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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1929
Page
12
In Austin Texas a New Braunfels youth Benno Neuse was seriously wounded during an amateur stage performance in Buda. A girl actor fired first at Neuse and then at his companion, then the curtain fell. The injury came from a wad in an unloaded shotgun. He was rushed to an Austin hospital for treatment.
An advertisement urges readers to try Cystex for backache burning itching and leg pains. It promises renewed energy and better sleep within 48 hours with a money back guarantee though payments are framed as 60 cents.
Crowds observe Frigidaire’s cold control feature at the lower Main Street showroom. The display runs through Saturday with evening hours until 10 pm. Demonstrations show how the lever dial lowers freezing temps without altering the food storage, enabling 115 new desserts and faster ice cube production. Three sales reported so far.
Gov Dan Moody presided at Schulenburgs eight acre Carnation Milk Products condensery site ceremony drawing an estimated 17000 people from Central and South Central Texas. A $1000 Holstein bull gifted to local farmers was flown in by air as officials arrived to mark the project launch.
In Austin Texas an 85 year old veteran seeks discharge to collect a $50 monthly pension for couples while his wife refuses to leave the Confederate Home. Superintendent A W Tabor notes the wife will not abandon the home’s comforts for the $50 two person pension and the man plans a mandamus to force discharge.
Juenke and Schoenewolf advertise Peters solid leather work and dress shoes available for purchase.
An explosion in a Santa Fe passenger train lavatory 15 miles north of Temple caused minor injuries to several passengers. Investigators suspect a nitroglycerin bottle detonated by a jolt. Conductor Maxey Callaway led the train, James E. Ferguson a fellow passenger unharmed.
Shoppers explore the latest dress goods with fresh patterns and shades in the fall collection. Fabrics show updated textures and color tones suitable for business and formal wear, inviting customers to refresh wardrobes with modern silhouettes and rich tones.
Fort Stockton April 4. A German police dog stood guard over an unconscious man after a Dodge touring car wreck on the Old Spanish Trail about 30 miles east of Fort Stockton. Lloyd Holbrook’s stop brought the dog to summon aid. the pair were taken to Fort Stockton for care. The injured man was identified as George Talleman of California en route to Victoria Texas to visit a brother. Police said a rear tire, a cement dip, and a sharp curve caused the crash. injuries were serious but not fatal.
The note states that the retailer’s regular lines of work apparel are reliable and trusted by customers, emphasizing steady quality and consistent performance across common workwear items.
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