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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1940
Page
4
During the week of June 8 to 14 Texas designates Flag Week to re pledge allegiance to the United States flag. The article emphasizes the flag’s meanings red white and blue and the principle of government by the people for the people.
National Safety Council estimates over 8 500 highway deaths in June July and August surpassing 1939 figures. April deaths rose for the fourth straight month with 2 370 fatalities nationwide and 9 390 from January 1 to April 30. Recommendations stress tire checks brakes and steering, patient driving, avoiding alcohol, and cautious crossing behavior. Local officials urge Gillespians to uphold a safe county record.
The quotation warns fear undermines morale and health, turning strength into weakness and causing failure in living. It cites an Arabian tale comparing pestilence to fear’s deadly cost, and urges seizing the present without clinging to past or future uncertainties.
Dallas columnist praises Dan Moody and urges his running in the Democratic primary. Friends circulate a petition in Williamson County, argue Moody would restore Texas credibility and contrast him with O Daniel and Ferguson. Moody is praised for honor, reliability, and willingness to stand by his word.
Between forty and fifty permanent farmers met in the hall above Buckhorn saloon and organized a Gillespie County Farmers Institute. Officers elected: Christian Mathisen president August Rabke vice president William Pape secretary. Hoelzer s Band to give June 16 concert at Peters Opera House followed by a dance. Wilhelm Herbert died at his daughter s Fredericksburg home aged 62 6 4. Funeral at Cave Creek cemetery led by Rev Hannemann. Gillespie Registers 945 county residents registered on first day for U S Army service, twenty five above government estimate.
In 1917 a full page advertisement appeared in the issue by Cain City Texas promoting the town as a rich agricultural center for home seekers and capitalists. It listed firms such as Wm Engel Jr Co Cain City Lumber Co Price and Riemenschneider Striegler Garay Mountain Home Hotel and McFarland’s Construct with Thos O Schmidt as secretary of the Cain City Cemetery Club.
A brief, imperfect notice notes that benefits of owning certain ads may not be realized until one has them. The fragment hints at practical advantages and market value.
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