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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1940
Page
2
In a crowded war timeline, Germany expands near Slovakia and Poland while Slovakia and Bohemia shift under German influence. Poland rejects German passage demands as Britain and Poland forge a wartime alliance and Japan weighs the Berlin line.
A sweeping timeline tracks early hostilities from Britain and France declaring war to the German invasion of Poland, the sinking of ships by German forces, and the shifting fronts in Europe and Finland. The era sees mass mobilizations, refugee movements, naval battles, and diplomatic moves as nations pivot toward conflict.
A timeline of rapid moves and clashes across Europe and Asia. Stalin aligns with Germany, expands into Poland and Baltic states. Spain’s civil war intensifies with Barcelona siege and Franco’s victory near. Britain, France and Italy position for new power balance while Pope Pius XII prepares to lead.
Congress convenes in special session with Roosevelt pressing for repeal of arms embargo and cash and carry. White House unveils defense expansion while Harry Hopkins and Frank Murphy take key posts as nation braces for 1940 fiscal year and escalating global conflict.
A chronology of maritime and aviation disasters from 1939 including the Squalus submarine rescue test saving 35 but with 26 deaths, airliner and bomber crashes, earthquakes in Chile, fires, floods, tornadoes, and other fatal incidents across the U S and abroad with multiple dates and locations.
Lou Gehrig, the iron man of baseball, retires from the New York Yankees after setting the all time games played record and facing a paralysis infection. Southern California defeats Duke in the Rose Bowl. Edward G. Barrow elected president of the Yankees. Joe Louis stops John Henry Lewis in the first round in New York. Tony Galento scores technical knockout over Abe Feldman. National Football League re elects Joseph Carr as president.
Chronicle of royal itinerary with the British monarchs sailing to Canada, visiting Quebec, touring provinces, and returning to England to a tremendous reception. Concurrent global items cover Japan Russia hostility in Manchukuo, air battles, blockades, and political upheavals in Europe and Asia.
Lawrence Knopp and Wm A Nettle of Fredericksburg earned a free trip to the Sugar Bowl for Texas A and M versus Tulane by selling their insurance quotas. They joined 15 Great American agents traveling from Texas and nearby states, departing for San Antonio for a three day convention before heading to New Orleans and back.
Andrew Lindie of Albert returned from a hunting trip in Catarima South Texas with a javelina and a 10 point buck as proof of skill. He said the javelinas are scarce and he fought off three others to bag his kill. Lindie and his wife had been visiting the Adolph Schumann family, now of Catarina.
A brief, period tone column outlines illustrative monthly old age benefits under the current and revised plans. It compares figures for average monthly wages of 50 100 150 and 250 dollars for single and married individuals, noting eligibility conditions and timing of benefits. The piece previews next week’s topic on monthly survivor benefits.
Mimeograph paper and stencil supplies offered by Fredericks publishing Co. Provide advice on saving money and avoiding overspending. Includes guidance on choosing mimeograph paper, stencils and eris for efficient printing and durability.
A father scolds his son Jimmy for poor table manners calling him a pig. Jimmy answers with a playful retort naming himself as a hogs little boy.
Breath odor may stem from teeth or sluggish bowels. Neglect risks constipation related discomforts like headaches and loss of appetite. Try Black-Draught tonight, a vegetable tonic laxative that tones lazy bowel muscles and cleanses gently by simple directions.
Dr. Rea a Minnesota specialist in stomach and intestinal diseases conducts a one day visit at Nimitz Hotel Fredericksburg Thursday January 18 from 9 30 A M to 4 P M. He uses hypodermic injection methods for piles tumors and non healing growths and lists numerous patient testimonials from Texas towns. No charge for consultation and examinations. Married women should come with husbands.
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