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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1924
Page
9
The state song contest under Governor Neff closes with 286 submissions. Texan authors total 258 entries while 23 come from other states and five from foreign countries. Deadline results reflect a strong turn from Texas creators and a national mix.
In Yoakum Texas on December 16 an unknown man was arrested on a dope charge after police acted on a national crusade. The detainee identified himself as Will Evans and allegedly possessed narcotics valued at 700 dollars. He was handed to DeWitt County Sheriff Gus Lenz and jailed locally.
Fort Worth Texas on December 16 reports baby beef topping the market with 85 head from McLean selling for 9.25 per hundred. The sale set a new high price record for Fort Worth buyers and sellers.
Full line of John Deere Implements including Disc and Sulky Plows Disc Tractor and horse drawn harrow tooth harrows Letz Feed grinders Mowers Binders and Rakes Repairs available call on OSCAR KRAUSKOPF The Standard now has 1675 bonafide subscribers your money invested in same for advertising bring surprising results Try it.
FURS WANTED The market for furs and hides is strong. Am paying a top price. in
Local ad notes strong bargains at Loyal Music Store for second hand pianos and organs. Also advertises special deals on used Ford cars at Louis Kott & Co with emphasis on top values.
A splendid selection of fancy Xmas candies along with apples and oranges advertised at H. C. Mayer Cash Grocery. Local shop promotes seasonal fruits and sweets for holiday shoppers seeking quality treats.
Job ad from The J. B Watkins Co lists male help needed to sell Watkins Home Necessities in Fredericksburg. Daily sales target exceeds 150 units with weekly income from 35 to 50 dollars. Experience unnecessary. Write Dept H-3 to apply. Memphis Tennessee address provided.
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