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Fredericksburg Standard

Location

Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1950

Page

5

Grass Feeding Proves Profitable For Texas Cattle Program

Beeville Experiment Station leaders R. A. Hall and Ed M. Neal report success with grass based fattening in South Texas. Over 442 days they raised steers averaging 938 pounds at Beeville and 903 at San Antonio, with 1.41 pounds daily gain and low shrinkage.

Texas R. A. Hall Ed. M. Neal Beeville Experiment Station Texas Livestock Marketing Association Mission Provision Co San Antonio Beeville South Texas J. R. Scott Atlas Largo Sudan Hall and Neal Neal

Security State Bank to Close March 2 in Texas Independence Day

The Security State Bank will be closed on Thursday March 2 in observance of Texas Independence Day.

Security State Bank

Winners Named In Americanism Essay Contest

Stein Lumber Co named winners from Fredericksburg High School St Marys and Harper High Schools in an Americanism essay contest. Essays asked what is happening to government and what can be done about it.

Stein Lumber Co Fredericksburg High School St. Mary’s Harper America FHS

Colorspeed feature at Fredericksburg Smith Corona Portables

Fredericksburg Publishing Co showcases the Colorspeed feature as part of the new Smith Corona portables. The display highlights multiple enhancements and promotes the updated portable models to buyers and office workers.

Fredericksburg Publishing Co

Two Minor Vehicle Collisions Reported This Week

Sheriff’s office logged two minor car crashes this week. Harold Leitz and Chas Elliott of Uvalde collided at East Main and Llano Streets at noon Friday. Louis Pfeil and Cletus Lindig with five youths collided at West Austin and Acorn Streets Monday at 7 30 p m. No injuries. only minor vehicle damage.

Sheriff's Office Harold Leitz Chas. B. Elliott Uvalde East Main Llano Louis Pfeil Cletus Lindig West Austin Acorn

If you have a sharp eye for bargains watch the want ads

A compact note urges readers to inspect want ads for bargains and deals. It highlights the usefulness of classified listings for finding affordable items and opportunities locally.

Huntsville Cook in Chief of Governors Mansion Killed Wives

Albert Cowins, described as a top Black cook from Texas, fatally harmed his first two wives and later, while on a life sentence, served as chief cook at the Governor’s mansion and gained parole. He cooked for three House speakers, remarried last year, attempted harm to his third wife, and is back in prison with parole revoked.

Huntsville Texas Albert Cowins Coke Stevenson Governor's

Demo of Seventh Inning Stand Boosts Home Team Spirit

Report notes fans believe standing during the home team's half of the seventh inning brings luck at the ballpark. The quirky superstition adds local color to a routine game day.

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