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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1917
Page
3
Alpine residents hear of market offerings from E R Carpenter and Daisy Bakery while town considers a commission form of government after an election. Notices urge cattle sales, job seeks, property moves, and civic updates alongside travel and social mentions.
Community gathering discussed county officers and enforcement measures amid concerns over hunting rules and cattle restrictions. The meeting focused on how to regulate hunting activities and protect herds from disturbance, with attendees debating enforcement intensity and compliance.
Norte Notice states parties are forbidden under penalty of law to hunt fish camp or trespass on the property of Jason W. James. This notice establishes a prohibition and potential legal action for violations.
Ray Tippet, Leo White, Elbert Kehols, Fred Morton, and Jimmie Yates bought Liberty parade soldiers bonds. Miss Nina Helle Caldwell and Wal Tree Caldwell Jr. each purchased a $10 bond. We secured agency for Cakes and will ship Thursdays with six varieties: Silver Slice, Chocolate, Spanish, Yellow, Yellow Raisin, Dark Raisin. For more information, contact Cash Grover.
Government postal update outlines new charges effective after November. First class items incur 11 percent or fraction. two cent drop fees apply to fetters with an extra one cent stamp. Caldwell feed and grain goods listed.
A regular Alpine meeting presided by Mrs. Martin and secretary Anna Linn discussed calendar planning for the year and holiday events before Thanksgiving. A volunteer committee led by Jone Mesiford and Mrs. Collett was formed to arrange celebrations and public school activities. The group also explored a bond committee to support local projects and noted Mrs. Mort’s potential departure from Alpine.
Liberty Bond efforts active in Alpine with Judge Turney and Superintendent Heatley leading townwide rallies. Cordova Concert Company opens the Winter Chautauqua November 14 at Alpine, with season ticket details and a list of performers and sponsors.
A wartime column argues money use only helps if victory comes and warns against wavering allies. It cites Liberty Bonds bought by Alpine Public schools, notes a bond to the Public School Library, and mentions local merchants, banks, and telephone tax shifts.
Trespass notice warns that persons taking wood water or ores will be prosecuted. Addressed to the public and signed by HT Pletcher, Manager.
A notice posted at Sevill ranch forbids hunting and any trespass on the property. No entry or use is allowed and violators will face enforcement actions. Printed by local authorities with contact information for reporting violations.
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