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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1918
Page
3
Local items include visits from Daisy Bren mate in Alpine, the Candy Kitchen upgrades, Red Cross nights at Stir Theatre, and various residents traveling, visiting, or sending regards. Public school events, football and naval updates, and community notices fill the page with many named Alpine residents and nearby towns' names.
A brief plea urges readers to buy thrift stamps at 25 cents each to aid wounded soldiers and support the government’s effort. The notice emphasizes contributions to equip and sustain American forces with artillery ammunition clothing and other necessities.
Mave been having hides 14 ears Geo. R. Shannon, Marfa, Teeas seeks buyers to set prices before selling hides. Local market in Marfa Texas invites offers and direct contact for quotations.
A brief rental notice seeks contact for Mrs J Darling regarding two office rooms. Readers are invited to call or write for details and arranging a viewing. This classified fragment presents the action sought and the contact lead in a concise local notice style.
Former employees of G 4 and 8 A in training camp include Pottel Fred N Halletted from Marathon Texas now Corporal of Co SIE Field Signal Battalion 6th Div. Also Lt Henry M Thornton and Petel Pat G Harris from Lasmyfellow Pt Hsted Marathon. Guests were Sgt Harvey Hall formerly Marfa and Aviat Corps at Kelly Field. One member of the battalion at Ton Stan will attend Austin Flying School and another at A&M College Calley Station to fill Field duties.
A fragmented note indicates March examination by Dr. Meds Alpine on child dental health. It discusses prevention, school nutrition, and timing for supervising tooth development and treatment.
Birt was bs k for the construction of the smelter by the Metal Industry for the cement work allows. It is expected that shipment of steel and other material will come. Orient can put in the sidetracks to the smelter site.
The report lists multiple visits and guests across Marfa San Angelo and Fort Davis area towns. Names such as Mrs GW, Mrs Eudorpte W, Mr and Mrs Joh Marshall, Mrs Tom Musgeaves, Miss Lee Co ver, and a Sergt. from Maria St appear alongside travel to San An nie and a river trip Friday. A group of young people from Fort Pania attended a premie event.
Friday and Monday brought visitors to Hovey including Stone ROH Waldy and Mr and Mrs Lek. The forty two candy Wy Stone family and others from Fort Worth attended. A Sunday service heard Elder CLS Netterville preach. a Washington birthday gathering occurred with a small congregation and a party planned for a sea camp.
A personal 1917 letter from Herta to Mrs Heatley and Lela Ray mentions Maine pride in a son at the university, social parades, and a request to share regards. It notes Harley, Richard, and Tate J and references a joining invitation to a Delta Pi honorary fraternity, plus a high average and goodwill to family.
A fragmentary item notes Paul Q Mulls as jeweler and optician. The text mentions a watch and a chain, hinting at accessories and a display of goods. Details are sparse due to OCR damage, but the core reference is Mulls’ dual trade in jewelry and optical goods.
Ledger shows Lyceum course receipts 384.80 for Red Cross with ticket sales and reserves. Names listed include Petal Annette Co 885 Nanette Shawmat Mate Quartetste and Berkeley Sextette. Treasurer records reflect concert proceeds and accommodations paid, totaling 621.80 as the local auxiliary Red Cross account balance.
The City moves Headquarters to the Masonic Building with city staff and Recorder's Court oversight. No hunting or trespassing on the Nevill ranch will be permitted and trespassers may face city enforcement.
A fragmentary report notes an early rattlesnake sighting in a pasture on Washi day. The piece hints at danger and a moral about a smoker and a worm, tied to a sunlit ride by an old saw. The readable bits describe a cautionary scene without clear conclusion.
A historical notice records that the Alpine firm lists stockholders and security holders in two paragraphs. It describes their ownership, trusteeship roles, and the conditions under which they hold stock, signed by notary W. Livingstone and TK Henley.
The district board reports numerous class re classifications and reassignments among names such as Thomas W. Sir Willie H. Peters Morgan Terry W.G. Fielder Merced Ponce Jas. E. Stuith Walter Skinner and others. The list includes various ranks and numbers, with references to examination and medical statuses as part of ongoing draft processing.
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