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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1926
Page
3
Miriam A. Ferguson declares she will resign as governor by November 1 1926 after recognizing decisive opposition in the Democratic primary. She withdraws from the Democratic nomination race and plans a special legislative session to address bond issues and state road projects, postponing until September 13.
B L Moss cites nut grass as a growing threat in the Cotton Belt, stating no practical remedy exists and predicting it will infest most fields in 50 to 100 years. He urges pest science research to address this serious agricultural problem in the South.
In Sulphur Springs on May 22 Mrs. Ferguson delivered an opening speech challenging Moody. She proposed a public test of honesty, pledging to resign if she leads Moody by 25 000 votes or if he leads her. the primaries set for July 24.
Lynch Davidson delivers a post election statement from Houston expressing pride in the people’s verdict, saluting Moody’s leadership, and vowing continued service to Texas. He defends his record, claims no personal ambition, and stresses integrity and unity in the Democratic government. The message emphasizes hope for the state and belief that time will prove his sincerity.
The article warns that nut grass or coco grass is the worst weed once established and resistant to eradication. It notes there is no record of complete removal from large fields once widespread and highlights its slow, relentless spread.
The Federal Land Bank and the National Farm Loan Association of Texas report sound finances enabling a new low rate. For details contact Chr. Mathiesen, local Secretary Treasurer.
In Cisco Texas a 15 year old, Leslie Cook, is believed to have taken his own life after a reprimand from his mother. His body was found hanging at Rising Sun near the town on Monday.
A young man, scolded by his mother a few hours earlier, used a rope to hang himself from a rear tree limb near his parents home. Police and rescuers were summoned, but he died at the scene. The incident is being investigated by local authorities.
The Federal Land Bank announces a 5 percent interest rate on all new mortgages effective August 1. Since its 1917 founding, the bank has led the field in low rates and long land mortgage contracts with liberal repayment options, inviting Texas citizens with friendly interest in farming.
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