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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1930
Page
6
This Friday issue explains staff roles with R. S. Klett as Managing Editor and R. E. Jordan as Sports Editor, along with other editors and the business manager. It notes post office mailing details and where to direct communications to Fredericksburg Publishing Co. departments.
A local letter blames Fredericksburg area boys for widespread window damage at Temple D. Smith Airport. The writer urges parents to verify their sons' conduct and cites Aunt Sally as a cautionary example of harsh discipline.
In Bas Trop County a slogan Where sudan grass grows milk flows guides a strong dairying program backed by the county agent and local businesses. Rural meetings drive the campaign as Bastrop County advances in dairying, though residents see ample room for growth. Columbus Citizen.
The piece argues the forthcoming tariff bill will arise from log-rolling deals among senators rather than statesmanship. It cites a corn district senator and a leather district senator trading votes, calling it smart politics but skeptical of producing a solid tariff law.
In Brownsville on April 1 Judge A M Kent granted a temporary injunction against Ralph L Buell former Mercedes Tribune owner preventing him from newspaper work with the San Benito Light. United Printing Company of Mercedes filed the petition contending Buell violated a post sale non compete contract. Hearing date not set. Buell previously served as editor stirring controversy with the administration.
Pittsburg Texas authorities investigate the death of 28 year old Mrs W R Nelson mother of two who died March 8 amid reports she was poisoned for a $1000 life policy. Viscera analysis in Austin found poison in lethal amounts and a suspect is jailed as Sheriff D H Carpenter plans to return and convene the grand jury.
In Mason Texas on March 29 the Central Texas Hereford Breeder's Ass'n sold 28 bulls for 5840 dollars averaging 208.57 amid sleet and snow. Though weather reduced buyers some consignors offered bulls long as bids came. Alfred Bierschwale of Fredericksburg bought three bulls, Henry one, and Walter one.
In Amarillo on April 1, Mrs. Leone Brien Dillon, widow of C. N. Dillon one of five killed in the Miss Amarillo crash on December 20, filed suit for 50000 damages against Southern Air Transport Inc. alleging negligence by the company and pilot Lieut. Gray. The complaint cites loss of control, dangling rudder, tail supports, poor inspection and dangerous altitude of 300 feet during landings.
San Angelo Texas April 2 ex lains plan to close stock exchanges using Federal troops and to give every poor man a cow. C A Mitchner Sherwood candidate for United States Senator elaborated on his platform in a radio address. He favors constitutional government and law observance and modification of the Volstead act to permit light wines and beer. He opposes prohibition fanaticism and criticizes killings cited in enforcing the law. He proposes delivering a cow to every poor man with help driving it home if needed.
Kerrville Texas on April 3 annexed Westland and most of Westland Heights adding a half square mile with about 200 residents. City commissioners approved after a petition from about 81 percent of affected residents. The area brings $31,000 in public improvements and lowers water light sewer and telephone rates for new residents with fire insurance reductions as well.
San Angelo Texas reports the body found in the Pecos River near Imperial last Tuesday was identified as H. M. Polan a fur buyer from Montana who had attended a cattlemen's convention in town. A companion woman said Polan planned to go to Wichita Falls. the nude body was found March 25 near where a woman and girl had been found earlier. Police suspect shooting and robbery during a gambling game and dumping the body in the river.
The bereaved family expresses gratitude to friends for assistance and sympathy after the illness and death of their father and grandfather Mr Christoph Feuge. Special thanks to Mr G H Holly for words of condolence and floral offering.
A family expresses sincere appreciation to friends for help and sympathy after the death of Wilhelm Rusenberger. They thank Rev K Koerner for condolence, Drs Keidel and Witte for service, the Holy Ghost church choir for songs and the floral offering.
London reports the five power naval conference nearing its public conclusions this week as delegates review ledgers and chief negotiators prepare for a Friday plenary. Prime Minister MacDonald Secretary Stimson Ex-Premier Wakatsuki Foreign Minister Bri and acting for Premier Tardieu will outline progress on disarmament. If agreement stalls the pact may effectively cover only Britain Japan and the United States with broader regions left unaddressed.
French and British experts advanced discussions on a security formula acceptable to both allies. Downing Street officials said no material progress could be cited yet as the talks would continue.
F R Vanhoolzer is listed as a local Watkins dealer in Fredericksburg. Customers along Schneider's Produce Co route can phone orders for Watkins Remedies to Schneider's Produce Co for delivery on the next trip.
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