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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1918
Page
3
A roundup of community notices from Marathon, Alpine, and nearby towns. Includes visits by Supt. A J Koenig, new stove supplies, tax deadlines, marriages, births, military movements, church meetings, and local business updates with numerous names and locations across West Texas in 1918.
Eighteen men from Brewster County and contingent from Croochett, Upton, and Pecos counties were listed for a Board of Equalization hearing on June 10 1918. The gathering included several citizens and a farewell for W H Lease as the group prepared to depart.
Local ad announces new vehicle tops for autos by Yates Saddlery. Emphasizes proper fitting and ready service, inviting customers to upgrade tops. Includes brief pitch in period ad style.
Notice warns that anyone taking wood or trespassing in the O2 site will be prosecuted. HT Pletcher, Manager.
The Marta papers highlight Bro. He M Bandy as a favorite with young folks in Alpine where locals seek his guidance at the right moments. A quiet wedding May 16 in Alpine united Jack Blevins and Annette Shuler, with Rev H M Randy officiating.
A brief note celebrates a newly married couple visiting Pecos and Alpine friends. The party welcomes the pair and wishes them a long and happy voyage on life’s marital journey.
Fragmentary wartime text praises the Red Cross as a burden and beacon guiding humanity through destruction. It emphasizes humanity, victory, and brotherly love shaping the world in benevolent purpose during conflict.
A battlefield account notes a damaged aircraft with a broken left wing and crushed gear, detailing the danger to the airframe and ongoing efforts to recover control. The scene emphasizes urgency and resilience despite heavy damage and perilous conditions.
Fragments show an advertisement line about autos with names GH. Yates and a sanitation note, unclear context. Interpretable details are minimal, but the fragment hints at a local business promotion or service offering.
Avalanche advertises 200 pounds of Npt type for sale along with oak wood at 7.50 per cord. The notice lists the condition and a price per unit, indicating a tun of cases as the basis.
The Second Red Cross drive in Ueewster County exceeded expectations with many workers, volunteers, and citizens contributing. A Friday football game organized by DM Bennett and J Ek McFarland raised funds, and another game on Monday netted about $23 for the Red Cross.
A local Presbyterian Church observes Sunday with a special Sunday School program during the morning hour. Evening worship features the sermon Men Who Failed The Treacherous Friend. Pastor Lerntsma extends a hearty welcome to all attending.
A compact ledger by Jack McFarland details receipts and expenditures related to a promotional event. Net deposited totals 113.20 after accounting for cream peanut halls and advertising costs.
A Methodist church schedules a 1 am preaching by Pastor HL Messer. The note references light and dark themes with a focus on Ark imagery and invites parents to bring children to the Sunday School and worship service, encouraging extended worship if possible.
Fragmentary note describes printers striking for shorter hours and the impact on reading, copying, and error liability. Mentions losses of time and unclear references to routes and penalties. The readable text hints at labor action affecting work pace and accuracy.
A prayer meeting is announced for Wednesday evening at 8 30 PM at York Street Church. Members invite friends to attend and join in communal prayer and fellowship.
Fragmentary text references wheat as a key food, linking its supply to national effort in wartime. It mentions months ahead and quotas, hindrances, and the concept of saving or sacrifice affecting success or collapse. Names, dates, or places are not recoverable from the visible material.
Washington reports say Mr. Jackson will stay in the Orient area a few days longer to file a supplemental report. Senator Hudspeth and Texas lawmakers press for action while delegates push the figures in the case. Zach Lamar Cobb opened the hearing in favor of government control before he was apprehended at Marfa and turned over to military authorities in Alpine.
A terse public notice urges participation in the War Savings Society featuring mentions of H. Yates and local work and material references. It calls to action readers to join and contribute as part of wartime efforts.
An entry from Breemnet County Justice Court records states a writ and summons issued for a suit filed by the plaintiff against a defendant. The notice directs appearance on a specified Monday and references compliance with publication rules and deadlines.
Six business houses at Shafter and Presidio have been ordered to close for short periods. Two firms paid fines totaling 31250 to the Red Cross as punishment under the regulatory action.
Food administrators and wholesalers in Texas held a May 28 meeting in Alpine to set fair prices for goods. The plan aims to curb price gouging and ensure steady supplies amid rising costs. Local officials endorse the move as beneficial for consumers and vendors.
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