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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1918
Page
5
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Texas farmers hold 100000 bushels of wheat in three Dallas County coin piles. District officials urge releasing 500000 bushels to aid western Europe amid Germanys leverage on Ukraine. Ukraine spans one sixth of European Russia and yields significant grain, with 53 percent farmed, supporting wheat and barley outputs.
Everett Col of New Jersey, attorney and former Food Administration official, recalls India famine and urges increasing wheat shipments to Belgium. He describes the starving children’s look and throat cries, warning that America must send more wheat to match the need abroad.
The quotation notes the soldier’s bread ration around 25 8 in early years of the war, now reduced to five?es. Civilian bread rations have been severely cut to about 10 ounces daily per individual, a third of the peasant or workman’s average. High Commissioner M. Tardieu voices concern in the United States.
An urging editorial notes the U S Food Administration order to halve wheat flour rations to sustain allies and morale. It cites Texas as already enforcing a six pound per person monthly limit and calls for stricter voluntary rationing nationwide to ensure flour through the next harvest. The piece pledges that Texas can and must meet the goal.
Local troupe the Home Talent Lyceum will stage The Pennant at Kinerner's Opera House this Saturday night. The cast features the city’s best local talent and promises engaging entertainment throughout the show.
Walter C Klaerner, the local mat artist, defeated Young Boyee of Nebraska in two straight falls after an Easter Monday afternoon contest lasting over an hour. Kraerner dominated early after Bovee led briefly, earning a notable scalp in a tight, absorbing match. Also, St Marys School pupils plan an entertainment at Peters Opera House on Sunday night April 7. Rudolph Habenfeht, banker from Bankersmith, was in town earlier the week.
A wartime message from Texas Food Administrator praises bread as a sacred sacrament sustaining nations at war. It urges reducing granaries, limiting consumption to six pounds a month, and even going without food if needed, to aid Europe while maintaining a positive spirit. It calls for shared sacrifice across BODY MIND and SOUL with resolve and a smile.
The needed saving of wheat placed the Food Administration wholly dependent upon the voluntary assistance of the American people. said Herbert Hoover, United States Food Administrator.
A brief public note urges readers that purchasing War Savings Stamps accelerates the war’s end, linking individual savings to a collective national outcome and urging widespread participation.
Captain Henry L. Ransom of the State Ranger Company was shot dead at the Wright Hotel in Sweetwater Nolan County as Marion Long and W Miller exchanged gunfire in the hall. Miller was captured near Sweetwater after a pursuit. Long was arrested, both jailed. The incident occurred while Ransom tried to stop the exchange. details were reported to Adjutant General Harley via telegram.
London reports a sharp weeklong drop in British shipping losses from mine and submarine attacks ending March 30. Only six merchant vessels over 1600 tons and seven under were sunk, plus five fishing boats. The Admiralty notes some earlier weeks had far higher fatalities. A torpedo boat destroyer was sunk April 1 after a collision.
The Evening News reports the British steamer Cunargo was torpedoed in the Irish Sea on Sunday. All on board were saved according to the yacht news brief.
In Seguin Texas on April 3 a large barn owned by FE Manuel Ermel about seven miles from town burned while the family was away. Nine mules one horse and one cow perished and grain cotton seed and hay were destroyed. The barn was insured for 800 dollars though stock and feed are total losses. Wy
President Wilson will answer in Baltimore on Saturday to Count Czernin s half hearted peace offer. The administration says no peace unless a full just program is presented and rejects Czernin as a Kaiser ally while maintaining a firm policy toward negotiated peace if it lacks lasting justice.
Washington April 3 reports indicate plans to speed troop movements overseas are taking effect. Officials suggest the second draft quota could reach 1,500,000 or more, with Baker's return influencing a likely expansion. Quartermaster General's department expects easier supply handling under Major General Goethals system.
Two airplanes circled over Austin as the Missouri Kansas and Texas train from San Antonio carried the body of Lieut Harry N Peyton of Waco. The fliers dropped flowers in farewell as the train departed, honoring the cadet who died from injuries after an accident on March 28 while leading cadet fliers to Austin.
President Wilson issued an order authorizing the alien property custodian to dispose of German owned personal property and merchandise in the United States through private sales. Sales may be made at any place and upon terms he deems proper to secure the market price and avoid delay.
The Senate swiftly approved the Liberty Loan bill authorizing 4.5 billion dollars in new war bonds and 1.5 billion more to allies, with Treasury certificates rising to 8 billion. The House has passed it, differences to be settled, and leaders aim for law before the upcoming campaign.
In Shiner Texas April 3 examining trials for John Koenning and Adam Stoek on disloyalty charges under the new state law were held before Judge Habermacher. Koenning was bound over on five thousand dollars and Stoek on ten thousand dollars to await grand jury action.
In Dallas on April 3 airmen in training at American and British camps near Dallas and Fort Worth faced restrictions after too many friends wanted to join their flights. The incidents caused pause in flight activity as authorities limited rides aloft to control crowding and maintain safety.
In Austin on April 3 the High Court of Criminal Appeals reversed and remanded George Burkhardt’s case from Comal County. He was convicted of killing Deputy Sheriff Alfred Fischer on March 10, 1917 and sentenced to fifty years. The ruling cites error in submitting provoking the difficulty to the jury while Burkhardt and Fischer had prior friendly relations.
Friday afternoon report notes the heaviest rain in months with nearly half an inch by Friday morning. Rain resumed Friday afternoon and is expected to continue, leading to flooded streets and a potential drought relief break in the area.
Real estate agent W R Barrier of Menard Texas advertises an irrigated farm for sale. The brief notice invites inquiry and promises details upon request. It emphasizes relief from rain concerns and invites potential buyers to contact Barrier for particulars.
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