Municipal Christmas Tree in Alpine Declared a Success
Readers recount the Alpine Municipal Tree event noting cheerful charity from residents and a strong mix of fruit gifts for children. The committee lauds the effort, despite mischief that damaged lights and ornaments and the tree lighting being postponed. The report highlights community spirit, fundraising by the Red Cross, and a call to sustain civic celebration during wartime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seates
Hank
Thor
Jie Ateshcan
Madern Ward
Globe
Cipal Tree Association
Wil Alpine
Wetter
Clarence Horn
Slight & Co
Vnd
Kael
Fred
Christ
The Christmas Spirit Amid War Weaves Quiet Hope
A fragmented meditation on Christmas spirit during global conflict urges inner warmth. It calls for heartfelt giving, remembrance, and kindness toward all, stressing that genuine cheer comes from thoughtful acts and shared humanity despite hard times.
Honest Advertising Promises for Local Buyers
Community leaders warn that firms advertising heavily in local media rely on volume margins, while war disruptions push investors to later profits. The Avalanche pledges reliability of every advertiser and urges readers to choose branded products for value and trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niger
Tist
Sande
Marathon Oil Lease Test Well Challenge
Kulitor Newsam of Marathon announces an oil lease test well challenge near Marathon. He offers a no upfront cost test with a target depth under three hundred feet from the railroad, aiming to prove oil on a property close to back door access. Local interest grows as prospects of an early strike rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kulitor Newsam
Marathon Demances
Cotter
Mars
Oit
Marathon
War Training Aims at Better Citizenship for Soldiers
Text discusses Army training shaping thousands of men for useful citizenship. Emphasizes physical conditioning, discipline, and readiness, with troops prepared for trade, skilled calling, and defense. Notes improvements in camp sanitation, supply, and morale as part of wartime preparation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emerson
Alelis
Travis
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Land Co
Alpine Steam Laundry
Pete Gallego
Berkeley
R. B. Slight & Co
Kansas
By Com
Doras
America
The
First National Bank
Aurrive, Texas
Kokernot
Vero
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U.S
W. E. Caldwell
Matt Smith
RVICH
West Texas Motor Co
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