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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1917
Page
1
President Wilson proclaims Red Cross Week urging donations to aid wounded and dying soldiers. The plea stresses timely aid saves lives, urges subscriptions, and highlights Red Cross mobilization and ambulance service as essential to democracy and safety at home.
A Brewster County roll honors numerous Liberty Loan bond subscribers listed by name. The roster includes individuals such as Guy S. Combs W. T. Burns Hr. W. Shely TM. Shely and many others, along with local banks and companies. The text compiles a lengthy citizen list acknowledging contributions totaling a stated amount.
Edward S. O Reilly recalls Pancho Villa in a vivid wartime portrait. The piece describes Villa’s cruelty and mercy, his loyalty to his followers, and his complex relationship with the United States while tracing his rise from fugitive to commander of thousands. An era’s Mexican leader is examined through personal anecdotes and historical context.
Superintendent Bentley receives a telegram from Dean Frederick Eby of the University of Texas confirming that a summer session will be held. The report by opponents declaring no summer school was false. Sessions opened June 18 with contact at phone 42 for fresh yard engs.
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