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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1917
Page
5
A historic pamphlet style address urges citizens to act for their country through sacrifice and participation in wartime effort. It condemns complacency and boasting of ancestors without measurable contribution, urging "worthy sons and daughters" to respond when sacrifices arise.
In Carrien Springs Javiten a libel case targets a shade claimed to be Gen Sherman. The plaintiff alleges injury to reputation and warlike implications. The matter will be heard in Styx District Court with Judge Rhine presiding.
Orient train arrives at 11 59 pan and departs 1 45 am. Eastbound Pacific lines show 7 03 am and 406 ppm. westbound No 10 52 am and No 101 4 34 pm. Caldwell hay gran and feed listed among station goods and services.
Lodges listed with meeting times and officers. Rebekah Lodge meets on second and fourth Thursdays at 8 p.m. Alpine Lodge meets Monday night and first and third Thursdays. Knights of Pythias and Alpine Lodge entries include names and titles for officers. Also Alpine Chapter and Woodmen camp schedules noted with meeting days.
The document outlines court meeting cadence across multiple courts. Justice Court meets on the fourth Monday each month while County Court and District Court have complex schedules including cycles in February May August and November. Probate matters and Commissioners Court follow Tuesday or Wednesday patterns during specified weeks.
1JM.G.A. Keeps the home fires burning as Tie County joins statewide drive for the War Work Fund. The Young Men's Christian Association aims to raise 36 million dollars to support soldiers at home and abroad with county committees, organizers, and local volunteers backing the effort.
Texans and soldiers praise the YMCA for providing substitutes for home life at camps and prisons. The movement offers good cheer, clean living, and opportunities for study and recreation, seen as essential to morale and future service. Officials expect Texas to exceed its national share of funds to support YMCA programs for soldiers.
C W Livincstox and W U Toys of Alpine and Marfa Texas are named among local funeral directors and embalmers in the Texas listings. The field highlights firms serving Marfa and nearby communities with mortuary services.
UNCLE DAN discusses the value of intensive military training for boys, arguing six to eight months could raise readiness by about 20 percent. He cites stories of disciplined youths from the border and the U S military example, urging support for compulsory training through congressional action.
The passage outlines a November exhibition with music by the Federation of Musical Civic groups, concerts daily, and a program featuring the Royal Company of Chicago among other acts. It promises art collections from across the state, educational diversions, and multiple themed days including Military Day, Federation Day, and Mothers Day, culminating in a festive, educational fair for all ages.
The Texas Woman's Fair showcases the State Federation of Musical Clubs with a lineup of artists of great ability. Performances promise lively entertainment and notable musical talent from affiliated clubs.
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