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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1919
Page
8
For sale a 192 acre farm with 70 cultivable acres, well watered and irrigated. Includes underground water tank, a new 5 room building, good fencing, and a fine young orchard. Soil half black. Price 7500 dollars. Terms 3000 cash, balance on time. If sold by July 15, rent included. Write or phone 41 for details.
The notice proclaims a grand Fourth of July celebration in Fredericksburg with special edition next week. It notes many local men have returned home to assist with peacetime work and crop gathering, urging community support and pride.
A historical reflection argues that if half-civilized or unstable states require protection, it may be practical to assign such duties to qualified powers to establish a protectorate. The piece notes benevolent policing may be acceptable but warns of cost and energy diverted from domestic concerns, comparing duties from Turkey to protecting Americans from Mexicans and Armenians from Turks.
The fragmentary OCR describes outdated advertising practices in magazine promotions and public notices. It mentions mottos and catchwords, a superintendent’s return, and a toiler being promoted, all illustrating fading display norms and partial, unclear text.
The Senate debates a wartime appropriation bill to man 400,000 troops starting July 1. House passage set a cap of 400,000, with Secretary panél urging 500,000. An amendment by Senator France of Maryland and Senator Reed of Missouri limits funding and personnel costs while the disposal of government materials remains contentious amid Republican critiques of favoritism and bidding tactics.
Austin June 24 in special session since Monday the Senate Committee on Constitutional Amendments reported out favorably a House resolution ratifying Federal suffrage amendments. The measure moves to the Senate floor tomorrow. the vote will affect the submission to Maple at the November election. The House passed the joint resolution ratifying the federal amendment earlier today on a 96 to 9 vote with one abstention. The election follows the defeat of suffrage in a prior vote.
Paris reports France will seek full reparations from Germany for the sinking of German warships at Scapa Flow. Minister of Marine M. Leygues told the naval committee that the act breached both the armistice and the peace treaty.
New York June 24 Julius Barnes United States wheat director announced President Wilson signed a proclamation placing under license all persons firms corporations and associations dealing in wheat wheat flour or baking products manufactured wholly or partly from wheat flour Farmers and small bakers are exempt The remarks also touched on foreign policy and Republican aims including reform of Panama Canal taxes and reducing waste and inefficiency in government The senator urged stamping out radical propaganda and supporting a Republican program in Mexico and domestic policy
Fragmentary notes show laborers seeking 6 a day for helpers and 18 a week for drafts, with executions at 25 a week and wagon drivers at 35. The text implies workers feel penalized for lucating themselves as costs rise.
Washington June 23. Housewives must revise cook books if the Volstead enforcement law is enacted and interpreted. Section 19 declares it unlawful to possess formulas or directions for making intoxicating liquor. Many common recipes like blackberry cordial would fall under intoxicating liquor. Section 7 (likely) also blocks recipes that convert produce into strong beverages.
Captain Francisco Nasiments of Brazil marvels at New York coffee costs described as 75 cents a pound in the ship’s cargo. He notes Brazilian ports sell bags of coffee to merchants cheaply and contrasts with New York prices of 40 cents a pound, bought at 10 cents domestically.
Fredericksburg residents report quick improvements from Lavoptik eye wash with witch hazel camphor hydrastis and related ingredients. A few days use aided near sighted vision and stopped eye pains and inflammation. Central Drug Co guarantees a small bottle and offers an aluminum eye cup free.
The Tenth Annual Commencement and Graduation Exercises of St Anthony's Business College are set for Wednesday night July 2 1919 at Peters Opera House. Two graduates from the High School Department and 10 graduates from the Special Business Department will be honored. The event is open to the public with no admission fee. The special department for ladies will be discontinued next year due to limited accommodations, but a Summer School for young ladies will run from July 10 to September 2 1919, with early enrollments encouraged.
Senator Poindexter of Pennsylvania addressed the Fifteenth District Club denouncing Democratic vacillation on Mexico. He stated the party’s mission is to halt the national disintegration underway under the present administration. The Republican leader urged firm action to preserve the Union.
Teresa Torres ten was found beside the Missouri Kansas and Texas tracks behind her San Antonio home after a switch was seen nearby. She had her left leg crushed and underwent amputation below the knee at Robert B. Green Memorial Hospital. doctors warned of uncertain recovery. No engine crew identified. parents reported the switch sighting shortly before the incident.
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