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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1918
Page
2
Director S J D Jackson and officials urge residents to back the national war drive. They condemn draft dodgers and traitors while praising farmers and entrepreneurs bringing new enterprises and better roads to Brewster County to aid the war and postwar progress. The message emphasizes duty to lend money for food and supplies rather than donate directly.
A wartime appeal urges Texas farmers to boost food and fiber production to feed soldiers and allied nations. It vows loyalty, calling for swift action against slackers and traitors as the state backs victory in World War I.
Brewster County Red Cross Auxiliary reports ongoing donations and plans for war work. Picture show proceeds reach 260 dollars, with further gifts from Lyceum and Texas Minin ion influences. Emphasis on sewing hospital garments, reducing liquor traffic, and boosting surgical dressings as community pledges.
Public notice from Brewster County Texas announces appointment of temporary guardian for illian W Messer? minor. Hearing set for May 1918 at Alpine court house. interested parties may contest appointment during the first term. Sheriff and constables to publish weekly for ten days prior to return day.
Notice announces an election in Alpine Texas to elect a Mayor and two Commissioners. It specifies polling location at the City Court House, appointment of election officers, and returns due to the Mayor within two days after the election. The notice is dated March 1, 1918 and signed by Mayor F Berkeley.
A compact ad urging the need for sharp sight to do best work notes eyes must be right and dizzy spells signal glasses. Paul Q. Mills, jeweler and optician, offers services to obtain best suited eyewear.
The notice lists Sunday services at 10 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Pastor JH Messet invites Alpine residents to attend. Morning sermon titled The Horse On The Sand. Evening focus on The House On The Rock and prayer.
The race for state senate enters a July primary with four candidates, including author ROA Dudley. Official ROA Dudley campaign material outlines priorities for the Senate seat and regional projects.
The pastor will be away at Sander. Only services here are Sunday at 8 and 10, evening 7 30. Brander of Maria will conduct Episcopal services at the Presbyterian Church. HJ Reemtsima is the pastor.
Sunday School 10 Sermon Hand 8 p m Rev Clifton Ferguson of Kingville Texas will occupy the pulpit at the evening services All his friends are cordially invited to hear Special music at each service HM Polegrave
An 1918 Brewster County notice announces a school trustees election to be held Saturday April 6 in each district. Polls open 8 a.m. and close 6 p.m. under order of the Commissioners Court February term 1918. M Turney County Judge Brewster County Texas.
Trespass notice warns that persons taking wood or water from any secured area at O2 past are prohibited. HT Fletcher, Manaxe, issues the directive and cites secure perimeter boundaries.
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