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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1920
Page
6
A persuasive address argues buying at home strengthens local enterprises and helps community growth. It cites cases where outsiders profit while home merchants lose and urges voters to support policies and candidates who avoid personal attacks and scorn for neighbors. It warns against mudslinging in campaigns and stresses integrity in public life.
Messrs Hy Evans and Fitzue Lee were visitors in Fredericksburg last Thursday. Alfred Pfeil, an enterprising ginner, is in the Alamo City this week. Ben F Thomas with wife and daughter Bettie shopped in town. I W Lee added a screened porch to his country home. Lee Hazlett Flay Bird and Miss Lolet Bird visited I W Lee’s family Sunday. A number from Eckert heard Bro Grote preach at Willow City Sunday 11 am. Ben F Thomas and family and G B Thomas visited R F Thomas in San Saba. Jno Thomas and Elmer Maier of Fredericksburg visited Ben Thomas Monday. Mose King Marshall Self and T W King of Cost Texas with families, plus Mrs Cook and son Bertrand, enjoyed an all-day outing at Enchanted Rock. Sid Smith and wife of Llano called on J T Scott Sunday. Community interest in Sunday School and both B Y P U sections noted. Mrs W N Lee returned from visit to Marble Falls. W P Horlen and family visited Arthur Lehlandt Sunday. Hy Evans and Miss Lorena White attended Knopp School House picnic and closing. Ada Fries and son James returned to San Antonio after visiting here two weeks. Hy Moehle and family spent Sunday with John Stovall family. Mrs Mike Delz called on Mrs Wiley Holland Monday. W P Horlen, at Harper barbecue, reports the best time ever. Mr and Mrs Cadell and Fred Moehle with children were shopping Thursday. Reporter.
Chicago judge K M Landis condemns President Wilson for commuting cattleman James Dorsey’s sentence from eight years to four. Dorsey, a reputed Gilberton millionaire, was convicted of selling 12 000 head advertised as Holsteins via mail, but the delivered cattle were common stock.
Col. Wm L Moody pioneer cotton factor and banker died at his Galveston home aged 92. He remained active in business until a few weeks ago. Born in Virginia he came to Texas in 1854 and served in one of the first Texas companies during the Civil War. Survived by wife, a son, and a daughter.
The Daylight Store advertises 25 percent off white and figured voile and organdy fabrics. The sale highlights include voile and organdy products priced with a twenty five percent discount.
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