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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1919
Page
4
Kay M. Camp editor notes Alpine townspeople rally after a rotting meet on Saturday morning. The Avalanche reports unflattering remarks about a local figure, calling for constructive action and continued service to the community. The piece urges residents to articulate needs, support worthy enterprises, and honor veterans by sustaining civic projects for Alpine's future prosperity.
Property owners are urged to contact Local Agent Inc for a waterproof and airtight roof solution that claims to seal fiber cement shingles and metals. The notice also mentions a Lt Frank Luke Jr of Phoenix as the first American to win the Congressional Medal of Honor, noting his World War I service and death in 1918.
A brief notice notes a lady gaining nine pounds and a man losing pounds in under a month. It mentions meals and suggests trying boarding at the Ritchey Motel with Sc. Kates by the month.
Auction style note offers three bedroom levee property in Kentucky with Jenners and mule colts. Located east of Marathon, Texas near Matthews ranch. Apply to Sr Nail Marathon for details and terms.
JAMRY GROVER O'Co gtomt, Meadquarters Detach Personnel Otis, 7th Division.
Anerson Charles Disalvo, Private Deceased, was decorated for conspicuous valor in action near Mille, France on November 1, 1918. He single handedly silenced an enemy gun crew and repelled attackers, enabling his group to advance before being fatally wounded. His widow resides at 808 Arlington Avenue, St Louis, Missouri.
A fragment from a 1919 era editorial asserts the treaty’s terms as moral justice for German aggression. It condemns the German Empire’s wartime actions and argues punishment is justified, proportional, and prevents future crimes, framing victorious powers as guardians of international law.
Congressman Claude Hudspeth of El Paso pushes West Texas irrigation and conservation outreach with support from the West Texas Chamber of Commerce. Two key bills before Congress seek a Brazos and Colorado river survey to assess storm water conservation and a plan to buy land in West Texas for returning soldiers. The drive argues water can be conserved during rains to prevent flood damage downstream and to boost West Texas commerce.
Brewster County Texas will hold a meeting of the Board of Equalization on June 30 1919 at the Court House to hear evidence and fix property values for taxation. Signed June 1 1919 by W H Lease Clerk County Court by deputy M S Burke. Vaccination offered for calves with Black Leg serum by Dr A J Hoffa Marts Texas.
People wishing concessions for the Celebration in Honor of our Soldier Boys on July 25 must submit requests and bids to AA Newel immediately.
A fragmentary note mentions a sidewalk contractor and a revised list connected to a university. It also references a war dead list with 79 names, including a Braden, and a Texas affiliation.
Methodist Church invites all to Sunday School at 10 a m led by W F Ollett and worship at 11 a m and 8 15 p m with Pastor J H Walker. Epworth League at 7 15 p m. Sunday School also held at 10 a m each Sunday at Mrs Frank Gillett home. Presbyterian church holds Monday 8 30 p m service led by Rev C S McClellan rector. All welcome.
Sunday services at 11 a.m and 8 15 p.m with preaching. Bible school at 10 a.m. Preaching at 1 p.m and 8 30 p.m. Pastor W. P. Ray invites all. Minister S Netterville listed for Bible school and service duties.
Program outline lists speaker Ethel Clifford with topic Our Brother in Issacli and hymn 175 scripture Galatians 4 68 followed by prayer by Mrs HL Hard special music by Della McSpad Our Brother in Black In Africa mentioned with Mrs Derrick and Yynehing in 1918 Herman Reed
Ford touring car offered for sale with installment terms. Bills are payable on or before the 10th of the month. We notify customers we will be unable to carry their accounts thereafter.
W. H. Funk of Alpine Texas offers for sale items including a field tackle with 194 inch black pipe at eight ets per foot a cultivator in good condition a section harrow a double shovel a single stock two or three sets harness trades considered reference to local farm equipment sale listing
The New Tailor Shop offers cleaning and pressing with alterations as a specialty. Work guaranteed. Located across the street east of the courthouse.
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