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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1918
Page
2
A brief religious note from the Alpine Avalanche invites readers to attend Sunday service, mentioning Psalm 122:1 and the mood of gladness at the call to enter the house of the Lord. The date references Sunday, November 1, with a typographical distortion in the original.
The Methodist Church notes Sunday services at 10 a.m. and 7:15 p.m. with a pastor preaching and a Wednesday prayer service at 7:15 p.m. The pastor James H. Walker announces a strong start to the Conference year and welcomes all attenders, urging continued effort.
The Alpine Avalanche reports the Marathon State Bank balance sheet as of November 1, 1918. It lists assets and liabilities with figures and totals, reflecting the bank’s financial condition at closing. Local church notices follow including Sunday school, worship times, sermons by Pastor H. M. Reemtsma, and closing remarks from HM Polsgrove.
Saint James Episcopal Church advertises Sunday services with Sunday School at 10 a.m. preaching and evening service at 845 p.m. Monday and Wednesday prayer, and an invitation from Pastor W. P. Ray. Local rector listed as Ma. CS, McClellan, B.D.
The Bertha Farner Co unloads machinery for the smelter this week. The car includes engines turbines and principal parts valued around 38000. Farner is a noted soprano and will appear on Lyceum plans with Martha Alexander and other artists. notice will be posted in windows.
A fragment from a period wartime edition discusses Liberty Loans and public sacrifice, notes the hardships of the home front, and mentions war savings stamps. It reflects on public opinion toward Kaiser Wilhelm and civilians facing economic measures while the nation prepares for Thanksgiving.
Districts Brewster Presidio Jeff Davis Pecos and Terrell counties report progress in United War Work fundraising. Jeff Davis leads with about 4000, Brewster and Terrell near quotas, Presidio around 8800, Pecos and Alpine areas showing promising gains despite an ongoing epidemic hampering efforts.
From the first of the month there will be no charge for distilled water for your battery. Bring it to us for replenishing at Borderland Auto Co.
Ambiguous OCR fragment from a Texas banking note mentions W Meine and Belle Clan as bank cashiers with signatures. The readable portion hints at a legal or financial transaction or certification, but details are incomplete.
The fragment lists a Christian Endeavor program dated Now, 24th, 1918 with topics on peace thanks and enlightenment, a general discussion, and a reflection on officers for east Mec church. Includes a garbled sales pitch from Horderland Auto Co promising savings on purchases.
The speaker urges transforming Germans from perceived beasts into human companions, acknowledging a brutal past four years of war. He argues vengeance and civilization demand a difficult task to restore humanity, recognizing it may be impossible to fully punish all wrongdoing while living among them.
The Knights of Pythias Alpine Lodge No. 423 will observe Thanksgiving Day with a 10:30 am service at the Baptist Church. Knights and visitors meet in Castle Hall at 10 am and march as a body to the church.
Paul Q. Mills, jeweler and optician, advises parents that poor school performance may stem from defective eyesight and offers free examinations.
A cautious note warns readers to care for health and urges replacement of dangerous wine laws. The message includes a phone contact for Yates Saddle Shop at seven Yates.
The Borderland Auto Co. advises Ford car owners in Brewster County that repairs use only genuine Ford parts. Warns against bogus parts and incompetent workers.
Six room house for rent with bath and hot water connections one block from the school. For particulars see J. W. Rixon or Alpine Avalanche.
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