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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1918
Page
2
A 1918 notice lists directors and officers and stresses patriotism through sacrifice. It argues that staying home, mercenary work, or purchasing Liberty Bonds can reveal true loyalty, warning enemies may cloak cowardice with business and arguing the war demands sacrifices including buying Liberty Bonds.
Senator Claude J. Hudspeth launches his campaign in El Paso for Con vs from the newly drawn 6th district. The event drew a large crowd and featured remarks praising his Texas House and Senate service, role in creating Sul Ross Normal College, mine transfer to El Paso, Pecos station, and rural West Texas advocacy.
Fletcher Alt, manager, warns that anyone entering pastures at the 97015 location will be prosecuted for trespassing.
Major General Henry Allen of the Ninetieth Division at Camp Travis denies rumors that ground glass was placed in soldiers’ food or that Mennonite preachers are held for disloyalty. He notes no illnesses due to glass, and says all reports have been investigated. Uncertainty over allotment checks and rising living costs prompt aid requests from families.
The Alpine mayor urges citizens to display the U S flag daily and pause at noon on San Jacinto Day April 21 to pray for victory and honor fallen service members. The proclamation, dated April 16 1918, also notes political candidacies for Claude Hudspeth for Congress and W H Terry for County Commissioner in the Democratic primaries.
In the Red Cross effort errors are reported affecting soldiers returning home. At Cross headquarters a census is determining cases. Corporal Delmar Collins of Minnesota is promoted to Sergeant at Camp Travs Headquartered 90th Division.
State Department Public School Inspector C Bressler visited Alpine to inspect Alpine Public Schools under the Smith Lever Act. He toured rooms and departments, addressed the school in the afternoon, and traveled with Supt and Mrs Bentley Anna Linn and Mrs Peters to Fort Davis in the afternoon.
A reminder notes six missed opportunities from last Sunday and invites attendees to join at 10 o clock next Sunday at the Christian Church. It asks everyone to bring a companion and attend Liberty time.
Daisy Bakery halts operations for an unspecified period due to flour shortages. Alpine will rely on other cities for baker's bread while war restrictions halt new bakery licenses. Flour substitutes exist and hunger is not a danger. Enthusiasm for the R C work grows as two planned afternoon sessions expand for young and older students at the Red Cross room.
A crowded high school auditorium applauded the four act production Claim Allowed. The cast included Ned the Negro servant and figures such as Mr Le Tohl Dabney Ethel Lillian Tom Mrs Metz and Maria. The German dialect roles and the Liberty Loan draft Red Cross themes stimulated laughter and pride. The orchestra under Mrs Polsgrove aided the performance directed by Mrs Warren, with plans for another run in surrounding towns and a big hat sale advertised nearby.
Christian Church announces Sunday services at new time of 10:4? a.m. with Sunday School and evening service at 8:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. Choir practices 8:30 p.m. Saturday evening. Presbyterian Church schedule lists 10 a.m. Sunday School and 8:30 p.m. Evening Service. Everyone invited. Pastor IL J Reemtsma.
At the morning service the Methodist Church will hold Holy Communion. The pastor J TH Messer invites all to worship and partake in the service titled The Conversion of Soul of Tarsts.
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