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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1927
Page
6
The Fredericksburg Publishing Co publishes weekly on Saturdays. It lists R.8. Klett as managing editor and WH Habenicht as business manager. Public notices should be sent to the publishing office with business items to Bookkeeper's Dept and other matters to Editor's Dept.
This piece explains proposed amendments to raise legislative salaries, expand Supreme Court and Court of Criminal Appeals membership, adjust tax designations, and urges voter turnout on August first. It also reports fishing fines, coast guard enforcement actions, and a clarification from the Fredericksburg Standard editor regarding a water franchise controversy.
The sheriff notifies jurors for the Gillespie County District Court August term opening August 17, 1927 at 9 A.M. in Fredericksburg. List includes grand jurors C W Evers, G Henke, A Scherer, C L Young, F Weinheimer, M Wittig, G Hartmann, E Ahrens, E Kramer, L Feller, A Rabke, and many petit jurors across the first and second weeks.
State extension hort iculturalist J F Rosborough urges Texas farmers to develop pecan orchards on undeveloped plots and even existing natural groves. He warns against excessive removal of native growth and outlines a controversial July August method using arsenic to kill competing trees to boost pecan yields.
Madison Wis July 22 The Wisconsin Senate moved to repeal the entire state enforcement law in a substitute bill aligning with New York style reform as a response to Governor Zimmermann's veto of the Duncan beer bill The veto targeted a narrowly repealing penalty section arguing it tried to nullify federal law.
The guide lists steps for selecting trees with good pecan crops, marking inferior trees for winter top removal, and spacing. It advises removing unprofitable large tops, applying protective sealant to cuts, and timing budding to July 15 or later on new sprouts.
A guide to washing glass discusses cold water and its limits with oily residue, and suggests ammonia, soda, or soap to restore luster. It notes drying times, polishing with a soft towel, and using a soft brush for cut glass. Placing damp pieces on a towel prevents marks on polished wood.
Liano announces a new dry goods venture named the Norman Dry Goods Company to expand retail options in Llano. The plan outlines a store offering fabrics, clothing, and household items to serve local residents.
Beginning Monday August 1 the business will occupy the Holtzer building on the east side of the courthouse square. Owner Mr Norman comes from Fredericksburg and is a well known Fredericksburg businessman seeking success in Llano.
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