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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1920
Page
7
The Fredericksburg Standard announces cash in advance rules for inserts. Announcements accepted only with payment and processed in order of fee receipt. Subscriptions excluded from ad fees.
In Burnet Texas George E Christian announces his candidacy for District Attorney in the 33rd Judicial District for the next election pending Democratic primary action. He emphasizes his bid to serve as DA within the district.
An announced candidate for District Judge in the 38th Judicial District of Texas seeks votes ahead of the Democratic primary on July 24. The statement requests voters’ support for the upcoming election.
Aug M Jung and Hy F Kirchhoff announce their candidacies for Gillespie County Tax Collector in the upcoming November election and seek the citizens support.
The candidate announces re election for Tax Assessor of Eillespie County at the November election and asks for voters support.
For Treasurer candidacy for reelection to the office of County Treasurer Gillespie County at the November election and will appreciate the support of the citizens of the county.
The article outlines temporary and permanent teacher certificates with detailed exam requirements for second and first grade, and options for state and county certificates. It notes credit transfer from higher education, extension rules, and penalties related to the 1921 1922 session. It closes with health notes on tuberculosis and a call to personal action against spitting.
Fredericksburg residents report quick results from camphor and witch hazel blends like Lavoptik eye wash for weak or nearsighted eyes. A few days use improved sight in one case and halted eye pains in another. Central Drug Co offers a small bottle with an aluminum eye cup free.
Agricultural agent Hi M Madison reports a concentrated boll weevil fight across the San Antonio and Aransas Pass Railway stretch. He cites dusting machines and other devices, fall plowing to destroy wintering stalks, and a possible beneficial insect, with hopes of ending boll weevil damage in the region as a record crop looms in the lower cotton country.
The article argues lightning is less dangerous than sunstrokes, cold, floods, and disease across a large population. It cites 190 deaths from lightning, 1986 buildings struck, and details like wooden roofs and barn figures, noting higher rural risk due to isolation.
A 32 by 314 tire with rim and tire cover is missing on Austin road. A liberal reward is offered for return of the tire. Contact 41 Erwin Dechert.
A Maryland reader comments that teachers care more about earning their current salaries than about raises. The piece argues for practical education over frills, prioritizing spelling and writing, while noting teachers protest low pay.
Notice of probate of wills for Louis Dietrich Deceased and Katharina Feng Deceased filed in Gillespie County Texas. Court set July first for hearings. sheriff instructed to publish weekly notices for ten days.
Notice to the Sheriff of Gillespie County Texas to publish a probe of a will notice in a newspaper of general circulation. The notice must appear weekly for ten days, excluding the publication day, within Gillespie County. The document specifies publication terms and jurisdiction details for the probe.
Notice to interested parties in Gillespie County Texas. August Ernst Jr filed for probate of the last will and for letters testamentary. The next county court term begins July 1 1920 at the courthouse in Fredericksburg. Respond by appearing before the court to contest the application.
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