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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1920
Page
8
A Burnet Texas resident announces candidacy for District Attorney in the 33rd Judicial District. The statement is directed to voters and notes it is subject to Democratic primary action. The ad mentions strict cash terms for publication and references other election notices.
I respectfully announce to the voters of the 38rd Judicial District of Texas that I am a candidate for the office of District Judge in this district, subject to the action of the Democratic primaries on July 24th. I shall gratefully appreciate your support. we EGR
Edgar Kothmann announces his candidacy for sheriff of Gillespie County in the November election seeking voter support. He asks residents for their backing and endorsements.
The Government backs the new water power act with a commission including the Secretaries of War Interior and Agriculture. The Forestry Service notes the shift from steam as coal costs rise and forecasts 5,000,000 horsepower added in five years if conditions improve. Many regions hold untapped water power once blocked by legislation or cheaper steam.
Aug M Jung announces candidacy for Gillespie County Tax Collector in the upcoming November election and solicits votes and support.
Max Wahrmund announces his candidacy for the office of Tax Collector in Gillespie County for the November election and respectfully seeks the support of county citizens.
Hy F Kirchhoff announces his candidacy for the office of Tax Collector of Gillespie County in the upcoming November election and asks for the support of county citizens.
A candidate announces run for re election as Tax Assessor of Gillespie County at the November election and asks voters for support.
Candidate Albert J. Schmidt announces candidacy for County Treasurer in Gillespie County and asks for citizen support in the November election. Also a farm ad notes Holstein calves priced at $25 and a coffee offer from Juenke & Schoenewolf.
Four Jersey cows fresh in milk offered for sale. Silk dress goods 20 percent off at the Daylight Store. Blumberg Tractor demonstration arranged for next week after retirement in San Antonio. A B Lange.
A president of the United States Chamber of Commerce urges thrift and steady production to restore normal conditions. He contends that bolshevism and other isms will not seriously threaten U S production and that constructive Americans should push social and economic progress, keeping industry moving.
In Wilmington on July 10 Dr. Watson state chemist told Judge Hastings that real ripe buttermilk contains 3 percent alcohol and vendors could face prosecution. The liquor claim arises as buttermilk was popular with patrons in bars before the dry wave, baffling barkeeps and prompting scientific scrutiny.
Fredericksburg residents praise Lavoptik eye wash mixture of witch hazel camphor hydrastis as it relieves strain and inflammation. Advertiser claims two applications helped a man read again and a woman with inflamed eyes improved with one bottle. Central Drug Co. guarantees a small bottle to aid any case.
A Texas author urges all residents to cast ballots in the July 24 primaries. He argues voting is a duty to country and state, warns against intimidation, and urges families to participate. He notes legal eligibility for women and references past partisan actions and consequences.
Dallas July 7 A 1920 class at a prominent women’s college establishes an unprecedented memorial for the first girl baby and a silver spoon for the first boy baby. The class funds a four year scholarship worth about 4000 dollars by investing 1700 dollars in Liberty bonds with interest reinvested in government savings certificates. The amount is expected to yield about 4000 dollars by 1938 for the scholar. The class keeps the claimant’s name confidential but hopes the winner is known as Liberty Loan.
Comfort Texas July 12 1920 Harry Jersig Clem Teng and Alfonzo Arnold from San Antonio and O C Helekamp from Comfort went out camping on the river near Center Point Mr Win Albrecht of Center Point was in town Wednesday Mr Will Gaines and sisters Misses Amy and Augusta were in town Sunday Mr Moritz Holekamp and son and Miss Ida Holekamp of Turtle Creek spend the weekend here with relatives
Kerrville School Board will appoint a kindergarten teacher for the next term. The superintendent will pick a suitable candidate for recommendation. Most of the faculty have been chosen, but the full list will be withheld from publication pending final selections.
A used Ford and a Dodge car, in good condition, for sale at a bargain price. Willing to take another car in trade. Listed by Henry Becker. Also noted a carload arrival from Deker Bros. Buggies and Hacks and Oscar Krauskopf.
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