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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1917
Page
2
November 1 1917 report urges citizens to eat less Wheat and more corn rice barley and fish to aid Allies with food and war effort. It warns if self denial fails outer control may come and notes liquor laws and political shifts in Dallas and San Angelo amid the broader democratic war mobilization.
A fragmentary plea describes urgent need for four hundred and fly-sin helmets and related supplies. Mentions Texas and New Jersey, Rainbow, and a request to Mrs Woof Sharp, with Mrs Ann and Mr Taylor, Caldwell noted for cash discounts on large orders.
Local notes and scattered names from Alpine and nearby towns. Mentions Miss May Johnson, Homer Ferguson, Crothers, and various residents visiting, ranch work, drilling plans, and cattle movements. Fragmentary statements cover weather, labor in Alpine, and informal social calls with unclear dates.
A notice forbids mating and trespass on the Meta Harms pasture. It states that herds must not be driven through the grounds under threat of prosecution. It also mentions water grate and feed.
A fragmented notice promotes F Jewelry offering gifts that emphasize thoughtfulness and beauty. It urges choosing a gift to reflect individuality, noting exclusive items at various prices. A trespass warning appears, with Fletcher as manager, about restricted pastures and enforcement.
Notice records a court sale under the estate of a decedent, directing a sale at the courthouse on the 19th day of November to show cause why the sale should not proceed. Lease Clerk and officials are noted with dates and jurisdiction in Brewster County.
Church week of prayer notes devotional sessions and prayers led by Mrs Burke Morton Derrick Bai Gotley Carter Mitchell Messer Hana Han Han and others. Focus on Our Financial Goal Mission work in China medical work and suffering of women in China. Pastor Messer leads Sunday service with history of human liberty and a prayer for soldiers. Sunday school at 10 am, service at 7:30 pm, prayer meeting midweek, and Red Cross activities plus Coast Thanksgiving Service and local church cooperation.
Mara thon Saturday reports show Mrs John Henderson and Mrs Farmest Thomas travel plans while visitors like George Brown and Ewel Walker appear in town. Ranch talks involve Ed Lindsey in Junction City and Joe Graham shipping cattle to Haymond and river ranches. Daisy Bakery promotes Selig Whole Wheat and Rye Bread.
Daisy Bakery advertises daily specialties including macaroons ladyfingers and cakes baked fresh each day for customers seeking pastries and desserts.
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