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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1939
Page
5
The article advises ventilation and drying to prevent hay fires, notes need for air space around bales and centers for hot gas escape. It discusses mineral mixtures for cattle, phosphorus in pastures, and notes on sulpher for poultry. It also reports local Texas livestock market receipts and prices for hogs cattle sheep and goats.
Humble stations promote a complete automotive service with spotless restrooms free air and water and available parts like fan belts. Staff are described as helpful merchants who answer questions and explain car needs, inviting travelers to stop at Humble for prompt service and a comfortable interruption of their trip.
Representative livestock buyers and consignors from Mason and surrounding towns report a mix of cattle calves heifers sows and sheep sales. Notable entries include Karl Kothmann nine calves total 2085 pounds at 7.00 each and Ernest Geistweidt calves to 9.75 per pound, with diverse loads from Doss Boerne and Fredericksburg buyers.
Commissioners met seven days and approved monthly reports from County Clerk Albert Klett Tax Assessor William Petmecky Justice Adolph Mergenthaler and county bank Fredericksburg National Bank as depository. County Treasurer Elgin Crenwelge reported fund balances and the court set July 1 as the date for seventeen taxpayers to show cause why their assessments should not rise.
The 19 year old Rubin Fiedler drowned after a fishing trip near the Martin ranch. Walter escaped the water and called for help as cowboys were alerted and an improvised grappling hook retrieved the body. A Mason doctor reported no revival. Funeral services were held at St Marys Church with interment at Catholic Cemetery. He was born October 12 1919 in Gillespie County and is survived by parents and siblings.
P E C outlines a proposed loan expansion with residential rate options. A minimum bill of 250 dollars monthly yields 40 kWh for light and standard use, while 430 dollars covers 100 kWh plus one major appliance. Project speed hinges on continued community cooperation. REA may allocate funds for construction if the proposal satisfies requirements. No funds for rights of way.
Mrs M F Pyka visited Mr and Mrs J D Hext at Mason. Alfred Riley underwent an operation. Mr and Mrs Arthur Rowert spent Friday in San Antonio visiting and on business.
Mr. and Mrs. Werner Eckhart of San Antonio visited relatives here. Miss Lucile Ottens of San Antonio visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. B. C. Ottens.
700 acre ranch with house well mill live oak hills creek water and pecan trees 6 miles out. 50 acre farm no sage or cedar deer and turkeys plentiful. 450 acres 30 in field house 4 mile Llano river front. Mason County 21 per acre. Unusual bargains in homes 314 interest installment plan. List your property with Arthur Keller Real Estate.
A district meeting of lumbermen at Nimitz featured slides movies and charts based on forest products research from Purdue University and other authorities. An open forum followed with visiting officials including F W Sternenberg president of the Lumbermen's Association of Texas and C A Pickett secretary-manager of the state association from Houston.
A survey of 98 women across 12 Southern states reports 98 percent saying CARDUS helped them. The makers promote CARDUS as a stimulant for appetite and digestive aid to build resistance and reduce period pain from malnutrition.
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