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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1918
Page
2
A mix of local notices and political reminders appears from Alpine. Subscriptions rise to 150 in advance while post office activity, May 2, and May 12 proclamations feature Governor designated days. Red Cross volunteers plan April 30 and ongoing sewing for surgical dressings is highlighted.
A fragment shows a traveler, identified as an adult male, holding a kitten while in a city setting. The text captures a brief, intimate moment as onlookers or a companion responds, reflecting a personal interaction in an urban environment.
A partial list shows purchases toward the Third Liberty loan with more names to come next week. The article notes additional entries from across the city will be published then.
A partial archival listing shows numerous names and affiliations such as W. Fink WH Ragin WACK Fithel Mos Thos V Ska W. It. Cartledge J.P Rector J.D. Jackson and many others. The fragment hints at a community roster or members directory with multiple surnames and initials.
A dense OCR fragment lists numerous individuals and families linked to Meytan and nearby mining interests. Mentions include Mrs Elsie Jess Jones, Jas A Burke, Gee Hy, First National Bank figures, and various Mr Mrs Miss with initials, suggesting a local roster or directory of residents, business associates, and community figures in connection with mining operations and social groups. The text reads like a historical community ledger with many personal names, titles, and initials, but lacking full context or complete sentences.
City Ordinances Nos. 14 and 15 require yards, premises, and business areas to be clean of trash, closets cleaned every 30 days with sanitary precautions, and empty drink containers to be stored with lime. A general clean-up campaign runs May 6 to May 10, urging residents to burn trash and box tin cans for scavengers. Noncompliance is a misdemeanor with fines from 100 to 1000 dollars. Mayor Henry F. Berkeley and the County Health Officer urge citizen cooperation.
A letter to Brewster County women urges support for J. Allen Wall for re election as Tax Collector. The missive emphasizes women’s influence and patriotism while denouncing opponents with sharp society references. A separate note mentions Rev H J Reetson on a business trip.
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