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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1929
Page
10
A local notice calls for farmers and traders to supply poultry eggs cream butter hides and all other country produce to the town market. The advertisement seeks reliable shipments and timely delivery to meet community needs.
President Eric F. Juenke names committees for the 44th Annual Gillespie County Fair to run August 23 to 25. Members cover Buildings & Grounds, Live Stock, Publicity, Ladies Department, Racing, Entries, Poultry, Catalogue, Commercial Exhibits, and Agriculture with chairmen listed and notes that chairmen may add members.
Brady Texas July 20 the Brady City Council unanimously approves construction of a new airport. A 157 acre lease is signed with Frisco Railroad for land three miles south on Highway 9 approved by the Commerce Department. Ground cleaning begins immediately and the Brady Chamber of Commerce airport committee will supervise the project.
Red Tomahawk slayer of Sitting Bull testifies that Indians not leasing land are thriving while others complain of food clothing and medical care. He notes his own six acres of corn and forty acres of oats and accuses younger men of not planting. Other witnesses allege threats and political meddling by agent Mossman and government staff.
Austin July 19 The new four cent tax on gasoline must be paid even when the fuel is used with exemptions considered refunds will be issued by state warrant Some mis understanding about the law persists and wholesalers have 30 days to file for a permit to sell gasoline with bonds from 1000 to 100000 dollars as required by the comptroller
The Luther League of Texas voted to purchase Nelson Park, a 20 acre site half a mile from Round Rock's business district, for 3500 dollars as a permanent encampment ground. The 52 to 4 decision selected this site from five options including locations near Lampasas Barton Creek and Palacios.
The City of New Braunfels will erect a one story plus basement city hall at about 27000 dollars. Jeremiah Schmidt of New Braunfels is the architect and Beretta Stiles Company Inc of San Antonio is consulting engineer. The building includes seven offices a commissioners court council chamber collection department and vault with a jail in the basement.
A large ice box with 200 to 300 pound capacity is advertised along with a smaller size, both offered at bargain prices.
Homer Fields of Bertram, Texas, reported he was robbed of 3500 dollars by men posing as sheep buyers who lured him to a Brownwood hotel room to seal a deal. He had drawn the cash from a bank to pay for sheep. the money disappeared after he was escorted to the room. Officers later learned an appearance was created that suggested a card game loss.
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