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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1917
Page
7
Advert says Simplicity hatchet is the greatest tool for rearing chicks. Claims it yields strong, healthy birds free from ailments and premature gestation. Promotes its use as ideal for early fall chick growth.
War department透露 tentative second draft plan calls for about 750000 men to be called on January 1. logistical issues loom including shortages of equipment, camps, officers, and tentage. national guard camps may be converted to draft camps, with training delaying until December and January. shipments, aircraft, and ammunition supply remain major challenges for sending troops to France.
Houston Post report from Austin notes the Texas House voted 70 to 56 to compel Governor Ferguson to name the source of $156,000 used to pay debts. The probe, tied to Speaker Fuller’s impeachment inquiry, sparked a chaotic session and a looming contempt question if Ferguson refuses to answer.
Havana reports President Menocal signed a decree transferring four German steamships Bavaria Olivant Adelheid and Constantina with about 20000 tons seized as prizes of war to the United States government The Radonia remains as transport for army supplies Minister Gonzales noted Menocal would not sell them but gave them to the United States praising Cuba for cooperation with its allies
International News Service reports War Department circles expect the second draft to begin January 1 with about 750000 men. The move aligns with the administration’s stance amid Allied offensives and hints at limited peace prospects under President Wilson’s approach following the Pope’s proposals.
Fort Worth reports the Katy Flyer northbound collided with a southbound freight train at 9 pm near Matanga twelve miles north of the city. Many passengers were hurt and five are missing. Passenger coaches were wrecked and freight cars splintered. Ambulances rushed to the scene. Fire engines were dispatched for a fire reported but were turned back as the alarm proved false.
A brief notice announces a small stock of Fine Double Wrench and Thread Cutter premiums. Buyers are urged to come early to secure one before they run out.
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