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Fredericksburg Standard

Location

Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1929

Page

4

Stomach Worms in Ruminants and Treatment Methods

The article explains stomach worm infestation in ruminants, its signs such as emaciation pale mucous membranes and anemia, and emphasizes diagnosis by post mortem checks. It covers treatment options using tetrachloroethylene in gelatin capsules and copper sulfate drench, with dosing, timing, and pre-drench fasting guidance.

Adjustments to warm weather and healthy living

A message on coping with hot weather urges light clothing and air circulation, using fans when needed, keeping cool mornings indoors, drinking water, cutting fatty foods, pacing energy, and maintaining a cheerful attitude. It warns against excesses like bootleg liquor and smoking, stressing moderation and health to enjoy summer.

Poison Ivy Warning and Prevention Tips

Learn to identify poison ivy by its three leaflets and avoid vines along woods and creeks. The sap causes dermatitis, can spread via clothing or tools, and even smoke. washing with alkaline soap and water is essential if exposure occurs. If itching or redness appears, consult a doctor promptly for guidance.

Jimmie’s Ambition To Wash His Mother’s Face

The quotation from The New Outlook shows a boy named Jimmie answering a teacher’s question about his greatest ambition. He thoughtfully answers that he wishes to wash his mother’s face, reflecting a sweet, domestic hope.

Jimmie

Amended School Bond Law Noted by AG Agency

The Attorney General notes the 41st Legislature amended school bond law in independent and common districts. Bonds now may carry up to five percent interest and must mature in serial annual installments. The change, effective around August 20, affects all districts previously authorized six percent bonds without serial maturities.

Austin Tex Attorney General’s Department

Milk the Meat Provokes Laughter in Vancouver Province

A playful exchange shows Jack asking if it is correct to water a horse when thirsty and Mother answering. Jack then jokes by picking up a saucer and declaring he will milk the meat, reflecting a humorous misinterpretation reported by Vancouver Province.

Jack Thirsy Vancouver

Seagraves plans vast Texas game preserve and ranch

O R Seagraves of Houston acquired about 55 000 acres along the Guadalupe and Llano rivers and is developing a grand ranch and hunting preserve. He funds a dam damming several acres of water and builds a Spanish style hacienda overlooking a man made lake. The project costs are estimated at 1 500 000 dollars. The lands include portions of Live Oak and several smaller ranch holdings formerly owned by Capt. Charles Schreiner and now consolidated into the Seagrave preserves.

O. R. Seagraves Houston Guadalupe Llano Live Oak Ranch Charles Schreiner Robt. Real Seagrave Kerrville Times

Birthday Gift Dilemma Turns Comic Dentist Quip

A humorous exchange asks what to give for mother’s birthday. The dentist jokes he will extract her teeth for nothing, turning a gift dilemma into a light, period voice punchline.

Notice to Bid on Walch Bridge Repair

Burg invites bids for Walch Bridge repair with specified timber and construction requirements. Joists must be 3 by 12 by 18 feet nine pieces per span and floor planks 3 by 8 by 16 feet. Delivery and placement to be done in workmanlike manner with spiked joists and nailed planks. Bids due by 6:00 P M August 27 1929 to the Clerk. city may reject any or all bids.

Walch Board of Commissioners

General Merchandise Store and Improvements for Sale

Property listing describes a general merchandise store with a post office netting $400.89 last year and rising, plus a cotton gin, a dance hall, two dwelling houses and other out-houses in a good community. Offered at $10,000.00.

Trades Day Prompts Purchases and Ticket Requests

The notice urges readers to plan purchases for Trades Day on September 9 and to ask for tickets during shopping. It also advertises Bartholmae's Fruit Store as a source for quality corn and peas, highlighting the classic brand available there.

Bartholmae’s

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Ther Seagraves Martin Fredericks BURG WM. Engel, Sr Luckenbach Delaine Merino Fredericksburg Frank H. Russell Wakeman, Ohio Elgin Elgin Wonder Windmill Co United States Fredericksburg Implement Co Stein’s Ice Factory Russell Oil Coo Texas Benno W. Franz
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