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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1926
Page
5
Public notice states communications should be sent to the Fredericksburg Publishing Co. with business items directed to the Bookkeeper's Dept and editorial matters to the Editor's Dept. The issue is entered at the Fredericksburg Post Office as second class matter.
The Gillespie County Democratic Convention met in the district court room at 3:00 p m on Saturday July 31. Delegates to state congressional senatorial and representative conventions were chosen with alternates named. The body passed resolutions on Governor Ferguson and Dan Moody’s challenge and urged minimal legislative action. The report of the credentials committee was adopted and officers praised for service. Subscribe to the STANDARD $1.00 per year.
Texas pays more than California Georgia Illinois and Wisconsin for 42 free text contracts. F W Chudej says state losses exceed 534 000 based on enrollment and noted Latane's History of The United States misnamed. He urges uniform pricing and bids due in October.
The Greater Crop Production campaign begins judging 513 farms across 14 Central Texas counties. Austin Chamber of Commerce leaders A C Bull Sol Stern and Martin Andersen head the effort with county agents and judges tasked to select replacements if needed. A preparatory letter was sent to all contestants to facilitate the process.
A post card asks farmers to state whether they wish their farm to be judged in the current year. Judging is based on improvement since May 1, 1925, the contest's start date by the Chamber of Commerce and The Austin American Statesman. A second letter informs county judges to begin work and report the top farm in the county to the Chamber.
Farmers and ranchers are urged to can beef at the Fredericksburg Cannery. The plant advertises daily cannery operations and stresses the convenience of canned meat for those who have tried it.
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