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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1918
Page
6
Substitutes for Cane Sugar in Texas Ice Cream
Federal guidance lists alternatives for sugar use in Texas kitchens. Honey maple and corn syrups blend into syrups to sweeten ice cream bases and water ices, with methods for pastry icing and chocolate coatings. Hotels reportedly use maple and corn syrups to replace cane sugar in pies and pastries.
35 Million Must Buy Bonds for Fourth Liberty Loan
Liberty Loan committee reports 35 million subscribes needed to reach expected success for the Fourth Liberty Loan. The next offering is projected at 6 billion dollars with a 4.25 percent rate. Past campaigns show subscriptions rising from 3.03 to 4.17 billion and from 4.5 to 17 million subscribers, implying about 39 million people must participate to maintain the ratio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty Loan Committee
Seven room house for rent in Fredericksburg
Concrete block residence with well windmill tank and tank house available to rent in Fredericksburg. Inquiries to F D Grohe or Citizens Bank Fredericksburg. 49
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg
F. D.grohe
Citizens Bank
Cull Poor Laying Hens As Feed Costs Soar In Summer
Poultry guidance urges culling slow producers from laying flocks during late summer and early fall as feed prices peak. It details signs of poor vigor, early molting, yellow legs, small combs, pale ear lobes, pelvic point spacing, and other body cues to identify nonproducers and favor robust layers for the remaining flock.
Community effort urged to curb rat pests
The article argues that organized community action is far more effective than individual efforts in eradicating rats and other rodents. It notes that the Department has developed tested plans for destruction and invites inquiries by writing to the Department for information.
District Attorney Candidates Announced in 33rd Judicial District
Mitch Johnson of San Saba County Texas and Harry Hertzke of Bexar County announce candidacy for the Texas State Senate and District Attorney roles in the 33rd Judicial District. They state the campaigns are subject to the action of the Democratic Primary encompassing Bandera Bexar Gillespie Kendall Kerr counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bandera
Bexar
Gillespie
Kendall
Kerr
33Rd Judicial District of Texas
Mitch Johnson
San Saba Co
Texas
Gillespie County District Clerk Candidates Announced
A. D. Stahl and Geo. E. Wright announce candidacies for Gillespie County District Clerk at the November election. The statement also includes the office seeking re election for Stahl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillespie County
A. D. Stahl
Geo. E. Wright
Gillespie County Sheriff and Tax Collector Candidate
Alfred Klaerner announces reelection bid for Sheriff and Tax Collector of Gillespie County at the next November election. Herman Ochs notes similar candidacy context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillespie Countty
Alfred Klaerner
Gillespie County
Herman Ochs
Eggs Before the Candle How eggs should look before candling
The agriculture department states good fresh eggs have small air spaces and yolks that are not plain. Reject eggs with black spots rings mold or cracks. Causes include mold from damp nests and shell mucus loss. Blood rings indicate fertile eggs with embryo death and are unfit for food.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Cooperation Against Rats in Poultry Yards
Rat depredations threaten young chickens and year round egg supply as hawks do not explain all losses. USDA urges owners to clean premises and, importantly, obtain neighbor cooperation to prevent recurrence. Local action and shared control reduce rodent problems effectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Department
Election Notices and Rates for Campaign Announcements
Announcement lists publication rates for campaign notices including judicial, senatorial, and representative districts. Rates shown include 15.00 for general notices, 10.00 for district races, 7.00 for representative districts, 5.00 for presidential or local notices, 3.00 for exterior notices, and 1 cent per word per issue for reading notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SounEy Falloti
Preeinet Od Beale Eteriorates
Cobb for Congress in Texas Sixteenth District
Zach Lamar Cobb announces his candidacy for the U S House from Texas Sixteenth District. He runs in the Democratic primary with Prohibition and Woman Suffrage support and asserts 100 percent Americanism. He states he supported Wilson at Baltimore and served as El Paso Collector of Customs before resigning to run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Wilson
Baltimore
el Paso
Kaiser
Zach Lamar Cobb
Tax Assessor Race in Gillespie County at Next November Election
Tax Assessor race in Gillespie County is set for the upcoming November election. Voters will select the county official responsible for property valuations and tax collections.
Gillespie County re election notices for several offices
Notices announce dates for re election to Gillespie County offices including County Treasurer County Commissioner first precinct second precinct and third precinct and fourth precinct positions at the November election Henry L Ellebracht Math Berg C H Lawrence are listed as candidates or signatories with dates and precinct designations. The listings reflect a formal election filing context for the county offices and precincts referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillespie County
Henry L. Ellebracht
Math. Berg
C. H. Lawrence
State Senator Election Date For 24th Texas District
Voters in the 24th Texas Senate District comprising Bexar Bandera Kerr Kendall Real and Gilles will see the election date for the State Senator's office announced. The district includes multiple counties and relies on official election notices to inform residents of when and where to vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Bexar
Bandera
Kerr
Kendall
Real
Gilles
Candidate for Constable in Gillespie County Precinct 1
An informal candidate statement by Yul Venues announcing his bid for Constable in Justice Precinct No 1 Gillespie County at the November election. The notice emphasizes candidate intention without further details on platform or dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice
Gillespie County
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R. Maier & Sons
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United States
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