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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1927
Page
6
The passage notes the Fredericksburg Texas post office designation as second class matter with R 8 Klett as managing editor and Wm Habenicht as business manager. local timing not provided.
Communications should be sent to the Frede riksburg Publishing Co. For business matters use Bookkeeper's Dept. All other items go to Editor's Dept.
Editorial notes in the Think column of the San Antonio Express compare Center Point’s summer boom and new lights on its main street with neighboring towns. The writer asks how long Fredericksburg will light its principal and residence streets after sundown to greet travelers.
A cautious woodsman demonstrates lighting a pipe and extinguishing a match. He notes nine out of ten times the match breaks when not fully out, and a properly out match cannot start a fire. The piece warns against careless use and urges careful habits to prevent fires in cities and countryside.
Reports from Llano County and San Saba County describe large pastures laid bare by devastating fires. The message warns residents to be very careful with matches cigars and cigarette stubs in the woods and at home during the dry season, noting the difficulty of stopping a fire once begun.
Market notes show veals sold mostly from 8 to 11 dollars with choice lots at 11. Hog prices quote best butcher weight at 10.50 to 10.65, sows 8 to 8.25, rougher stock 7.50 to 7.79. Sheep steady with fat wethers 7.50 to 7.75, some deliveries at 8. Yearling stock around 10 and up to 10.25 in places.
Texas agriculture commissioner Geo. B. Terrell estimates Seventh teen million acres of 69 percent cotton will yield about 4,600,000 bales, down from last year due to rain and pests. He cites 17,000,000 acres planted with lint at 146 pounds per acre, possible price rise to 20 cents a pound if conditions improve.
Cattle receipts remain light with all butcher cows 20 to 40 cents lower than last week. Cann ers and cutters down. grass heifers share the decline. Stocker cattle hold steady in demand while some aged stocker cows may be bought cheaper. Prices include good to choice cows 5.25 to 6.50, common 4 to 4.50, canners 3.50 to 3.85, white-face cows 5.25 to 5.25, red and aged white-face 4.50 to 5. Bulk whiteface yearlings around 8.79 to 9.50. red heifers 5 to 7. Heavy calves about 25 cents lower. Grain prices listed for corn, grain sorghum, hay, and other items.
Kimble County district court adjourned after civil and most criminal work. Grand jury returned five indictments including two for murder. Homer Fleming and Troy Fleming charged with killing O. L. Freeman in 1922. Troy Fleming held on $10,000 bond.
Herman Kleck, now of Houston, directed the massed band concerts at the imperial palace convention of the Dramatic Order Knights of Kihc rassan in Fort Worth. Sixty bands from the United States and Canada competed for a national prize and then all performed together under Kleck's baton, a concert with over 1000 musicians.
Mr. August Itz and family visited relatives at Junction Sunday and Monday. The Ed Petermann home hosted weekend guests Mr. and Mrs. Holden of Austin.
Mr. Felix Wilke left on a business trip to Three Rivers last Wednesday. Miss Velma Petermann departed Thursday for a several days visit in San Antonio.
William Lehmann was badly hurt while handling cattle on his Loyal Valley ranch. Details are scarce as officials inspect the scene and assess the accident.
The text touts Fly-Tox as a Mellon Institute developed insecticide by Rex Fellowship that prevents moth damage and kills eggs and larvae. It claims simple bottle instructions, safety, fragrance, and a money back guarantee, urging readers to insist on Fly-Tox for all household insects.
A historical newspaper ad promotes a standard subscription priced at one dollar per year. It highlights affordable rates and urges readers to sign up for ongoing delivery.
Western Luckenbach and family spent Sunday at the Capitol City. Mr. William Gastinger visited relatives at Fredericksburg last Sunday.
Mr. Clarence Gillig and his wife and family from San Antonio spent last Sunday with Mrs. Gillig’s parents Mr. and Mrs. Ad. Gold.
Misses Ella Walter and Stella Jung both had tonsil operations on Friday. Mr Charles Wagner of San Antonio spent several days in Fredericksburg on business. Mrs Alfred Hartmann of Pecan Creek was bitten on the left ankle by a rattlesnake Thursday morning. After home remedies she was rushed to the hospital and was in serious condition for days. Recent reports say she is out of danger and may leave soon.
There will be no playnight during the Fair week. On Friday August 26 the final play night will be held with a stunt party. The Public School Auxiliary will provide refreshments to defray summer expenses. Mrs. E H Riley is in charge and invites all children parents and friends to attend and support the event.
Mr. Leo Blasichard returned from Kerrville last Monday while Miss Anita Winkel stayed with Miss Esta Donop over the weekend. Mr. Fritz Knust and family visited Fredericksburg relatives from San Antonio earlier in the week. Mason, Frank Moore and family in San Antonio are visiting Gillespie County friends. The county reports a robust crop of grain, feed, fruit and vegetables and residents are urged to exhibit their best at the upcoming Gillespie County Fair next week.
Miss Erna Kolmeier joins Mrs. Herman Bohn as a guest in Austin. Mrs. Edward Knopp visits her daughters Rose and Louise in Austin.
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