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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1925
Page
6
The Fredericksburg Standard masthead lists Fredericksburg Publishing Co as the publisher with Saturday issues. R. E. Klett is the managing editor and Wm. Habenicht the business manager.
AP dispatch from Washington August 19 reports the government dropping original conspiracy indictments against Fall Doheny and Sinclair in oil cases and dismissing bribery charges. The piece questions public confidence in the justice system and urges full pardons for oil fraud convicts.
An editorial in Progressive Farmer urges Texas farmers to oppose proposed amendments that would ban state income and inheritance taxes. It argues larger cities push constitutional changes to block income taxes, contrasts North Carolina and Florida growth, and asks farmers to write their representatives to support an income tax at the next session. The piece stresses tax fairness and rural burden and notes grapes market demand unchanged by prohibition.
The drouth area debate in Austin centers on a 50 percent cut for interstate feedstuffs and planting seed shipments. A Tuesday conference with six railways failed to grant the discount due to missing origin and destination data. Chairman Ferris will supply a detailed statement defining the drouth area and shipment limits.
A farm authority argues that using worn and outdated equipment raises costs through seed waste extra labor and reduced yields. It warns neglecting necessary upgrades can cost more than buying new gear and warns that misadjusted planters and cultivators waste seed and time across the farm.
The article discusses dust entering oil holes on farm tools and the resulting neglected lubrication. Remedies include small crease sap caps, cotter pins for deep holes, and covering with woolen flannel held by wire to keep dust out while allowing oiling.
Attorney General Dan Moody filed a suit in Harris County district court to restrain Sherman and Youngmans from using state highway department equipment on private paving contracts in Houston. The action follows protests by L. W. Kemp and alleges five-ton tractors trucks and other equipment are used for private work with a request for a temporary injunction and potential permanent relief pending a hearing. Frank Qanham, highway commission chairman, returned to his office but declined comment along with Governor's office inquiries.
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