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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1930
Page
7
The note records that the publication is entered at the Fredericksburg Texas Post Office as second class matter under the management of WM. HABBNICHT, who serves as managing editor and business manager.
Be sure to pay your poll tax so on election day you can vote. The message emphasizes exercising the citizen’s right to vote and participate in the electoral process.
A warning urges drivers to sound their horn when cars exit garages or alleys to alert pedestrians. The call emphasizes that this simple action can prevent serious injuries and spare worry to the driver and affected families.
Public advisory warns of deadly carbon monoxide from running auto engines in closed garages. It notes the gas is colorless and odorless and urges avoiding warming a vehicle behind closed doors to prevent fatalities this winter.
A Lub bork senator announces efforts to repeal the new marriage law at a special session if the governor submits it. He argues it is un American while supporters urge strict enforcement and medical examinations for both sexes. The paper notes a related piece by Representative Petsch and questions about the senator’s personal life.
A discussion notes frequent prison riots and asks why they occur. It cites prevalent opinions pointing to two main causes, with authorities and observers offering several explanations beyond these core factors. The piece surveys contributing pressures and systemic issues behind unrest.
Fort Leavenworth reports 3777 prisoners with only 800 employed. Huntsville state penitentiary shows 512 of 1115 inmates working. Editor Cowan of the San Saba Star backs the push for work programs, calling prison business a major state enterprise needing a capable manager to fund both the facility and the inmates.
The Better Business Bureau warns workers and the public about stock sales scams targeting widows and families after a death. Insurance companies also issue cautions as unscrupulous firms push nearly worthless offerings to lure inexperienced victims into disaster.
In 1929 the electric industry made major strides with about 97 billion kilowatt hours produced for public use, up nine billion from 1928 and 17 billion from 1927. The sector added roughly 840 million customers to reach nearly 25 million, with around 20 million household users. Factory power use rose 10 percent and domestic use 16 percent as electrification expands nationwide.
Household power fell three percent last year while plans for 19380 promise continued progress. Forecasters predict that for the first time in history total output will exceed 100 billion kilowatt hours.
After a day of fasting prisoners at Wynne State Prison Farm protest disciplinary measures tied to an attempted break. Manager D E Wright stands firm, stating the strike will continue without forced feeding as searches uncover crude tunnel and improvised weapons. Other text discusses cheese manufacturing and Texas caves as opportunistic notes.
In Huntsville on January 18, rebellious inmates at Wynne State Tubercular prison farm set fire to the chapel amid a north wind after a hunger strike. Guards formed a bucket brigade to douse flames before the Huntsville fire department arrived, narrowly saving the farm structures. the incident followed previous escape attempts through a tunnel used by more than 40 inmates.
A Bureau of Agricultural Economics expert notes the cheese industry is shifting toward the South with many new factories opened in the last two years, especially 1928, and predicts further growth by year end. The main challenge remains securing year round milk due to tick-affected dairying and limited processing outlets.
In Clovis New Mexico on January 18 two Bohannans are killed in a feud with W Tate Curry County auctioneer. Tate fired three times in the Citizens bank as Bohannan sons pursued him. Carl Bohannan died at a doctor’s office and G C Bohannan aged 55 also died. An inquest is planned.
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