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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1934
Page
3
A practical nurse from Fes tus, Mo., Mrs. Anna LaPlante recommends Thedford's Black Draught as a superior vegetable laxative. She uses it for constipation and headaches and reports relief after a few doses. The ad notes millions of packages sold yearly.
Reconditioning loans cover changes like downspouts floors screens plumbing and other worn equipment. Remodeling includes structural changes such as enlarging the dwelling adding a bathroom porch or reconfiguring rooms. Modernizing involves installing new equipment like insulation heating electric lights or running water. Apply only at the local Home Owners' Loan Corporation office.
The Texas Centennial will cost taxpayers nothing with no new ad valorem or indirect taxes. It aims to attract at least 20 million visitors, extending from Texline to Brownsville with east to west reach. Visitors will spend across the state, supporting industrial recovery, with profits and permanent buildings to be turned over to the State within two years after the exhibition ends.
City Café, operated by Felix Klaerner, offers meals and short orders designed to satisfy diverse tastes. Four brands of beer on tap and bottled options are available, with a cool, fan‑driven dining area to refresh guests.
Fredericksburg edged by Boerne 9 2 while Comfort took Bandera 7 5 and Kerrville struggled. The Kerrville Braves host the Giants next Sunday in a possible playoff as Fredericksburg and Boerne prepare for a decisive three game series.
Going into week four Qehler's Garage and Machine Shop Crew and Magnolia Service Station Team are tied at 7 wins and 2 losses with a .777 average. Pressers and Printers claim high team score at 869 while W. Klaerner posts top individual 211.
Klaerner powers the Giants past Boerne 9 to 2 as E Klaerner and A Klaerner drive in runs. Schultz and Uecker suffer injuries. Langerhans and Klein contribute key plays. Giants prepare for a three game playoff with Kerrville after finishing first in the Mountain League.
Sisterdale leads the Farmer Boy League and sits at the top or close to it all season. The upcoming Schuetzen fest at Barons Creek next Sunday promises real competition as gunplay and skill decide the Schuetzen-Koenig title. A day of sport for all to see and play awaits participants and spectators.
Low Dragoo, a 50 year old farmer from London in Kimble County, faced a murder hearing and had bond set at 10 000 dollars. Dragoo allegedly shot Roy Nelson, a 44 year old London farmer, at the rear of the London Hotel during a dance. Nelson died early Sunday after being shot in the head and stomach. Dragoo was arrested at his home about two hours after the incident and produced a .38 caliber revolver.
State Health Officer Dr. John W. Brown urges campers and picnickers to choose fresh foods that won’t spoil in heat and to eat simple meals with plenty of fruit. He advises avoiding rich salads, not overeating, and to bring drinking water to prevent typhoid risk.
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