This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1920
Page
3
A notice indicates eighteen thousand dollars of general merchandise and a building in the gulf coast country will halt in the small farm. The fragment suggests a sale or seizure action with unspecified date and parties.
Gil Coal and Steel Co seeks to buy mineral rights under Texas land. The company at 150214 Elm St Dallas asks landowners to respond with a dollar to register as a correspondent and friend and promises a share of stock. The notice also seeks a county representative in every county.
Representatives of major trade and financial bodies in New York protest proposed cuts to the Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce budget. They warn that eliminating the commercial attaches would harm foreign trade, affect 15,000,000 workers, and threaten government revenues through reduced foreign information services.
Alfred P. Thom, general counsel for the Association of Railway Executives, described pending railroad legislation as purely experimental. He said the act enters a test period and its success hinges on crediting carriers to meet public duties, with the Interstate Commerce Commission and state bodies, unions, and carriers all on trial for the system’s fate.
Major R W Schroeder of the United States Army piloted a plane to 36020 feet in a February test at Dayton Ohio. The flight ended with loss of consciousness after descent and a near fatal oxygen shortage. Ground reports say the aircraft registered extreme cold and the pilot later recovered in hospital. Schroeder reportedly aimed for 40000 feet and plans another attempt.
Police report a plot to flood Chicago with low grade spark plugs bearing a Toledo Ohio company name. One man was arrested and several others sought as investigators say the scheme may have netted over a million dollars.
The Big Five packers are enjoined from any business beyond meat and meat products under a consent decree filed in the District of Columbia Supreme Court. Attorney General Palmer says the decree restores competition and public welfare by curbing concentrated capital domination in related trades.
The Martin Telephone Company of Llano Texas seeks to extend its system with an automatic feature network in Fredericksburg. Plans include all cable distribution underground in the business section and a new central office with a three position switch board and 300 line main frame equipment.
Soldier settlement in Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta is advancing quickly. Ottawa reports district superintendents say the program has left the experimental stage with 15,028 servicemen taking part. Under good conditions annual production should average at least 2000 dollars per man.
Senator Kenyon of Towa introduces a settlement proposal in Washington aiming to open negotiations with Great Britain for buying the Bermuda Islands. The idea has surfaced before but lacked solid support.
A Washington conference between House and Senate members backs passage of a bill selling three large army camps Camp Taylor Kentucky Camp Gordon Georgia and Camp Eustis Virginia by set dates to fulfill wartime contracts and equip other posts.
A Peking report says China may receive a $7,000,000 cash advance as other governments fail to respond. Japan has indicated it will advance the funds independently. It is understood that $5,000,080 will be loaned to Obama at once.
The National Farmers' Union outlines a farm oriented platform for the presidential race. C. S. Barrett of Georgia emphasizes a clear candidate position on agriculture and the ability to fulfill promises. The plan seeks a strong faithful long-visioned man who can carry the program.
Phone number 40 offers reliable printing and rapid service for commercial needs.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.