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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1918
Page
2
A compact Alpine area item notes the Alpine Publishing Co. issuing the Avalanche with director and officer names and a May 9 date. It mentions Brewster County supporters of the Third Liberty and a brief local dispatch message, with references to community figures and postal matter.
An obscure OCR fragment mentions caution and safe conduct, references bones and a hat, and alludes to state cavalry and a public discharge. Names, dates, places, and clear actions are unreadable, leaving a cryptic note about events or instructions without concrete facts.
A widow Jercher clarifies that her late husband’s remarriage occurred three weeks after her funeral. The fragment references Old King Corn and American bread or cakes, with distorted OCR text suggesting a regional, humorous aside about food and heritage.
A letter from I. Aller Walton expresses respect for women voters in Brewster County and asks for due consideration of Walton's Sheriff bid. He credits Alpthom women for civic work and notes their influence on industrial and political affairs. The July election context is referenced.
City tax assessment notice issued by Alpine Texas Tax Assessor. Requires payment by May 15 1918. Public notice states hand of city authorities and city officials overseeing tax matters with formal processing and deadline details.
Brewster County court publishes notices for guardianship of a minor, probate of will, and related hearings. The items reference specific guardianship for a ward, application for probate of the will of Fred W. Measday, and a separate report from Camp Travis mentioning Phillip F. Hudgins and other Brewster County locals. Proceedings call for appearances May 1918 at the Alpine courthouse and details on schedules, returns, and issuance of further orders.
Fragmented OCR reading of patriotic lyrics mixing The Star Spangled Banner and My Country Tis of Thee. The garbled lines reference dawns twilight bombs gleaming and liberty. Despite errors, pieces invoke national anthem themes, flags waving, God and liberty.
Local notice invites customers to trade in old saddles for cash on new ones, promising reliability of both craftsmanship and materials. Tom and H. Yates supply shop details with contact number.
Notice to all interested parties that in Brewster County Texas the application for probate of the last will and testament of Mary Azema West deceased has been filed. The hearing is set for the next term beginning the third Monday in May at Alpine Texas. Judge and deputy clerk signatures appear.
A transcriptioned line urges red blooded soldiers to discard fear and wear a hat cord as part of a cavalry recruitment push. It references Captain John W Sheri and General J F Wolters with a call to action for the First frigate Cavalry Texas National Guard.
The Red Cross plans a calf auction this Saturday at five o'clock. Mr Stroud announced the call to volunteers and donors to attend the sale to raise funds for relief efforts.
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