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Fredericksburg Standard

Location

Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1929

Page

8

Icyball Owners Tout The Handy Heat Device

Subscribers celebrate the Icyball as essential equipment. Owners quote that they would not be without it again, praising its convenience and reliability for cooking and warming needs.

Notice For Bids For Fredericksburg ISD Depository

The Fredericksburg Independent School District invites written bids from banks bankers and individuals to serve as depository for the 1929 1931 biennium. Bids must arrive to the Secretary by six o'clock P M on August 15 1929. The Board reserves the right to reject all bids. BEN H KNEESE Secretary of Board of Trustees.

Board of Trustees Fredericksburg Independent School District

Defeat of State Amendments Feared in Austin

In Austin Texas on July 26 officials worried over the success of two Constitutional amendments voted July 16. Former Attorney General W A Keeling head of the Texas Bar Association push for the Supreme Court nine member panel sent unofficial return requests to county clerks. Ferguson opposed the amendments and claimed both the court increase and governor salary raise were defeated based on county returns. News reports show growing unease around the Capitol as Keeling maintained faith in newspaper returns.

Austin Tex W. A. Keeling Texas Bar Association Supreme Court Ferguson

Willacy County Irrigation District starts largest Texas project

Construction begins on Willacy County Irrigation District No. 1 in the Rio Grande Valley. Dredges from Trinity Farms Construction Co. will expand this $1.5 million project over three years. The main canal will run 25 miles from the Rio Grande and measure 60 feet bottom, 120 feet top, and 14 feet deep.

Raymondville Texas Willacy County Trinity Farms Construction Company Rio Grande

Monument to La Salle Death Site Plan at Navasota

A $10,000 bronze and marble monument to La Salle will be erected in Navasota Texas on a pink granite base seven feet tall. The contract was signed by Mrs James T. Rountree and Frank Teich with unveiling set for November 1. Herbert E Bolton of UC was invited to speak at the ceremonies.

Paris Tex Navasota la Salle Texas James T. Rountree Daughters of the American Revolution Frank Teich Llano Texas D. A. R Herbert E. Bolton University of California University of Texas

Lard Exports to Mexico Jump Ahead of Duty Increase

Laredo July shipments of American lard to Mexico reach 20 to 30 carloads daily valued at $100,000 to $150,000 as consulate notes. The surge aims to beat new duties rising to 10 cents per kilo on August 1 across lard and meat products, with U.S. packers directing Mexican plants to supply the market.

Laredo Tex Mexico

Missionary recounts brutal Muslim raid in Dangar City China

American missionary Findley Andrews reports a two hour massacre in Dangar City province of Changhai where Muslim raiders killed all able bodied men and boys 17 to 70 while looting homes. He cites famine conditions and a religious motive, noting refugees and widespread despair among survivors.

Pekin China Dangar Changhai Findley Andrews Andrews China Inland Mission International Famine Relief Commission Anderws Kansu International Famine Relief Ching

Gun Duel at Texarkana Claims Second Life

In Texarkana Arkansas a gunfight last night killed J R Walraven veteran officer and wounded James D Reynolds 45 Reynolds died today without speaking on the shooting. Police suspect Reynolds was motivated by Walraven's arrest of him Sunday.

Texarkana Ark James D. Reynolds J. R. Walraven Walraven Reynolds

Sargon Pills Praise From San Antonio Reader

A reader credits Sargon Soft Mass Pills with restoring color and energy after a malaria illness and sluggish liver. The testimonial notes rapid improvement in under a month, contrasting with other medicines. Central Drug Co. is listed as agent, with additional cosmetic ad and tire installment offer.

Louisiana San Antonio Sargon E. Prudhomme West Woodlawn Texas Central Drug Co

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the Music Palace Fredericksburg Ben H. Kneese Besser Klein Hotel Nimitz Ranger Clara Bow Paramount News All Star Special Pathe Metro-Goldwin-Mayer Presents Betty Bronson Leatrice Joy M. G. M. News Karl Dane and Geo. K. Arthur THE AIR Circus Keeling Rio Grande Valley Mark LA Salle Lady Margaret Cosmetics Adv HY. Becker Phone Travelers Cafe Alex Mittendorf Schroeder Bros Ford Taylor -Burke Motor Co
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