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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1918
Page
2
The Alpine Avalanche urges readers to back American soldiers serving in France and training camps. It defends the draft system, condemns evasion, lauds national duty, and praises the Y.M.C.A. and wartime welfare efforts for soldiers. The piece frames military service as noble and essential to protect homes and humanity.
Citizens are urged to observe meatless days and conserve resources as the Food Administration in Brewster County announces plans to ration staples. Officials stress patriotism and cooperation, noting expected guidance from the national office and local meetings this week led by John Young.
A notice from AS Walker announces an income tax assistance tour in St Joseph Missouri with office at a convenient location. He plans daily visits during a stay to aid taxpayers while guiding them through the new tax law and filing requirements.
Om ponders Tuesday night child audience as a concert is added to the Star theatre program. Mr McCallumn plans a Bluebird feature and notable guests, while officials discuss expenses and debt obligations affecting school funding and operations.
A deep well test at Sul Ross College concluded with an abundance of 82 gallons per minute at a depth of 175 feet. Regents representatives observed the test, and there were no questions about the well being accepted under the state contract terms.
A marriage notice from Brookshire Texas reports Lieut Harris Seymour Smith wed Miss Donald on December myth, with Smith described as a promising young officer. The couple plans a future together following the ceremony.
Notice to friends and customers from Currence Hod seeking prompt settlement of all accounts by the 10th. The message stresses profits, general expenses, and the need to demand full payment to maintain business standing.
Helen Holmes stars in The Railroad Raider at Star Theatre on Saturday night. First episode of two reels, with subsequent Friday night showings announced. Card of thanks notes celebrate Uncle Reuben Brown’s Western vernacular volume Early Days from the Western Range with tales of cow-punchers and ranch life.
Citizens meet in Marfa on a border protection plan called by Col Langhorne to coordinate civil, federal and military authorities. Col Langhorne chaired the session with J D Jackson, forming county committees to recruit scouts or pilots for troops amid border tensions and requests for a Texas cavalry regiment.
The Go To Church column lists events at the Christian Church for Sunday. Sunday School at 1 a.m. Sermon by Pastor J. M. Messer at 7:99 p.m. Subjects include The Greatest of All Turn Over a New Leaf and The Garden. The pastor urges starting the New Year by worship and aims to begin the year with faithful resolutions.
A cordial invitation is extended by WL Willan pastor to attend services at the Baptist church. Prayer and fellowship are planned, with weekly Wednesday sessions at 7 30. The notice emphasizes welcoming all parishioners and guests.
A mass meeting of citizens from Presidwater Cullerson Pecos Jeff Davis and others authored a request for increased armed protection. They urge hiring 100 or more men to assist the military in the Big N end district to guard against bandits amid concerns over raids and unrest along the Texas border.
A garbled OCR note describes someone asking for help choosing glasses from a Dr and mentions eye strain and task timing. It references selecting proper tenses and a sequence of actions to obtain expert assistance. The fragment emphasizes fitting glasses and solving vision discomfort.
A Brewster County court notices a divorce case between Dorothy Ruth Gatewood and Frank Gatewood. Simultaneously a military telegram tied to adjacent events prompts quick troop return. W. H. Lease and M. S. Burke seal the January 1918 Alpine court actions.
Miss Margaret Townsend became the bride of Private Philip F. Hudgins, formerly of Alpine and now with Camp Travis mounted police, in a December ceremony at the bride’s uncle J. H. Maile’s residence. The quiet wedding drew relatives from Alpine, San Antonio, Waco, Fort Stockton and Fort Sam Houston, with Rev. C W Weddell officiating and Rev. or Mrs. Bernard Peyton among the guests.
At the annual meeting held Monday afternoon Mrs Wr Waves presided. The Wood was elected to lead the Red Cross Association as treasurer. Gen W Bainee was named vice president and Caldwell, Hayes, Grain and Feed were noted in attendance.
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