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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1950
Page
8
The Louis Jordan Post American Legion urges Gillespie County residents to buy poll tax receipts before January 31 1950 to be eligible to vote this election year. The column outlines four county elections plus city and primary events from April to November with possible special elections and notes past payment gaps.
The state faces a special session to upgrade equipment and expand staff at Texas state hospitals. Officials say antiquated facilities and staffing shortages limit treatment, and modern care could shorten confinement and increase capacity. The aim is a shift from confinement toward effective treatment for the mentally ill.
A reflective piece recounts the rift between President Truman and Senator Byrnes. It argues Byrnes helped shape Roosevelt era policies, later opposed Truman’s welfare state, and announced a gubernatorial candidacy provoking a fiery response from the President. The essay reflects on loyalty, trust, and political conflict.
Planting seed with a high germination test helps weed control. A thick stand of vigorous seedlings competes with weeds until cultivation. Use certified seed when possible, as it is typically the best variety stock, harvested, cleaned, tested for purity and stored properly.
Fredericksburg Implement Co. presents a color film program for farmers and families on Saturday January 28 at 2 pm in its building. One film An American Journey features international color scenes and songs including This Land of Ours. The second Weather Whys explains weather and its impact on farming with cooperation from the U S Weather Bureau.
The article notes that the human body's temperature historically served as the reference point for early thermometers. It discusses how this baseline influenced thermometer design and medical practice in earlier times.
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