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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1917
Page
1
ALF, P. C. PETSCH. K. G. STRIEGLER. The Loan & AssTract Company advertises available land loans and purchases land notes in Fredericksburg Texas, urging readers to contact for good land financing options.
Miss Olga Hagen travels to Austin to stay with sister Mrs Meyer. Soldiers from Gillespie County visit relatives. many return from Bowie and Fort Worth for a week. Community reports on crops, rains, and drouth troubles. local stock and farming notes. Weddings, births, and obituaries mark the social calendar as residents mingle in Fredericksburg and nearby towns.
Texans gathered at Judge Clarence Martin’s Stonewall home to honor Judge and Mrs. W W Martin of Odessa on their golden anniversary. The celebration drew prominent residents and included Kloot's orchestra. Two fire alarms followed at Judge Rebel L Robertson’s residence, caused by a fireplace and hydrant freezes. Mrs Mina-omparette of Blanco died in Austin, with several attending the funeral. The Kammlah family faced serious illness concerns for Hy Kammlah Sr. and local committees are planning Federal relief visits to Washington for Texas drought relief funding.
The first American shot against Austria was fired by Representative Tinkham of Boston on the Lower Piave. He fired a 149 millimeter gun during a heavy artillery barrage near Dona. The action occurred amid Italian and Allied forces along the Piave front with a large smoke cloud marking the impact.
One of the most popular magazines can be had for 59 cents a year with a three week only offer at Bier Co. The promotion highlights a limited time subscription deal and the magazine’s popularity among readers.
The Fredericksburg Casino Club elected officers for the ensuing year at the last regular meeting. A. R. Bold was named president with K. Riley as vice president. Joe Stein became treasurer and Otto H. Buredorf secretary. Otto Stoffers will serve as collector. Directors include E. C. Hansen, Hubert Kott, R. G. Striegler, and others. Music committee features Max Beckmann, L. H. Krauskopf, J. J. Lewis. Finance committee: Striegler, Dubray, Stehling. Floor committee: Wm. Habenicht.
For that new suit see a fine assortment now shown by Burrier-Maier Co before selling your dress fabrics and dry goods. They offer dry Flint Green Salt and other country products. Picno Co. Cantonio Tex.
Notice to stockholders announces the Fredericksburg Publishing Company annual meeting for Tuesday January Sth 1918 at 2 p m at the company office. Directors for 1918 will be elected and other business may be transacted. Robert Penniger secretary Aug Zincke president.
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