Highway Funds Belong in State Highway System
The Texas public is urged to keep road taxes for road building and maintenance. The Texas Good Roads Association condemns diverting highway funds for non road purposes. Commissioner MacDonald notes that 1938 highway receipts covered only 40 percent of needs. A planned ambitious program aims to modernize the state highway system, requiring proper funding.
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Texas
State Highway Department
Thos. H. MacDonald
American Road Builders’ Association
Chicago
Mlinois
State Highway Commission
Freericksharg
Texas Good Roads Association
Organized effort urged to curb Texas state spending
State Auditor Tom P King highlights waste in more than a hundred boards and commissions described as a fourth branch of Texas government. The Texas Weekly notes the lack of a clear head for the state and urges voters to elect lawmakers who will curb irresponsible spending and push organized legislative action to reform finances.
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Tom P. King
Texas
King
Spring Clean-Up Time in Fredericksburg Area
The article urges residents of Fredericksburg and Gillespie County to help beautify the region as spring arrives. It calls for planting shrubs and grass, tidying premises, and dedicating time outdoors daily to enhance the city’s appearance and community pride.
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Texas
Fredericksburg
Gillespie County
Luling Opens Texas First Community Forest
The citizens of Luling establish Texas first community forest on 50 acres three miles west of town. Trees begin to be planted as local clubs sponsor the project led by Thomas L. Caylor. The forest aims to create work, recreation, watershed protection and a living model for nearby woodland owners. Houston Chronicle.
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First Texas Community Forest
Luling
Texas
First Community Forest
Thomas L. Caylor
Luling Kiwanis Club
Caylor
Kiwanis Club
Luling Farm Foundation
Houston Chronicle
Warning on Trichinosis From Undercooked Pork in Texas
The State Health Department warns Texans about trichinosis from undercooked pork, especially on farms with many rats. It explains how Trichinella spiralis encysts in hog muscle, the progression of symptoms from abdominal upset to fever and muscle pain, and emphasizes prevention through thorough cooking, proper refrigeration, and using inspected meat.
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State Health Department
Texans
Texas
Household Cleaning and Mending Tips from a Bygone Guide
Daily sweeping with a soft brush and damp soapy cloth keeps shellacked or varnished floors waxed. Mending before washing is advised to extend garment life, as patches early prevent larger damage. The piece ends with a reader note about tipping a coat girl and a price offer for the Standard subscription.
Representative Floods Bill on Armament of Ships
The measure to clothe the president with authority to counter the German submarine menace was taken up under a three hour debate with a vote planned after the discussion.
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Ion
Flood
Fredericksburg School Building Plan Meeting and Local Marriages
The March 3 1917 issue notes a sub committee of the Fredericksburg Independent District formed at the Gold Building to study needs and bond requirements for a new school house. A wedding for H E Wahrmund and Lula Kusenberger occurred at the Kusenberger home with Rev M O Puhl officiating. Weather reports predict rain, and a planned horse show and trades day is scheduled for March 16–17 at R Maier and Son's yard. Congress expected to grant the President additional war powers amid Germany's alleged plans with Japan and Mexico. Senate Republicans pledge support in a national emergency.
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Fredericksburg Independent
Robert Penniger
Gold Building
Albert Koenecke
Aug Zincke
Wm. Bierschwab
L. F. Kneese
Alfred Schmidt
E. H. Riley
H. Goldschmidt
R. Striegler
Messrs. Wm, Bierschwab
Albert Sehmidt
Louis Kusenberger
M. O. Puhl
H. E. Wahrmund
Lula Kusenberger
Edna Stein
Cora Ransleben
Fredericksburg
R. Maier and Son
Congress
Washington, D. C
Germany
Japan
Mexico
United States
Senate
House
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Texa
R. S. Klett
Arthur H. Rowert
Trichioniss
Wahrmund-Kusenberger
J. W. Rothmann & Sons Livestock Commission
San Antonio
Robert Blum
Woerner’s
Woerner
Erwin Woerner
Ranchman’s Supplies
Oie Jaa Company
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