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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1918
Page
4
A August 1 report on food saving in public eating places notes a rise in efficiency with over two million meals saved. It cites more than 90 percent seating venues participating and mentions liquor and hotel restaurant sections issuing monthly certificates. The text references population figures and per person savings, indicating broader economic impact despite some unclear fragments.
An additional Federal District has been created by Federal Wood Ad with headquarters at StNiarlon, tense. It will be known as the Intrator for Hidalgo County. County administrators and county officials are listed, with names and positions in the new district.
Sugar certificates totaling 1800 pounds were returned to the Food Administration by restaurants in Penns covering July with certificates for 10 pounds per ninety meals. Texas bakeries also returned sugar, while public eating places and bakeries out of business returned 260 pounds. Van Noy Inter Company reports 410 pounds returned for use in bakeries in South Texas, illustrating ongoing sugar relief activity.
A dated notice explains manufacturers will phase out tins and related packaging to save syrup and fruit product waste. Three standard cone sizes are proposed and aim to conserve materials by discontinuing tin containers.
Government rules outline that flour sales to farmers must abide by specified terms. The text notes a sixty day supply requirement and conditions for purchase, though the fragment is incomplete and lacks full context or authorities.
Administrator Peden announces price guidelines for sound cotton seed in the 1918 program. Prices depend on origin, weight, and packing in bags with deductions only for proven dam age or unsound quality. Freight and handling costs may be charged, and sale terms emphasize cooperation to reduce waste and conserve resources.
A damaged legal notice fragment references an administrator, county matters, a lease execution, and court clerks in Brewster County. It notes a signed lease with parties and dates unclear, mentioning the Clerk of the Court and Lease Clerk.
The Making Division of the United States Food Administration fixed maximum retail prices for bread. It sets 10 cents for one loaf of wheat bread and 13 cents for oat bread, with cash and carry terms, to be enforced in each state. Wholesale prices at 9 and 14 cents are noted, and administrators are arranged to distribute at these figures wherever possible.
The Food Administration and allied nations plan to export wheat rye barley and corn or flour under an export program. Entailed quotas range from tens of thousands to over a hundred million bushels, with allocations set by allied food controllers and national authorities.
Community notices list meeting dates for Alpine Lodge No. 886 Knights of Pythias Castle Mall Knights, Alpine Chapter No. 132 C E M, and Brewster Camp No. 491 Woodmen with gatherings on first and third Tuesdays or specific Saturdays. Members and visiting Knights are warmly welcomed.
Court Precinct No 1 meets fourth Monday. County Court meets third and February May August November. Commissioners' Court meets second Monday in February May August November. Probate Court meets Wednesday of first week of County Court. District Court 68th Judicial District meets the sixth Monday after the first Monday in January and July.
The new timetable lists departures and arrivals for the Orient and Southern Pacific lines. No. 10 eastbound is due at 6:57 am, No. 102 at 10:25 pm, No. 9 westbound at 101? am or pm, with further arrivals noted for No. 145 and No. 101 east and west bound.
The Southern Pacific Lines pledge support to the government with new freight and passenger rate plans. Management promises to adjust services to meet public needs and minimize delays in handling and routing across connections. Governors urge thrift and economy and encourage lending to the government.
City Commission headed by Mayor Benj F. Berkeley and Alderman FF. Gillett Geo W. Baines Jr meet the First Monday each month at the Matonie Building with Clerk Daugherty and City Marshal in attendance.
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