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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1919
Page
9
A local advert lists bleached domestic and light colored percal es, fancy ginghams, shirtings, wide sheeting, hats, and shoes at half to near half price. It touts liberal discounts on ladies and misses dresses, skirts, undergarments, linens, and hundreds of other items with a warning that prices will rise later due to higher costs.
In 1919 Houston area notices discuss female suffrage and a proposed bill excluding illiterates from voting, paired with Army Ordnance recruiting details. The Army section lists trades, training, and pay while stressing rapid advancement and employment after service. A Thrift Stamp campaign in Dallas outlines Week of saving efforts, with Mayors coordinating Thrift Messages and Scout involvement.
A Western town mayor seeks a preacher for a new church. He asks if the preacher is a Baptist, and the reply clarifies beliefs. The exchange reveals the town’s need to haul water twelve miles, hinting at frontier hardships and religious settlement.
A physician visits a delirious patient and instructs a nurse to give medicine if snakes appear. The nurse reports the patient did not see snakes but described red white and blue turkeys wearing straw hats, while the doctor questions the instruction. Also notes Germany delegation to Versailles to sign the peace treaty with Herr Mueller likely leading the delegation.
Mrs Pat on the job, on their way to America, warned about evildoers in New York. A motorist turned the corner and gestured to warn others. Pat's wife struck him and warned Pat not to shake hands, saying he is trying to take your money.
Gold and Stahl advertises they pay the highest market price for oats. Source shows a brief notice seeking oats with a straightforward business offer.
High quality Holstein calves from top milkers offered at 25 dollars each. Calves are well marked and crated for shipment with safe delivery guaranteed. Fernwood Farms based in Wauwatosa Wisconsin. 45
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