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Fredericksburg Standard

Location

Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1938

Page

4

Contrast in Scenery Disturbs Fredericksburg Parks

Citizens note a sharp visual contrast between Fredericksburg’s courthouse park, neatly trimmed and neat as a fresh haircut, and Market Square across the way overgrown and neglected like a Rip Van Winkle scene. The column urges action to restore curb appeal and dignity to the city’s two main parks.

Fredericksburg Gillespie County Courthouse Park Market Square Rip van Winkle

The Penalty of Leadership and Publicity

A reflective piece on how leaders in art and invention face envy and attacks from rivals. It argues true greatness endures regardless of criticism, with examples from Whistler Wagner Fulton and the idea that merit asserts itself over time.

Whistler Bayreuth Wagner Fulton

Vacation safety rules issued to cut summer highway deaths

State police outline driving rules to reduce casualties during vacations. Emphasizes adequate sleep and modest daily distances, vehicle checks and tires in good condition, no on highway parking, controlled speeds, safe passing with clearance, carry licenses, avoid hitchhikers, and warns against nocturnal driving habits.

Safety Department

Observations Of Interest To Stockfarmers

The executive of the Sheep and Goat Raiser's Association of Texas met in Fort Stockton to discuss industry issues. They approved resolutions including raising loan limits for mohair, supporting truth in fabric labeling, continuing the wood marketing investigation, addressing wool appraisals and freight rates, and increasing truck road limits.

Sheep and Goat Raiser’s Association of Report of Texas Fort Meeting Stockton Congress Pecos County District Court Room Fort Stockton Brady Chamber of Commerce Harry Curtis M. J. Benefield Brady Fredericksburg

Vaccination urged before Texas vacation travel

State Health Officer Dr. Geo W. Cox warns Texans to complete typhoid vaccination before trips. He notes it takes weeks for protection and urges boosters if last given a year or two ago. He warns carriers, contaminated water or milk, and unsafe foods as infection sources. Boil milk and water when unsure. Vaccination remains the sure preventive.

Austin Texas Geo. W. Cox Cox Texas State Department of Health

Hogs Receipts and Mash Spreading Plans Mentioned

The report notes mash distribution aims at 256000 pounds Friday and Saturday and 350000 pounds daily by Sunday with 300 mechanical spreaders under Ted Houghton in Hartley county. San Antonio hog receipts reach 500 head with an active early market and steady tone weakening later. top early bids at $8.75 to shippers.

Ted Houghton Hartley County San Antonio

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Tex R. S. Klett Arthur H. Rowert Fredericksburg Publishing Company PRESS Boston Schreiner Wool Wool Mohair Commission Co Emery & Conant Co Eldorado Wool and Mohair Co Jeff Solis Wright Brothers Henry Maginot Blake & Kendell H. P Red) Buell Beatty & Gorham Joe Blakeney San Angelo Tom Parker Claud Collins, Jr Machison Menard South Dakota G. P. McCarthy Extension Service of Texas A. & M. College McCarthy U. S. Agricultural Department Hartley Groot Wm. Schroeder, Jr Fredericksburg National Bank Ischool BY H. Kallenberg Kun Pharmacy Dad Kallenberg’s Pharmacy Ranchman’'S Lochte Storage & Commission Company
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