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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1918
Page
4
A historic wartime cereal feature extols corn as America's staple grain moving to market. It notes surplus supply aiding famine-threatened Europe, praises corn as mankind’s chief fowl cereal, and highlights its storage, recipes, and uses while referencing wartime rationing and household reliance.
Chairman Mie Pramk Vandertip of the War Savings Committee in Dallas urges thrift and unity to support the war effort. He notes the dollar’s power to fund labor, materials, and defense, warning against wastage and traitor dollars aiding Germany. He emphasizes universal participation by women and children, and highlights War Savings Stamps as a major financial move.
A fragmented report details American sugar shipments to France and the effect on U S prices for consumers. It notes duties, refinery profits, and wartime supply pressures raising concerns over sugar availability, with mentions of price shifts from eight to nine cents per pound and expectations of reduced U S consumption to aid allied needs.
Local pages list War Savings stamps pricing shifts with $5.00 stamps rising in value monthly. Also printed are a Roll of Honor names of service members, plus Alpine lodge and Masonic group notices, court calendars, and county government schedules reflecting January through November timings.
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss the value of 9500 in War Savings stamps and spending now to secure future needs. It questions whether the plan buys wheat fuel or gasoline and resembles a demand for economic saving with future impact.
Local hides trade story notes buyers avoiding upfront pricing. Maria Shannon and Tees are among voices discussing persistent price opacity after 14 years in the business. Community members seek clearer quotes and fair dealings as market tensions rise.
A fragment discusses railways and government fare obligations. It references Southern Pacific Lines seeking to fulfill duties to government and people, stressing fair terms and responsibilities in transportation policy. The passage lacks clear dates or places but centers on public transportation commitments.
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