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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1918
Page
3
Items of local interest mention BF Braden Mason and others, with many travel updates, health notes, and tax reminders. August city poll and general city tax payment deadlines recur, alongside notices of property for rent and sale, medical operations, and school events in Alpine Murray area.
A letter from a group including Louis Newton and Riehar t describes transfers from a deportation camp to Camp Sime Fei on Goat Island San Co. They recount a Saturday visit to Oakland and Alameda, meals and hospitality, and praise for local ladies who gave up work to run the club.
A new millinery opening is announced at The et in ahead of the Millinery Open. The novelty store is set to showcase hats and accessories, inviting shoppers to discover stylish headpieces in the upcoming event.
Vision of the Student Army Corps calls for young men ages 18 to 21 to join voluntarily. They will receive uniforms and equipment from the government and be paid $30 per month. The program is pitched as a path to service and future government benefits, with emphasis on recruitment and training.
The Local Board named men for limited military service. Listed are Clark Bowie Harrison Robert Filbert Cox Frank Howard McMelly Willie Joe Granger Angel Marcelino Conoba and James J Meeks to report for training at Camp Mabry in September.
Alpine chapter calls for emergency workers at Red Cross Rooms to finish garment shipments by September 1. Many Maine women are urged to help sew and prepare garments, with new volunteers asked to report at the Novelty Store for notices and details about city street repairs.
A local plea urges residents to combat mosquitoes by using rain barrels and tin cans to remove standing water. The message notes children suffer bites and encourages sun exposure as a preventive measure, signed by Officer E Taylor.
Amid wartime needs the Red Cross reports 15 helmets 1 muffler 20 wristlets and 18 sweaters knitted, with 47 more sweaters in progress. A July 1 completion date is noted while a campaign urged young women to replace service members. Pending yarn stock may delay final production as machines and helpers are requested.
The Local invites applicants for office and general military service clerical work. Positions include classification and bookkeeping duties. Apply before August 31.
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