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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1917
Page
1
A fragmentary Marfa item describes a group of ragged Mexican refugees brought from Presidio to Marfa early in the week. The text notes women among them and remarks on Pancho Villa incidents, border raids, and the U S humanitarian role amid smallpox fears, hunger, and shelter needs.
Dallas police report a sharp drop in drunkenness arrests after local option took effect, averaging under three per day versus over fifteen previously. From October 20 to 31 arrests fell to twenty six, with September seeing 138. Night desks note no calls for wife beating arrests since prohibition began, while all night eateries claim higher tips. Daisy Bread is advertised as Alpine made.
A wartime speech argues against alien enemies in the United States urging a loyalty oath for residents and harsher espionage provisions. It warns opposition to treachery amid wartime fear, especially in the West, and calls Congress to strengthen laws to stamp out supposed alien threats.
A World War I era poem laments slackers and praises loyal soldiers. It urges readers to honor service, keep men safe at home, and uphold duty with a chivalrous stance. The piece contrasts responsible men with slackers at dances and nightlife, calling for unity and wartime sacrifice.
A reader warns that Liberty coins and government loans may trap farmers in debt as installments reinforce government control. The piece argues money circulates abroad and questions if deposits and purchases truly grow domestic wealth or simply transfer capital to lenders and allied powers.
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