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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1920
Page
5
Issue information lists Fredericksburg Standard weekly, published by Fredericksburg Publishing Co. Editor and Manager WM Dietel. Post office filing second class matter. Public asked to send communications to the publishing company with division by business and editor departments.
The piece surveys the Democratic and Republican conventions, praising Cox and criticizing Bryan and McAdoo. It notes Cox’s nomination amid wet dry splits, warns of Bryan’s decline, and urges Texas voters to study candidates for the July primaries while noting legal questions over binding primaries.
The piece notes legal limits on signing contracts that waive liability in livestock shipments and questions pledges tied to primary ballots. It cites Texas Supreme Court rulings that voters may freely choose in general elections, while county committees in Travis and Dallas push affidavits demanding pledged voting behavior.
A Dearborn Independent editorial argues that while political candidates debate grand solutions, the nation faces practical shortages of food, fuel, clothing, and housing. It urges focusing on immediate needs of workers and households rather than Washington rhetoric.
Bargain sale offers two 16 by 16 foot Army tents at 42rt Gus Malchow. Potential buyers urged to act quickly for limited stock.
Tuesday several loads of fat cattle were shipped to Ft Worth and Kansas City markets. Among them was a seven year old registered Hereford cow owned by Ben Behrns or Behrns and Lindsey. Reporters viewed the grain fed grass cow and found weight estimates from fourteen hundred to sixteen hundred pounds.
Washington dispatch reports plans to finance wool growers until market recovery. Growers may ship wool to distribution points, receive a bill of lading, draw drafts against banks, secured by the bill. Drafts may be rediscounted by Federal Reserve Banks if mature within three months.
A carload of Dodge Touring Cars has arrived and will be demonstrated for prospective buyers at 421f Joseph Bros. Tin ett Bauers Red Roofing Paint, at Schandua & Reichenau.
The Eleventh Federal Reserve District covering Texas and parts of Oklahoma New Mexico and Louisiana reports more than 100 million dollars saved by investing in 5.06 dollar War Savings Stamps with 4 percent quarterly compounding. School children in Texas alone have saved 13 million dollars, and stamps are available at post offices or banks.
A shipment brings a carload of single and double bug gies and hacks to 44 Carter and Weyrich. The arrival boosts local mobility gear stock for vendors and customers.
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