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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1929
Page
9
The article recounts Texas independence struggle with Houston and Santa Anna, the Alamo siege and San Jacinto, then shifts to Naples where Mount Vesuvius erupts violently. Lava flows threaten Pompeii and nearby towns as authorities move residents and prepare evacuation trains.
In New Bedford Massachusetts on June 2 Mrs Thomas J Minter of Austin Texas embraced her daughter Fannie Lee Minter 16 a Texas University co ed who had run away January 29. Fannie and her mother left together with a Texas sheriff promising rewards and eventual return of Jack W D Griffiths 27 alias Freith a swimming instructor arrested with them. Griffiths will face embezzlement charges in Texas.
Standard reliable dealer wanted to handle Heberling Products in Gillespie County. Excellent opportunity for the right man. Earnings of $50 weekly. Write for free catalog. Dept 2250 Bloomington, Ii.
Pittsburg Kansas May 31 N J Wood 71 died after a swarm attacked him while he cut tree limbs at his home near Franklin. He succumbed before medical aid could be given.
Wink Texas June 1 Jack Allen longtime Crane County sheriff and former state Ranger was killed last night when his car collided with a lumber truck. He was serving a second term after winning a disputed election a year ago and belonged to the Price Poole Post of the American Legion.
J D Jackson of Lampasas Texas was accidentally shot Sunday while hunting on the Colorado River. The .22 rifle bullet entered his left breast and lodged near the skin in his back after he stepped into a hole. He was taken first to Lampasas and then to Temple hospital where doctors say the wound is not serious and he is expected to return home later this week.
Trade notice offers 1 219 acres including 1000 acres bottom land 400 acres cotton 60 acre lake two creeks and 9 houses with a $22 000 residence. Paved road through land priced at $75 per acre near Houston seeking ranch or income. Contact W B Boot at Blue Bonnet Hotel Kerrville Texas.
The Climax Store advertises Schroeder Bros offering the latest men’s straw dress hats and free sample sacks of Shawnee’s Best Flour. Ask for it at The Climax Store.
The Albert Wegner Ranch in Blanco and Kendall Counties offers 809 to 900 acres with goat proof fencing and running water at a reasonable price. The Albert Wegner Homestead farm covers about 250 acres with a new residence and running water, plus 80 to 90 acres in cultivation, priced reasonably. Inquire of
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