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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1919
Page
4
A copy of Gas-Ette, the Petrolia High School pupil paper edited by Kenneth Moyer, is circulated. Assisted by fellow pupils, the editor reviews the issue as a creditable school publication.
Mrs RD Zumwalt died Friday at home 3715 Clifton St El Paso aged 61 Burial was Sunday Her children include six sons and daughters Mrs J W Gentry of Alpine is a daughter Visitation notes mention caring for a loved one Mr Gentry traveled to visit and returned Home The Avalanche extends sympathy from machine hemstitching and picoting shop Mrs HB Houston Uvalde Texas 2-6
At nine o clock Tuesday morning the Liberty Bell rang for about twenty minutes to honor the armistice signing. Stores banks and most businesses closed as locals, including many natives, went to the lakes seeking peace plaques of victory. Only a few succeeded in bringing home peace offerings.
An excerpt argues the credit system drains laborers via tempting promises. It warns of rising debt, burdensome interest, and a crash that leaves families destitute after property is sold cheaply. The Avalanche editor adds two amens and endorses Alpine growth.
Alpine High School girls played Marathon High School last Saturday in Alpine. The game ended with Alpine praised for teamwork, especially in the center, while Marathon showed resilience, keeping tall players stationed and displaying sportsmanlike effort as Alpine plans to face Marathon again next Saturday.
A meeting led by J. McFarland of Texas Christian Church outlined a statewide fundraising drive. Ten district chairs pledged to reach the goal within ten days starting November 16, with San Angelo and Brownwood districts noted for specific allocations. The campaign aims to fund church work across the state totaling $350,000.
The piece highlights alarming 1918 Texas deaths and national tolls from tuberculosis, urging collective action. It states the disease kills producers aged 36 to 48, threatens households, and spreads from neglect, then argues it can be cured and prevented through germ destruction, education, fresh air, sunshine, rest, exercise, cleanliness, and good food.
A 1919 notice from Nashington D C requests help to publish a message offering travel pay, bonuses, compensation and insurance guidance for veterans. It notes bronze buttons for service and seeks to assist discharged men in obtaining equipment entitlements via the War Department. Letters to Room 254 House Office Building Washington DC.
Two houses available for rent with details omitted in the fragment. Contact CB Hudspeth for information and arranging viewings.
An old dealer blurb promotes The Youths Companion and The Companion Home Calendar for 1920 and McCalls Magazine, listing subscription deals for 1929. The piece highlights family oriented reading, serials like The Son of a Gentleman, and optional annual packages priced to attract new subscribers.
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