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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1918
Page
8
A public statement by E H Riley in Gillespie County rejects rumors that he expected a prolonged war and drought to profit, declares no such conversations occurred, disavows disloyal remarks, and vows to expose those spreading the falsehoods. He calls for justice and invites investigation.
A would be thief gained entry by cutting a wire screen and breaking a window at F Stein & Son's lumber yard office. He left the cash drawer open and empty, and appeared inexperienced, returning the screen and picking up broken glass. Authorities note the incident as an ill advised foray during hard times.
A notice offers a reward of 5600 for proof by competent evidence that the author made disloyal remarks about the U S government or that such remarks were included in the affidavit published above. One individual will pay 500 to any person providing the proof.
Washington reports Texas will receive 91361 in Federal funds for vocational education this year under the Smith-Hughes act. The state must match the same amount to receive the federal appropriation.
In a House of Commons statement Sir Leo Money says 637927 American troops arrived in Europe during April June with 350956 transported by British ships. He notes arrangements are in place to carry larger numbers in the future.
All persons having claims against the estate of Peter Gold Jr. must present them within the legal time to the undersigned executors, qualified July 5 1918, at residence and P O address Gold and Stonewall Texas.
Fredericksburg's Concordia Singing Society will present a concert at Peters Opera House on August 8 to benefit War Savings Stamps and the Red Cross in Gillespie County. The program features American and German songs, piano duets, tableaux, and Hopi's Orchestra. Admission is 50 cents with a free thrift stamp savings card. net income supports the Gillespie County Red Cross chapter.
Henry Maier of R. Maier & Sons advertises for 1 to 1000 head of feeder hogs weighing 60 pounds or more. Payment range from 8 to 18 cents per pound depending on grade and condition. In France, Allied progress continues and cavalry engages as American forces push German positions.
The Ways and Means Committee began drafting an eight billion dollar revenue bill in executive session in Washington. Chairman Kitchin presented a skeleton draft as members reviewed general tax concepts with no policy decisions or tax subjects agreed upon.
Dolores Serna, 15, died of internal injuries at Physicians and Surgeons Hospital after being run over Tuesday afternoon by a car driven by Capt. P. B. Howek of Camp Stanley at Main Avenue and Romana Street. She passed away at 2 PM.
Otto Evers' Sattlershop was completed or finished at the address 44, marking the end of alteration and repair services in that location.
The Bukkier-Mai er Co advertises large price cuts on ready made Silk Dresses Pongee and Gingham Dresses Middies Waists and Skirts White Canvas Kid and Patent Leather Primp s. The sale targets women shoppers seeking fashionable garments with significant discounts.
A buyer seeks a carload of old iron junk within 30 days and offers 45 cents per 100 pounds for wagon loads or 40 cents per 100 pounds for smaller quantities. The notice emphasizes prompt payment and bulk disposal.
At the Marne front on July 18 the Franco American assault shattered the German flank. The plan avoided a preparatory bombardment to surprise the enemy as American patrols conducted night raids and outposts stood vigilant to prevent German reconnaissance.
Ranger Captain Aldrich who helped capture alleged draft resisters in San Augustine County reported to Adjutant General Harvey that the entire band had been rounded up with few sympathizers likely remaining. The three deserters and principal members were taken without a shot fired. The deserters’ mother helped bring about surrender by appealing to them in the woods.
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