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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1917
Page
4
Lugano Switzerland June 20 Former King Constantine of Greece arrived today welcoming by Swiss officials at the frontier. A longGerman Emperor telegram was handed to Constantine and diplomats noted anticipation of his comune. The monarch may travel to Germany to visit the Kaiser.
Washington June 20 Department of Agriculture officers and the Federal Trade Commission opened a joint food price investigation directed by President Wilson. The meat industry will be tackled first as part of a broader food survey under the Lever bill. Officials report widespread unrest over high prices and urge a reduction or general readjustment of price scales.
The production board outlines a plan to convert existing plants such as automobile, typewriter, sewing machine and other manufacturers to produce airplane parts. It notes U S never built aircraft at large scale and enlarged plants would be insufficient for the coming program. Firms converting plants will be refunded and the public protected from overcharges. The key aim is standardization to produce identical parts in quantity and ship to assembly points.
Washington June 19 Regular army recruiting slumped last week with only 947 men, far short of the 5 000 daily average needed to reach war strength by July 1. The likelihood grows that draftees will join the regular service to fill gaps. A joint resolution naming the war army the National Army of the United States was introduced by Representative Moreland, a term War Department officials say is in use.
Frank V. Evans, former mayor of Birmingham and ex state official, writes from Atlanta praising Tanlac after reporting gastritis and related symptoms. He says one bottle improved his health and plans to continue treatment. Other notable endorsers include C. W. Mangum and Moses R. Glenn. Tanlac is sold in several cities. Washington dispatch outlines looming second draft and U S plans for mobilization, including 625,000 more conscripts and overseas deployment by fall and summer targets.
Burglars visited three sites along Commerce Street and Alamo Plaza on Tuesday night, taking items valued over 100 dollars. The Freie Presse fuer Texas editor Robert Hanschke lost a 50 dollar watch from his desk. seven silk shirts worth 90 dollars were taken from a men’s store at 109 Alamo Plaza. Damages include a shattered rear door lock, broken glass, and strewn papers. detectives are pursuing clues.
Government eyes feterita flour as wheat substitute after Texas discovery by W. G. Hand. Five years of campaign to popularize this Southwest grain amid looming wheat shortage. References Texas, San Antonio Express, and USDA. Also advertises spring goods and footwear sale in LARIER.
Major General Leonard A. Wood urged Rotary delegates in Atlanta to shed apathy as the nation fights a powerful foe. He warned sacrifices must be made and pledged ultimate victory but only after a high blood price. The address closed the session as officials planned the 1918 convention city and officers were chosen.
Washington June 19 Masters officers and crews of American merchant vessels will be insured against war risks after June 26 under a new government plan. The treasury bureau of war risk insurance will operate with customs collectors and American consuls as agents. Shipowners may insure with the bureau or with private companies on secretary approved terms.
Buick roadster in fine edition offered for quick sale. Vehicle must move within a few days. Available now at 40 Hohmann and Stehling. COl-
Burrier-Mai er Co announces a Great Unloading Sale beginning Saturday morning June 23 at 9 o'clock, running for 13 days with cut prices on everything.
A centrifugal pump with enough capacity to irrigate a small farm is offered at a low price. Suitable for buyers with an engine near the river. Local seller Stein and Son advertise a good opportunity for rural irrigation needs.
The note laments poor rains hurting crops and grass and advises careful spending. It promotes cash prices on lumber, shingles, roofing paper, wires, wire netting, staples, nails, cedar posts, groceries, and dry goods, claiming better value and urging readers to compare prices.
Before buying a watch, clock, gold ring, or any jewelry, see stock and get prices. Eyeglasses fitted and repaired promptly and correctly. Edison Instruments and Records, call and hear the recreation of the world's greatest singers.
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