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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1920
Page
6
The State Department of Education in Austin, Texas, declares early 1920 deadlines for free textbooks and threatens legal action if shipments miss the opening day. It urges splitting shipments across five state depots to avoid delays and reduce penalties.
Corpus Christi Texas January 27 B P Roberts of the identification bureau went to Rockport to identify a man jailed there who is apparently dement ed. The man who was found December 26 wandering in jail says he was in Corpus Christi during the storm his family was lost and he spent the night in the courthouse. He is about 30 with light sandy hair and a fair Roman nose and educated speech. The sheriff has not learned his identity despite efforts and plans to take him to the Southwestern Insane Asylum in San Antonio tomorrow.
Feed stuff of all kinds hides poultry and country produce offered. Cold drinks tobacco and cigars available. Fredericksburg Texas phone 63.
Fredericksburg women report back aches and urinary troubles linked to weak kidneys and urge early checks. Mrs. W C Ratliff of San Marcos endorses Dean's Kidney Pills, claiming past pains in her side and back limited her ability to work until using the remedy.
List of letters remaining for week ending January 31 1920 including Alfonso Gonzales Rafael Rel Jes Donasiano Sapin twice and Antonio R Perez. If not called for by February 4 1920 they will be sent to the Division of Dead Letters Washington DC. Please say advertised when calling.
Washington D C January 26 Director Sam L Rogers issues the annual report on Cotton Production and Distribution for the Season of 1918 19 Census bulletin No 140 with data on acreage and production in the United States imports exports stocks and consumption of cotton goods and seed products plus world production and stocks The report notes abnormal conditions during the period and factors limiting Europe demand and export transport capacity may have constrained trade.
Berlin reports a broad influenza surge across Poland Hungary and Austria affecting Germany with a severe form and possible gastric symptoms. Medical opinion warns the illness could be more serious than earlier outbreaks due to wartime conditions and food shortages. Typhus spreads among the poor in Eastern Europe reaching Budapest and Vienna.
Public citation issued by Gillespie County District Court summons John M. Lohmann to answer a petition filed January 22 1920 in case No 1197. Plaintiffs August Ernst Jr and D W Sageser allege defendant borrowed 275 dollars via Loan and Abstract Co and pledged a Grant six cylinder automobile as security. defendant failed to pay by October 12 1919 and January 14 1990, despite demands, prompting judgment and lien relief sought plus attorney fees.
Land opportunity in Fredericksburg offering 965 acres with 80 acres cultivated. Includes wagon and harness, 3 horses, 3 cattle, and a 38 year old jack. Must sell immediately. contact E L Sultemeier.
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