Alpine Avalanche Ad Calls for Flags and News
The Alpine Avalanche reports on a local flag pole at the band stand and urges raising Old Glory. It notes Governor Ferguson signing the mothers pension bill providing $12 per child for indigent widowed mothers, mentions sermons about the Kaiser's fate, and announces W R former congressman appointed district judge for Texas with residency in El Paso.
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Ferguson
W. R
Ates
District of ‘Texas
Congress
Senate
Smith
el Paso
Se United
Daily Wire Service War Updates Across The Globe
London reports nine thousand prisoners taken as drive continues. Brazil to declare war tonight. Germany blamed for various disasters including explosions in Chester and Indianapolis. Governors to raise fifty thousand without conscription. Roosevelt and Wilson discuss division for continent service. Germany blamed for border disturbances in Guatemala and Argentina severing ties. Rio news mentions Japanese and German activity. U S to issue five million dollar war bond measure. Spies arrested in El Paso tied to alleged Tex invasion plot. Vimy Ridge casualties. Navy to protect ships from German submarines in Pacific.
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London
Washington
Austria
Brazil
Eddistone
Chester
Penna
Indianapolis
Germany
Guatamala
Texas
Kansas
Roosevelt
Wilson
France
House
Rio
Janeito
Argentina
Young
Vimy Ridge
Navy
Pacific
Carlock speed limit bill signed by governor
The Carlock bill, now law, sets speed limits for autos: 25 mph on public highways, 18 mph in cities and residence districts, 15 mph in smaller city business districts, and 10 mph in larger cities. Drivers must slow to 6 mph at crossings and auto lights must have dimmers.
Cooperation Across Faiths Highlights City Play
A Monday night production drawn from multiple denominations raised funds for the Woman's Society of the Odist church. The cast included Methodists Baptists Christians Presbyterians Episcopalians and Catholics showing strong Spirit of cooperation across religious groups in our town.
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Woman's Society of the
Texas Romance: Davis Mountains Book Under Way
Carl Graham, Texas writer, is drafting The Romance of Davis Mountains and the Big Bend Country. The historical novel will feature early settlers, current residents, the military, and the late Dr W B Bloys. Publication expected from eastern publishers by December. Also note local cleaning and pressing ad for reliable garment care.
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Carl Graham Wai
Texas
Davie
Davis Mountains
Big Bend
W. B .Bloys
Be Features
Raht
Eastern Publishers
Buy It Made In Texas Week Declared Statewide
The Buy It Made In Texas Association announced the second week in May as Buy It Made In Texas week. Merchants statewide will organize events and feature Texas made goods to promote local products and support Texas businesses.
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Texas Association
Texas
Texa
Deestrict Skule Play Draws Big Local Crowd
A community theater night at the Methodist church drew a fine crowd for the Deestrict Skule performance. Local celebrities entertained with varied acts, Mrs. Geo. W. Baines and Mrs. C. C. Ayers praised for production help. Sunday church Services and a musical program followed, ending with a Star Spangled Banner and a $28.37 offering to Juliette Fowler Orphans Home in Dallas.
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Echoo
Methodist Church
St. John
Geo. W. Baines
C. C. Ayers
J. H.messer
Williamson
Baptist Church
H. M. Polagrove
Christian Church
Mire. Polsgrove
Capt. Gregory
F. E. Gillett
Juliette Fowler
Dallas
Alpine Commercial Club Banquets Honor Guests Tomorrow
The Alpine Commercial Club and their wives will host a banquet tomorrow night honoring the men who led the Sul Ross Normal campaign to success. Invited guests include Senator C. B. Hudepeth, Hon. M. M. McFarland, J. D. Jackson, Dr. B. F. Berkeley, Supt. E. R. Bentley, Judges C. R. Sutton, C. C. Belcher, A. M. Turney, and John Young. more than 300 expected to attend.
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Alpine Commercial Club
Sul Ross
C. B. Hudepeth
Paso
M. M. McFarland
J. D. Jackson
B. F. Berkeley
E.R. Bentley
C. R. Sutton
Marta
C. C. Belcher
del Rio
A. M. Turney
John Young
Bechtel Poultry Farm Offers Egg Delivery Notice
For the convenience of customers Bechtel Poultry Farm lists delivery terms and timing. Orders must be placed by 4 30 p m for afternoon delivery with eggs laid the previous day. Prices apply on request. Phone 42.
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Bechtel Poultry Farm
Study Club Initiates New Members at Meeting
The Study Club held an initiation for five new members at a Thursday event honoring Mrs. W. B. Hancock. A 6th district federation meeting delegate was appointed, a musical program entertained, and refreshments served amid a brief business session with numerous members and guests in attendance.
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W. B. Hancock
A. K. Ellis
J. W. Yates
Federation
Sweetwater
Mesdames Burke
Baines
Derrick
J: Ellis
Foote
Wood
Turney
Yates
McCool
Wigle
Smither
Townsend
Hancock
Beaty
Robinson
Joe Hord
Newell
Webb
Gillett
Reed
Thalia Gillett
Moran
Mes
Williams
Fort
Stockton
Jackson Gives Gold To Winners In Brewster Contest
J D Jackson awarded two dollar gold pieces to five winners at the Brewster county declamation event. Winners include Heatley Van Sickle. senior boy Ninah Belle Caldwell. senior girl Viola Emison. and Virgil Beavers junior boy. The group will represent Alpine at the district contest on April 21. Other near‑winners were Richard Gillett Leroy Echole Agnes Dod Leta Wilson and others in the running.
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Brewster County
J. D. Jackson
Tvo
Heatley
van Sickle
Ninah Belle Caldwell
Viola Emison
Virgil Beavers
Alpine
Richard Gillett
Leroy Echole
Agnes Dod
Leta Wilson
Resolutions of sympathy for W B Bloys from Alpine Christian Endeavor
Members of the Christian Endeavor in Alpine Texas express heartfelt sympathy to the family of Brother W B Bloys after his passing. The body resolves to send copies of these resolutions to the local newspaper and to H W Ferguson, committee, as a note of condolence and support.
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Creaor
W. B. Bloys
Alpine
Texas
Brother Bloys
H. W. Ferguson
Blunder Mining Co forms in Alpine Texas with claims near 1 Hot Well
George Edwards Lieven J. Brightman and John Young organize Blunder Mining Co of Alpine Texas to develop four mining claims near 1 Hot Well in El Paso County rich in silver and copper and plan to begin work.
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George Edwards
Lieven J. Brightman
John Young
Blunder Mini* Ing Co
Alpine Texas
Hot Welle
el Paso
Hour of need upon us painful accident
State Commissioner of Agriculture Davis urges more food crops and livestock to ensure supply. He calls households to stock fire bins with essentials and plans for another year of supply. Helen LeGery of Ellcare is mentioned in a partial, unclear note alongside the Guarantee Tire Service vulcanizing tires.
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Davis
Helen LeGery
Ellcare
Leech of the City Lies Wall From Arnold
A fragment notes a phrase about HLH in relation to a wall from S D Arnold and mention of a Mr ean with a line of magacards and papers. The readable text is fragmented and offers no clear event or context.
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S.D. Arnold
Ean
Church Sunday Schedule With Pastor Away
Sunday School at 10 a m and Communion at 11 a m announced for weeks worship. There will be no preaching service as the pastor travels to Valentine for the day.
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Valentine
First Baptist Church B Y P U Activities and Sunday School
Church notices advertise a 4 p m prayer meeting choir practice and teachers meeting with Wednesday evening eight o clock activities and a Friday 4 p m Ladies Aid event Sunday school at 10 a m and Christian Endeavor at 7 p m. A call to enlist in Christian warfare urges youths to join. The Alamo Lumber Co offers home building with small monthly payments and title details.
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Ladies Aid In
Alamo Lumber Co
Official Statement on Bondholders and Security Held
Official statement lists bondholders and other security on 3008 as of March 1917. Names include Jnc JA Wilson W A Wilton Alpine Texas known bondholders. GW Martin notary public.
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Ite
Jnc. JA
Wilson
W. A. Wilton
Alpine
Texas
Mort
Nard
GW. Martin Notary Public
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Alpine Publishing Company, Incorporated
J.D. Jacasoni
C. W. Livingston
Seati
Newell Dwight Hillis
New York
Kaiser
von Tirpitz
von Hinderburg
Uncle Sam
A.B. Sandifer
Deestrict Skule
Tomorry
Ackson
NEW Mining Company
Vulcanige
Chistian Church
First Baptist Church
Christian Endeavor
Alpine Haberdasher
A. F. Rostssor
John Young Land Co
West Texas Motor Co
ICE & Silver
Lion
Mitchell-Gillett Co
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