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Fredericksburg Standard

Location

Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1940

Page

11

Defense contracts in Texas total 180 million dollars

Texas defense awards for July through November reach 180,297,590 with 14,819,219 earned in late November. Camp Wolters project leads Texas awards at 5,546,195 to Cage Brothers and T. M. Reeves and Sons. Other notable items include saddles, lockers, garments, mattresses, boats, and bunker fuel. Dallas, Waco, Taylor, Yoakum, Galveston, Houston, San Antonio and San Angelo listed among recipients. A Dallas firm also won 593,800 for Fort Sill Oklahoma temporary buildings and utilities, not included in state totals.

Texas B. Frank White Office of Government Camp Wolters Mineral Wells Cage Brothers T. M. Reeves and Sons of Austin Dallas Fort Sill Oklahoma

Subscribe to the Standard Offer

An ad promotes a Standard subscription for 1.00 dollars, valid from now until January 1, 1942, with a savings of 50 cents.

Adlerika Text Ad Promotes Digestive Relief at Kallenberg's

An old advertisement claims Adlerika relieves gas sour stomach and heartburn and enables eating foods once avoided. It urges readers with constipation to try Adlerika offered by Kallenberg's Pharmacy.

Adlerika J. M.ark Kallenberg’s

CARDUS Promises Relief for Menstrual Distress

Advertises CARDUS as a daily aid to relieve headaches nervousness cramps and digestive issues linked to functional dysmenorrhea caused by malnutrition. Claims it boosts appetite improves digestion and builds resistance to periodic distress with use before and during the menstrual period.

Cardus

Simple home remedy for rheumatic pain advertised

A dated ad promotes Ru-Fe Compound mixed with water and lemon juice as a remedy for rheume arthritis and neuritis. It claims rapid relief within 48 hours, with a money back guarantee if not improved, and cites Kalienbers Pharmacy as an recommending source.

Rheume Kalienbers

Christmas party at Luckenbach school and local hunting incident

The Luckenbach school hosted a small children party with a Christmas tree, Santa, letters, songs, contests and prizes, all before Christmas break. A December hunting accident injured William Petsch and killed the hunter’s horse after a misidentified deer sighting. Elgin Ellebracht shot a 12 point deer for her first buck. Andrew Jenschke, Fredericksburg High School Band member, attended the Fredericksburg-San Marcos game in San Marcos last week.

Santa William Petsch Willie Petsch Luckenbach Roy Petsch Emil Jenschke Elgin Ellebracht Andrew Jenschke Fredericksburg

Christmas Customs in Foreign Lands Differ Greatly

A survey of Christmas traditions around the world contrasts customs in Germany, Italy, Denmark, Norway, Iceland, Mexico and the United States. It notes Saint Nicholas, Julenissen, Pianta celebrations, and Nordic rituals, with emphasis on religious and seasonal meanings.

Rome Santa Claus Nicholas Bari Italy Holland America Santa Nikolaus Saint Nicholas Germany France Christ Child Jule-nissen Denmark

Thanks for support during illness and loss of Edmund Rode

We express deep gratitude to friends and neighbors for assistance during the illness and after the death of Edmund E. Rode beloved husband father son and brother.

Edmund E. Rode

Felix Maier Machine Shop Services Ad Notice

Arnold Klink seeks customers for Felix Maier Machine Shop offering cylinder boring up to 5 inches, valve grinding and bushing, all kinds of machine work, oxy acetylene and electric welding. See for prices. 9tf 40.

Arnold Klinksick Felix Maier

No time limit on venison possession in Texas

State law has no restriction on how long a person may keep possession of venison in Texas, leaving enforcement to local authorities and wildlife regulations.

Texas

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