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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1919
Page
4
Opinion urges use of Mississippi valley waterways as a model for development. The author argues nature's abundance reduced drive for canals and irrigation, urging action to convert barren areas into gardens and support veterans' employment for civic stability.
The piece critiques low teacher wages versus barber and milk wagon driver pay, arguing higher salaries attract capable teachers and preserve educational standards. It notes U.S. disparities by state, cites Chicago and Illinois anecdotes, and calls for a national uplift during Thrift Message Week June 29th to July 6th.
A June 9 Brownwood convention plans to organize a highway through Central Texas connecting Florida to Colorado. The tentative route via Santa Fe line from Houston through Brownwood and Amarillo may change, with emphasis on routing from Houston to San Antonio and north through nearby counties. Delegations from area counties are urged to attend and push for a firm route.
Reports of severe crop damage in the Southwest from cut worms are common. R E McDonald of the State Department of Agriculture recommends poisoned bait made from bran, Paris green, sawdust, water, molasses, and fruit hulls. Scatter at sundown to attract nocturnal worms. poisoning may kill other animals if eaten.
The piece warns against blind newspaper loyalty to leaders and parties. It uses President Wilson and the Fiume dispute to critique how papers flip positions to align with the latest stance, urging readers to think for themselves and judge Marcon for what he is.
The NC-4, escorted by British planes, landed in Plymouth harbor at 2 26 Greenwich time following a foggy crossing of the English Channel. Lieutenant Commander Read and crew received congratulations from President Wilson and King George, with welcomes at Mayflower Rock and royal barracks.
Bexar County voters approve the 1,500,000 road bond with about nine to one margin. City of San Antonio shows strong backing as 3,303 for and 335 against across 49 boxes, with Box 22 reporting 167 for and 1 against. Overall turnout favors improved roads and highways.
San Antonio authorities and the Chamber of Commerce announce a monster reception for the Ninety-Second Division at Camp Travis with parades dances and receptions. The unit trained at Camp Travis served in France and will be demobilized in San Antonio between June 15 and 17. Citizens are urged to invite relatives and friends and to send contributions to Mrs. Lee Ransom at 127 Oakland Street.
An assortment of linoleum is available from Gus Malchow. The listing highlights various patterns and materials for home use and renovation projects.
Good Goat and Beef Barbecue offers heat with weekly dinners every Wednesday and Saturday. patrons urged to order early at Otto Peckwolest for pickup.
Wholesale prices for flour cornmeal sugar and butter are listed with cash and retail figures. Several per pound and per sack rates appear, including 100 and 200 pound sacks, and various packaging. The text is uneven but records typical market rates and item names from a mid 20th century commodity report.
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