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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1918
Page
7
Edward N Hurley chairman of the Shipping Board called for a volunteer army of 250000 to be held in readiness to meet shipyard demands. They will receive standard wages and be considered part of the military forces to expand production and adopt a three shift system in yards nationwide.
A few sheep or goats maintain pasture by eating weeds and with proper care can be the best paying livestock. Goats excel on brushy land while sheep suit weeded fence rows, offering a practical choice for farmers.
January 14 1918 a member resigns from the 87th District Texas House seat to join military service urging unity for democracy and expressing hope his successor serves well. He thanks constituents and invites future correspondence. Also extension service Poultry Husbandman I W Kazmeier discusses cowpeas as laying hen feed detailing feeding limits and preparation.
In Gillespie County probate matters the wills for Louis von Hagen and Charlotte Langerhans are admitted to probate with independent executors named and appraisers appointed. Additional estates including Otto Schmidt Frank J Theimer and others show wills recorded, guardianships, annual and final reports approved, and administrators authorized to sell real estate where noted.
Governor Hobby orders a special election in Texas 87th District spanning Llano Gillespie Blanco Kendall counties to fill the vacancy from Thomas J. Martin resignation. Precincts across Gillespie County list 21 polling sites with February 15 election officers to conduct the vote. Red Cross Christmas Seal sales rise statewide with Miss Eda D. Evers sending $42.55 for the cause.
Children aged six and over will be admitted to the school on January 21. Parents with children to enter should notify Prof. W. Z. Bates at once. 18 Fos Dy.
The Fredericksburg Publishing Co promotes fast affordable commercial printing with emphasis on neat results. The ad highlights quick turnaround and low prices to attract local businesses seeking quality printing services.
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