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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1918
Page
4
Louis Lipsitz state director urges citizens to invest in War Savings Stamps to provide money labor and materials for the United States war machine. He emphasizes victory hinges on saving rather than fiction like castles in Spain and notes the campaign runs through December 31 1918.
A War Savings Stamp differs from a five-dollar bill in two ways. The Stamp bears interest and helps win the war when lent to the Government. the bill does not bear interest and only aids if loaned to the Government.
A local notice promotes a three week sale beginning Saturday July 27 at Barrier-Mai er Co. The ad touts bargains for homes and urges readers to visit. Also mentions Michelin Red Innertubes as ring shaped to fit casings, with other tubes described as straight and stretched in use.
Local ad for Watermelons offered by H. and F. Klaerner highlighting sweet red melons and reasonable prices. Includes contact or seller tag.
Property listing for a five room house with lot located at 1046 Amsterdam Ave New York. Owner Ae Hagen advertises the Market Square property for sale.
Mrs Lena Griffin of near Fort Sam Houston Texas recounts a year of illness and weakness. Since taking Tanlac she gained six pounds regained strength and can work without pain. She praises the remedy and notes local agents Haniseh Payne Chaney McBeth and Lee Son sell Tanlac in Fredericksburg Willow City Harper and Eckert.
New York July 23 Officers of the army Quartermasters Department announced suspensions on new deliveries and halted payments on large orders as a graft probe expands. Seven teen raincoat workers were arrested and thousands of defective coats found at the depot bound for France. Harry E Lazarus, a clothing manufacturer, faced charges of attempting to bribe a government inspector while connected to raincoat producer committees.
Tires of all popular sizes available at Cain City Garage. Staff offer fitting and mounting services, with a selection of passenger car and light truck tires. Prices and inventory vary by size and brand. Contact Cain City Garage for current tire stock and installation options.
Director John H. Regan reflects on gratitude and restraint in wartime Texas. He frames blessings and sacrifice as religious duty, noting European gratitude for American aid, and argues frugality is a privilege, not mere obligation, amid widespread hardship.
Texas farmers fall into two classes, commercial wheat producers in the north and small, self-sustaining growers in scattered regions. The Food Administration urges the latter to secure 12 pounds per person per month for family use and seed, selling any excess to neighbors for seeding to expand home bread production.
In corn producing counties the 50 50 plan for buying wheat flour and substitutes is eased. Farmers who grind meal from home grown corn may buy flour without substitutes by giving a statement to the merchant. The merchant forwards it to the jobber or mill, which will supply flour without substitutes under the same old rules.
Texas peach shipments from East Texas, including Elberta fruit, could cut sugar demand by supplying about 5,775,000 pounds of saccharine fruit monthly for 5,000,000 residents. The 1916 1917 1918 crop figures, values, and shipping totals show a growing role in state finances and food distribution with Federal Food Administration support improving handling and transport of peaches and tomatoes.
A New York City wholesaler, Jacob Kulla, was fined $25,000 to aid the Red Cross for selling flour above the Food Administration margins. He profited 75 cents to $1.65 per barrel while the allowed margins were 50 to 75 cents per barrel for wholesale, with retailers allowed 86 cents to $1.24 per barrel and 1 cent per pound on broken packages. The text notes that flour and sugar were not fully controlled by the federal government.
Food Department issues immediate order restricting sugar sales to manufacturers of non essentials. Only Louisiana seconds and thirds may be used, with valid sugar certificates. Affects beverage syrups candies cereals chewing gum cocoa and chocolate condiments confec tions flavoring extracts invert sugar syrups soda and soft drinks. Administrator Peden calls it temporary but essential to protect households and preservers.
Oswald Kunhardt formerly German and Austrian consul in Boston was arrested as an enemy alien at his Manchester home and brought to Boston. His apartments were searched. no details released on evidence. He may be interned for the war duration. The case echoes the earlier Karl Muck incident drawing public interest. London dispatch notes British raiding planes hit Heidelberg Mannheim and Ohlendorf Sealer factory, with all planes returning.
Help wanted notice seeks three girls to work in kitchen and dining room with tray carrying duties. Position offers twenty dollars monthly plus room. Apply at the local dining hall office.
Statement of the First State Bank of Harper Gillespie County Texas at close of business June 2 1918 shows liabilities capital stock paid in surplus funds undivided profits net and deposits. J S Whitewood vice president and A B Barker cashier certify correctness with notary public Chas E Bel witnessing sworn July 6 1918.
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