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Fredericksburg Standard

Location

Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1940

Page

4

Genuine invitation to three day cooking school in Peter's Hall

The Standard announces a three day all electric cooking school in Peter's Hall on June 27 28 and 29 led by Mrs Arreva D French. The event aims to boost culinary skills for rural electricity users and Fredericksburg neighbors with free admission and no barriers to attendance.

Tech Peter’s Hall Arreva D. French Als Texas Fredericksburg Gillespie

Gillespie County Peaches Seen as Major Crop Potential

The piece argues Gillespie County peaches will ripen from June into July and flood markets inland and outward. It notes steady crop growth, ideal climate and soil, and calls for grower cooperation to prevent price drops, expansion of the Peach Growers organization, and potential government grading assistance to boost branding and market access.

Gillespie Gillespie County

Red Cross in Gillespie County Delivers Real Value

In tough times the Gillespie County Red Cross extends beyond fundraising. A First Aid School educated 83 locals in emergency care, first aid stations dot highway fueling sites, and a youth will soon teach swimming in Fredericksburg. The work stems from modest yearly contributions showing full value.

American Red Cross Gillespie County Red Cross Fredericksburg

Diversified farming gains described by Lamar County chamber

A Dallas Morning News report highlights a decade of progress in Lamar County agriculture with record gains in pastures hogs dairy cattle beef cattle sheep and truck farming. The piece notes cucumber production and home canning rising and stresses road safety for hitchhikers and cattle on highways.

Agricultural Committee Paris and Lamar County Texas

Medical Advice From lay sources is dangerous says health officer

Dr. Geo W Cox warns that unsound tips from friends can cause serious harm or death. A man advised to take oil for abdominal pain died from aggravated peritonitis after misdiagnosis. He urges seeking professional medical counsel and proper diagnosis by trained doctors.

Geo. W. Cox

Arizona visitor Edith Knopp stays with Brady hosts

Miss Edith Knopp of Arizona visits her relatives in Brady this week, staying with Mr and Mrs Eddie Stein while visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Adam Knopp and Mr and Mrs Paul Main and their son.

Edith Knopp Arizona Mrs Adam Knopp Paul Main Brady Eddie Stein Nness Vern Simpson J. Simpson Eibon Simpson

Auto Owners Notified Semi Annual Tax Due in 1917

Auto owners are reminded that the new state tax on vehicles must be paid to the State Highway Commission in Austin by July 1, 1917. The tax is 35 cents per year per horsepower, based on the American Licensed Automobile Manufacturers Association listing. Registration cards may be obtained from your dealer and filled out if needed. Tax covers six months up to January 1, 1918.

State Highway Commission Austin Texas

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