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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1919
Page
4
Ray M. Camp, editor, reflects on school boys of Alpine and urges students to work, save, and study. He praises local youth for future leadership and notes the Avalanche editor seeks memories of Alpine boys who served in U S armed forces, asking Brewster County residents to contribute tales for a forthcoming history.
A fragmented note complains about clothing handling under wartime conditions. The writer cites delays, water damage, and poor service, asks for understanding and prompt delivery, and thanks the recipient for past favors. It mentions experiences spanning two years or more and seeks fair resolution and continued Gord service.
Fragmentary listing lists properties in Gow Texas including Corona Yates Alpine for sale at low price. Reads like an old classified ad fragment with unclear locations and owners.
A listing notes entries for the Matthews Marathon in Texas including 35 Tare Kentucky sonnets, 10 Mule Colts and 1 good Stallion registered under an entrant described as SR Nailwrathon in Texas.
900 cans of Early Wheeler peaches for sale with the best canning quality and full weight. Freight savings offered. Contact A J Edwards at Ni for details and purchase arrangements.
General Pershing presented Pershing Stadium to Amere Army officials, marking the second anniversary of the American combat forces arrival in France. French leader President Poincare and Allied dignitaries attended a ceremony featuring Fourth Zouaves and Moroccan troops, honoring the division that helped halt German advances at Chateau Thierry.
Airdome presents Hun Within a potent World War II era film on July 4 with two shows starting at 8 15 p m The piece claims the film exposes German espionage and praises Allied efforts urging Alpine audiences to see the production as fact not fiction.
A long discussion argues that English will remain dominant in world finance science and diplomacy. It asserts English is essential in international affairs, education, and culture, with many speakers in the United States and worldwide keeping the language vital and evolving.
A 40 acre property 34 miles from residents part Alpine with a 6 room house bath and water, large room garage cow stalls corrals orchard and fenced sections. Includes trees vineyard garden watered by two windmills and a 200000 gallon tank. Seller cites other business reason. Contact G H Yates Alpine Texas for details.
Auction note lists 180 feet 154 inch black pipe priced per foot. Also offered are one cultivator in good condition, one section harrow, one double shovel, one single stock, two or three sets harness. Trade possible. Contact W. H. Funk Alpine Texas.
A garbled cry for Terlingua wheat promises five cents per pound to feed hens. An odd note cites J. W. Lavell as sidewalk contractor removing fences for material. A stray line advertises Ritchey chicken notices, a hotel on Sunday, and Braden at four cents.
Commissioner P P Claxton argues the first six years shape lifelong learning and growth. He cites Comenius, Richter, Pestalozzi, Froebel and the kindergarten’s rise, noting its universal benefits and the maximum need for expansion despite cost concerns.
The Methodist Church announces Sunday School at 10 a.m. led by Superintendent W F Collett with Epworth League at 7 15 p.m. Pastor J H Walker invites all to attend regular morning services at 11 a.m. A cordial welcome is extended. Evening services unite with other churches in the Union at the Airdome led by Pastor H J Reemtsma.
Sint James Episcopal Church invites all to Sunday morning classes at 10 at Mrs Frank Gillett's home and Monday evening service at 8 30 in the Presbyterian Church. Rev CS McClellan B D rector. All welcome.
The notice lists Sunday School at 10 a.m. and preaching at 11 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. with W. P. Ray as pastor. A separate item notes Bible school at 10 a.m. and preaching at 11 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. with S. Netterville as minister. Everybody is invited.
A 1919 Texas reward notice offers five thousand dollars for authentic information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons who shot Charles Andrew Downie near the Pump House in Sanderson on May 2. Communications are directed to Judge G. J. Henshaw in Sanderson Texas.
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