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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1934
Page
5
Riley Burrows, a California pilot, flew a tiny home made racing plane reported as the smallest in the world. The craft measures about twelve and a half feet in length with an eleven foot wingspan achieving 185 miles per hour.
A historical overview traces Texas Ranger activity from 1879 to 1881, detailing volunteer militia, Captain L McNelly, Captain Hall, and Lt Oglesby. It outlines frontier lawlessness, Mexican and Indian threats, and the Rangers’ role in restoring order across Southwest Texas and beyond.
Funeral services were held Sunday June 17 at 4 30 from Smiths Funeral Home Kerrville for I W Van Hoozer born August 17 1864 Missouri died June 16 1934 aged 69 9 29. Survived by Floyd son wife Mrs Floyd Van Hoozer two grandchildren Dorris and Calvin of Kerrville one sister Letty and one brother John I of Missouri. His wife died in Kerrville in 1919.
The notice advertises a Fredericksburg Fourth of July program with a band concert public speaking and a baseball game between Giants and Kerrville Legion. It also mentions a big Legion dance at Seipp's Pavilion and invites attendees from Louis Jordan Post American Legion.
The article extols William Osler and links syphilis to major mortality, noting discoveries by German physicians 28 27 24 years ago and a wartime patent seizure on neo salvasan. It urges state legislation, public education, and physician reporting to curb infection, citing Texas figures and medical leaders.
Ladies Oxfords for everyday wear offered during a sensational sale at the A. M. Shoe Store. Also advertised are typewriter ribbons adding machine ribbons carbon paper adding machine paper and stencils for sale at Fredericksburg Publishing Co.
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