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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1928
Page
5
The Fredericksburg Standard announces weekly Saturday issues published by Fredericksburg Publishing Co. with R. S. Klett as managing editor and Wm. Habenicht as business manager. Communications should be directed to the Publishing Co. with business items to Bookkeeper's Dept and other matters to Editor's Dept.
A. brief editorial honors Fredericksburg volunteer firefighters for risking their lives without pay. The piece urges city officials under the new city government to grant compensation, noting the risks, sacrifices, and public support guiding the service.
The American Museum of Safety reports 200 happy children today could be mourned on July 5 if Fourth of July celebrations are not safer. Past three years show deaths climbing from 111 in 1925 to 195 last year, with injuries from 1,030 to 3,179. Arthur Williams, museum president, warns of increasing danger despite public warnings. A separate Doss Improvement Club note covers a June 16 meeting with programs on farming and a planned August community fair.
Frederickburg Chamber of Commerce details finances and activities from 1927 to 1928 led by Norman J. Keller. It highlights safety work by industry leaders, fireworks injury statistics, convention sponsorships, and community services including street lighting and water works plans.
Card of Thanks from Mrs Will Bird and family acknowledges help during the long illness and death of husband and father. They bless all faithful helpers and pray for blessings. The item notes a subscription line to the Standard.
A call to voters to authorize a three mill appropriation to maintain Fredericksburg’s band. The piece praises the Band Boys, Shore up the city’s musical reputation, and seeks Chamber of Commerce backing to start a city-wide vote for funding. It envisions weekly Band Concerts in Spring Park for all ages.
A newspaper notice advertises a Standard subscription rate of $1.00 per year. The terse item promotes affordability and urges readers to subscribe for ongoing access to content.
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