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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1926
Page
5
The post office entry marks this issue as second class matter for Fredericksburg Texas. Readers are asked to send communications to the Fredericksburg Publishing Co. Business items go to Bookkeeper's Dept while all other matters go to Editor's Dept.
The piece notes Gillespie and Blanco Counties will vote in primaries mainly for state offices with a single district attorney race. Fielding Hammond of Barnet, a former district attorney trainee with a record of six felony convictions won in court, is favored to be elected. The author urges 1926 as a year to set definite goals and draw inspiration from early settlers’ hard work.
The passage imagines broad opportunity in 1926 to improve towns and the nation, urging progress and collective effort toward a grander country amid optimistic mission.
A reflection argues that childhood learning was stronger at a mother’s knee than in dance halls, implying social drift toward looser youth activities. The remark recalls a traditional, home-centered view of childrearing and education.
A wry note contrasts breadth of view with fashion saying youth may miss opportunity unless intellect matches perception. The quote frames opportunity as a woman knocking, humorously noting she wears overalls.
The Sears Roebuck Agricultural Foundation in Dallas announced a contest for farm radio letters with ten prizes totaling 100 dollars. First prize 25 dollars, second 15, third through sixth 10 each, seventh through tenth 5 each. Letters under 500 words. postmark by February 14.
The 16 week grand jury investigation of highway affairs ends with an indictment of F. G. Hoffman of Hoffman Construction Company on two counts of swindling and perjury. The case centers on a road resurfacing contract and a related public funds misuse finding. Attorney General Dan Moody pursues a $421 000 recovery action in a separate suit before District Judge George Calhoun.
Fort Worth Texas January 28 F W Snow was sentenced to death for killing his stepson Bernie Connally after a nine day trial at Stephenville. The jury took two ballots and Snow said he would appeal. Also noted, Texas soils produce one fourth of the nation's peanuts.
The one hundred fiftieth anniversary of the Declaration of Independence will be marked by the Sesquicentennial International Exposition in Philadelphia opening June 1, 1926.
The Gloria Dei Church in Philadelphia reflects Swedish American heritage from 17th century roots to the Sesquicentennial Exposition. It notes the church’s origin on Swan Street, 1700s expansions, organ and pew updates, and the original baptismal font from Sweden, with graves of early pastors in the chancel and graveyard.
Oklahoma City bolsters its stance on the Osage murders with District Attorney Roy Lewis stating prosecutions will proceed until every killing is satisfactorily resolved. The reply comes amid a repudiation affidavit from John Ramsey who denied a confessed link to Henry Roan’s death and claimed coercion by authorities.
Dallas Texas January 27 Kathleen Randle 82 born at Washington on the Brazos the first capital of Texas died at her home in Dallas She attended Baylor University at Independence over sixty years ago Survived by daughter Mrs Stephen J Hay and son C Randle Notes her father G W Crawford lawyer banker and editor of the Washington American and a 33rd degree Mason who fought with Texas troops against Mexico.
Geologists report petroleum and natural gas found across Texas, predicting sustained heavy output for many years. The statement emphasizes widespread resource presence and long-term production prospects in the region.
Stephenville Texas January 26. Trial of FP M Snow charged with the slaying of his 19 year old stepson Bernie Connally begins Wednesday in district court. State witnesses rebut defense claims Snow is feeble minded and unable to distinguish right from wrong. Psychologists testifying for the state place Snow’s mental age between 9 and 12.
Washington records Col. William Mitchell resigning from the army amid conflict with war department officials over aviation policy. His departure, set for February 1, ends a stormy military career marked by public charges of maladministration and a push to expand aviation. He may join lectures to advocate greater aviation development.
Texarkana hosts a January conference where six states Texas Louisiana Mississippi Arkansas Oklahoma and Kansas back a permanent park loop plan. The proposal links Ozark country and coastal routes from Texarkana through Dallas Fort Worth and San Antonio to the Rio Grande and back, with a second loop from Fredericksburg through West Texas and New Mexico into San Antonio. Executives study routes set parks every about 50 miles and seek private financing to operate the system. Officiating officers for 1926 are named with state representation. plan aims for spring site inspections and public support.
Dou r Poultry Raisers invites readers to place orders this issue and asks for a trial from Kerrville Chick Hatchery.
Austin Texas January 28 cattlemen of Southwest Texas will save millions through the Livestock Sanitary Commission effort. They secured permission from Arkansas and Oklahoma to ship beef cattle to Northern markets through these states without multiple dippings. Leo Callan of San Antonio, chairman, announced the development.
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