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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1918
Page
2
An Alpine community calls for unity in support of Captain Seales in the Texas Infantry while urging thrift through War Savings stamps. The message condemns German aggression, insists on total restoration of ced territories, and rejects premature peace terms, urging national resolve and continued sacrifice.
A fragmented wartime message expresses unity between nations, vowing to share burdens borne across battles at sea and land. It recalls how war declarations linked America to civilization and Salvation, honoring those who died for freedom and comparing contemporary courage to ancient guardianship along vast battle lines.
In August 1948 W S Bechtel, a dentist in Alpine, Brewster County, Texas, filed this notice requesting the court to show cause why his license to practice should not be revoked or refused. The document lists his address at the Darling Building and details the official court actions and deadlines.
The Beechter community lists its men who have joined the service. Alma C Adams Adelbert Dewees Richard Armistead Russell Clark Gillet Gallet Martin Qallahery Harrie Herskovits Ha bina Harr BBC note: names appear with unclear spellings. The list confirms patriot effort during national crisis.
Texas farmers are urged to grow wheat for both personal use and for sale. The Food Administration emphasizes limiting surplus to aid neighbors and the army, with rules on how much wheat can be retained on farms after the wartime period and how smaller producers should share any excess with others.
Community notices list monthly gatherings for Alpine Lodge No. 806 and Alpine Chapter No. 132, with meeting times on Mondays and first Tuesdays at 7:30 to 8:00 PM. Names and titles include Mrs W J Kersey, Mrs Ei Crawford, Violet L Newell, and officers such as Jas Arthur and CC Aline Ladue No7 AF.
A Texas Legislature proposal amends Section 10 Article I of the state constitution to expand rights in criminal prosecutions, allowing accelerated trials and furnished defense access to witness testimony, with conditions for when depositions and witnesses are used, and directing governor to issue proclamations for a statewide submission at the next general election.
A historical record notes a two thirds Senate vote on amendments and a House concurrence. It cites yeas and nays results, dated March 10, 1917, and records acting secretary of state Bishana as the official.
The county court of Brewster County Texas announces probate proceedings for the estate of John B. Stewart deceased. The hearing is set for the third Monday in August 1918 in Alpine to allow all interested parties to appear and contest the will or application as necessary. A seal and official signing mark the notice.
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