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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1918
Page
3
A dense snippet of local interest items mentions Edwardé Motor Co. and Spot Cash. Mentioned are visits by C obert Fralle of Study Butte and Roy Stillwell traveling to Marathon. Notices include cattle for sale, dairy referrals, letterhead printing, and study club announcements in Alpine with various residents traveling to San Antonio, Waco, Fort Stockton, and Sierra Blanca.
The County Court sitting juvenile court Tuesday sentenced Lawrence and Archie Bentley of Marathon to the state reformatory until they are 21. They were charged with breaking into Richey’s store.
The Red Cross reports gains in room cleanliness to curb flies and boost efficiency. A committee meeting is set for Monday at the Atlantic offices where locals will report progress. Local chapters request yarn donations and sweater contributions while noting a heavy St Louis supply and ongoing weekly volunteer shifts.
The candidate E. E. Townsend appeals to women voters of Brewster County with a pledge of a good clean administration, enforcing state laws without fear or favor and with malice toward none. He notes the primary election and asks for support.
Del Rio Texas Doran Vineyard reports large Del Rio grapes now ready for jelly making with full ripening expected by July 29. Price set at 24 cents per pound.
The Avalanche reports sales including about 200 pounds of an item labeled Lpt ype and notes West Texas Motor Co sold a large touring car to J. A. Walton. It lists many political candidates for U S Congress and state offices in Texas with affiliations to the Democratic and Prohibition parties and a Baltimore Wilson connection. Also included are license plate notices, Red Cross apron requests, a large lodge directory, and a schedule of births and registrations for June 1918.
For Sale a second hand cultivator and one Garland range in fine condition. Phone 106. Found a bunch of keys tall at the office and pay for s notice. Esteens and nickel plated head light. Oakland 37 case return to Lee Harrington or this office. Since we pay cash for all auto repair material we not demand cash for repairs and new tops. Respectfully G H Yates.
A fragment lists wholesale and consumer goods with prices and items such as sugar, flour, rice, corn, beans, lard, salmon, evaporated milk, cheese, and substitutes. Mentions dates like May 28 and references to standard meat, creamery products, and assorted grocery categories.
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