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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1929
Page
6
Editorial notes warn that anyone in the county without a 1929 license number on their vehicle will be arrested and fined. Travelers passing through multiple counties should ensure their 1929 tag to avoid penalties, as some counties may enforce more strictly than locally.
A twelve year old 4H club member captured the grand championship at the International Live Stock Show beating seasoned breeders. The piece notes rising honors for youth in agriculture and stresses the bright future of farm leadership and improved farm management aided by science and education. It also argues for a Texas state road bond plan to ease farmer taxes and fund highways. The Fort Worth stock market reports cattle and hog price trends, with specific lots and tops.
The article notes that mechanical visual broadcasting faces strict regulation by the Federal Radio Commission to protect audible programs. It discusses the challenges of transmitting visual radio and the potential for future solutions, ending with a wry remark about cats ruling the night.
Alb E Klett elected County Clerk submitted bond of 5000.00 and monthly report. Four commissioners bonded and approved. B L Enderle appointed county surveyor with 5000.00 bond. Resolution of respect adopted for Alf W Crenwelge. Mrs Alf Crenwelge named county treasurer. Various monthly reports examined and approved. Funds balances listed. Salaries set for December. Edwards Comet Grader authorized for Precinct 2. Land donations for Pecan Belt Highway accepted.
An advertisement claims chewing and smoking habits can be overcome cheaply with a pleasant root. It urges readers to send their address to 18 S. R. Stokes, Mohawk, Florida for more information.
News from Mason County notes the death of Mrs. H Thiers in Roosevelt on January 8. She was buried at Sonora beside her husband and daughter Ella, with Henry Doell of Mason as step son. Born May 28 1848 in Gillespie County she married Henry Doell Sr in 1870. She moved to Sutton County in 1899 and had seven children there. Surviving are twenty six grandchildren and six great grandchildren. She had been blind for several years.
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