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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1924
Page
8
Political announcement by J. H. McLean announcing candidacy for re election as Judge in the 33rd Judicial District of Texas. The notice requests Democratic primary support on July 96, 1924 and asks voters for their vote and support.
The Standard announces J. A. Thomas as a candidate for State Senator in this district and solicits public support. It also announces Walter C. Woodward as a candidate for State Senator in the same district and requests reader backing.
A series of candidate notices announce for sheriff the Gillespie County race. Emil Staudt ML Alfred J. Petmecky and Alfred Klaerner request support in the upcoming November election.
The committee announces Mr. Hermann Usener as a candidate for re election to the office of County Judge of Gillespie County at the upcoming November election. The notice confirms his candidacy and aligns with official election procedures.
Mr Albert B. Klett is a candidate for County Clerk of Gillespie County and County Treasurer. Mr Alb J. Schmidt is a candidate for County Treasurer of Gillespie County.
Mr. August M. Jung is a candidate for the Gillespie County Tax Collector post. The race centers on tax collection efficiency and local fiscal policy, with Jung seeking support from residents and party members ahead of the upcoming election.
Mr Hy J Kirchhoff is presented as a candidate for the Gillespie County Tax Assessor post. The notice lists his name and candidacy within a local election context.
Mr August D Stahl is a candidate for District Clerk in Gillespie district. He announces his bid citing experience in county records and public service. Stahl emphasizes transparency, efficient record keeping, and accessible archives for residents and local offices.
J T Estill is a candidate for County Attorney of Gillespie County in the upcoming November election. The notice identifies Estill as seeking the office and lists him among contenders for the role.
In Reagan County and Stiles a local bounty program has yielded 59 coyote pups dug from dens over the past five days. Wilbur C. Treadwell, an optometrist, will be at his Fredericksburg office in Gold Building on Saturday July 5. Stiles, Texas, dates from June 23.
The San Antonio Dramatic Club will stage the three act comedy Hans Huckebein by Blumenthal and Kadelburg this Sunday night. Directed by H. C. Loebel the cast features Loebel as Huckebein. Advance seating and prices are listed with proceeds to fund a railway project and bonds from German industrial concerns are touted.
The Dawes Committee outlines a $100 million new bank to back German reparations with foreign investment. A $200 million foreign loan is planned to finance reparations, and a rail system sale aims to raise $500 million over two years through preference shares.
Major Petsch has been named Special County Park Commissioner for Gillespie County by the Texas governor. The State Park Board includes Hobart Key Marshall and others. Petsch emphasizes the role’s sacrifice of time but notes the Enchanted Rock site could attract thousands of visitors and spur a Fredericksburg highway. A meeting along the Enchanted Rock road is planned to organize local support. D- Jarnett, Tex., June 24. A movement seeks a designated John Tarleton Highway from Lampasas to Stephenville via Adamsville Evant Hamilton and Hico.
The message encourages Mr. Merchant to place ads in the Standard, noting the paper has over 1600 bona fide subscribers and a low advertising rate. It stresses that advertising there would be a reliable mistake to avoid.
Jersey cow owners are informed that a thoroughbred Jersey Bull (registered) and a Hereford Bull are available for breeding. Fees are £1.00 down and 100 after birth of a male calf. $1.00 down and $2.00 after birth of a female calf. We offer pickup of your cow for 50c.
Senate Joint Resolution No 10 proposes amending Section 51 Article 3 to allow pensions for Confederate soldiers sailors and widows who have lived in Texas since before 1910. It sets a seven cent tax on property at $100 valuation, preserves eligibility, and authorizes an appropriation of $5000 for publication and election costs to be held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November 1924.
Be it resolved by the Legislature of the State of Texas amends Section 51 of Article 3 to bar grants of public money to individuals or groups, with exceptions for aid to indigent or disabled Confederate soldiers and their dependents, widows, and certain veterans. The measure outlines eligibility, pension participation, and creation of a home for aid soldiers, wives, and widows, with regulations to keep families together. It also imposes a state ad valorem tax levy beyond existing taxes.
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