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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1919
Page
2
An Alpine Avalanche issue lists directors J D Jackson and Jim P Wilson with several others, notes a $200 advance subscription, and contains scattered advertising copy about gardens, fencing, railroads, pensions, and a U S government campaign to boost building. The page blends promotional text with miscellaneous editorial fragments and notices.
From Austin reports a mountain of nitrate ore near Agua Frio springs in Brewster County shows high ore values. Samples include up to 17 percent nitrate. officials note the ore appears to be of great value though further tests and surveys are needed before confirmation.
The text argues that Aaron Dennison in 1856 invented the shipring tag and predicts air travel will become a major part of general transportation. It urges towns to prepare as aviation grows, anticipating aviators seeking places to land and implying worldwide commercial flying.
Sunday services note several returns from military duty with two men discharged. Dave Hutchison came back from Kelley Field and Harley Van Sickle from San Diego. Bible School at 10 a.m. Antonio Pallaner expected at 11 a.m. morning worship and a Sunday program features department participation.
A Methodist Church member in Germany under occupation reports a good time and notes increased attendance at services. He mentions Lieut. John Gillett Pat Lindsey and Arthur Measday, travel between Coblenz and France, transporting paper supplies, and a December trip for worship. The letter highlights local church activities, calls for continued attendance, and reflects on army life and printing work back home.
Presbyterian Church schedules a 10 a.m. Sunday service with W. Caldwell and Leno overseeing and supervising the event.
The Saint James Episcopal Church Sunday School meets each Sunday at 10 and services are at 7 00 p m at the home of Mrs Ett The Presbyterian church invites all to welcome Rev CS McClelh nD for services at 7 00 p m.
A fragment mentions a sermon connected to a service event with religious phrasing centered on Jesus and small words, reflecting a brief church bulletin item. It notes no clear date place or speaker beyond the religious context.
The Christian Endeavor group will gather Sunday at the Methodist church at 4 pm for a community worship and fellowship event. Attendees are invited to participate in prayer, singing, and a brief lesson led by church volunteers.
Public auction set for February 1 1918 at Yam Fort Bliss Texas to sell 25000 government horses and mules in various lots for overseas use. Bidders can select and classify stock with cash or certified check accepted. Terms and weather do not delay sale and every animal will include a weathered stock halter. Major Dual Speed notes sale authority and remaining liability for Marathon Auto Company debts.
Partial OCR text shows someone arguing about farming, weeds in corn, and implying better future if plans changed. The passage hints at dissatisfaction with current world and missed improvements, but specifics are unclear.
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