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Fredericksburg Standard

Location

Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1940

Page

4

National Inventory Time Puts Gillespie County on Census Radar

The piece explains the decennial census will scrutinize Texas and Gillespie County’s progress in population, property, farming, and industry. It notes Texas immigration trends, home ownership strength, cotton decline, and potential population gains, with results expected to illuminate local standing since 1930.

U. S Texas Weekly Texas Gillespie County Fredericksburg

Safe Bicycle Riding Advice for Gillespie County Youth

Santa Claus memories aside, local guidance urges safe cycling for youths with clear rules. Obey traffic laws, ride with proper lights, stay right, ride single file, avoid sidewalks, and keep bikes well maintained to prevent accidents in Gillespie County.

Santa Claus Gillespie County

Duty Stand Alone Words by Sumner

A quotation honors the courage of those who stand alone in duty despite public scorn and loved ones turning away. It declares that the sense of duty performed surpasses worldly applause.

Sumner

Friendship rules for 1940 youths and adults

Ber nice B. McCallar argues in Progressive Farmer that two simple rules kindness and genuine interest can build friendships during 1940. Dallas News notes an American Law Institute proposal to shift juvenile penalties from courts to a new corrective agency focusing on education and preventive training.

Bernice B. McCallar Progressive Farmer Courts of Justice American Law Institute William Healy American Sociological Society Executive Department Dallas News

Syphilis Control Hinges On Public Education And Early Treatment

Dr Geo W Cox state health officer emphasizes case finding and early treatment to reduce syphilis incidence. He notes most infections are detected by routine tests but 70 percent are late, urging patient participation, physician examination, and community support to prevent spread.

Geo.w. Cox Cox

Observations Of Interest To Stockfarmers

L E Jones of the W R Berry farms in Carlsbad reports improved cotton and maize yields above terraces, with better feed and heavier grain despite a patchy stand from drought. He maintains a nine mile terrace system and cross coverage on pastures to conserve moisture and stock reserves. Secretary Wallace notes near nationwide bovine tuberculosis freedom with 0.2 percent infection outside California, and cites ticks eradication and recovery of quarantine areas, while warning about truck delays hindering disease control and law violations on long hauls.

L. E. Jones W. R. Berry Carlsbad Jones Concho River Mr. Jones Faree Texas Wallace California United States Bane Florida

Cautions on Contact Examinations in Syphilis Testing

The article explains how health workers protect others from infection by arranging contact examinations. The patient may disclose and sometimes inform contacts about testing. A positive syphilis blood test guides the physician but must be weighed with history and physical findings before diagnosing syphilis.

Don’t Scratch Our Paracide Ointment Ad

A vintage药 style ad promoting paracide ointment guaranteed to relieve itching from eczema athlete's foot and other minor skin irritations. Large size offered for 60 cents at Katlenberg's Pharmacy located at 17 29.

Athelete Katlenberg

San Antonio Livestock Market Hogs Report

Hogs receipts at San Antonio Livestock Market estimated 809 with prices steady to 15 cents lower than Tuesday. Good and choice hogs 160 to 300 pounds ranged around 5.60. Most 140 to 160 pounds sold from 4.75 to 5.60 with medium light weights as low as 4.00. Packing sows noted on page 5, column 3.

San Antonio

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Fredericksburg, Tex Eee R. S. Klett Arthur H. Kowert National Inventory Eyie Sherrville Itz A. T. Wendler Boerne, Texas Felix Klaerner Prop J. W. Rothmann & Sons Livestock Commession Sunset Motor Lines Brady Freight Lines Austin Houston San Angelo Dallas Ft. Worth Woerner Warehouse Henry Klein Comfort Hatchery M. R. Kuettner the Rathskeller Leo Allerkamp Walter J. Thomas Comfort Hiatchery Rathskeller Ranchman’s Supplies Lochteeee & Commission Company
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