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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1919
Page
2
A damaged Alpine Chronicle fragment shows names like J D Jackson and Jim P Wilson as officers, discusses subscriptions, and proclaims a broad social message about liquor laws, homes, labor, and persistence with unclear context.
A lecturer traveled far to speak Monday night, sharing the University of Hard Knocks ethos. He used humor and personal tales to illustrate the value of life experiences for every man, delivering an enjoyable, thought provoking evening.
The eight member committee in Alpine, formed in January, released its final report estimating a room equipment cost of 36140 and annual maintenance of 765 for a permanent secretary. The Marfa Town Talk editor questions the timing and practicality, noting recent city break ins and urging caution before funding a Y M C A.
The obituary notes W. T. Gunter was born and raised in the area and well known locally. His father is described as a leading county figure. The funeral drew about a thousand attendees, signaling his prominent standing and strong community ties.
The text contrasts Bolshevism as an eastern New York City product with the League of Nations as the work of educated and moral foundations. It alleges corruption and crime feed Bolshevism, while the League stems from colleges, churches, homes, and civic gatherings promoting mankind’s good.
James M. Woodin, a car inspector for Apite’s railroads, died suddenly at his city home Friday night after stomach trouble. Immediate cause given as heart failure. Funeral services held at Methodist church with Odd Fellows at the grave. He leaves a wife, five children, an aged mother, and other relatives.
Fragmentary OCR lists prayer program items and speakers tied to Liberty and Florence venues, including missions, Lynn and colleges. Names like Bro Ra m Act nie Micou appear garbled amid scattered references to preachers and writings, indicating a religious event schedule or notices from a church or mission circle.
For rent a truck farm formerly leased to Mr Spence. Apply to the stated contact to arrange viewings and terms.
The Alpine Study Club met on March 6 at Mrs. CD Wood's home. Business session covered club plans for the coming year and press-related items reported by the club reporter.
A puzzled wartime report recalls a French officer and a correspondent in Mete, where troops halted. A clerk, W Runyon, attends county clerks meeting and notes his daughter Alice vows to ease work next year after a new resolve. An Indianapolis note mentions a rider seen on a Southern Pole crossing Nevada.
A soldier writes from Marbank Germany on February 9 describing a quick Coblenz visit, a Rhine boat trip with dinner on board, scenic views of castles and forts, and hopes of seeing a film about the Rhine. He notes Old Glory over the Rhine four years ago and mentions a recent deep freeze and a snow event. Signed by 1 Cpl Sam Ford, Co. G, 368 Amm. Ten. AE.
Advertisement page item lists second hand autos including Ford Roadster and Ford Touring with seating for seven or four, in early first condition. Also notes machine hemstitching at 10c per yard and windmill and carpenter services offered by O A Weyerts. location Uvalde Texas and Alfred A Newell contact.
The Guaantee Shoe Company of San Antonio will hold a spring and summer shoe styles exhibition for women and men at Alpine Hotel Holland in Alpine. The event runs Thursday, March 20, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. A.B. Barker, a renowned shoe stylist, will attend as an authority on style. An invitation is extended to inspect the new lines.
Some vegetables need cool weather to grow and late starts harm results. Ice, spinach, mustard, radish, turnips, kale, rutabagas, English peas, cabbage, cauliflower, onions, and Irish potatoes thrive when planted early in cool weather and can endure frost. Proper care through summer months helps most of these crops.)
A greenback with markings was found by a reader in town and turned over to authorities. Officials urge the rightful owner to identify the bill for recovery of the tenaciously held note.
Yates Saddle Shop offers stock gloves and related equipment with current prices and items. The listing highlights available merchandise with pricing and brief notes on fit and quality.
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