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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1941
Page
4
Community spirit is urged as Doss and Stonewall prepare fairs this weekend and Fredericksburg hosts the 56th Gillespie County Fair next Friday through Sunday. The piece stresses unity and exhibitor participation as essential to the exposition’s success and to showcasing local products.
An editorial praising petroleum progress highlighting oil's broad uses from heat and fuel to industry lubrication. It credits Texas for leading national oil supplies, noting Texas produced 36 percent of U.S. oil last year and holds over half of national reserves, framing petroleum as a driver of American comfort and safety.
The Dallas Morning News praises Coke Stevenson as Texas thirty third governor elect, noting his legislative experience with the Ferguson, Allred and O Daniel administrations. It highlights his deep knowledge of legislative mechanics, dignified demeanor, and democratic character, predicting wise leadership for Texas from Kimble County.
D E H Manigault district engineer outlines methods to beautify highways by removing excess features. He cites ditch elimination Bermuda grass roadside weed control and plain signage to boost beauty and business. A 990 foot sign rule clamps advertising near alcohol outlets with a 90 day enactment window.
In Uvalde Saturday sale S Orr of Rocksprings paid 280 for a top quality buck bred by Pepper of San Antonio. Bucks averaged 75 across the sale. The association plans its next meeting in Rocksprings in 1942. Misses Margaret Ruth and Ladwina Knopp returned this week from a trip through Estes Park Denver Pikes Peak and other Colorado New Mexico points of interest.
Historical notice of a driver safety Q and A series prepared by the State Department of Public Safety with weekly questions and answers. It covers speed limits on highways and in cities, turning lanes, stopping for school buses, and arm signals for turns and stops. Mr and Mrs Eugene Weilnheimer and children of Groom Texas visit local relatives and friends.
Western Auto advertises a two year battery exchange program with a $5.40 price for the replacement battery, promising savings for shoppers.
Davis Tire six .04 model available for ten dollars eighty eight cents. Old tire option offered with guaranteed years through Western Auto Store.
The sentence notes Charles Lindbergh’s Saturday night radio cast declaring one fifth of Americans support U S involvement in Europe and labels the remaining four fifths as fifth columnists. An advertisement for Whisk Broons at 19 cents each appears.
Rubin Crenwelge, proprietor, brings together Labes and General Tires for a Fredericksburg drive-in station event. Patrons enjoy quick service, new tire demonstrations, and special pricing. Local business leaders praise the collaboration.
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