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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1918
Page
2
Alpine notices announce Liberty Day activities with calls to build tanks and ships and fund Liberty Bonds. The local war effort lists and health notices are included as Brewster County adjusts to influenza and mobilization requirements.
The article notes Liberty Day activities on Saturday October 12 with a parade, program, and community gatherings at the school grounds. Local officials and Liberty Loan volunteers organize coffee, lunch, and a crowd to celebrate the 426th anniversary of the discovery of America, urging patriotic participation.
Sale notice for a residence known as Sublet place with coal house and five lots. Listing includes the ship era reference and names J. C. Brooke and Martin Brig in El Paso Texas. City notices indicate the property is being offered this week.
The Alpine school system is suspended upon the state board of health recommendation. It will reopen in May or October 21 if cases of Spanish flu are controlled. authorities note the suspension arises from health concerns and will be reevaluated as the epidemic evolves.
Alpine street work is delayed due to few laborers and abundant tasks. Crews expect to resume grading soon after adequate staffing is secured.
A World War I era call urges readers to purchase war bonds to support artillery and air power. The message emphasizes financing the military effort against German forces and sustaining combat effectiveness through bonds.
James P Kennedy dies at Marfa after a brief illness. The service included St Pauls Church choir from Alpine and a Masonic burying service. Dr Robt Orr succeeds at Alpine Hospital after moving from Presidio. Orr came west for health reasons and plans to stay in the region.
Fragmentary notice notes health caution and a Ford auto parts sale with phrases about cash payment and door to door services. It mentions Mrs. Derrick attending a Methodist conference in Roswell and multiple revivals or assignments across Pecos Tucumcari and El Paso with presiding elder appointments. Borderland Auto Co. is referenced.
The Crawford family thanks friends for support during sorrow and especially the Western Union force and G. H. operators for help and comfort.
We cannot express enough gratitude for the many kindnesses and sympathy shown during the illness and death of our departed Mrs. J P Kennedy and family. M R Kennedy and family express deepest appreciation for every act of support.
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