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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1939
Page
5
The June pig crop report shows a 20 percent larger spring pig crop than last year and total sows farrowing in 1939 about 22 percent higher than 1938. While live hog numbers rise, average pigs per litter will shrink. Cattle markets see mixed demand with fat cows weak and slaughter calves steady, buyers noting high slaughter costs and uneven weights.
Swine expert C L Hill of Louisiana State University notes stark yield gaps between pigs wormed early and those 6 months old. A US Bureau study shows complete sanitation greatly reduces stomach worms, while partial sanitation is far less effective. Direct sun exposure in cleared yard strips aids worm egg destruction.
Mrs Harriet Mayfield Buckner 64 wife of A Bruckner senior publisher of the San Marcos Record died at home following a heart attack. She was mother of Walter E Buckner president of the Texas Press Association and Addison Buckner junior publisher. Survived by husband two sons two daughters six grandchildren four brothers two sisters.
Tony Moberg, 65, is in sheriff's custody after a shooting on Moberg's farm following a foray on a watermelon patch. John Albert, 14, was killed by a shotgun blast. Niel Koerper, 14, survived with wounds. two other youths escaped unharmed after Moberg fired after ordering them to halt.
Two Austin men and a Llano resident were charged with robbery with firearms after a couple was held up at Robinson State Park. The robbers took 1.30 in cash a wrist watch and a ring. all items were recovered. Charged were Claude White Nolan Baker both of Austin and Carlos Patterson of Llano. White was arrested Sunday night others Monday.
President Roosevelt plans to shift Thanksgiving from November 30 to November 23 to shorten the gap between Labor Day and year end holidays. Texas Gov O Daniel vows two Thanksgiving days if enacted, with local officials and citizens weighing football schedules and travel plans.
County Judge Henry Hirsch accepts the new courthouse on behalf of Gillespie County as citizens are invited to use it as the county center. Troop No. 1 Boy Scouts officiates at flag raising with the Fredericksburg Concert Band playing the National Emblem march. Distinguished visitors address the crowd and Judge Mourland of San Antonio recalls the county’s judicial history and the importance of jury service.
A brief exchange recounts a man’s practical joke response to a fire alarm. The humor lies in his plan to stay put if the wall is not hot, then return to bed. The dialogue reflects a light wartime or rural tone and a wry view of alarms.
The advertisement announces a closing out sale with big bargains in all departments and directs customers to view the circulars for details.
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