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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1921
Page
3
Mrs. C. M. Stegall of Paint Rock recounts a years long illness and weakness, saying Cardus restored her health after six bottles. She credits relief from pain, restored appetite and sleep, and ability to walk again, urging other women to try Cardus.
The narrative recalls 1870 ambushes and pursuit after Indians attacked near Sabinal and Seco. Captain Richard’s ranger company, Lt. Vance and Riff the ranger died in earlier clashes. The tale notes Vance’s long life in Medina County, a slain mother, and the end of major raids in the region.
A prisoner, Bill Irven, attempted to break jail in Boerne while Sheriff Bierschwale served supper on the second floor. Irven struck the sheriff with a rock and fists, then fled but was pursued. the sheriff fired twice and escaped to safety, not seriously hurt though his head is badly bruised.
A man calling himself B. H. Holmes hoodwinked Columbus business men by passing a Houston draft as a deposit and cashing checks totaling near 200 dollars before fleeing with a confederate. He later appeared in New Braunfels Texas at Davis Garage and San Antonio before vanishing. authorities in several towns seek him.
Farmers tested 66 Nebraska tractors with various oils. Most chose not to use Mobile Oil due to cost, despite better lubrication claims. Louis Kott & Co. promotes top oils to extend machinery life. Also notes new shoe lines and a road discontinuation notice from Gillespie County Texas dated 1921.
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