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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1918
Page
4
Public wartime appeal urges every man and woman to contribute to the national effort. Citizens are reminded that liberty bonds and stamps are loans to the government and that every small contribution helps allies and sustains the war. The speaker emphasizes unity and duty beyond self for America’s cause.
A fragmented notice explains stamps sold in banks and public places, eligibility to become an agent by signing and mailing an application, and the availability of War Savings Stamps convertible to cash with interest. It notes locations at Federal Reserve Park, local banks, and post offices for obtaining stamps.
A described campaign sends literature to every town and schoolhouse in several South Texas subdivisions. Chairs and officials oversee distribution as agencies and stores display materials and a flying squadron speaker addresses people and students.
The assistant secretary urged mobilization at home beyond frontline sacrifices. He stressed every man and child must help sustain those who fight, rejecting passivity and urging active support in the war effort at an address in St Louis.
Texans urged to form war savings societies urging every household to join and to enroll by March 15. State director Louis Lipsita stresses thrift, patriotism, and aiding the war effort through Thrift Stamps and War Savings Bonds, with a meeting set for Monday March 11 at the Masonic Building.
A Federal Food Act case concerns a dealer who sought excess profits by manipulating prices. After sending a report, he received Washington correspondence praising restraint and a plan to restore funds to the Red Cross. He departed for backwoods with the promise to settle the excess profits and await further actions.
In Houston at Rice Hotel district administrators gathered to renew a pledge to duty after a two day session of the Foot Administration. Speakers including B Lo M. Jewit administrator of the Navasota district and BF Johnson of Wichita Falls urged perseverance in labor to harvest crops and avoid discouragement.
Administrator Peden notes meetings with butchers and heat market proprietors in Daly and the surrounding region. He says Galveston Dallas and Fort Worth have similar talks. Peden believes meat markets should close on Tuesdays as a voluntary measure.
A reader pledges effort to support the war and plan a garden while requesting enrollment in the Patriotic Garden League of Texas. The note asks for a mailing address and Texas Food and Feed Production details.
Production of quicksilver in Texas during 1917 totaled 16 925 pounds across four companies in Brewster County, with 10 789 flasks of 73 pounds each and a yearly average market price near 102 dollars per flask. The year saw price fluctuations from January through December, and a Roll of Honor lists Brewster County men serving in the nation’s cause.
Alpine Grove No 471 Weedmen meets each second and fourth Tuesday at the WW O W Hall. Visiting Knights welcomed. Alpine Lodge No 26 A F A meets the First and Third Tuesdays monthly. Alpine Chapter No 8 meets Tuesday evenings. Court calendar lists Justice Court Precinct No 1 meets fourth Monday and County Court Led Judicial 1xth Monday after January.
Livingston G Young based in Alpine Marfa Texas operates as funeral directors and embalmers serving the local community with traditional funeral planning and burial services.
Time table notes several trains with arrivals and departures. East bound Nos 10 and 102 depart at 7 03 am and 4 05 pm respectively. West bound Nos 9 and 101 depart 10 82 am and 4 34 pm.
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