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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1927
Page
1
National industry news centers on Pennsylvania ballots from the last election. Vare seeks to prove overwhelming victory while Wilson cites fraud in parts of the state. The Senate alone judges qualifications and public opinion may decide the Ware and Smith cases.
A report by Woman's Home Companion criticizes child labor under regulation in Pittsburg and argues for stronger legislation to keep children in school. It notes many youths 14 to 16 enter work, leave school early, and cycle through low skill jobs, harming future prospects.
Upper Lake ports have received more bituminous coal by water this year than in any comparable period, based on an official railroad notice. The article notes rising German oxylin plastic imports used to ride the market surge, with inferior metal fittings and deformed barrels, while U S made products satisfy American consumers better than before.
Fragmentary notes describe Skramstad a Minnesota county high sheriff or engineer connected to a Fatherland mission. Mentions Captain Lind and York preparing for Europe. Wires from New York to Norway indicate a common newspaper thread about naval letters and transport.
Seventy three million trees were planted nationwide in the past year with Pennsylvania leading in new plantings at 27,990,29 and New York at 22,000,000 followed by Michigan with 10,000,000. Pennsylvania's state appropriation for the effort was 1,203,485 dollars.
The government has issued 333 airplane licenses signaling rising confidence in flying, with even novices showing trust in their abilities to pilot aircraft.
Reports to the government show foreign manufacturers struggling to compete with American goods as U S industry expands. The text notes new fountain pens of high grade materials selling around seven dollars, with guarantees and vivid color options like burnt orange and jade green.
Washington, Aug 20 Severe earth shocks were recorded Saturday night by Georgetown University seismograph. They began at 7 01 p m and peaked at 7 44 p m continuing half an hour later. Director Tondorf placed the disturbance center about 2300 miles south of Washington.
Westcliff Colorado August 20 a 65 year old sheep herder and a flock of 2400 sheep vanished in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. An organized search covering about 100 square miles is under way amid fears the man is dead and the sheep scattered by wildlife. The flock belonged to D C Nelles of Marble, Colorado.
A local ad touts canning gear including canners cookers sealers and tin cans at money saving prices. It invites readers to learn the modern methods and offers free guidance from the seller.
Fredericksburg reports frequent rattlesnake bites this summer with Dr. Victor Keidel noting six bites and three copperhead cases and one toe amputation. The serum is not a guaranteed cure, and long been no better than older methods. In a separate item, Pass Bakery at the Luderuses claims a fatal gun accident when a boy fired a loaded gun at a baby, killing the infant and injuring the family.
An eight year old boy, William Piper, accidentally discharged a 22 caliber target gun killing his eight month old half brother P. J. Junior Luderus in their Eagle Pass apartment. The incident occurred in the family home as police began inquiries into the tragedy.
Four room furnished residence in Walch's addition offered for rent or sale. Small cash down payment buys the property including piano and all household contents except silverware linens and bedding, which are included if rented. Write or phone P O Box 257 1543 Elsmere PI San Antonio Texas.
A local ad lists 10 oz duck pants at 1.50 and 7 spools of best thread at 25 cents each.
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