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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1918
Page
6
Science notes nasal catarrh often signals general weakness and warns local snuffs and vapors irritate with little benefit. To cure catarrh treat the cause by enriching the blood with the oil-food in Scott's Emulsion a medicinal food and building tonic free from harmful drugs helping thousands. Try it. Scott Bowne Bloomfield NJ.
Community plea urges residents to share news items of local interest to enrich the city paper. Readers are asked to call Ring Phone No 40 with tips, updates, or events to help make the paper more usable for everyone.
The piece argues over Bolshevik policy and possible Allied intervention, noting Simbirsk Samara and Kazan as strategic Volga cities. It discusses Austro German prisoner activities, Ulianov and Bronstein, and the risks of German alignment with Central powers, ending with a warning that the latter days of Humpty Dumpty are at hand.
Feed of all kinds offered by the bale or ton with a large stock. Juenke and Schoenewolf advertise 48 prices and invite customers to shop their feed selection.
New York August 13 Abnormal wartime demands for high grade cotton raised prices in Southern markets and furniture quotes. Charles Brand head of the Bureau of Markets said army and navy specs have driven up costs and the inquiry will cover the whole cotton trade from growing to futures. Witnesses blamed government contracts for low grade discrimination and market disruption, with hearings to continue in Boston and the South.
The article discusses small tractors designed for farms from x0 to about 100 acres and argues they could replace horses for traction, plowing, and cultivation. Proponents say tractors fit small farms, travel where horses do, and reduce feeding and tending costs, while noting road quality and gradual adoption as barriers.
The article argues that tractors will replace horses on small farms as wages rise and labor becomes scarce. It discusses fuel options like kerosene and alcohol distillates, and predicts manufacturers will tailor compact machines for small farms, with one worker capable of doing the work of three.
Advertises purchase of 1 to 1000 feeder hogs weighing 60 pounds or more. Buyer offers 8e to Le per head based on grade and condition. Contact Henry Maier at R Maier & Sons corner location.
A ranch advertises 150 good billies available at Live Oak Ranch. They come from Weaver registered goats and are priced reasonably for buyers.
Harry Hertz of Bexar County announces candidacy for State Senator in the district covering Bandera Bexar Kerr Kendall Real and Gillespie counties subject to the Democratic Primary action and voters in the district. He seeks the Democratic nomination and declares intent to run in the primaries.
Mitch Johnson of San Saba County announces candidacy for the District Attorney post in the 33rd Judicial District of Texas, subject to Democratic primary action.
A. D. Stahl announces candidacy for re election as District Clerk of Gillespie County at the November election. Geo. E. Wright is identified in connection with the filing.
I announce my candidacy for re election as Gillespie County Judge at the next election to serve again in this office. I am continuing to uphold duty with experience and dedication to the county.
Alfred Klaerner announces candidacy for reelection to the office of Sheriff and Tax Collector of Gillespie County at the upcoming November election. Herman Ochs is noted in the submission.
Gillespie County voters will choose the Tax Assessor at the upcoming November election. The contest centers on who will manage property rolls, tax collection, and county records for the next term.
Candidates including Berg and C H Lawrence seek reelection to Gillespie County Treasurer and County Commissioner posts in the first and third precints at the November election. The fourth precinct seat and related offices are also up for voter decision.
A candidate for the office of constable in Justice precinct No 10 Gillespie County runs in the November election. The entry notes the position and precinct but lacks full personal details.
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