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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1918
Page
3
Local notices urge payment of city taxes due August 31 1918 and May 1018. Many brief items report visits, arrivals and departures of residents, farm sales and storage tank builds, plus military and camp updates from Alpine and surrounding areas.
The article urges women to join Red Cross nursing efforts as World War II demands grow. It notes Saturday training sessions, sewing machine needs, and the Marathon Hospital’s ongoing support with surgical dressings and knitted garments.
Part of the material quota has waned to begin work on these items next Monday. All the ladies who have worked on surgical igs during the will for the sewing and that those who have been waking a vacation will plan to come regularly, beginning nest week.
District Court held night sessions this week with Judge Joseph Jones presiding. The docket included cases titled W. Van versus GM m and J. T. we versus T. J. Roberts. the first jury failed to reach a verdict while the second awarded judgment for Roberts. Karnes City and Marfa officials were noted in the proceedings.
The Alpine School Trustees ordered compulsory schooling for the first five months beginning September 9. The law requires all children to attend at least 100 days this year. Applies to American and Mexican children.
A report confirms the death at sea of John Hines around July 6. His parents, residents of Uvalde formerly of Alpine, had received a Red Cross notice indicating he landed safely. The earlier death notice was circulating locally but is now confirmed.
A retailer will close Saturday August 18 to purchase the full stock of millinery and ready to wear goods. Customers may request special styles by phone, and the seller will do their best to obtain them.
Anja Wilson this week bought the Walter Measday Market and will operate the old stand. A marriage license was issued by the County Clerk to Hans F. Jungt, a soldier, and Miss Zola Lucile Parker. Byron Yates returned from a visit to New Mexico and asked if taxes were paid. last day for Est. 1918.
An office notice from Dr. W S B invites patients to visit in the Darling Building at any time day or night. The message mentions printing services for pet date letters or noteheads and ends with a courteous invitation.
A fragmented public notice questions the stance of sales forces on backing up or backing off in a government bond drive. It asks if agents support the service members or retreat from promoting war bonds, seeking clarity on official process and duties.
County health officer RF Taylor warns eight cases of mosquito bites in children and urges precautions. He calls for rain barrel coverage and sunny days to end pest trouble for the town.
The run-off primary will be held Saturday in Alpine. Only a few offices are up for election and every eligible woman in Alpine should vote to exercise her franchise this Saturday.
Braden announces project with AIL to build cement works. Officials say the venture will boost local industry, create jobs, and expand supply for regional construction needs. The plan includes a timeline for site preparation and production start, with funding details undisclosed.
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