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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1929
Page
11
Early促 promotional note urging immediate use of Lady Margaret Face Creams sold by Central Drug Co Ady. Emphasizes availability and quick action to improve complexion.
The Texas state brief and assignments of error were filed in the Third Court of Civil Appeals in the 75 million oil case State of Texas v C W Bradford et al. The suit concerns title to 75 miles of river bed in Gray and Wheeler counties amid rich oil fields. The brief, by Special Assistant Attorney General C W Trueheart, appeals a Travis County ruling that sustained demurrers and defenses to the state's petition. The court also upheld the Small law allowing awardees to receive river beds without extra compensation. The goal is to push the case to the Supreme Court by October via certified questions.
A testimonial from E. D. Frank of Galveston on Sargon claiming it rebuilt strength after long illness. He cites improved appetite digestion and sleep and says he feels better and stronger than in years. Central Drug Co. agents promote the remedy with his endorsement.
Washington announces new federal support to cotton farmers in distress. The Farm Board will advance 29 percent of crop value, with 65 percent from Federal intermediate credit banks and 10 percent from cooperative reserves. Expected marketing loans total 5 to 10 million dollars, with final settlements guided by futures values. Some Texas groups seek up to 10 million for marketing as Farm Bureau entities own gins and warehouses.
The mid-summer outlook from the Bureau of Agricultural Economics warns of higher poultry supplies this fall and winter with likely price reductions. Egg supplies remain low but stable, while spring production gains may nudge prices down from last year unless producers curb marketing.
A note urges readers to plan purchases on Trades Day September 9th and to request tickets while making purchases. The message also indicates a price of $1.50 per year.
Juan Cuerva and Ramon Morena were severely shocked while anchoring a hay stack under a high power line on the Jay Welder farm four miles south of Victoria. A barbed wire end was stretched over the stack when it caught, and a 23 000 volt line caused both men to lose consciousness. They wore rubber-soled shoes and survived the momentary contact. Both men were treated at Victoria Hospital and are expected to recover.
Brenham Texas August 19 Thomas Adams 39 a Negro World War veteran died Friday night at his Cedar Hill Washington County home from acute arsenic poisoning tied to eating chicken that had fed on cotton worms poisoned with arsenic. A Brenham physician confirmed the cause after Adams, who was in good health, had picked cotton the day before his illness.
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