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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1918
Page
6
Bitter war tale urges Texans to back their boys overseas. Soldiers marching east carry Stars and Stripes toward France while facing bullets, gas, mud, and entanglements. Homefront support is urged via Thrift Stamps and War Savings to fund ammunition, food, and supplies.
Texans urged to form War Savings Societies to support soldiers in Germany and at Berlin, with pledge to save and invest in War Stamps. Calls for county units, reports to Dallas State Director, forms L3 and LA, and active participation to back the war effort and ensure soldiers’ safe return.
A wartime appeal urges purchase of War Savings Stamps to support the effort and save lives. It argues small denominations are government bonds and warn that not buying could mean loss for the soldiers and the nation, framing thrift as civic duty and financial benefit.
War Savings stamps explained with purchase details and redemption figures. Texans urged to invest to support the war effort and thrift. The page also lists a Roll of Honor names from Brewster County and local lodge notices and funeral/rail schedules.
A Red Cross worker sends a Wigig message to a recovering soldier, revealing the caring efforts behind the scene. The excerpt from T. Z. Flagler Service in Washington shows a lone officer in the camp office, noting the convalescent status of a Soldier and a note from the commanding officer.
Court calendar lists Justice Court Precinct No 1 meeting on the fourth Monday each month and County Court meeting on the third Monday in February May August and November. Commissioners Court meets on the second Monday in February May and November. Probate Court meets Wednesday of the first week. District Court meets on the sixth Monday or first Monday in January.
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