10 Apr 1919
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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1919
Page
1
Governor Hobby champions a measure to add a Texas land settlement amendment to the state constitution. The plan aims to help returning soldiers obtain farms through deferred payments via the Houston Land Loan Bank and state credit support, with low interest.
A brief, fragmented report notes efforts to increase clothing and fabric distribution. It mentions a quota of 50 thousand dollars split into four shares totaling 750 shillings, shipments sent to York and Europe, and Marathon aiding the county's humanitarian effort as part of the fall cycle.
Word has been received that future per mile travel pay will rise for discharged soldiers and sailors. Those on a three cent basis will receive the balance later, but applicants should delay until more instructions are issued by the Director of Finance. Miss Jean Lemmon of the Division Headquarters at St Louis spent Sunday in Apine with Red Cross Home Service, advising the committees on the work. Tomato plants ready for transplant priced at 12½ cents a dozen, cabbage and sweet peppers 10 cents a dozen, Bermuda onions 20 cents per hundred from Mrs C W Livingston, phone 71.
The Salvation Army announces it will stop direct personal solicitation and focus on fundraising through business committees. This move aims to protect the public from impostors posing as Salvationists while preserving support for war relief and ongoing work.
A trespass notice warns that taking wood or water from the property is forbidden and offenders will be prosecuted. The alert identifies the property owner and urges adherence to posted restrictions and local laws.
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