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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1919
Page
5
Poem recounts Jim falling in No Man's Land as memories rise of his mother and childhood. The narrator, a broker by trade, envisions his mother beckoning him from a bright portal while the lifeless form remains, and the only thing that dies is the huddled heap.
Paris June 2 German counter proposals from the allied and associated governments will be handed to Count von Brockdorff Rantzau on Friday. The Echo de Paris says this will refuse the German proposals and that the Germans must accept or refuse the allies conditions before June 25. Later reports suggest peace terms may be modified to some extent.
Snow fell in several Panhandle towns as a cold norther swept through the region on Sunday. Dalhart reported about four inches while Hoover measured around two inches. The snowfall, though noticeable, is not expected to cause major crop damage as the snow melted quickly.
Unrest surges across Europe as a Rhine republic proclaims itself with Dr. Dorden heading provisional government at Wiesbaden. Simultaneous reports say Polish troops join Romanian forces in Bukowina after capturing St Ansilu, while German authorities issue orders to arrest Dr. Dorden and protest French conduct in Rhineland occupied areas.
Alabama Congressman Heflin writes to cotton specialist W B Yeary urging a August rally of cotton farmers merchants and bankers across the belt to pressure for higher prices. He credits sustained holding movements with preventing a collapse to 15 cents and predicts 30 to 40 cents for 1919, arguing diversified farming can keep cotton off market and boost profits.
Returns from 48 counties show prohibition majority at 15 351, home ownership up then down, suffrage opposition at 21 061, and salary increase defeat at 64 518. Totals statewide: home ownership 129 526 with 128 709 against. suffrage 122 318 for and 143 389 against. prohibition 137 542 for and 122 191 against. salary increase 96 214 for and 160 732 against.
John H. Ross warns Medina County Commissioners Court that his four thousand dollar U S mail contract relies on a road through the county that has been neglected for over twenty years. He states delays or damage to mail service will prompt legal action to compel road work. The San Antonio Bandera route spans about three to four miles in Medina County.
Mrs. Wilhelmina Heinen widow of H. H. Heinen of Comfort died Wednesday June 4 at 11 30 a m at the home of her daughter Mrs Henry Wallace in Kerrville. The obituary notes her passing in the local region and lists surviving family.
In Washington thousands of women workers, called petti coat patriots, join Uncle Sam's war industry. Senator Penrose asks which are best, plain or pretty, and officials reply the split is about fifty fifty as both groups contribute with varying accuracy.
In Muskogee Oklahoma a civilian greets a furloughing Indian soldier named John and asks why he fights. John replies that he fights to make the whole damned world Democratic Party, prompting humor and reflection on wartime motivations.
A bride of a year wheels a baby carriage with triplet girls while another new wife, a few weeks married, recalls wedding serenade by her husband’s orchestra. The first bride notes the orchestra played Three Little Maids and the second recalls The Sextet from Lucia, provoking a pale reaction.
A canvasser asks Mrs. O Grady what party her husband belongs to. She replies I am the party and asks what about it. The exchange highlights militant suffragette rhetoric and individual resolve in the political campaign era.
Washington June 1 The Senate plans to pass Senator Johnsons resolution demanding release of the complete peace treaty text but the State Department will not forward it without Paris approval. Paris confirms full copies are being sold in German cities for 15 cents each while the American commission resists public release due to French and British objections.
In Luling Texas on June 3 Dora Smith, daughter of Mr and Mrs C R Smith, suffered a broken arm after a cow at the stable door knocked her as it started forward. Her clothing caught on the horns causing injuries.
Strike at 2 525 feet yields 30 feet of oil sands in Co E Menzie well on Sherbino brothers ranch Pecos County Wichita Kansas driller A T Freet says fifth showing to date. Operations paused until Friday. Menzie test lies 32 miles from Reilly well at Sheffield.
In Ballinger Texas on June 4 oil men attending the Russell well shooting began buying county leases. W D Ward and D G Lacy of Kiowa Oklahoma purchased large tracts near the Russell well as gas later broke through and heavy running could be heard despite the well being bridged after the shot.
Buck Jackson 11, son of Mr and Mrs H B Jackson, dies at local sanitarium after a Santa Fe switch engine hits him four miles west of Ballinger Texas while he guarded cows. He slept on the track and the engine returning from San Angelo struck him, crushing his skull.
The Senate approved the amendment by a 56 to 25 vote, after the House passage two weeks earlier. The measure now moves to state legislatures for ratification, supported by 36 Republicans and 20 Democrats, opposed by 17 Democrats and 3 Republicans, meeting the two-thirds requirement.
Howard Wilcox of Indianapolis wins the 500 mile international sweepstakes at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in 544:21:75 earning 20000 dollars. Three participants Arthur Thurman Louis Lecocq and mechanician R Bandini die as 125000 spectators look on. DePalma sets early records but finishes sixth amid pit delays.
Advertises five Genuine Palm Beach suits in navy blue grey and brown priced at 10.00 each. Claims value up to 15.00 and promotes keeping cool all summer. Mentions Barrier-Maier Co and a car fax belting service for all car models.
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