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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1916
Page
3
The notice explains ad rates of not less than ten cents per inch for continuous service and single-line ads, with half inch minimums. It details 10 point body type, seven lines to an inch, and heavy type body matter standards for print.
Authorized notices indicate candidates for various Gillespie County offices in the November 1916 election. Individuals named include candidates for Representative, District Clerk, County Judge, County Clerk, and other county posts under Democratic primary action.
A list of candidates announces runs for Sheriff and Tax Collector of Gillespie County in the November election. Names include Eugene Althaus Hermann Ochs Robert Rosenbusch and others seeking Assessor or Tax Assessor positions.
The candidate Bert Schmidt seeks re election to the office of County Treasurer of Gillespie County at the upcoming election. The notice confirms his candidacy and intent to continue managing county finances.
Henry Kordzik Jr. announces candidacy for County Commissioner in Precinct 1 Gillespie County Texas. The bid highlights local governance aims and ties to Gillespie residents as the election approaches.
San Angelo reports Scott Houston, son of W W Houston, is recovering after a five foot rattler with fourteen rattles bit his left leg in a cotton field. The snake was killed by the boy and his dog after the bite prompted medical attention from a San Angelo physician.
Arrangements for the Good Roads Congress at Medina Lake near San Antonio in August advance rapidly. Organizers expect to hear soon from Senator Bankhead Postmaster General Burleson and Senator Morris Sheppard on dates. Delegates from road clubs across the Southwest are likely to attend, promising a major gathering of builders and enthusiasts.
The 1915 phosphate rock output in Tennessee Arkansas South Carolina Idaho Utah and Wyoming fell from 1914 levels due to war disruptions and reduced exports. Florida saw similar activity with many mines curtailed or suspended. Industry factors include reduced German demand and higher sulfuric acid prices impacting acid phosphate and rock markets.
A missionary speaker at a Des Moines church praised Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoe Remedy after falling ill in interior India. He claimed the remedy saved his life and is used there as prevention and cure for cholera, with applicability to milder bowel issues in the United States.
U S Geological Survey figures show 1915 phosphate rock output at 1,835,667 long tons valued at 5,413,449 dollars, down sharply from 1914. Florida led production with 1,358,611 long tons valued at 3,762,239 dollars, a drop from 1914 as hard rock and sand pebble output declined across multiple states.
At the Democratic National Convention in St Louis Woodrow Wilson was renominated for president by acclamation six minutes before midnight. Four minutes later Thomas Riley Marshall was renominated for vice president in the same manner. Burke of Illinois abstained from unanimity in the nomination. The convention recessed at 12 35 Friday morning until 11 o clock.
Martin and KNOPP & SCHNEIDER advertise ready cash for poultry and eggs, inviting farmers to call Phone No 45 or 30 for top market prices.
The partnership between Wm. Schneider Jr and E H Riley is dissolved by mutual consent effective June 1 1916. From that date the business will be run by E A Riley who has purchased Schneider’s interest in Schneider and Riley. The partners thank patrons for their support.
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