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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1919
Page
2
An old advertisement promises fireproof waterproof roofing cement Marvelyear Asbestos Fiber Roof Cement for shingles metal or paper roofs. It offers a ten year unconditional guarantee and urges mail contact from Jno A Weyerts in San Antonio Texas for sales and home protection.
The Woodmen of Texas discussed building a tuberculosis sanitarium in west or south Texas at the Dallas convention. Justice notes a likely site, with $150000 in cash and pledges, and Alpine is urged as a strong candidate due to climate and healthful conditions.
County chairman Mrs. George W. Baines Jr reports 240 women approached in Alpine with 218 favoring suffrage while Marathon interviews show 46 surveyed with 42 in favor. Organizer Miss Bessie Tips of Austin praised as optimistic about carrying the election. local leaders urge voter support for woman suffrage.
At a noon meeting the Hoard elected Ray Camp and others to open positions with old incumbents. Salaries for living exs and war time rates were adjusted while a lecture and concert schedule was announced. The program runs through May 7 with sermons by Rt Rev Frederick B DD and Bishop Howden. Tomato plants and vegetables offered by Mrs C W Liviston.
Community notice warns that persons taking wood water or grass in O2 pastures will be prosecuted for trespassing. Alpine Light and Tea Co informs customers it will be unable to carry accounts after the 10th of the month. Cat flowers available for all occasions on short notice.
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