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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1918
Page
7
A fragment reflects a moment around a table with water nearby, suggesting a scene focused on domestic detail and conversation. The text is incomplete, but hints at a quiet domestic setting and everyday activity surrounding a table.
A May 29 Associated Press report from Washington notes a special committee of cotton goods manufacturers met with the War Industries Board Price Fixing Committee to present preliminary cost figures for fair prices on cotton piece goods. Indications point to possible government takeover of cotton goods, with John Scott of Chicago named as Textile Administrator. British Cotton Control Board restrictions are reported to affect American mills, requiring licensing for spinning up to 50 percent of spindles and a 40 hour week.
In May 1918 at Camp Travis Texas soldiers hear a lighthearted account of a mispacked cake and dusty fudge from home. The piece argues home food is unnecessary when troops can buy fresh items at regimental exchanges and notes field training simulates real war conditions. It also sketches early political chatter on negro women voting in Texas primaries and the varied motives of female suffrage supporters.
A corn bread recipe outlines one square pan 5x5 with 14% oz milk 34 oz butter 34 oz light syrup or honey 1 eggs 1 salt 10 oz corn meal 6 oz rye flour 3 4 oz baking powder. Mix butter with syrup then eggs, add milk, fold in rye flour corn meal and baking powder, bake in a hot oven.
A Kerrville Mountain Sun letter urges wives to vote their honest convictions and records the last mentioned vote to prevent disgrace. It argues that women will purify the ballot and invites women to be first to cast ballots, warning against vicious elements and stressing moral government.
A persuasive wartime column defines patriotism as enlightened self interest and urges continuous Bond payments. It compares Liberty Bonds to mortgages, warns against selling early, and stresses disciplined saving through June to August to fulfill duties as a citizen investor.
A historic bran muffin recipe lists 4 cups bran 14 cups rye flour 1 cup molasses 2 eggs 1 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons soda. Mix to a firm batter, fill molds and bake for the finished muffins.
The Texas Retail Merchants Association outlines a June 11 and 12 state convention in Waco with Food Administration officials and War Council officials attending. Secretaries meet June 10, headquarters at Hotel Raleigh, with delegates and visiting merchants hosted by Waco merchants.
Doan's Kidney Pills helped a New Braunfels contractor after back pain from tired kidneys. The user says one or two boxes stopped the trouble and no pills were needed for two years, calling the cure lasting. Price 60 cents at dealers. FosterMilburn Co. Buffalo NY advertises the remedy.
J W Hoopes of the Federal Reserve Bank congratulates Liberty Bond buyers for pushing the district over the top. He states soldiers returnees show no regret for their service and praises the sacrifices of all who bought bonds.
A humorous note suggests a stock salesman approach will fail, as one promises to sell the State Capitol for $100. The speaker tells them to beware, declaring, I don't know you, but I do know Uncle Keep your Liberty Sam.
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