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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1917
Page
7
A historic reform proposal argues the 1904 amendment limits flood control drainage and irrigation districts. It contends removal of bond caps will empower public districts to reclaim overflow lands store flood waters and expand irrigation. Advocates say the measure aligns with growth of agricultural output and fair tax sharing based on benefits.
A Texas merchant claims Tanlac gained him thirty four pounds over eighteen months after twenty years of stomach catarrh and indigestion. He describes rapid improvement after three bottles and notes he now weighs one hundred fifty two pounds. He lists Fredericksburg, Willow City, Harper, and Eckert as local sellers. In other news a Batesville jail case reports a seventeen year old arrestee and a funeral for Allee, with Butler and ranch ties noted. Sidney Butler dies from gunshot wounds after a San Antonio hospital operation.
A series of English language Reform ation lectures will be held at Lutheran Zion's Church. The first service is on Sunday the 12th at 3 p.m. A cordial invitation is extended to everyone to attend. Quadricentenial note by Pastor F. A. Bracher.
Lee Rountree calls the demagogue a greater curse than war during a Georgetown commercial, framing the candidate's rhetoric as dangerous to the public realm and civic life.
Crystal City Texas August 7 Alonzo W Allee was killed and Sidney Butler perhaps fatally wounded in a ofe lock on Front Street A later clash left Butler with shots to the lungs and stomach Allee was struck twice in the left arm and a leg flesh wound. he then was shot dead by Dennis Butler son of Sidney Butler in a 30 30 rifle attack Garland Butler another relative was shot in the arm. Dennis Butler is charged with the fatal shot.
Two Texas journalists recall Wooldridge Park Austin as a hub of political oratory. They name several figures including W E F Ramsey Jake Wolters O B Colquitt Morris Cone Johnson and Thomas Mitchell Campbell who spoke there during campaigns and elections.
A Tex Monthly Review excerpt discusses East St Louis riots and labor displacement. It argues employers fueled unrest by importing Southern labor, noting racial tensions rise where economic disparity exists. It contrasts Northern and Southern attitudes toward blacks, asserting individuals differ from the race as a whole.
The State automatic tax board set the year’s rate at 60 cents combining 35 cents state, 20 cents school, and 5 cents Confederate pension taxes. The total exceeds last year by 15 cents. The University veto issue did not affect the limit. court action will decide the veto.
The Fredericksburg Independent School District invites bids from banks or individual bankers to serve as depository for district funds. Bids due September 1. Preference given to lowest interest on the average daily balances. Cameron, Secretary, Fredericksburg Texas, August 8, 1917.
Advertisement listing Johnson Grass and alfalfa hay, prairie hay, oats, corn chops and cotton seed cake for sale. Includes contact phone 75 and a reference to Aug Cameron. Indicates wholesale quantities and delivery options for farmers.
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