Rural Workers Progress in Gillespie County Reports
Gillespie County two main agencies reported progress in farm and home conditions. County Agent Grote highlighted soil conservation, expanded land under cultivation, and 4-H club work while trench silos and feed conservation shaped future efforts. Home demonstration under Miss Cornelia Faye Stewart covered yard and clothing improvements and mattress building to boost farm life.
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Gillespie County
Grote
Cornelia Faye Stewart
Recharge Your Self Education and Self Improvement
This piece urges constant self education to overcome stagnation. It cites Abraham Lincoln as an example of humble beginnings and personal drive, arguing that knowledge must be self acquired and is accessible regardless of wealth or connections. It emphasizes proactive effort to advance in life.
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Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln
The Golden Rule Across Ages and Teachings
A January Lion Magazine excerpt reflects on the Golden Rule in Confucius and Christ teachings. It notes the idea as a universal ethical standard and urges personal resolve to act rightly toward others, claiming this rule could cure many world ills if applied literally.
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Confucius
Christ
Lion Magazine
Morning Duty Shapes Character Says Kingsley
The quote urges gratitude for daily tasks that must be done whether enjoyed or not. It argues that forced work builds temperance, self control, diligence, and will, fostering cheerfulness and content, virtues the idle lack.
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Kingsley
Does a Collin County farm lad have a chance in hard times
A State Press reflection urges rural youths to persevere despite unemployment and lack of schooling. It recalls Abe Lincoln Noah Webster Cecil Rhodes Charles Goodyear and Edison as examples of persistence. The writer argues opportunity favors those who work patiently and believe in their future.
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Collin County
State Press
Collinite
S. P
Abe Lincoln
Ed Fom
Congress
Senate
Abe
Noah Webster
Cecil Rhodes
Charles Goodyear
Edison
Collin Lad
Dallas
Dallas Morning News
Preventive Measures Urged Against Colds and Pneumonia
Texas health officials warn that colds and pneumonia rise this season and urge precautions. Dr Geo W Cox says pneumonia is especially deadly for infants and that new drug and serum treatments, used with medical cooperation, can save many lives this year if people are protected.
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Austin
Texas
Geo. W. Cox
É&Ave
State Health Department
Precautions to Prevent Pneumonia in Infants
Guidance urges strict limits on contact when a baby has a cold and advises masks and hand washing by caregivers. Emphasizes general health via regular family physician supervision and avoiding unprescribed medicines. If illness appears, seek medical attention promptly.
Funeral services for Marcus Herbert Duecker
Funeral services for Marcus Herbert Duecker aged 1 year 4 months were held Thursday morning at 10 o clock in Beckmann Funeral Home and Cave Creek Cemetery. The infant son of Mr and Mrs Walter Duecker died after a lingering illness following hospitalization in San Antonio and local facilities. Survivors include four sisters Wenona Josephine Elizabeth Florine one brother Reinhold Herman and paternal grandparents Mr and Mrs R W Duecker of Johnson City.
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Marcus Herbert Duecker
Walter Duecker
Beckmann Funeral Home
Cave Creek
W. C. Poehlman
Cave ‘Creek Lutheran Church
San Antonio
Wenona
Josephine
Elizabeth
Florine
Reinhold Herman
R. W. Duecker
Johnson City
Subscenite to the Standard Only $1.50 per year
The notice advertises a subscription option labeled Standard at a price of 1.50 dollars per year. No further actions, dates, or providers are specified in the readable text.
Observations Of Interest To Stockfarmers Market Report
J. W. Rothmann & Sons livestock sales featured numerous hogs and calves with prices: Eckert, Hasse, Leifeste, Henke, Blum, Henke, and Jordan consignors. San Antonio Market News notes hogs slow, prices around 5.50 for select 160–300 lb butchers. cattle and calves show steady or varied movement with bulls and cows described across weight classes.
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J. W. Rothmann & Sons Livestock Commission
Elgin Eckert
John Hasse
Ernest Leifeste
H. H. Henke
Kerrville
Robert Blum
Fred’burg
Henry Henke
Walter Jordan
Mason
San Antonio
Salesman who traveled much in this city dies in San Antonio
Henry Torrey aged 68 of San Antonio died at home Monday afternoon. He was known to Fredericksburg and Gillespie County businessmen through his long service as a traveling representative for Duerler Candy Co. Funeral services were held in San Antonio Wednesday afternoon.
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Henry Torrey
San Antonio
Fredericksburg
Gillespie County
Duerler Candy Co
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R. S. Klett
Arthur H. Rowert
Bressler
Bates
Dr. Cox
Juenke & Schoenewolf
Dooley
Raven
Dooley’s
Ranchman’s Supplies
Lochte Storage & Seated Company
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