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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1940
Page
8
Legislative notice details a proposed Texas Constitution amendment adding Section 20b to Article 16. It would exclude Civil Service appointees from two year office duration limits and place them under Civil Service rules. A statewide election is set for November 1940 with a $5,000 appropriation for publication and election costs.
A joint resolution proposes adding Section 3-b to Article V to authorize the Legislature to provide for direct appeals to the Texas Supreme Court from injunction orders on constitutional or statutory issues. It sets the November 5, 1940 general election for voter approval and directs a proclamation and publication funds of up to 10,000 dollars for the election and related costs.
Frederickburg publishing house introduces new paper stock and ribbon options for printers. The notice outlines available sizes, pricing tiers, and ordering deadlines. Local merchants are advised to contact the company for samples and bulk discounts.
A joint resolution proposes amending Texas Constitution Article 8 Section 9 adding Section 9A to allow Red River County by majority vote of qualified electors owning taxable property to levy up to 25 cents per $100 valuation for up to 15 years to refund outstanding General Fund warrants. It details ballot wording, election timing, funding, and requires $5,000 to cover publication and election costs.
A proposed joint resolution amends Section 26 of Article I to require Notaries Public to be appointed by the Texas Secretary of State. It outlines submission to voters at a special election and appropriates funds for publication and election costs. The measure sets qualifications by law and preserves current terms for those already serving.
A farm should keep livestock and poultry year round to use feed efficiently. Planning before planting, stocking with dairy cattle or sheep for safety, and using a trench silo for storage provide continuous income and reliable winter feed.
The Willow City Home Demonstration Club met August 4 at Mrs. R Laurence’s home. A brief business discussion followed by Mrs. H J Robinson’s report on her A and M College trip included college map songs program pamphlets lectures and campus notes. Refreshments were served to Mesdames Horlen Robinson Greathouse Sagebiel and Mr. Sagebiel.
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The unnamed Fayetteville narrative recalls Jacob Hirsch a Gillespie Mounted Rifles captain who defended Fredericksburg by arresting Carter the outlaw after he fired on streets near Zion Church. The 5 foot 4 inch veteran tackled the gunman seized his pistol and declared You are my prisoner You go to jail. Carter was later convicted and jailed ending his threats to Fredericksburg.
The annual Texas Angora Goat Raisers show and sale concluded Friday afternoon at the Southwest Texas Livestock and Agricultural Exposition grounds in Uvalde. Auction prices rose to $200 for a stud buck bought by A G Murr of Junction from W S Orr of Rocksprings. Other consignors from Rocksprings San Antonio and Del Rio also saw bids above $100 on the brood stock.
Kerrville becomes a race horse center as 35 brood mares and 15 colts arrive from Arlington Downs near Fort Worth. The horses move to the T. P. Morgan estate formerly owned by L. A. Schreiner with evident enthusiasm.
A narrator recalls ordinary daily routines and an alleged act of bravery. he notes years ago Floyd Gibbons hosted radio stories of bravery and a magazine published monthly collections. The author aims to publish a true account that he believes preserves accuracy.
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