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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1919
Page
4
The Salvation Army withdraws from France as the U S. government does and appeals for funds to build a Salvation Army Home in the Southwest Union. The writer praises Salvation Army workers for aiding soldiers overseas, distributing cheer and essentials without high charges, crediting them with duty and patriotism.
A new Camp of Spanish War Veterans has formed in San Antonio Texas named for Eugene J Hernandez the American soldier who raised the flag at Moro Castle Havana Cuba in 1898 All Spanish War veterans are invited to join this is the only Texas camp and it offers free help to secure pensions for widows and orphans address Bailey acting adjutant at 607 Delaware St San Antonio.
Washington officials warn of a large exodus of Germans after the peace treaty reapportionment. The anticipated migration would affect areas assigned to new counties and could influence regional boundaries and demographic shifts as postwar arrangements unfold.
A quirky ad style notice promises a product named Martin's Wonderful Blue Bug Killer for feeding to chicks. It asserts money back and satisfaction, though phrasing is informal and fragmentary. No clear organization or date is provided.
In a Monthly News Bulletin from the Texas State Agricultural Department, discussion centers on peanut oil import competition, cotton export limits, and an education battle over state agricultural policy. The writer argues farmers leverage rising costs and scientific farming practices, while critics seek to abolish or reshape the department.
A May 24 1919 letter from Beatrice Milling Co president B B praises Fred Davis Austin Texas officials for their cotton efforts in the South and supporting wartime finance and the new one dollar bill. The writer notes family sickness and offers support to cooperative federal relief and market actions.
Post writer Peter Watkins of Gard a County Cooperative Association urges Texas farmers to defend their State Department of Agriculture against proposed abolition or merger. He warns legislators not to barter away state rights and calls for farmers to elect representatives who will protect rural interests.
In the News Bulletin a reader from Bangs Texas named Louis Garms weighs in on government policy. He notes many workers earn a dollar a day and questions the causes of recent rate increases for freight and telephone services while prices for wheat and cotton decline.
The text cites Mr. Garms discussing other curious happenings and jokes about printing them would cause another bill to have the paper abolished. It ends with a compliment to Hon. Chas. B. Metcalfe after sending a letter to Secretary Lane.
The writer urges holding cotton until peace is signed and selling slowly to avoid distress. Futures have risen about 50 dollars per bale from the low point, with spot prices up around 40 dollars. Those with spot cotton expect at least 35 cents plus carrying charges, depending on offerings in the next 60 days, as farmers gain recognition in price.
Mr. Co. S. Miller of Ballinger State Bank denounces a New York firm circular accusing bear operators of creating an invisible supply by falsifying cotton figures. He notes shortages, rising mills stocks, and claims the supposed invisible stock is often non existent or destroyed and critiquing pregovernment ginning records.
For sale a 192 acre farm priced at 7500 with 70 acres cultivated and potential for more. It is well watered with underground cistern and windmill water tank, half black soil and half young ore, garden irrigable, fenced, and includes a new room ash e time. If sold by July 15, terms and balance on request. rent on place included. For further particulars write or call.
London June 18 unrest among Canadian soldiers in England over postponed homeward sailings. A mob of about 400 Canadians attacked Epsom Police Station, wounding several officers including one who died. The crowd aimed to free a Canadian arrested. police later released another. Similar protests spread among Australians New Zealanders and other troops.
Associated Press reports no final action by the German government on the revised peace treaty. Weimar study by the National Assembly peace commission. cabinet members reportedly oppose signing yet fear Bolshevik chaos if they decline. European newspapers view a grim outcome. allied troops ready for further moves if needed. In Paris, Wilson and Lloyd George tour battlefields as foreign ministers discuss Polish Ukrainian issues and Danzig occupation while the economic council ponders resumption of trade and Austrian food financing.
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