Postal Caption From Fredericksburg Tex
Entered at the Post Office as second class matter at Fredericksburg Texas. Soe.
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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1928
Page
5
Entered at the Post Office as second class matter at Fredericksburg Texas. Soe.
Editorial notes discuss the decline of house to house peddlers due to licenses and consumer practices. It argues licensed merchants sustain local government and schools, while peddlers become nuisances. It also surveys farm relief initiatives, noting extensive organizations aiding agriculture and broad government involvement.
The piece notes a trend of foreign celebrities returning home to criticize the United States after lucrative lecture tours. It argues the accusation of American materialism ignores ongoing scientific and literary achievements and questions the fairness of such broad judgments.
The passage contrasts American achievements in art and music with European critique of materialism. It cites American skyline, numerous orchestras, and world renown groups, while noting faults of conservatism and prosperity. It adds a reflection on Joseph Conrad choosing literature after hardship, urging biography reading to inspire resilience.
Many families from San Antonio and nearby cities spent Christmas holidays visiting relatives in Fredericksburg and Gold Texas. Names include Edward Fischer, Louis Peter, Edwin Herbert, Albert Bonn, Rudolf Hilker, Adolf Meckel, A C Lehne, W R Eckert, Henry Blum, and others. Hicks Rubber Company prize winners list shows Rex Mabon, Walter Nowotny, Paul Knouth, R London, W L Trice, Gus Crandt, J R Reed, and Joe Jung with various awards.
The text recalls Louis Pasteur overcoming paralysis to make key disease discoveries and Ludwig Von Beethoven composing major works after losing his hearing. It frames adversity as a spur to achievement and cites famous examples of resilience.
A list of new subscribers includes Albert Lindig Hye Wm Goehmann San Antonio Hilmar Brodbeck Ilye Victor Danz Gold Marvin Mohr Gold J R Kimbrough Click Harold Krauter Comfort Arthur Jung Fredericksburg Emil Welgehausen City Alfred Wahrmund Gold M E Self City Lee Schmidt Doss Mrs Lane Lawson San Antonio Egon Braeutigam Los Angeles Benno Wolke Round Mountain Elis St Clair City Ad Ressmann City Arnold Rode Doss Alb A Weber Morris Ranch Alf J Wahrmund Morris Ranen Fred Birek Luekenbach Marvin Eckhardt City Ben Hagel City Ernst Schmidt Hye Anton Weinheimer City Rieh Langehennig City
Commander Richard E. Byrd and crew report crossing the polar ice barrier near the Bay of Whales on Christmas Day. The message to Secretary Wilbur notes the American flag flown farther south than ever and the readiness to land amid heavy ice.
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