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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1919
Page
2
A local Alpine paper notes citizens investing in oil to boost prosperity tied to the Rio Grand region. It cites a dust storm aiding spring plans and references efforts to rebuild Alpine, with calls for workers and unity to expand business and improve the city’s fortunes.
For sale second hand automobiles listed include passenger and four cylinder models. Various brands appear with limited legible details about engines and seating. Readable text mentions Ford and Dodge items and an unclear booth or range reference.
Richard Gillett of the Pacific fleet has discharged and returned home after overseas service. Otis French notes his discharge, while Harmon returns to New York from a three month cruise to South America. A casual mention of Cuba and a local gasoline and tire ad appear amid the torn text.
Sunday School at 10 a.m. and preaching at 1 p.m. Special music at 1 p.m. Organization League at 6 p.m. Preaching at 6 45 p.m. All are invited. James H. Walker, Pastor.
The Presbyterian Church listing shows morning worship at 10:40 with Sunday School and a morning subject hour. An evening service will include a report from the Dallas conference and all members are urged to attend, with Pastor HJ Reemtsma leading.
The Christian Church announces Bible School at 10 a.m. and morning worship at 11 a.m. with a special program by a church department. All members are urged to attend.
Saint James Episcopal Church invites attendance at a lay school each Sunday at Mrs home with services Monday evening at 7 00 p m in the Presby church AM welcoming. Rev Cr McClellan BD Rector leads the proceedings as the rector.
The notice schedules Sunday activities at the Baptist Church including a 9:48 a.m. Sunday School, evening service, and a 6: narrow post time for youth activities. It urges all young people to be present by 6:15 p.m.
Local notice reports a Christian Endeavor gathering at the Si Methodist Church. Attendees are urged to arrive by a stated time for the group event and community fellowship.
The Epworth League at the Methodist Church invites all young people to attend a six oclock Sunday gathering to organize the league. The event aims to elect officers and chart activity in the church through youth participation and faith development. Pastor LW Walker endorses broad attendance.
A fragment from a World War II era transcript recalls a Yankee trooper addressing a comrade about finding a safe place and a path forward. The dialogue captures a moment of morale and practical caution amid tension.
10 00 acre ranch fronting railway near Alpine offered at 5.25 per acre on patented basis. Owner listed as John Young. Printing jobs noted as 5 1 Avalanche.
The U S Department of Agriculture reports last year’s wild animal skins from the western predatory animals brought in $9 000 for the government as a minor byproduct of farming. Expert hunters and trappers collect the skins, with government funding supporting cooperative work and health measures. Fort Davis Post notes W A W Kelley involvement.
The text discusses a campaign to amend the U S Constitution to ban polygamy, noting Utah's admission under a pledge against it and accusing the Mormon Church of controlling the state and practicing or teaching polygamy. The piece frames the issue as a constitutional struggle and political claim.
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