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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1918
Page
2
A 1918 notice urges residents to trim lights and remove obstructions within city limits. Officials threaten enforcement and link compliance to patriotism. It discusses vacant lots, permits, and a wartime food drive with references to victory gardens and a Texas organization led by B. Texas Mr. Gage.
Auction notice lists a Star drilling rig No 25 with a country boiler and four sizes of hits, priced at $4. Includes all accompanying tools. Inquiry directed to A H Gerneth Box 1074 Douglas Arizona.
A regional appeal calls on women of the southwest to join layoffs of nurses aiding Red Cross relief. The message emphasizes a large volunteer effort with 40,000 nurses slated for service and urges community participation in support zones.
An article urging women between 21 and 40 in the Southwest to enlist and support wartime efforts. It references a nursing department head and American beard, noting the need for accredited schools and graduates. The piece discusses volunteers, wartime service, and calls for action to aid the Red Cross and nation.
Fragmented text outlines a public interview plea about education and training efforts. Mentions community service, district work, and student welfare. References wage support, travel expenses, and health impacts, but details are unclear due to garbled OCR.
The report outlines how wounded soldiers, prisoners, and their relatives will receive formal notices of injuries, capture details, and status through 42 Geneva stations. It notes central guidance from government bodies and the American offices issuing verified casualty and captivity information to families.
The notice explains joining the American Red Cross in the Southwest during Christian Week. Readers are urged to affiliate with local chapters, form branches, and assist through rolling bandages, baking dressings, and other service. Contact details point to regional chapters and the Bureau of Development.
The City Commission meets the first Monday of each month at the courthouse. Mayor Perkeley presides with members Guert and Geo W. Baines Jr. and Clerk Miss Plara Daugherty listed.
Resolutions urged state and local boards of education to recognize the Junior Red Cross as a key school activity. The Southwest division aims to reach 72 million members, with current Red Cross enrollment around 22 million. Pupils would fund materials and run national view centers while supporting Red Cross campaigns and training, reflecting Wilson era education outreach.
The announcement notes more Americans will be in the trenches by spring than planned for signaling a shift in wartime mobilization and public expectations with national impact.
A Champlain or regional Red Cross chapter faces a vast mobilization to supply Europe with surgical dressings and nursing staff. The surgeon general estimates thousands will go to France, with chapters urged to double shipments and personnel to support American forces in spring operations. Women of the Southwest are rallying to join drives and aid democracy through medical aid and support for troops.
Christian Church at Ham will hold services with Rev. He M. Bandy preaching at 7 30 and during the pulpit at each service. You are cordially invited to attend these services.
The Methodist Church outlines Sunday School at 10 a.m. and Morning Worship at 11 a.m. with a 7:30 p.m. Evening Worship. a note invites all to attend. The Presbyterian attendance is encouraging and room remains for more worshippers next Sunday.
Fletcher Mot, manager, issues a firm trespass warning prohibiting any person from entering the O2 pastures to water or graze animals. Violators will be prosecuted for trespass under local regulations.
The Avalanche MM McParland of Abyine is a candidate for the State Senate as a Democrat. July dates appear in the election notices with the Desai party collector in Brewster County.
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