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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1934
Page
4
The notice lists staff names including S. Klett managing editor and R. E. Jordan sports editor. It states the paper is entered at the Fredericksburg Texas post office as second class matter and sets a subscription price of $1.50 per year payable in advance.
A Kentucky Press quip notes a stubborn advertiser who declines to buy space because people do not read the paper, yet he is often the first to alert the editor to an error on the last page.
The article notes many towns report residents receiving Pasteur treatment after dog bites. It warns dog owners to supervise pets and protect children from dog exposure amid rising rabies concerns.
The PWA Commission should be petitioned to permit the City Commission to set its own wage scale for laborers for the water and sewage project. Proposed pay is 2 dollars per day with six days of work weekly, aiming to ensure local workers benefit from the 228000 dollar PWA allotment.
Chas L South of Coleman spoke to a crowd on the Fredericksburg courthouse lawn last Saturday afternoon in support of his bid in the new 21st district. His one hour address outlined his platform including tariffs on wool and meat and veterans bonuses. He urged repayment of war debts from Allies and suggested lowering interest rates where owed.
The mistress of the prunes accuses a boarder of owing for a full month. The boarder defends that he was ahead by a margin, not behind, highlighting a humorous dispute over payment.
Reports on drought relief loans from a 100 million dollar appropriation direct to farmers and ranchers in Texas New Mexico and Arizona with monthly loan disbursement and county committee administration. Hygro the stallion to be shipped to Kerrville for breeding and news of horse population rebound and cattle disease case in Maryland.
New Orleans reports cotton prices leaping past day lows as drought and heat in the western belt push October to 13.30 and December to 13.44, with gains of about 75 to 80 cents. Daily livestock and grain prices also shown with cattle and hog values steady to higher at regional markets.
Wool shipments from Fredericksburg totaled 1 112 800 pounds for the just closed season. Prices paid ranged from 20 to 25 cents for long wool and 18 cents for short wool.
Twenty-cent advances were made on the bulk of 320000 pounds of wool moved from the Knapp warehouse at Fredericksburg to Hallowell Jones and Donald of Boston. The wools are on consignment and were contracted for by Frank Montague who represents Boston wool dealers in West Texas.
The report lists selling prices for cattle hogs sheep and goats. Beef categories range from good to choice with various weights and qualities, hogs show truck weights and lighter grades, and mutton lamb and goat prices are given across multiple quality tiers.
A 150-strong caravan supporting Carl Range of Mason for Congress toured Menard Sonora Junction Rocksprings Brackettville Del Rio and Hudspeth ranch near Combstock addressing 2,500 people at Hudspeths reunion The Del Rio rally drew the largest audience since 1928 according to Judge Brian Montague Hudspeth praised Runge and tariff views with endorsements from Claude Hudspeth and L W Elliott emphasizing law enforcement cooperation to curb crime.
Divine services at 10:00 a m on the 8th Sunday after Trinity with Bible class and Sunday School at 1:30 p m. The Rev Wm Flachmeier conducts in the pastor's absence. A cordial welcome to all from Pastor Bracher.
Divine services scheduled for 10:30 a m and 8 o clock with Sunday school at 9:30. The congregation is invited to worship at all times. Pastor G Brannies.
The M B Church South announces Sunday school moves to 9 30 a m next Sunday with a public examination of Bible and Catechism. The class includes Blos som Dechert Louise Becker Janice Reed Verdie Bell McDougall Elsie Rabke Eugenia Kneese Wolfgang Braeutigam Richard Braeutigam Elmer Ellebracht Julius Marquardt. The Lord's Supper will be administered at the end of the service. Pastor R Gammenthaler.
Bethany Lutheran Church announces no services Sunday due to pastor Theo M Haag’s absence. The church welcomes worshipers to all future services once regular schedule resumes.
A card of thanks expresses gratitude to friends and acquaintances for their sympathy during sorrow. Special thanks go to Revs Belcher and Radetzky, doctors and nurses, Mr Beckman for funeral service, the Masons for the service, and all who sent floral offerings. May God’s blessings rest on you all.
Antiseptic ointment claims to treat athlete’s foot ringworm and heel infections. Provides quick relief at low cost with easy access from local druggists.
Washington reports a 8 to 10 percent reduction in lumber and timber product prices for housing construction, adding to a prior 4 14 to 8 percent cut in retail markups. NRA says combined cuts total about 14 to 15 percent savings for consumers renovating or building under the housing program.
A classroom prompt asks students to write their names in primers. Little Abe interjects with a sharp quip about resale value, eliciting amused reactions from classmates and the teacher.
Fredericksburg Publishing Co advertises low prices on Mimeo graph paper stencils and mimeograph ink to help customers save money before purchase. The notice emphasizes bargain rates and invites inquiries.
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