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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1918
Page
4
Fragmented OCR text describes depleted livestock in the United States and world pressure to conserve supplies for meat during and after the war. It notes American stock shortages and calls for government cooperation to manage dairy and beef production amid advancing conflict and uncertain futures.
A garbled excerpt discusses government support for bread prices, mentioning price controls and private sector involvement. The text appears to describe financial aid or subsidies and a transition of control, with references to supply, market terms, and vehicle-related or industrial mentions woven into unclear phrasing.
A clipped, garbled notice from Marfa Texas highlights Meatless Days and new protein substitutes amid shortages. The item promotes Whole Wheat and Rye Bread from Daisy Bakery and mentions Geo R Shannon and local price changes tied to meatless menus.
A historical notice highlights the Red Cross as a major global charity aiding the army and navy. It outlines women’s and junior memberships, civilian relief, and wartime medical support, noting educational aims and local chapter duties across divisions.
The Red Cross reports busy workshops nationwide turning out large quantities of surgical dressings and hospital garments for convalescents and field use. Articles are made in hygienic settings by hundreds of thousands of women in cities, with growing demand as military operations resume in spring. Guidance for home and church production is provided to aid comfort and care.
Avalanche print announces no hunting or trespass on the Nevill ranch with prohibition and threat of prosecution. It urges readers to inspect samples and call for correct forms, imprinted by JW Geifieh in March.
A local notice group lists Brewster County residents who joined the service and are serving the nation. Also listed are lodge meetings Alpine Grove No 7 6 Woodmen First and Third Thursday at the Masonic Hall and Alpine Lodge No 766 A T and ALM with visiting knights welcomed. Court calendars note Justice Court Precinct No 1 Fourth Monday and County Court Third Monday monthly with February and November exceptions.
C. W. Livingston and G. Youns operate funeral services in Alpine and Marfa Texas. The listing indicates these funeral directors and embalmers provide burial and related arrangements in West Texas communities.
A good citizen is one who supports the government in trying times and does so without reservation. The SouthernPa maintain obligations to the Government and to the people with justice to both. We seek patron cooperation to boost efficiency of our service through coordinated efforts and sympathetic support of men and institutions as the American flag stands for freedom, in support of which we are preparing to send to the front in Belgium.
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