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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1930
Page
4
The Lara family of Melvin in McCulloch County perished in a cellar after seeking warmth from a coal fire in a tub. Felipe Lara, two sons aged eight and ten, and a five year old daughter died from gas fumes as they slept, while Mrs. Lara became ill and hid in the house.
Seguin Texas January 12 little Josephine Reezes three and a half years old daughter of Mr and Mrs Mack Reezes died from burns received while playing with fire in the family yard near noon Saturday She died in a local hospital early Sunday morning Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon with Rev L L Cole officiating The child is survived by her parents and a five year old sister
Advertiser seeks a dependable party to manage the Watkins route in Fredericksburg for steady repeat order business. Earnings exceed 40 dollars weekly. Apply to C. H. Worley at 70 W. Iowa Ave Memphis Tennessee.
A million-dollar corporation formed to develop industrial uses of cornstalks, National Cornstalk Processes Inc., operates a Dubuque plant with 100000 sq ft daily capacity. It buys stalks at 10 a ton, pays farmers about 3 a ton net, and plans wall board and other products using Iowa State College patents with Dr. O R Sweeney as consultant.
A Boston Transcript remark highlights that geologically the crust is about 2000 miles thick, implying golfers’ attacks do little geological harm despite their savagery.
Marshall Texas January 12 intensive search under way for two suspects in the unsolved cemetery slaying of H B Alston eleven months ago Warrants for rearrest issued by County Attorney John E Taylor as district court prepares to decide on a special grand jury investigation The case stems from underworld feuds revealed during auto casing theft investigations and a man in jail said he saw the suspects move Alston s body into the cemetery on February 15 1929
A domestic exchange records a wife asking if burglars are heard and a husband replying he is awake but says no. The snippet captures everyday tension in a quiet home.
We express sincere thanks to friends for support at our dear daughter and sister’s death. Grateful appreciation goes to neighbors relatives Rev Flachmeier the male choir Sunday school children and Rheingold school for songs and beautiful floral offerings.
A. B. Crouch former temple grain dealer had 13 indictments for forging bills of lading dismissed after a settlement with City National Bank of Temple. Restitution was paid, with authorities noting no further prosecutions beyond the specific extradited indictment. Crouch and wife planned to return to Helensville New Zealand.
A wartime anecdote describes a patriotic old lady challenging a young farmer milking a cow. She asks why he is not at the front, and he quips that the milk is coming from the other end, implying the cow is the source.
Local notice announces a candidate seeking the Tax Assessor position in Gillespie County. The statement requests voter support ahead of the November election. Details include the political intent and the call for public backing.
Herewith I announce my candidacy for assessor of Gillespie County and sincerely solicit your support at the coming election.
In Houston on Friday Glen Turner shot his 12-year-old daughter Edna and his son Archer at their home, then killed himself. Both children died soon after. Turner died two hours later in hospital. Bodies to be buried in El Campo as plans stated. The incident followed domestic strife involving Turner and his wife.
A classroom quip about a ginner who ginned 2100 bales at 5.25 dollars per bale prompts the boy to answer New ear, punning on the phrase new year. The brief joke captures a rural origin flavor and wordplay.
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