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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1940
Page
10
A brief item notes Ste pays one on Seoulath Fund with unclear details. The fragment references a list of names and a possible event or payment, but the readable text is limited and lacks context or dates.
Local dealers report growing interest in Maytag washing machines with increased sales and shipments. Industry notes suggest improved models and distribution expanding in 1906 to 1935 figures, reflecting greater consumer convenience and demand.
A public notice outlines a six dollar per capita charge with a scheduled payment by February 2. It mentions a second payment tied to county administration and urges subscribers to the standard for details.
Reported notes describe the Philco meeting in San Antonio highlighting new refrigerator models with energy saving features and an economical 270.95 price for a six foot box. Crosley line to be offered with Shevader feature. Rowert Muse Co showcases Philco radios and other electric appliances.
Thousands of Texas schoolchildren will compete in a fire prevention poster contest with 105 dollars in cash prizes. Marvin Hall, state fire insurance commissioner, announced the open contest for all public school pupils in three divisions, with eight awards per division. Posters must be original and reach Austin by May 1, with no more than one poster per grade per school.
A three year old girl from Seguin, child of Mr and Mrs J C Neighbors, burned to death last week after accidentally falling into a tub of boiling water at home. A scientist notes that a pendulum can reveal the earth’s rotation, similarly to a corkscrew demonstration.
Timely advice from J.T. Keiler with the State Department on transplanting pecan and fruit trees during favorable ground conditions. He emphasizes proper location and moisture, digging adequate holes, setting trees slightly deeper, keeping roots moist and shaded, and using mulching to protect and establish roots before spring growth.
W I Glass reports that in 1939 extension district 7 spanning 18 counties achieved notable 4 H club results. Terrace liming on 76012 acres and contour lines on half a million acres across 6000 farms boosted soil and water conservation in a region with under 30 inches of annual rainfall.
A bold claim extols the unseen value of attempting an advertisement. The note urges readers to test a single ad to uncover its potential impact and returns.
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