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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1918
Page
3
A compact roundup of Alpine area happenings lists personal visits, business dealings, and social notes. Mentions include F. Braden’s cement and war pantry efforts, Borderland Auto Co promotions, visits by Dr. J. R. Eff and families, school closures in Marathon and El Paso, and requests for cash payments, car care services, and war stamps. Also notes influenza cases in the Quicksilver district and a forthcoming millinery sale.
In El Paso a call was issued through the local war board for nurses and nurse aides to enroll for service. Sixteen women expressed willingness to serve during the emergency. Details note ties to Marfa and Alpine, with former resident Jay Hord among the deceased, a long-time city figure, fire marshal, deputy sheriff, and health officer who died after a long service to the community.
Notice to our customers that Vera tions have forced sale on a cash basis for future dealings. We will rent the first of the month following one purchase of goods, but must insist that payments be made at that time to continue providing credit. Lumber Company.
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