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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1917
Page
2
A historical account recalls a Civil War era skirmish where a small force overwhelmed a Lipan Indian band, claiming scalps and a decisive victory that ended raids on Texas settlers. The narrative notes wounds, a surgeon named Mr Wright, and a claim of many enemy casualties, with a strong sense of pride and remembrance.
The article traces the unknown origin of sheep and wool in Asia and Europe and notes historians lack precise dates for the first domestication and wool production. It discusses ancient wealth tied to flocks, dyed fabrics, and mythic attributions while noting gaps in zoological records and debates over sheep lineage and classification.
A broad history of sheep and wool trade traces origins from Moorish and Roman breeders to modern Spain and England. It notes Spain's famed merino and royal protection, smuggling legends, and the difficulty of exporting fine wool. The piece links wool to national wealth, taxation, and global fashion demand, including implications for England and India.
Backache and kidney disorder sufferer reports permanent relief after using Dean's Kidney Pills. Thousands tested the remedy with grateful testimonials from users like Mrs Yett of Marble Falls and Mrs A Texas. Price 50 cents, available at all dealers. Wester Milburn Co. Buffalo NY. Adv.
Guarantee Motor Co Schleyer and Schaefer proprietors advertise auto repair and electric starter magneto and battery work. They guarantee first class workmanship, offer accessories, oils, lubricants, and reasonable prices with phone contact 903.
Treasury agents report widespread attempts by munitions manufacturers to evade the profit tax in 1918. The probe shows about 10 million dollars in evasion, potentially rising to 12 or 13 million. The effort targets returns by producers of explosives and related goods.
By Wright A Patterson editor in chief Western Newspaper Union. Continued.
The senate finance committee amended the revenue bill removing the proposed postal increase through the zone system and replacing it with a flat 2 percent tax on all advertising sales. The measure would burden newspapers nationwide, harming those not receiving postal subsidies and threatening local publishers with higher costs, reduced circulation, and less advertising revenue. This shift targets all sectors, especially small and regional outlets, by eroding rate competition and press reach.
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