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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1918
Page
2
Alpine may not get the cavalry guards. Water scarcity prompts notes on supply capabilities. Three wells on the ground could furnish 90 to 100 gallons per second, enough to serve the three regiments and more if the city borings proceed.
The speaker asserts America's leading role in the war effort and the universal rights of liberty. He condemns half measures, stressing resolve against Prussian rulers and their forces as a lasting, deathless purpose guiding the nation toward concerted action with nations of like mind.
A damaged text item reports voters barred from a primary due to literacy and naturalization issues. It mentions the attorney general and election judges, noting some individuals have been born classed or naturalized, with reference to Mexicans and literacy concerns.
A telegram received today notes Mrs. Joe Parker with a tasthc Hovey correspondent for the Avalanche.
Bank ledger for No 7214 1 el Candia listing assets liabilities and notes from Alpine Texas with mentions of HESOUKO Loans and discounts securities and deposits. Includes names of officers and a Brewster County court note plus a Roll of Honor listing local residents joining a war effort.
To the sheriff or any of Brewster County Greets You are hereby notified a new circulation for probate of the last will and testament of John H Stewart deceased filed in the District Court of Brewster County Texas for letters testamentary Heard at the next term commencing on the third Monday in August 1918 in Alpine Texas All persons interested may appear and contest the application This notice is signed by W H Lease Clerk and M S Burk Deputy of the Brewster County Court with date in Alpine Texas 1918.
Public notice cites Faia in the nearest judicial district in Alpine Texas Brewster County. Clerk of District Court records indicate service actions and scheduling in the case on an unspecified date. Further details appear in the Brewster County District Court filing and official notices.
A fragmented medical note describes ailments such as malaria chills and digestive trouble. It references Black Draught as a remedy and notes improvement with proper liver function and regular meals. The text mentions trout and bow as part of a regimen and warns of symptoms like headache constipation and general malaise if the liver fails to work.
A Marfa Texas advertisement for Black Leg Serum Co promises a calf vaccination program with a guarantee. It states the company will pay for calves that die of black leg after ten days post vaccination and touts the serum’s tested effectiveness with many vaccinated in the region. Dr A J Hoffman is listed for information and service.
Senay School at 10 a m Communion at 10 45 Revival meetings at Baptist church both morning and evening at 11 and 8 48 HM Polsgrove from the pulpit great closing service at night begins promptly at 8 30 p m Let everybody attend the revival services remaining J H Messer
The Methodist and Presbyterian congregations issue a joint revival plan with morning Sunday School at 10 a.m. and an evening evangelistic service. A cordial welcome is extended by HJ Reemtsma and JH Messer, with city officials noted for scheduling, including a first Monday city commission meeting.
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