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Fredericksburg Standard

Location

Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1918

Page

8

Mitch Johnson announces for District Attorney in 33rd Texas Judicial District

Mitch Johnson of San Saba County announces his candidacy for the District Attorney office in the 33rd Judicial District of Texas subject to Democratic primary action. George B. Meeks vice president and A. Williamson secretary-treasurer lead a board of directors. Harold Adams resigns bank job to join the Texas Rangers in Laredo under Captain Wright. age about twenty one.

Gabe Didate Judicial District of Texas Mitch Johnson San Saba Co Texas Ution San Saba County George B. Meeks Williamson Hermann Schulze A Pe Gibbons George J. Meeks L.L. Rees R. Saucier Fr. Denton Guy Burney A. Emms Q. Eden New Braunfels Tex Harold Adams W. H. Adams Laredo Texas Rangers W.W. L. Wright Floresville Young Adams Ranger Service

Social Hygiene And The Public War Health Effort

The article notes war elevates venereal disease rates in Europe and England, with a British commission finding education most effective. It highlights civilian and military exposure, camp concentrations, economic losses, and urges Texas to act, referencing the Texas Social Hygiene Association formed to protect health and support the army through prevention efforts.

Europe England St. Louis M. Goucher General Hospital Ases Paris Texas Iun France Ory Texas Social Hygiene Association

War Department fears meat supply cuts to Pershing

International News Service reports a Chicago packing house dispute nearing a showdown. Packers demand arbitration on Christmas terms, while War Department worries a packing strike would cut meat shipments to General Pershing’s forces, risking Allied war plans amid labor tension at the Stock Yards.

Packers Mayer John E. Williams War Department Levi General Pershing

Boy 15 Injured Probing Dynamite Cartridge In Elgin

Elgin Texas January 23 Wayne Davenport fifteen year old son of K Davenport suffered a severe hand injury after prying at a dynamite cartridge with a bat pin. Doctors fear amputation of two middle fingers as a result. Davenport is a student at Elgin High School.

Elgin Texas Wayne Davenport Davenport Elgin High School

Governor Plan Approved By War Secretary

Austin Tex Jan 23 Adjt Harley says Gen James met with Secretary Baker in Washington on forming a powder guard in Texas. Baker supports Governor Hobby but cannot equip the guard now. Six volunteer cavalry regiments may be organized in Texas later. No appointments will be made until then.

Texas Hobby Harley

Explosion at Beadia Coal shaft nets many dead at Stellarton

A Halifax report says about ninety nine miners perished in an early evening explosion in the Allan shaft of Beadia Coal Company at Stellarton Nova Scotia. Eleven men on a higher level escaped or were trapped by collapsing timbers while others remained entombed below. Rescue workers labored amid dangerous conditions to recover bodies and save survivors.

Halifax Beadia Coal Company Stellarton N.S

Germans Gain Ground On Western Front Amid Surprise Drive

Report from the West Front indicates German forces advancing on the western wing with significant pressure in other sectors. AnalystsWarn that a bold move on Calais could unfold, while British wartime costs are cited at about 10 percent daily.

Aes Calais

Kerrville Loan Association Elects Officers for Year

Kerrville National Farm in Kerrville Texas reports the Kerrville Loan Association elected officers for the coming year. Hermann Schulze was chosen president, with other officers to be announced. The organization focuses on local lending and community support.

Texas National Farm Kerrville Kerrville Loan Association Hermann Schulze Pres

1685 Strikers Return to Work at Orange Shipyards

In Orange Texas today a total of 1,685 strikers went back to work at the shipyards. A majority were put to work immediately while a few were instructed to report later as the situation resumed normal production.

Orange Texas

Doan's Kidney Pills Praise by Mrs. Yett Texas

Doan's Kidney Pills praised for lasting relief from backache and kidney disorders by Mrs. A Yett of Texas. Testimony claims permanent improvement with no further kidney or bladder trouble since use. Price 60 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.

Dean Yett Texas Doan Foster-Milburn Falo

Money Stolen at Camp Funston Recovered

The Army Bank at Camp Funston Kansas reported a theft of about 62000 dollars by Capt. Lewis Whisler. The money was found today hidden in the walls of Whisler quarters in bar racks. Authorities say the note and currency were stored neatly in a hiding place likely prepared by Whisler. Officials indicated Whisler may have mental state questions but concluded the robbery case.

Associated Press Camp Funston Kan Army Bank Lewis Whisler Whisler Captain Whisler

January Clearance and White Goods Sale at BURRIER MAIEB

The January Clearance and White Goods sale continues through January at BURRIER MAIEB. Do not miss this money saving event featuring appliances and home goods with special prices and limited stock.

Burrier-Maieb Co

Attack on American Ship by Bandits Reported

The Monocacy was attacked on the Yangtze River near Hankow with one sailor killed and several wounded. The crew returned fire, silencing the assailants after Japanese steamer involvement, and the incident was linked to pandits or revolutionists in a police report.

Associated Press Pekin Ameri Kiel Yang Tse United States & Eacy Yochow Yse Kiang River L. O’ Brien Secief Yeoman Y N. Donnelly Yang

Unclear text on wartime naval incidents and traffic safety

Fragmentary report notes American and British war vessels acting to safeguard Yangtze river traffic after several attacks. Mentions the Mono causality and consular action, with mentions of foreign merchant vessels and a commander’s report amid ongoing hostilities.

Kankow Urees Yang Tse Giang

Speech of Senator Stone Creates Unity in Congress

The Associated Press reports in Columbus Ohio that Senator Warren G Harding criticized Senator Stone’s political speech as a tactical blunder. Harding urged Republicans to support war measures yet reserve criticism, insisting unity is essential but not universal. He praised Senator Chamberlain as a patriot and urged resilience to strengthen national defense and public service.

Associated Pr Columbus Ohio United States Warren Q. Harding Stone Republican State Central and Advisory Committee Harding Senate Republic Chamberlain

Two Inches of Snow Hits Brady Area

In McCall County, about two inches of snow fell between midnight and Monday morning, wrapping Brady and surrounding areas. Weather yesterday prevented travel but officials say the snow will aid farming ground.

Brady Tex Dan McCall County Yeste

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Sewice Louis Kott & Co Ty. S. Congress Ranger Stelling Bros., Men’s Furnishers Jai Kusenberger Bidg Pershing Boy Loan Association Fredericksburg Schmidt & Sons Fr. W. Arheiger F. W. Arheiger F. W. Arbelger Market Square Ernest Schmidt & Sons Senator Stone Kolmeier & Klier
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