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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1919
Page
2
A 1919 report notes key wartime leaders and officials urging continued national effort to share victory gains. It argues prosperity hinges on rebuilding schools roads and industry, creating jobs for returning soldiers and stimulating all lines of business.
A Sunday school class enjoyed an outing at the ranch on Tuesday evening with a fine supper. Attendees included Mrs J Ty Jackson, Mary Moss, Frances Livingston, Mary Roberts, Martha Thompson, Cassie Johnson, Frances McCutchen, Jove Cathiham, Murrell Lucas, Kate Wright, Dottie Moseley, Juanita Moseley, Frank Stover, Seton McCutchen, and Thomas Thomas.
Free admission tickets will be awarded to the person sending in a suitable name for the new picture show at the Air-Dome. Send name and address to Hox 246 with sender’s name. Boys and girls urged to participate. Fat at Sul Ross Cafe is mentioned.
Marath on matters notes travel and residence changes in Alpine Fort Stockton San Antonio and Marfa. People include Fodd went Taso Mrs FE H1 Mr and Mrs Dougle Mrs Cora Rodgers Jack Robison A Pettit F Meyers Roy Stillwell and Ray Miller. Mentions Yarbro hotel management and Camp Travis absence.
The Met corporation builds a smelter in Alpine with sections nearly completed. Furnishings and furnace parts are in place as material arrives. Out-of-town participants include RR Youngblood James Penn Edgar Lowe C Redell J A Goodman and F Wiggs. Storage Tan by B B Braden noted.
A historical ballot sample from a May 24 special election shows pro and anti suffrage positions. Letters from Alpine Texas advocates argue women should vote, while official ballots address amendments on governor salary and state lending powers to aid homeowners.
At a Alpine district executive committee gathering last Saturday, Alpine received the athletic Loving Cup for six months. Fort Stockton also claimed a recent victory amid rule disputes. the matter was settled as a compromise. Alpine will contest the next meet.
W M French filed for guardianship of six minors Mattie L French Palmer J French and Willie May French in Brewster County Texas. Temporary guardian appointed May 1919 with final hearing on May 19 1919 at Alpine courthouse. Residents may appear to contest the appointment.
Banning Fruit Company of Banning California invites growers and shippers of fresh mountain fruits to send name and address to be placed on its price mailing list by express mail. The notice targets dealers in fresh fruits.
The notice states all bills are payable on or before the 10th of the month and warns customers we will be unable to carry accounts thereafter if they fail to pay by the deadline.
Local agent Jnc A Weyerts promotes Marvelseal asbestos fiber roof cement claimed to fix leaks and prevent fire. Ten year unconditional guarantee and three months payment option offered. correspondence addressed to G J Lucchese in Antonio Texas.
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