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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1917
Page
2
Notice from Alpine Publishing Company announces staff positions and directions for editors and subscriptions. It specifies pricing of 1150 in advance and invites correction of character references in February 1917 at Alpine Mall Maver.
In the wake of Germany abrogating the Suss Case accord, President Wilson enters the Capitol to gauge public sentiment and party factions. The contrast with the Kaiser is noted as leaders and citizens weigh democracy versus monarchy amid shifting European tensions.
The fragment hints at a dire European war context with phrases about stakes and a possible ending before another win. It references nations, Europe, and high impact outcomes without clear particulars or named entities. The content remains unclear due to garbled OCR and lacks verifiable facts.
The excerpt questions Germanys motive for severing ties with the United States asking whether fear of Allied sea control or fear of U.S. embargo would drive a terror campaign. It references US food and munitions shipments, public sentiment, and a political race context.
Thomas L. Blanton argues against a war of conquest and urges fair, impartial service to all district residents. He criticizes the spoils system and calls for a government role in shaping future peace terms while defending private patronage reforms.
Readers reflect on patriotism and the Hughes controversy with loyal party lines. A letter-writer explains primary law limits and defends voter voice in postmaster selections amid partisan debate.
Public school issues list of pupils with averages at or above 90 percent for the first half of the year. Eighteen students are named as honorees receiving personal letters from the superintendent to their parents. Names include Eugene Pullen Allie Runyan Joe Vanda Davis Helen Palmanteer Nina Belle Caldwell Elizabeth Crawford John Fitz McSpadden Gertrude Bennett Elbert Clifford Berta ey Mos Electa Wade Raymond Garnett Willie Henson Lois Adams Ednas Newell Genevieve Stoves Willie Micou Leta Clark Nellie Mae Gourley.
In a letter to resident Jackson, Alpine school board member Representative McFarland says the State Superintendent requests a legislative appropriation of $200,000 to aid high school department programs in manual training and domestic economy. Alpine received $1,000 last year for similar aims and hopes for a repeat grant.
Fred Rice and members of the Schley family express heartfelt gratitude to those who offered kindness during their bereavement.
The event highlights Linn Suse and Caldwel among top placements with times and scores. Frank Lwcile leads, followed by Clark and Richardson in close competition. Marathon finishers contribute notable times as the crowd watches the standings unfold.
The Holland Cafe has resumed management under J. W. Downum inviting patrons back for service. This notice signals a continuity of operations and a new steward at the helm.
Laura Eva Jaggers of Blackwell Texas died here Monday morning. She arrived about two months ago with a sister who accompanied the remains home. Her father is a Nolan County stockman.
W L Coleman declares he seeks reappointment as Alpine postmaster but rejects a Blanton dominated primary that would disfranchise voters who did not back Blanton in 1916. He supports a fair Democratic primary open to qualified voters and promises equal treatment for all parishioners and congregants.
A cordial invitation announces morning and evening services led by Pastor HM Polsgrove. The notice invites attendees to join the church activities and worship.
Church appeals to all to support Sunday school with morning sermon on Moses and evening topic Sin invites everyone to worship at 7 30 p m.
J. H. Messer announces Sunday school at 10 a m promptly in the new building. Leo White is superintendent and urges a large attendance at ten on Sunday.
A break in at Measday Market left the cash register missing after intruders tried to force it open. A hatchet was used and the damaged register was found in a southeast town ditch with about fifteen dollars inside.
For sale bargain home in Alpine listing a five room house with bath three porches good well sandman tank water piping throughout and east front. Price 1600 asking terms: 850 cash or 900 with easy terms balance on trade for a secondhand Ford. Contact J. R. Bean Box 545 Slaton Texas.
The Brewster County Commissioners Court invites sealed bids for County Depository services under Texas law. Bids due February 12 1917 at 10 a.m. must include a certified check equal to 0.5 percent of the prior year county revenue as good faith, with attendance by County Judge A M Turney.
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