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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1916
Page
3
A fragment notes a real estate listing prompting community interest. Details remain unclear but the note mentions a hat as a curious artifact tied to the sale, suggesting a local curiosity rather than a formal auction event.
A reader reports severe kidney and back pains relieved by Dr. Pierce's Anuric Tablets after unsuccessful other remedies. The letter lauds the medicine and notes physicians at Buffalo tested it, with many patients cured. It also mentions Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a blood cleanser and overall health aid.
Multiple residents declare candidacy for Gillespie County Assessor and Tax Assessor offices at the November election. Names include Chas Schmidt Willie Heimann Jr Louis Kordzik and others seeking re election.
County voters are informed that Albert J Schmidt is officially announcing his candidacy for re election to the office of County Treasurer of Gillespie County at the upcoming November election. He seeks continued service and experience in managing county finances and tax collection.
Henry Kordzik Jr is described as a candidate for County Commissioner in Precinct 1 Gillespie County Texas with Peter Roeder noted in relation to the election. The notice references the upcoming November election and the position of Precinct 1 Commissioner.
Announcements declare J. Martin as Democratic candidate for Representative of the 89th District and O. Schmidt as Democratic candidate for Representative of the 89th District, subject to party action.
A fragmented OCR item suggests a short note or civic message referencing a numeric phrase and city. The readable fragments imply a local focus but lack clear names, dates, or actions to confirm specifics.
Public notices announce candidacies for Gillespie County offices in the 1916 election. District Judge candidates include a Democratic nominee. District Clerk nominee E. Wright. County Judge candidate D. C. Darroch. and Kneese seeking reelection as County Commissioner.
Official notices announce candidates for the Gillespie County Sheriff and Tax Collector race in the November election. Hermann Ochs seeks re election, while H Klaerner and Eugene Althaus name candidacies for the same office.
A San Antonian recalling the Second Battle of Manassas describes the 30 August 1862 fighting. As sergeant major of Pryor's Third Virginia infantry, he recalls Porter’s assault, Lee and Jackson on the field, and fierce artillery and infantry actions amid heavy casualties.
In a brutal close range battle the Union line shatters under Confederate artillery as Longstreet’s corps advances. A wounded Federal soldier begs to be killed, while a Wisconsin regimental bearer and Major Urquhart clash with Pender’s brigade over who captured a four-gun battery. The narrative ends with gratitude for surviving and a promise to continue the account.
Promotional ad urging every family to keep Chamberlain's Celery Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy during hot weather. It claims high value and necessity before summer ends and notes availability everywhere.
Maxwell motor cars have attained the most southerly point in Mexico reached by any automobile in the punitive expedition there. Letters from US Army officers testifying to the car's performance praise its endurance on rugged trails in San Antonio Chihuahua and other fronts.
Reports from Columbus New Mexico on June 21 describe mounted raiders moving along a hillslope region above Cruces canyon. The distance of about twelve miles from El Y and Namiquipa is noted with indications they could threaten supply trains. Sources mention Pershing’s forces and allied agents pursuing the bandits who reportedly prefer independent action.
The Anti-Saloon League leads a drive to force Texas Democrats to vote on a Prohibition submission in the July primary. Dr. Barton claims 300,000 signatures, but only about 50,000 collected, showing low voter zeal and interest. The piece outlines costs and local option prospects and notes August counts may reveal future contests. Also reports a Dallas wind storm causing extensive damage and obituary for Mrs. Helen C. Taylor.
The Fredericksburg Arbeiter-Verein and Concordia provided support and songs at the graveside as Ferdinand Beckmann is mourned by his sorrowing relatives for his husband father grandfather and brother. Many flowers and tokens of sympathy were received during his illness and funeral.
A travel note warns that 4 percent risk accompanies journeys and advises carrying Chamberlin's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, stating the preparation cannot be obtained on trains or steamships and attacks of illness may occur.
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