kin and file them in official records. Document dated September 1928 at Marfa Texas, issued by The Border Patrol. Contact notes from Storey Whiteside Lumber Co with phone 74.
State superintendent S M N Marrs notes 60e per pupil balance to reach 17.50 annual per capita expenditure. County and independent district administrations adjust warrants and budgets. Legislature praises financial support, with rural aid 2.5 million and total near 9 million, urging prudent spending.
A fragmented OCR snippet links old weather proverbs to farming outcomes and seasonal cues. It references sayings about bees, hay, cold May, and harvest timing, noting prophets of weather past and a claim of foresight in seasonal luck.
A Vancouver Province fragment recalls a shadowy Irish youth and a pastor discussing a ghostly vision near a church. The jagged text describes a specter appearing in a doorway and lingering near the wall as the pastor questions its shape and origin.
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