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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1918
Page
2
Jim Gibson Jr an assistant cashier of the First National Bank died today after a ten day illness. He came to Alpine from Alice six months ago and left a small child behind. His burial will be held in Alpine with details forthcoming next week.
In December 1918 a local column reflects on patriotism as cheap yet costly, noting social pressures and public discourse. It mentions Mrs. Cross and Mrs. Stephens visiting family, and observes how public sentiment sways people to support or oppose measures.
Fragments describe a prompt project about antifreeze and car parts. Mentions radiator caps dimmer lenses rose air pump Ford accessories and a sales pitch urging owners to buy from a firm, listing unclear brand name Horderland AU. The readable items imply a marketing notice for auto parts.
Fragmented wartime tirade recalling the Lusitania and Maine tragedies. It laments German aggression, urges mercy and peace, and condemns cruelty with pointed lines about bullets and bayonets. The speaker invokes national resolve and reproaches calls for fraternizing with the enemy.
Alpine Lodge No 423 Knights of Pythias have elected officers for the coming term. Names listed include C Burke Vo Jno Weyerts Prelate CA Burke CW Livingston Mo of Fo Benjamin F Kerkeley Mo of Ba Wey ets Moof and others. The report notes officer assignments and lodge roles.
Fragmentary OCR shows a birth notice for a son of Mr and Mrs Chilton Wayn in this city. It mentions a young man connected to the 90th Division and a contribution figure from Arkansas to the American army. The text references wartime mobilization, officers, and a cantonment management note by Governor Les H. Brough.
A large hog was slaughtered Wednesday after being fattened in the city. An advertisement from Guaranteed Anti-Breeze Jorders and Auto Co urges motorists to protect radiators to prevent bursts.
The Brewster County Red Cross Executive Committee schedules its first monthly meeting for next Monday December 16 at 7 30 p m in Red Cross rooms. Membership is welcome to attend Exect Committee meetings. Roll Call begins next Monday with districts assigned and “majors” named for coordination. Junior Red Cross reports thanks for rug donations and emphasizes knitting needs.
The Gage pastures are posted and no hunting or other trespassing will be allowed therein. S Murphy, foreman.
Caution notice highlights health care, car top and down replacements, and dangers from cold winds. Mentions avalanche cards and storage tanks by Braden, B with unclear context.
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