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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1940
Page
11
A severe hail storm and rainfall swept through the Stonewall region causing crop damage. Reports show rainfall ranging from three quarters to three inches in different sections with local hail affecting the Eyall area and crops.
The notice touts BLACK-DRAUGHT as a punctual gentle laxative using vegetable ingredients. It claims an intestinal tonic to tone lazy bowels, highlighting spicy aromatic formula and economy of 25 to 40 doses for 25 cents.
An article argues that electric washing machines reduce farm wife wash time by about a third and boost capacity by 20 percent. It estimates initial costs 50 to 150 dollars with annual depreciation and repairs at 15 to 20 dollars, plus 60 to 80 cents per wash day for electricity and supplies versus 40 cents for hand methods. It notes running water availability and hot water impact daily routines.
Castell notes Vernelle and Dorothy Leifeste of Austin visiting parents Mr. and Mrs. Lee Leifeste. Barne t relatives hosted Mrs. Alex Oestreich and Peggy. Ge ne plans indeterminate stay. Pearl Dalhau at Southwestern University Georgetown home for weekend. Major operation for Mrs. A. B. Doe in Fredericksburg hospital. Several Leifestes and relatives visited from San Antonio Bay City and Austin. Rev. F W Radetzky left for Cherokee to teach a four day Methodist course.
Heavy rains and hail struck the Gold community over Thursday Friday and Monday causing slight damage to cotton crops in some areas. Local farmers hope for sun to harvest the small grain crop while families attend church events and local gatherings.
Rev. E. A. Sagebiel president of the American Lutheran church in Texas of Seguin spoke at Doss Lutheran church on Sunday. He visited with Rev. and Mrs. Bergner and their sons during the stay.
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