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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1918
Page
2
In a 1918 newspaper notice the firm highlights civic virtue and frugality, urging readers to support essential needs and avoid waste while the school term nears end. The message emphasizes self-reliance, community duty, and prudent spending as a swift nation battles shortages.
The Marfa Junior Red Cross Auxiliary thanks Alpine friends for their generous donation from proceeds of a town play. Members express appreciation and wish to thank each contributor personally for Kinety nto support.
The treasury appoints Junior Four Minute Men from schools after a contest with four-minute talks on thrift stamps. Top speakers in each room earned certificates. Named appointees include Nina Ernest Kring, Byron Nelle Caldwell, Rosa White, Lease, Hingido Fuentes, and others from multiple grades. A Methodist church event and a public $850 thrift stamp purchase are noted.
Friday at three o clock a formal reception for an honor flag will take place in Brewster County. The program includes America, a scripture reading, and a prayer by Rev J Hey Messer. Presenters include Mrs W J and Mrs G as the flag is presented to the community for liberty bonds subscribed.
Christian Courier reports W C Ferguson resigns as pastor of Kingsville to become State Secretary of Mississippi and edit the Southern Christian Courier at West Point. He previously served Athens and Kingsville churches and is married to Willie Thestford. The couple will join Mississippi missionary work advancing New Testament Christianity.
Sheriff Walton traced a $125 Edison phonograph stolen from Alpine to El Paso then town, where it was sold to a second hand store. The identity of the culprits is known. Walton receives praise for his costly investigative effort and recovery of the machine.
Guidance on obtaining Liberty Bonds as of September 15 1928 explains the process through a local office on Liberty Lawn and notes the bond values of 60 00 100 00 1000 5 1 and 10000 with interest at 10 percent paid semiannually on March 15 and September 15 each year.
Announcements list Democratic candidates for federal and state offices in Texas district six and Brewster and Uvalde counties including Congress and sheriff posts. Also details a government bond purchase plan with installment options, tax considerations, and delivery terms, plus a regional sale noting 20 percent off ladies spring wear at a local store.
J Allen Walton appeals to Brewster County women voters urging support for his re election as Sheriff and Collector. He cites Alpine and Mara community efforts and asks respectful consideration of his candidacy, asserting faith in women’s influence on politics and welfare.
Mangum receives eight months stay with relatives and friends at Eagle Pass and Uvalde. Big Hat Sale offers hats at half price and all under ten dollars. Mrs Hess Ayers promotes the event and invites buyers.
The City Tax Assessor will commence assessment work on Monday April 18 1918 with renditions due by May 18 1918. Office hours are 12 am to 1 30 pm and 4 30 pm. Dated April 1918 Floral Daugherty Tax Assessor City of Mp Seal.
An editor attests to the Alpine Avalanche ownership and management details for the issue dated April 1 1912. The sworn statement lists W Livingston and others as trustees holding stock and securities, declaring no other persons possess interests beyond those named.
Alpine Texas 1918 proclamation urges citizens to display the U S flag daily beginning April 21 San Jacinto Day and pause at noon for a twenty second silent prayer for victory in war. Signed by Mayor Benj F Berkeley on April 16 1918.
Notice mentions Yates ash on new onions plentiful in Texas with 000 acres and 18,000 carloads. value reported at 8,240,000, shipping limits implied. Brewster county highlighted as passing limits. “Just set on note and bring on the onions” cited with Oak Wood price 7.50 a cord and phone 222.
The notice claims corn meal production surges to meet bread needs as wheat abstinence grows. It estimates March output at 250,000 barrels with demand rising, and cites a 300 percent expansion over 18 months.
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