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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1927
Page
4
Washington reporters note the calm mood of New Englanders in offices as Calvin Coolidge hosts visiting editors at his mountain lodge. The president, wearing a ten gallon hat knickers and rubber boots, is said to fish daily with his family while Dakota traits allegedly temper his demeanor.
On June 15 thirteen foreign governments paid 88,998,931 to the United States. France contributed 10,000,000. The remittances show some nations settle debts, despite criticisms, and the phrase money talks reflects the payments.
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals rules a warrant to search a private residence must be based on facts sworn in affidavits rather than belief. Roy Chapin’s liquor possession case is reversed as the search was invalid and testimony from officers is barred. The decision aligns state law with federal standards and emphasizes probable cause and proper affidavits. Judge Lattimore dissented, with Morrow writing for the majority and Hawkins concurring.
The report praises Captain Eli B. Rockwell of St. Albans Vermont as the world's oldest active steamship captain with 80 years on inland waters. Beginning as a teenager in St Johns Quebec he later captained the Cynthia and Adirondack and saved a boiler fire in 1868. He has hosted famous figures and enjoys radio, newspapers, and farm life.
Washington issues a ruling that clerks in third or fourth class post offices are not covered by civil service retirement benefits. They are hired by the postmaster outside civil service rules and paid by contract, thus not government employees.
The United States Tariff Commission reports Canadians are selling maple sugar and syrup on this side of the border. Competition has become keen in Vermont New York and Ohio due to cross border market access.
The piece notes a fifteen year old child’s cash value at $95,000 as estimated by Woman's Home Companion, illustrating wealth but prompting humane concerns. It cites government data: national income near 99 billion dollars, average earnings about $2010 per worker, and purchasing power 44 percent above twenty years ago, with experts predicting continued growth due to invention and skill.
Blas Knight a 56 year old Mexican German born man who had lived in the United States without learning English or naturalization was admitted to Mexico after repeated crossings of the international bridge at Nuevo Laredo. Mexican authorities accompanied him to the consul in Laredo where a card granting entry was issued listing his nationality as none. Knight has spent 40 years away from his native land in a journey marked by illness and unfulfilled hopes of returning to Mexico.
Nutrition experts from Agriculture departments support meals of ham and eggs for housewives. They conclude the two foods complement each other, with minerals and vitamins offsetting deficiencies when eaten together.
The M. E. Church South Women’s Missionary Society sponsors a chicken supper at the Church Dining Hall on Thursday July 7 at 6 PM. Adults 50 cents, children 25 cents. Bring friends. Free program after supper.
Dairy expert W L Clevenger says creameries lose 5 cents per pound on low quality butterfat and small producers. He notes best operations average 1,000 pounds of fat per farm, with five cows yielding about 200 pounds annually. He urges culling unprofitable cows and boosting business minded cream production.
East Texas West Texas and South Texas Chambers of Commerce join to mount an all Texas exhibit at the National Dairy Memphis Show in October. Executives from the region report on recent conference as buyers and owners list Frigidaire and Delco Lights customers and invite inspection in the show room of Felix W Maier Machine and Blacksmith Shop.
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