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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1918
Page
5
Secretary McAdoo urged prompt tax increases to avoid expanding debt. He told House Leader Kitchin that relying on 4 billion in taxes would force 20 billion in loans, risking high interest and inflation. He proposed a war profits tax, higher normal income tax on unearned incomes, and heavy taxes on luxuries.
A testimonial from Mrs. Wm. Kohlenberg of New Braunfels Texas describes backache relief after using three boxes of Doan's Kidney Pills. The ad emphasizes kidneys as blood filters and promotes the product priced at 60 cents, available at dealers.
The Food Administration urges households to buy more clear beef or substitute with fish to ease meat shortages. It outlines fish’s brain-nutrition facts, best seasons, ocean vs inland abundance, oily varieties like salmon and mackerel, and benefits of freezing and cold storage to improve city access, standardize prices, cut costs, and maintain supply.
Federal Food Administrator E. A. Peden in Texas issues wartime rules limiting wheat use and hoarding. Householders may eliminate wheat until harvest or cap wheat flour with 14 percent per person per week. 50-50 substitute rule applies for flour purchases with mandatory alternatives. Sugar limits depend on locale and signed certificates.
The family of Rose Gliddon expresses sincere thanks to all who assisted during her illness and death. Special thanks to Dr J B Peden Mrs C Molberg Mrs Adolf Weber Rev A R Vetter for the funeral service and to all who sent flowers. Your kindness will never be forgotten by Mr and Mrs R T Gliddon.
United States Department of Agriculture releases a preliminary summary of cotton acreage and conditions for 1918. Texas shows acreage near 11.19 million, up two percent from last year, with labor shortages and drought affecting western areas yet overall favorable cultivation and no insect ravages observed. Districts vary with moisture and labor impacts noted across Northwest Center South and Southeast regions.
An ad style notice from Seagoville Texas promotes Dr. Pierce's Anurie as a kidney and bladder cleanser to treat rheumatism and prevent serious diseases. It cites a testimonial from T. J. Allen claiming cure after 10 months of Anurie use and lists price and trial offer.
Don't throw away old tires Gates Half Sole tires will make them as good as new at less than half the price KOENIG'S GARAGE offers this rejuvenation service for cost conscious motorists.
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