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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1918
Page
6
Advertisement urges readers with lame muscles or stiff joints to purify blood and improve health. Claims cod liver oil in Scott's Emulsion strengthens organs to expel impurities. Cites Scott & Bowne, Broomfield, N.J. as makers.
The notice asks residents to phone number 40 with any news items of interest to neighbors. It thanks readers for helping to make the papers more newsy and encourages sharing local items to improve coverage.
A local Albert shop advertises a full stock of dry goods clothing gent's furnishing goods staples and fancy groceries. It also buys and sells all kinds of country produce as part of its merchandise outreach.
A health notice explains how weak kidneys warn through dark smelly urine and back pain. It promotes Doan's Kidney Pills as a kidney remedy and cites a Kerrville Texas tradesman, M. N. Baylor, praising the product after overwork-related kidney discomfort. The ad notes 60 cent price and urges asking for Doan's at dealers.
A fall start in sheep raising offers patriotic help to boost U S wool supply for soldiers. Select pure bred ewes and a pure bred ram, prefer similar breeds across the farm, and buy range ewes with care. Beginners should start with 5 to 10 ewes and aim for flocks of 30 to 60 for efficiency and lower costs.
Quoted by Dr. Frank Crane the passage argues that value comes from intellect, not physical labor or appearance. It contrasts chin down pleasures with elevated cultural pursuits and questions what truly motivates people, urging a shift from baser delights to mental and moral cultivation.
A seven room concrete block dwelling with well windmill tank and tank house is for rent in Fredericksburg. Inquiries directed to F D Grobe at Citizens Bank Fredericksburg.
The article outlines economical housing for sheep, stressing fencing and pastures in mild climates, with sheds for harsh winters. It notes dry, well-ventilated buildings, minimal drafts, and efficient feeding layouts. For flocks around 100 ewes, separate buildings are advised to reduce labor during lambing and allow fattening of purchased lambs. Proper feed racks and troughs at low cost save labor and reduce waste.
War and sheep. The piece notes profits and challenges in sheep raising caused by wartime demands. It highlights the sheep and wool industry facing a stupendous task as war shapes production, markets, and values for farmers and processors.
The text argues sheep farming can strengthen the nation's food and clothing supply as wool and mutton demand rises. Wool prices have about tripled and lamb prices doubled. Returns from breeding ewes may reach 8 to 15 dollars per head, depending on lambing rates, fleece weight, and product value. It urges using underused land for sheep grazing, including public parks and private lawns, to maximize acre utility.
Start a new flock and clothe a soldier boy for Uncle Sam. Twenty sheep are needed to supply wool for his hat shirt socks underwear and blankets. How many boys will you keep warm this winter?
Feed of all kinds offered by bale or ton with a good supply and pricing. See us for current prices at the shop located at 45 Juenke and Schoenewolf.
Advertiser seeks 1 to 1000 head of feeder hogs weighing 60 pounds and up. Pay rate from 8e to 118e per acre according to grade and condition. Contact 458 Henry Maier at R. Maier & Sons corner an.
Live Oak Ranch offers 150 good billies for sale. They descend from Weaver registered goats and are offered at reasonable prices.
The notice lists campaign rates for election notices and declares Claude B. Hudspeth and Zach Lamar Cobb as candidates for Congress from the Sixteenth District of Texas, subject to Democratic primaries, with platform pledges of 100 percent Americanism, support for the President, and defeating the Kaiser. Cobb notes past roles as Wilson delegate in Baltimore and Wilson’s Customs Collector at El Paso.
Harry Hertzberg of Bexar County announces candidacy for State Senator in Texas 24th District comprising Bexar Jandera Kerr Kendall Real and Gillespie counties. The bid is subject to Democratic Primaries.
W C Linden of San Antonio announces candidacy for District Attorney of the 33rd Judicial District serving Bandera Bexar Jespie Kendall Kerr counties subject to the Democratic Primary Mitch Jo of San Saba Co Texas also enters as candidate for the same office within the district margins and time frame.
A. D. Stahl announces candidacy for the office of District Clerk in Gillespie County for the upcoming November election. Geo. E. Wright files for re-election as District Clerk of Gillespie County in the same November race.
Herman Usener re seeks re election for County Judge in Gillespie County to the next election. Alfred Klaerner and Herman Ochs announce reelection bids for Sheriff and Tax Collector of Gillespie County at the forthcoming November election.
A list of candidates announces intent to seek reelection or run for offices in Gillespie County at the upcoming November election. Includes Tax Assessor positions and County Commissioner races for multiple precincts along with Constable in Justice Precinct No. 1. Names mentioned include Henry L. Ellebracht Math Berg and C H Lawrence.
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