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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1918
Page
3
In Travis County Texas on June 8 1916 the piece notes training and tests for soldiers focusing on muscular endurance agility and jumping. It mentions classification classes A B and C for tests with specific exercises and distances and reports on conscientious objectors and mail misrouting issues at army posts.
Public notice urges families to borrow traveling libraries for three months with optional extension. It explains low transportation charges, why libraries promote patriotism and thrift, and provides the Texas Library and Historical Commission contact in Austin for applications. It lists borrower requirements and sample forms to apply.
A 1918 wartime card from Gillespie County boys drafted May 24 1918 thanks loved ones for cheerful send off at Camp Travis Texas. They report good accommodations and bugle calls now, sport and amusement plentiful, welter of wishes to Fredericksburo Publishing Co, and send best regards to friends. The jolly 34 of Gillespie Co 7th Bo 6th Depot Brigade Camp Travis Texas notices.
The Treasury Secretary thanks organizations with American members for their cooperation during the war effort. The note dated 1918 expresses appreciation for their magnificent cooperation in making the Third Liberty loan drive a success and acknowledges support from diverse memberships.
Public notice for an election in Gillespie County Texas on June 20 to decide if hogs goats and sheep may run at large within a described Pocket School boundary 34 area. Text lists multiple land tracts and property owners guiding the boundary description and official election process.
In Gillespie County Texas County Judge A H Kneese orders a vote at the Pocket School House within the described subdivision on May 20 1918 to determine whether hogs goats and sheep may run at large. Albert Kramer Wm Fuhr named appointees and presiding judge. Voters include freeholders residents and qualified voters. ballots may state For Stock Law or Against Stock Law. Officials to report results within ten days to the County Judge. Seal of office. Printing for public notice.
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