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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1918
Page
4
Federal Food Administration weighs turkeys for the season as Texas growers face new rules. The department notes Texan turkeys mature at different ages, with sales and weights tied to general food sale guidelines. Officials emphasize December and January deadlines for market compliance and label accuracy.
Geor A Shannon and Maria Tes from Daisy Bakery insist on transparent pricing for whole wheat and rye loaves after an admin overrode a loaf price. The article notes buyers in Texas claim 100 bakers wake to wage war on rising bread costs and hides in the market.
Report notes 16 million people joined the Red Cross during a large holiday campaign. Details are unclear due to fragmented text but indicate a sizable public participation drive and broad charitable support during the Christmas season.
A fragmented report lauds an architect who drafted Red Cross plans and led a membership drive. It highlights recruitment among volunteers across states including Missouri Arkansas Kansas and Oklahoma, praising outreach and dedication to the Red Cross war effort.
The article lauds the press and the Northwestern division of the Red Cross for boosting recruitment and support. It notes leadership by He Lata and Merge W. Slaanous and honors newspaper partners for their role in promoting the Southern drive and public information efforts.
The American Red Cross organizes a Home Service Section to support soldiers and sailors families while they are at the front. The unit notes that most men serve in infantry and antitank roles, with engineers and quartermasters also represented, and that only a small percentage seek additional assistance.
A long list of Brewster County residents and former residents appears in the roll of honor. Names include Richard Arm Felis Whitely Charlee Brave Letcher Caruthers Marin Caywood Chater John WW Christopher Jr PS Clark Tiobhard cack Eugene Herskovits Avetin Kiebal MeVart Felis McGaughey Hira Sipadden Harris Worthington Mawel Ey Alanwei Warne Win Hona olin Wither Karl Bentley Jackson McSpadden Wittieton Moore Franke Taw kobert Fort Ayers Jackson Calvin Humgardner Krom Garter Cox Thomas Wallace James Rehols Fies Corbett Mitchell feehtol Nsherey Stewart Hack Rein Lanes Monroe Phillips Fauheroy Hudgins Jaen Mister Walter Sete Sparks Sain Ford.
Readable items show Ww and lodge notices for Alpine Lodge No 306 Alpine Chapter No 12 and Brewster Camp No 491 meeting on specified Mondays and Tuesdays plus a court calendar noting Justice Court Precinct No 1 Fourth Monday and County and Probate court dates. Also mentions subscription reminder and payment prompt.
Responding to unlawful entry, a trespass notice restricts access to the Nevill ranch. It warns that anyone trespassing will face enforcement actions under A207 JAW Gridien, Migr.
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