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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1921
Page
3
Residents question the fate of the highway project but the Blanco County Record notes work on plans and specifications is advancing. Officials report efforts to meet public will while navigating red tape, with construction hoped for soon and progress expected from this date.
On Friday July 22 Mrs. Chas Apelt driving a Dodge touring car failed to see a northbound passenger train at Max Pankratz place mile west of town. She tried to steer away but the car went into a ditch and overturned after the coach wheels struck it. She suffered bruises and nervous shock but recovered at home. The car was damaged with the radiator ruined and tires stolen over two nights. Comfort News.
This article warns that malaria, a constant plague across the Southwest and South, causes indirect fatalities and industrial losses. It explains transmission by Anopheles mosquitoes, peak biting at dusk, and prevention through screening, draining standing water, kerosene oil for larvae, and minnows to eat eggs.
Mrs Kathrin Ischar died at her home south of Mason on Wednesday July 20 after a long illness from heart trouble. Born Kathrin Kruse in Fredericksburg on April 14, 1857, she moved to Mason and married Bernhardt Ischar on January 1, 1885. Surviving are seven children, a grandchild, a sister, and three brothers. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Thursday at the Catholic Church in Mason, conducted by Rev Father Hutton, with interment in Crosby Cemetery. Pallbearers included Wm Hofmann and Louis Schmidt among others. several out‑of‑town relatives attended.
Morning blaze at the Brady Compress causes total loss estimated well over 100000 dollars. 750 bales of cotton and supplies valued at 15000 to 20000 dollars burn, with stock losses to buyers and local firms. Firemen prevented spread beyond the platform as volunteers aided.
Special battery prices for Buick Dodge Chevrolet and Ford offered at 46 Blanchard Auto Supply. Also advertised bids on cotton market prices and various farm supplies including insect control and feed additives, with the nozzle of local suppliers promoting stock salt flour bran shorts and a row binder sold near cost.
Brown and black oxford shoes arrive in stock at Schroeder Bros. Promotion highlights new lines and sizes for customers seeking classic dress footwear.
New arrivals from fashion collection include ladies dresses and coat suits. The lineup offers refined fabrics and several silhouette options for the season.
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