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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1929
Page
6
Issued every Saturday. B. 8. Klett WM. Habenicht Business Manager. Entered at the Post Office as second class matter at Fredericksburg. The public is requested to send all communication to the Fredericksburg Publishing Co. If the matter pertains purely to business mark it Bookkeeper's Dept. all other matter Editor's Dept.
In Texas the death of Joseph Weldon Bailey removes a brainy and forceful public figure. He could draw crowds by the thousands when he spoke and was a commanding presence in Congress. Few could match him in public affairs debates and his principles were above reproach.
The Rev. H. H. Clark of Seattle files a suit for damages against Mrs Minnie Kennedy mother of Aimee Semple McPherson alleging she jilted him. The paper notes mixed opinion on Kennedy's actions but endorses them in this case.
In a recent address Clarence Darrow, famed criminal lawyer, argued that expanding laws restricting personal liberty drive much of the rise in crime in the country. He warned that the era of broader statutes fuels criminal activity.
Between 2500 and 2600 acres in five pastures with good grass and 75 percent mesquite. Fences and improvements are solid, running water, well, windmill and concrete tank. 110 acres cultivated, more tillable. Pickup only. respond to P. O. Box 774 Fredericksburg Texas.
Darrow condemns post Civil War era laws as a scare tactic that jails innocents. He argues reform laws have intensified controls and sparked a rise in crime, calling the modern crackdown a wave of hatred and a wholesale movement against individual rights.
The Court granted an election to determine issuance of 360000 in bonds after petitions from 277 residents. Tax receipts totaled 806 poll taxes. County Treasurer Lina Crengelge reported fund balances across Jury Road General and Highway funds. A Board of Equalization will convene May 27. Health Officer Dr A B Williamson appointed. Community efforts approved to repair a street and build two dips over Squaw Creek with gravel and cement provided.
The Court and Commissioner Hahn approved purchasing strips of land from Richard Kneese and others for widening Tivydale road. Orders directed County Tractor and Grader to shift work between Tivydale and Double Horn roads, and County team to move from Doss road to Tivydale. Salaries for March assigned to several officials including Hermann Usener and Alf Klaerner with specific amounts.
Mrs Frank Goodale and her young daughter from Fredericksburg visited Mrs Maude Bird who has been ill but now able to be up. August Fiedler and family spent Tuesday at Enchanted Rock. Winnie Adams from San Antonio visited relatives here over the weekend. Ernest Petermann went to Johnson City. Vera Moldenhauer spends this week in Fredericksburg. R F Boyd and family returned from Llano Tuesday. Della Adams attended the Fredericksburg Chautauqua Tuesday night. Homer Alexander from Llano moved his parents household goods to Llano.
The Fort Worth market reports little change in steer prices from last week with stockers and feeders dominating sales. A Kerrville load averaged 894 pounds at 13.25 dollars. South Texas and Mexican steers ranged from 10.75 to 11.50 on the native and quarantine sides. Fat cows held at 8.75 to 9.25 with some up to 9.50, calves steady at 11.50 to 12.25, and yearlings around 12 to 13.75 as buyers pressed for lower quotes.
Veals sold around 12.50 to 13 with some fancy lots at 14. Stocker calves remained fully steady with bulk at 12.50 to 13 and some at 14. Two loads of choice tin heifer calves around 350 pounds averaged 13.50 this week. Medium to good stocker calves 11 to 12. bulls steady with fat bulls 8 to 8.75, medium to good 7 to 8, light and common 6.50 to 7.
L. H. Billings, pastor, announces Sunday School at 10 AM. Services are held the first, second, and third Sundays at 11 AM and 7:30 PM. Special invitation to strangers and everyone is welcome.
The Cave Creek Church schedules a 10 A. M. service on Sunday April 21 and a 1 30 P. M. Sunday School led by Rev Flachmeier.
The church invites all to a Thursday English language service for the district conference. The conference starts Tuesday with Rev. Geo Schubert preaching and ends Friday. Pastor G. C. Brannies extends the invitation.
Divine services at 10 30 A M with Rev Aug Decker of Peoria Ill as preacher The Stewardship Secretary of the Synod will occupy the pulpit Sunday Sunday School and Bible Class at 1 30 P M Luther League meeting at 3 P M F A Bracher pastor
Llano hosts its annual banquet at the Old Opera House as rain dampens attendance. Sen John W Hornsby and State Park Commissioner E E Colp headline speakers with C A Blasig as toastmaster and T J Moore newly elected chamber president introducing figures from Fredericksburg and Austin.
The Reliable Comedy Company presents a ten day engagement on Austin Street near the Lutheran Church drawing about a thousand attendees. A nine member company performs with free nightly shows and a full program change each night through next week. An award for the most popular lady or baby at the medicine show offers a gold wristwatch bracelet and gold ring prize.
An advertisement for Lady Margaret Creams and lotions promotes skin beauty and health products sold by Central Drug Company Inc. Ady.
A shipment of costume jewelry arrives featuring necklaces starting at 50 cents. The collection suits light summer outfits and offers affordable accessories for warm weather outfits.
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