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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1920
Page
2
The article argues farmers faced high costs and labor shortages yet produced a postwar crop record. It urges that to sustain output and living standards, farmers must receive adequate prices for their products, enabling continued production and national food security.
The article notes railroad labor disputes and wage effects with government awards totaling 625 million dollars yearly, showing a shift toward productive effort as pay rises align with freight movement. It also covers the Wednesday wedding of Kate Hamilton and Raymond A Franklin at First Presbyterian Church Kerrville, with details on attendants, ceremony music, attire, and reception.
The 13 year old daughter of Willie Ward near Ingram died Tuesday of diptheria and was buried Wednesday at Nichols Cemetery. Real estate values rise with the sale of Robt. Real ranch of 9 085 acres for 136 285 50 to J M Hatch. 114 00 in revenue stamps used on the deed. An exhibit of Kerrville Boys Pig Clubs will be held Friday and Saturday next week in a vacant lot between Peterson Moore Lumber Co and Lee Mason and Son Garage. Schreiner Brothers fund prizes. Census report shows Kerr County up 343 since 1910 and Kerrville up 6510. total Kerr County 5842 and Kerrville 2353.
The Georgetown city council passed an ordinance defining and punishing flirting in public places. It sets ages for men over 16 and women over 14, bans kissing and fondling, imposes fines from one to one hundred dollars, and declares the act a public morals violation. The measure, approved August 9, 1920, is to be cumulative with prior laws.
A carload of Deker Brothers buggies and hacks arrived, listed with 391f Oscar Krauskopf as a related identifier.
The piece debates American views of militarism, noting past fears of Japan and shifts after the war. It argues the United States now projects strength, while Japanese leaders accuse America of militarism and the mood at home grows less fearful and more assertive.
Harold McLean acquires a 50 percent interest in the Llano News. The firm will operate as The Llano News with Wilkes and McLean as publishers. The former owner thanks readers and invites continued business relations.
New seeds announced for gardens and flowers now available at 48tf Juenke and Schoenewolf. The small announcement highlights fresh stock and accessible purchase location.
Kolmeier and Klier Co offer ranges and oil stoves in all sizes and kinds for home use. The advertisement highlights a broad selection of cook stoves available for purchase.
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