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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1920
Page
3
In the 29th Judicial District voters are informed that George E Christian of Burnet Texas is a candidate for District Attorney in the next election, subject to Democratic primary action. The notice notes strict cash payment for announcements with fees listed for various election offices.
A. D. Stahl announces his candidacy for the office of Gillespie County District Clerk and seeks voter support ahead of the November election. He also notes his candidacy for the Texas 87th Representative District and asks for backing from constituents.
Max Wahrmund Hy F Kirchhoff and Albert E Klett announce candidacies for Gillespie County Clerk in the November election and respectfully solicit the support of county citizens.
Several officials announce reelection bids for Gillespie County posts at the November election. Alfred Klaerner seeks Sheriff and Tax Collector support. Edgar Rothmann runs for Sheriff. Aug M Jung seeks Tax Collector. Albert J Schmidt campaigns for Tax Assessor. A W Petmecky runs for Justice of the Peace Precinct 1.
A series of public notices from Gillespie County announces candidacies for county commissioner in Precincts 1 and 3. Names include Peter Roeder Mathias Berg and A N Striegler, with calls for voter support.
The candidate runs for re election to the office of County Judge in Gil lespie County at the November election and asks for support.
Donor of the farm transfers property to the Salvation Army to aid over 13 years of service. Col. Wood outlines plans for a large administrative building and cottages for children, creating a dedicated home for their welfare and eliminating potential disputes over inheritance.
Felix W. Maier continues to offer knires at the Brunswick kept price while the new seeds for garden and flowers arrive at the Juenke and Schoenewolf store, inviting customers to purchase.
A hidden donorhas given the Salvation Army a 181 acre farm near Hillsboro Texas and 35000 in Liberty Bonds to launch a leading children s industrial home and farm. Col George Wood deposited the transfer papers with Hill County Clerk as plans for the project move forward with the state advisory board.
Household specialists advise hanging brooms and brushes by strings to prevent weight on the bristles. Clean hair and lint with a buttonhook or coarse comb. Wash bristles with warm water and ammonia or borax, then rinse and dry quickly. Mop care includes hot suds and swift drying. dusters and carpets receive similar handling to avoid dirt transfer.
Household specialists advise keeping iron and steel dry and polished to prevent rust. Use a clean scourer with moistened cork or cloth, then kerosene if needed, wash with hot soapy water, and dry thoroughly. Galvanized iron resists rust and requires simple washing and drying.
During the frothy prosperity of the past years customers faced scorn from manufacturers and merchants who had little time for small patronage. The loss of 500 million dollars in European trade and 400 million in South American trade suggests local shops may again value customers with a welcoming handshake.
The United States Census shows one quarter of Americans now live in cities over 100000. There are sixty six such cities in this county. In ten years since 1910 over 6500000 people left small communities for large urban centers. Large cities gain recruits while small towns lose population to the white lights.
The notice advertises farms or ranches in Harper county. Includes address 49 Co. W Granville Harper Texas with location pointing to Harper. No further details on price size or features provided.
A brief item notes a fall at a spa on the first of the month. No injuries or names given.
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