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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1919
Page
4
A long wartime plea urges citizens to repay doctor bills and fund a thrift program. It praises soldiers and leaders, notes government spending of billions monthly, and calls for saving through Thrift Stamps and bonds to honor fallen and victorious efforts. The speaker emphasizes duty, sacrifice, and national thrift.
A wartime appeals column urges women in the Eleventh Federal Reserve District to support the Fourth Liberty Loan and savings programs. It emphasizes female thrift as a patriotic duty, linking independence with saving to aid families, children, and the country, chaired by BB Reppert.
Government urges citizens not to sell Liberty Bonds unless necessary. Preservation of patriotism and civic duty is emphasized as bonds may gain value soon. Seek advice from a responsible banker to obtain full market price and avoid unfair sales.
The notice lists meeting times for Ame witheries and Moine Lodge No. 806 with W Garnett as N G and O O F details. It mentions First and Third Thursdays at 7280 p.m and Monday nights for O F visits, inviting visiting members and noting E Weyertes as NG of Aine Lodge No 425 and Knights of Trian activity.
Alpine Lege Nozas m Mots the Piet ved viet eta Fe Masonic Hall report details unclear OCR text. No coherent names or events emerge.
Notice is given that bids will be received from banks or individuals for county depository duties. Bids must include a certified check equal to half of one percent of the county revenue. County Court and Commissioners Court meet on set Mondays. various court schedules and terms are listed for Texas judicial districts.
The sheriff is commanded to summon a grand jury at the Tirewster County courthouse in the next regular term to inquire into a case involving Gregoria Flores. The plaintiff Flores alleges cohabitation as husband and wife since 1919 and seeks judicial action. Witness WHE Lease, Clerk, Tirewster County Court, Abpine hand seal dated February 2, 1919.
Fragmentary Texas public notice from Alpine district mentioning publication, official seal, and a 1010 date. Reads like a land or lease recording with clerk’s acknowledgment and county reference, lacking complete names or actionable details.
Four aeroplanes visited Marfa last Sunday and paused to refuel their machines, delaying their schedule while awaiting gasoline. Local observers note a cordial exchange with residents as crews prepared to continue their flights.
City commission sessions held each month at the Masonic Building with Mayor Benjamin F. Berkeley, Geo. W. Baines, clerk Flora L. Daugherty, and Marshal in attendance.
A quoted rail timetable lists arrivals and departures for K. C M and O Orient trains. East bound No. 10 No. 102 and West bound No. 9 No. 101 are due at specified times, including 9:25 p m and 12:23 a m respectively.
Trespass notice warns that persons taking wood water or other supplies in the O2 pastures will be prosecuted. Statement attributed to WT Fletcher manager.
A notice states that the speaker has purchased all C. J. Bagwell interests in Marathon Auto Company and will not be responsible for debts contracted in the company’s name. The message mentions Bagwell and references The Avalanche prints.
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