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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1918
Page
2
Directors J D Jackson and ER Bentley lead with editors E R Bently and W T Henderson as CW Livingston. Subscription price set at 139 in advance. A weekly fair price list guides wholesale and retail grocery pricing, encouraging shoppers to compare store prices and report overcharges to government measures.
In 1918 Alpine residents discuss whether to display a service flag and how to honor those serving. The Ava notes a food price list from the local U.S. Food Administration committee appears in this issue, reflecting wartime efforts and home front concerns.
The attorney general and several lawyers dispute the construction of the new literacy law. The broad reading appears to define eligible voters as those who can prove citizenship and at least 21 years of age, with provisions for aid to those lacking clear status.
A fragmented notice urges renewal for the Red Cross Magazine through the secretary Mrs D Wood. It mentions monthly features and asks if readers have registered, with garbled names and locations from the clipping.
Voter slate presents candidates for United States Senator Morris Sheppard Texas Governor James Ferguson Temple W I Hubby Jefferson County VW Grubbs Greenville Lieutenant Governor R Moore Palestine 8 Cowell Whitesboro LH Bailey Houston John M Henderson Daingerfeld TW Davidson Marshall Memphis Ison Phillips Dallas Associate Justice JD Harvey Houston Thomas B Greenwood Anderson Associate Justice of Criminal Appeals CA Pippin Dallas William Pierson Gree F Lattimore Fort Worth RH Ward San Antonio State Treasurer John W Baker Cre JM Edwards Bal Attorney General OM Cureton Bosque County Marshall Spoonts Fort Worth John W Woods Abilene Railroad Commissioner IL Hurcheston Tarrant Co Fence F Gilmore Wills Point L Andrews Dallas Comptroller of Public Accounts Sam H Goomett Austin H Terrell Waco Mayfield Clairette General Fred W Davis Cooke County HA Hathert Coleman Superintendent Wir Annie Webbs Denton Brandon Trussell Decatur State Representative W F Jones Del Rio County Treasurer MoT Chasr
A Brewster County roll lists numerous residents and former residents who joined the military. The compiled names include many individuals with varied spellings and initials, reflecting a community-wide enlistment effort during wartime.
An advertisement for auto tops by G H Yates, saddlery dealer. Promotes reupholstery and top preparation services with emphasis on proper wet fitting and new tops for vehicles. Includes commercial tone and local shop details.
Mrs Minute Phi ot of Consales Texas writes of a five year struggle with left side pain starting near the rib and radiating to the back. She details recurring bouts that forced bed rest lasting days and left her unable to work. She seeks relief and medical answers.
The Kansas Peaceleg Serum Co promises to vaccinate every calf this year and insure against death from black leg after day ten. They cite 26,000 calves vaccinated locally as proof of serum quality, warn against cheap imitations, and urge contact with Dee A. J. Hoffman in Marfa Texas for details. A stray note mentions John or Jack Phelps allegedly volunteering for the navy.
Sheriff commands publication for interested parties about the probate of John B Stewart deceased. Hearing set for the next term at Alpine Brewster Texas on August 19 1914. Parties may contest and must appear with return of service by the clerk in Alpine.
Notice invites sellers to trade old saddles for cash on new ones. Tom promises equal workmanship and material as the competition. Phone 31 discusses the deal. GH Yates signs the notice.
City notices show Mayor Jett Geo W Raines Jr Miss Flora L Daugherty Clerk and ALS Justice City Marsha. The commission schedules regular meetings on the first Monday each month at the Masonic Building. Also contains ads for motor company equipment, property inquiries Alpine Arkansas, Avalanche office, and printing services with letterheads and oak wood pricing 37.50 per cord and phone 222.
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