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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1920
Page
5
Announcements require strict cash in advance. Ads run in order of payment. Congressional 15.00 District 10.00 County 6.65 Precinct 5.00. Fees exclude subscription to The Fredericksburg Standard.
George E Christian of Burnet Texas announces his candidacy for District Attorney in the 33rd Judicial District subject to the Democratic primaries. He seeks the office at the next election in the district.
Aug M. Jung Max Wahrmund and Hy F Kirchhoff announce their candidacies for Gillespie County Tax Collector in the forthcoming November election and solicit citizen support.
A candidate announces bid for re election as Tax Assessor of Gillespie County in the upcoming November election and seeks voters support.
In San Antonio on April 19 hundreds of Mexican refugees seek asylum in the United States fleeing a feared new revolution. Reports say Generals Obregon Gonzales and Trevino have a secret pact against Carranza and may lead troops against his government.
Frank Ranne a well known farmer from Fife has disappeared after leaving Brady March 8 with about 800 dollars. He said he would visit a brother in Dublin and then Berwyn Oklahoma to buy a farm. Family fears foul play and a search is planned as friends await news.
Washington April 20. President Wilson faces a shifting stance after the San Remo conference as the United States weighs replying to the premiers. Officials indicate the United States may record objections rather than press its views if not backed by the Senate, underscoring a tension between League of Nations membership and independent policy.
Brady April 15. The home of Mr and Mrs Roddie in Brady was wrecked by a Sunday fire caused by a lit candle. Loss estimated at 12000 with 5000 insurance. Outbuildings garages fences barns and most ground floor furniture saved. Rebuilding planned at once. owner praised firefighters and gave a 50 dollar token of appreciation.
Lois Watkins of Denton and Lee Hofmann of this place were married in Mt Pleasant Texas on April 16. The bride, a skilled and accomplished former art teacher, and the groom, son of Mr and Mrs Wm Hofmann, manage his father’s farm. The couple arrived in Mason last Friday and soon moved to their home near Grit for commercial printing and quick services.
Thomas Nelson Page former Ambassador to Italy arrived in San Antonio with Mrs Page and will stay through carnival week. They stayed at the St Anthony Hotel and dined with Maj. Gen. Harbord and Brig. Gen. Treat at Camp Travis and Fort Sam Houston. Page, a noted Virginia author, once served as ambassador to Italy during Wilson’s presidency and played a role in Rome during the Klume crisis.
A fragment notes Richmond Virginia as a capital city linked to the Confederacy and the era’s political center. The reference emphasizes its historical role and geographic location within the narrative.
Paris reports France has delivered to Germany in reparation twelve hundred horses four thousand cattle ten thousand sheep and four thousand goats seized during the German occupation of Northern France.
Georgettes and Crepe de Chines offered at reasonable prices available now at 29 Schmidt Bros. Limited stock. Act quickly to secure popular fabrics before they sell out.
All persons having claims against the estate of Mary J Billings deceased must present them within the time required by law to the undersigned administrator K E Billings administrator. Dated February 6 1920 Harper Texas Post Office Address.
Property near Kendalia in Kerr County? listing 700 acres for sale or exchange near San Antonio or Boerne. 100 acres pasture under hog-proof fence. Three acres alfalfa. Thirty bearing pecan trees and thirty bearing pear trees. Watered by cross and spring, 4 room box house, windmill, large stock barn, lots and pens six feet fenced. Price 12.50 per acre. Contact S. KB Sadler Kendalia Kendall County Texas.
Seller advertises Brunswick and Savage Tires available at old prices while supply lasts. Felix W. Maier is the contact and location for purchase.
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