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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1922
Page
6
A brief postal notice marks Fredericksburg Texas as the location of second class matter entry at the local post office indicating a standard mailing classification for the publication.
The Railroad Labor Board in Chicago announced a five cent per hour cut for Maintenance of Way and Railway Shop workers and anticipates similar reductions for other railroad labor groups. With falling markets, buyers expect rate decreases and the public doubts current rates are stable. the new schedules should boost business and unlock orders delayed by cost uncertainty.
Leisure hours with friends at the Fair Grounds on July 4. Notes on visitors from Boerne to Paul Keller, Galveston to Miss Kolmeier, and others. Graybury Oilers of San Antonio to play July 2 3 4. weddings and travel among local residents. Schützen Fest August 5 6. Legion program planned for July 4.
A parable likens miners, mine owners, and the public to three shipwrecked men on a raft, arguing over scarce coal. The speaker urges moving to modern organization, with a liner to rescue them by stopping cannibalism, forcing reform, stabilizing prices, and securing steady jobs for miners.
Scores of miners fled their guard duties as threats loomed at the Williamson County coal mines. After midnight, they returned when Hugh Willis, a union district board member, promised protection. A morgue cut from a vacant store held Herrin’s fallen, victims of a labor conflict, as townspeople moved past without pity.
The article notes limited details but says the parade committee promises a worthwhile 4th of July event. It mentions guests Mrs. J. E. Blackmon and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Butler of San Antonio visiting local residents, and politics with San Antonio candidate T. l. Ridgeway speaking at Court House Park. The Gillespie County Fair catalog and prize list are now available free from Hy Hirsch, Sec. of the Association.
Mr. Gammon Davis of Boerne and Miss Ida Lee Martin of Bandera were united in wedlock last week. The groom is a prominent young businessman of Boerne, and the bride is a daughter of Mrs. Alf. Kelley. Congratulations.
The local Sanitarium recently operated on several residents including Miss Cora Koennecke and Miss Carpenter, Mrs Ad Schmidt, Mrs Fred Simon, and Mr Marvin Wimers. The brief note identifies the patients by name in a routine medical update.
All sizes lids rubbers and caps are available at Juenke and Schoenewolf.
The Giants travel to Kerrville to play the Grayburg Oilers at the Fair Grounds on Tuesday July 4. The local baseball team lost last Sunday at Kerrville. Area notes describe 750 acres of land with 100 under cultivation and 60 more tillable front priced at 11000 dollars.
The Interstate Commerce Commission mandates a 10 percent across the board freight reduction effective July 1 with changes in August 1920, excluding passenger and Pullman fares. Agricultural products gain a 16 percent cut in 1922, replacing prior temporary reductions ending this month. Some railroad officials warn rates could hamper carrier earnings.
Messrs A H Welgehausen and Max Schoenewolf motored to Mason last Tuesday at.
Leisure hours on July 4 at the Fair Grounds feature an afternoon program. Messrs Schandua and Reich nau secure the tin roof contract for the new High School and the remodeled building. J Mitch Johnson of San Saba visits Fredericksburg last Wednesday in support of his bid for District Attorney of the 23rd Judicial District.
An advertisement promotes men’s clothing deals with Mohair or Palm Beach suits plus a straw hat for $10. A $12.50 option offers a long wear suit and better straw hat. An all wool serge suit is $15, with higher grades at $17.50. The text hints French blue serge selling after an armistice, but details are cut off.
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