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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1944
Page
11
The Standard notes one possible incorrect insertion and asks readers to notify the publisher. Advertisements accepted by 6:00 PM Tuesday and classifieds by 10:00 AM Wednesday. Publication day is Wednesday afternoon.
We express sincere thanks from the family for the many kindnesses shown during the illness and at the death and funeral of Augusta Sauer Lindig. Special thanks to Reverends Paul Leonhard and G A Poehlmann, Dr Lester Keyser, the Albert Church Choir, pallbearers, Schaetter Funeral Home, grave makers, floral tributes and sympathy cards. Your kindness will be remembered.
The U S Department of Agriculture projects a Texas cotton yield of 2 640 000 bales based on December 1 indicators, below the 1943 level and the 10 year average. Acreage harvested is revised to 7 200 000 acres, down from 7 780 000 in 1943. Also notes residents visiting Helotes and a Fredericksburg piano shop advertisement.
The San Antonio district Office of Price Administration investigates a cigarette shortage across 60 counties including Gillespie. Otto Kiehne confirms the district wide checkup aims to find price violations and black market activity with possible court actions from Dobbins. A wholesale hoarding check is planned and only one ceiling price violation suit has been filed so far.
Major Clifton Patterson announces that Army Specialized Training Reserve applications must be filed by December 31, 1944. Eligible youths must be high school graduates or due to graduate by March 1, 1945, be 17, and have parental consent if required. Applications and details available at the U S Army District Recruiting Office, 214 Broadway, San Antonio, Texas.
Real estate notice promoting farms and ranches from 100 to 2000 acres with new homes, good fences, water, electricity, and livestock facilities. Highlights nearby churches schools stores and hunting. Invites inquiries for hill country properties, building sites, vacant lots, and suburban acreage with immediate possession offered.
A real estate listing touts prices ranging from 1750 to 11000 dollars with a fair to complete selection of homes. The item highlights affordable options and a broad inventory for buyers.
Going concern in automotive repair and accessory field with capable staff. Includes complete machines and tools plus accessory stock in good condition. Long lease at reasonable rent. Owner retiring. will consider farm or ranch trade or city property. Profitable now with postwar opportunities.
A festive notion promotes buying property as a lasting Christmas present. The piece suggests real estate investments can be a permanent gift, highlighting enduring value and lasting impact for recipients.
Auction style listing offers used kitchen wood ranges and several used pianos for sale plus Jersey milk cows fresh in milk. Local buyers invited to inquire.
Advertises purchase requests for medium size homes in city areas and Va cant lots in all parts of town. Seeks small farms and ranches near the city and in the county of any size. Requests houses and barns that can be bought and moved.
An old national ad showing Thomas Jefferson writing the Constitution provoked within two weeks a flood of five thousand protest letters to the advertiser. The episode highlights the era’s heated civic dialogue and the impact of national imagery on public opinion.
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