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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1934
Page
8
A fluid with more solids than vegetables, a very soft food that hardens teeth, and a substance that can make you gain weight if underweight yet not fattening otherwise. It contains minerals crucial for bone strength.
The U S Public Health Service lauds milk as a cheap energy source and strong builder for teeth and bones. It contains 13 percent solids by weight and supports high daily intake recommendations for children and adults, noting milk's profitability for farmers and its low cost as food.
Observations note cattle and hog price shifts with calves at 2.00 to 4.00, fat cattle 2.50 to 3.00, hogs up to 4.65 for loads, light weights hard to move, sheep and goats weak due to beef prices. Futures show cotton 13.35 cents, oats 43.5, wheat 85, corn 90, corn in shuck 75, maize 1.40 per cwt.
Elijah Stuart was found sane by a district court jury in Houston after confessing to choking 4 year old Dortha Stuart to death for life insurance proceeds. He claimed the funds would aid Dortha’s twin, Dorth, as relatives argued insanity. The verdict sentenced him to death in the electric chair.
Aust Aug 6 C McDonald defeated Democrat candidate for governor said supporters urged him to back Tom F Hunter in the run off campaign He noted 60 favored Hunter 31 backed James V Allred while five wanted neutrality He urged unity for Hunter claiming strong working class support and personal ties to both Hunter and Allred Hunter led the first primary with 219 354 votes Allred had 269 470 votes Small 111 510 votes also backed Hunter McDonald said money influence and power opposed them but they could win Aug 25 He said his personal choice is Hunter due to character and native ability He claimed Allred labeled Hunter as seeking to overthrow the state government while Hunter would only oppose Allred and that Allred would fall with him
Governor Miriam A Ferguson proclaims August 3 1934 to August 13 1934 as Texas Centennial Week to promote nationwide discussion of the 1836-1936 centennial and encourage public observance across villages towns and cities in Texas. Aimed at uniting citizens in preparations for the 1936 celebration.
J M Patterson of Travis County proposes repealing or amending the Texas absentee voting statute. He argues voters have turned absentee ballots into a routine duty for county clerks, who receive no compensation for the extra work. He says the law should protect only those actually absent on election day.
Secretary Morgenthau announced that about one and a half billion dollars in gold from the San Francisco mint was removed to the Denver mint. The shipments occurred over weeks to protect the metal from earthquake risk as Denver facilities were expanded. The gold represents nearly one fifth of the nation's supply.
Austin August 7 The relief administration in Texas nears the limit of its program to buy surplus cattle. Administrators warn 40 000 head are fed while only 10 000 head can be shipped daily. Cold storage in Fort Worth and San Antonio holds about one million pounds each as storage strains grow. Possibilities include pasturing cattle in Texas or Mexico to relieve the surplus.
A repossessed piano will be sold to satisfy outstanding balance plus a small drayage and tuning charge. The item is pitched as an affordable start for a child learning piano, notes Oliver Kowert.
Philadelphia August meteor display forecast by Dr. Chas P. Oliver head of the American Meteor Society. Observers urged to aid astronomy by watching the Perseids starting Friday night and peaking the night of August 11 12 with a new moon on August 10. The society based at Flower Observatory Upper Darby Pa asks for public participation.
Carlos Ashley expresses gratitude to Gillespie County residents for their vote in the 33rd Judicial District race. He pledges hard work and continued service to ensure the district is not harmed by this honor.
An ad urges Ford owners to trust specialized service for repairs. It emphasizes proven performance over boasts and invites customers to bring their car for an honest assessment, promising to locate the source of the ailment and fix it promptly.
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