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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1920
Page
4
Public notices explain where to send communications to the Fredericksburg Publishing Co. and how to address business versus editor matters. It designates WM. DIETEL as Editor and Manager and notes the post office classification and mailing details.
An editorial discusses misreading questionable phrases about housewives and lemon extract bottles, then urges law-abiding citizens and reader subscriptions. It notes the paper’s reliance on local contributors and advertisers, asks community representation, and directs veterans to apply for medals and Army service details.
The U S Army Recruiting Station at Congress Avenue Houston Texas has received two consignments of Victory Medals. One shipment bears the clasp for service in France. The text notes there is a second shipment but details are incomplete.
Dr J R Bailey head of Organic Chemistry at the University of Texas with H L Loechte perfected a method to synthesize adrenalin. The discovery clarifies the potent nervous system effects and haemostatic uses. Adrenalin sells at about 18000 dollars per pound in the present market.
The Missis Export and Mississippi Delta Cotton Trading Company announce the first 10 000 bales of low grade cotton bound for Hamburg Germany. The voyage begins in week 10 via a Gulf port on the steamer Coahoma County chartered by the Shipping Board. Subsequent shipments will follow as arrangements permit.
The Senate finance committee took up the Bonus Bill for former servicemen with an American Legion delegation invited to open hearings. The measure, previously passed by the House last spring, faces tax and Treasury questions, with senior leaders anxious for a timely disposition during Congress. Hearings were held before the full committee rather than the usual subcommittee.
The message argues that punitive terms on Germany under Versailles harm both sides. It notes coal and industry losses, demands paid in kind, and cotton shortages. asks whether hate is worth it and suggests the South should consider the broader consequences.
Austin Dec. 13. Seventeen UT alumni and ex-students will serve in the state legislature next session. R C Coffee Paradise Tom G Pollard Edom H R Hendricks Waxahachie W E Mathews Palestine join the House with B V Baucom Ellis County resigning to join the Flying Corps. Fifteen ex students will be in the Senate and eight in the lower house.
Austin reports a Dallas student Russel J. Birdwell wrote and produced the musical comedy And Don't Forget It at the University of Texas December 7. The all student cast featured Dolores Dore and Elise Sanders with Bert Fuller in the lead. The piece marks a first for a UT student writing and producing a play in Texas.
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