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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1918
Page
3
Federal Food Administration for Texas led by Administrator A Peden urges broader use of Texas fruits and vegetables. Merchants should stock and display fresh produce to stimulate markets and profits, with stores from grocery to drug and department stores advised to cooperate and report shipments promptly.
Read at churches nationwide the message from the United States Administration expressed confidence that the country would respond with enthusiasm and unity upon presentation of the necessary plans and policies. An official file from Gillespie County Texas records the transmission of this address to religious communities.
The message stresses voluntary sacrifice to support Allied war needs. Hoover urges cutting meat to two pounds per week per person over four, conserving sugar for canning, and limiting wheat to one third of normal until the next harvest. Emphasizes shared burden, home baking support, and broad civic outreach from Texas pride to national appeal.
The Secretary of War designates June 5 as the registration day for men aged 21 to 31 born between June 6, 1896, and June 5, 1897. Crowder’s office shifts registration to local boards, estimating over 100000 registrations and up to 750000 available for service, with strict deadlines and penalties for noncompliance.
A private listing announces Delano Merino thoroughbred ram stock for sale at Wm. Roeder Jr. yard in White Oak Gillespie County Texas. Details include breeder’s name and location for interested buyers to contact.
A 1918 Texas election notice from Gillespie County orders a vote on June 29 to decide if hogs goats and sheep may run at large within a described Pocket District No 34. The notice lists extensive parcel boundaries and landowners including S. M. & 5, E. Turner, H. E. & W. T. Ry. Co., Johan Russworm, T. Hyde and Heirs of David Ness among others.
County Judge I A H Kneese orders June 29 1918 vote at Pocket School House on whether hogs goats and sheep run at large in described subdivision. Albert Kramer and Win Fuhrmann named election judges with Kramer presiding. Voters must be freeholders within territory and qualified under Texas law. Ballot options: For the Stock Law or Against the Stock Law. Return results within ten days to the County Judge.
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