Alpine Boosters Campaign Preserves Fort Davis Trip
Editor C W Livingston urges Alpine business leaders to back a Fort Davis excursion and river country trip planned for the latter week. The goal is to build goodwill, recruit trade, and foster Alpine growth with support from the Commercial Club and W E Caldwell. The note suggests practical cost-cutting like lighter socks. calls for Sons of Rest to enlist.
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Fort Davis
Alpine
Fort Davie
W. E. Caldwell
Dof
Jere Still Explaining MelLen Position On War
A fragment analyzes Jeff Mellen's opposition to conscription and the war resolution. It quotes his claim that the people are learning why he acts agin the government and reflects on the impact of war on prosperity, taxes, and daily life.
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United States
Jeth
Commissioners Court Sets Valuations and Road Plans in Alpine
The Alpine commissioners court met with Judge Turney and officials, approving bond for Brewster County school funds and fixing valuations for cattle and lands. A June equalization and prohibition election were ordered, plus hiring a guard to enforce street work. The Alpine Alumni banquet featured a noted menu and program, praising the event as among the best in town with Mrs. Ed Linn organizing.
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Commissioners
A. M. Turney
W. H. Terry
H. T. Fletcher
R. R. Stillwell
J M. Worthington
First/Reson bank
Brewster County
Board of Fquaization
Tiets
Need for Border Rangers Emphasized by Western Texas Delegation
Western Texas lawmakers urging a stronger border force told Austin lawmakers that raids across the Rio Grande demand protection. Delegation members including former sheriffs from Crockett, Val Verde, Brewster, and Kingsville warned that gaps allow marauders to strike near unguarded river points. Senate action included a $250,000 appropriation to fund a ranger or guard program.
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Texas
Rio Grande
Senate
House of Representatives
Mexico
Western Counties
A.M. Avant
Marfa
Crockett County
J Gillett
Alpine
M.bchitain
John W. Almond
Val Verde
del Rio
Joe D. Jackson
Texas Cattle Raisers Association
Brewster Cou and
Tiger
John Z. Me
Willian T. Jones
Luke Bright
HM. Fenneller
Bob
J. D. Louthian
Val Ro
J. Kleberg
Kingsville
James B. Wells
Brownsville
M. R. Kennedy
Tyler
West Texas
Jim Murray
J. M. Rooney
Fort Stockton
Serio
Austin American
Hosiery and Underwear Agents Wanted in El Paso
Classified ad seeking agents for hosiery and underwear posted by RD Zumwalt at 4510 North Piedras, El Paso.
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RD. Zumwalt
N. Piedras
el Paso
Report of Condition of FIRST NATIONAL BANK May 1917
No. 724 Report of Condition of FIRST NATIONAL BANK as of May 1917 lists resources including discounts and bills rediscounted, securities, deposits, reserves, and capital. The page details net amounts due from approved reserve agents in New York Chicago and St Louis, checks, and various U S notes. It reflects wartime banking balances and obligations, with figures for deposits, capital stock, expenses, and rediscount activity.
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Oun
U. S
Federal Reserve
Hank
New York
Chicago
T. Louis
Eteral Reserve Bank
U. Treaaver
U. S. Treawer
AMERICAN MOTHER'S DAY OBSERVED AND CHURCHNOTES
Mother's day worship planned at 11 in the morning at First Methodist Church with a sermon on The Conversion of Lediat and additional services across Christian, Presbyterian, and Baptist congregations. Alpine cadets gain new staff member F E Whitely while Brewster County notes secure notary confirmation of church accounts and public records.
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First Methodist Church
Lediat
Alpine
M. Col
Givsom
Ey Va
F. E. Whitely
Felix
Daisy Bakery in Alpine West Texas a large operation
The Daisy bakery run by Geo H Ahlrep features two large rooms and a four horsepower engine, with a steam heated oven. It bakes over 12 000 loaves of light bread monthly, about 1200 pies, and many cakes weekly, using pure ingredients. Wholesale trade outside Alpine totals about $800 monthly. Commissioner Terry urges residents to have trash ready for pickup starting Monday.
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Texas
Daisy
Geo. H. Ahlrep
Alpine
Trespass Notice Barred on Jason W. James Property
Notice forbids hunting fishing camping or trespassing on Jason W. James property under penalty of law. Advertised to deter any intrusion on the premises.
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Jason W. James
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Revere
Postthice
Tent
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SDAY
Sons of Rest
Jere
Jeff MelLentor
Agai
Commissioners’ Court
U.S
Tives
Washington
The
Alpine School
Public School
Altpine
Ed Linn
Edwin R. Bentley
Prem
Coco Me
Homer Ferguson
Berta Clark
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W. van Sickle
Unn Jackson
Gillett
Linn
Derrick and
General Sherman
JD. Jackson
West Texas Cowmen
Need For Bordier Rangers
S.C
Bechtol Poultry Farm
Coleman
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First National Bank
Srp
Sd Tes
Everve Hank
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Breyer
H.M. Polsgrove
First Baptist Church
Presbyterian Church
Christian Endeavor
Baptist Church
Amlithes
Brewster
Taines
Maines
Jey
Seal
Sanford
Notary Public Creek
A AL Muri
Cal Brown
Directon
W. H. Terry Sks
John Young Land Co
G. H. Yates
Alpine Mfg. CO
Jeff Davis
Presidio and
Pecos
West Texas Motor Co
Oxford
Bars
Panama
Mitchell-Gillett Co
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