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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1926
Page
4
The record summarizes Texas breadth from 106 daily and 662 weekly papers to major agricultural output. Highlights include 5 million pounds of honey, 740 000 irrigated acres, spinach share, Fort Davis altitude at 5280 feet, and farming employment approaching 794 000, with vast vehicle use and a domestic rubber factory.
Exports from Texas ports equal one quarter of all Atlantic coast exports and surpass Pacific port exports. Texas river basins span 41 700 square miles for Brazos and 37 800 square miles for Colorado.
Texas annual output includes 130 million barrels of petroleum and 112 billion cubic feet of gas while lignite reserves total 38 billion tons, underscoring the state’s rich energy endowment.
Two colored men flee a farmer’s henhouse raid as Sam asks Laws why flies chase them. Mose snaps that the pursuers aren’t flies but buckshot, signaling a violent escape and pursuit.
Read the paper for ads and notices. A listing promotes men's all leather work shoes priced at two dollars, inviting buyers to inspect available sizes and styles.
Readers are urged to visit the office to view Gillespie County History books as demand runs high and stock is expected to sell out soon.
Luther Burbank, famed horticulturist who created resilient plant varieties, died in Santa Rosa at age 77 after a two week struggle with gastro intestinal complications. He upheld atheistic views and rejected personal resurrection while noting a belief in a universal power and the goodness of his life. He was surrounded by his wife and sister Emma Beeson at the bedside.
The piece extols a Western Union Telegram as a small yet mighty force shaping life fortunes. It claims fast, tireless service influencing weddings funerals wars businesses and daily communications, spreading joy and sorrow alike with speed and reach across cities and seas.
Holeproof Hose showcased in latest shades at Schroeder Bros offering durable stock for daily wear.
The Texas State Teachers Association Executive Committee proposes reforms for public education focusing on administration of country schools financial support and a State Board of Education. The public favors preserving tradition while acknowledging the need to adapt to social and economic changes.
A discussion of incubator egg germination stresses temperature needs varying by machine type and warns improper heat can harm hatch rates. The piece shifts to civic notes on school funding and tax resources, urging study and public education on just taxation.
Jack Kelley a 34 year old dwarf and Irish comedian in the Honeymoon Ship show at the Dodsone carnival died after a fall from a high show wagon on East Sixth Street. He died at Scott Gregg Emergency Hospital after about three hours with a skull fracture. He lived for hours but never regained consciousness.
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