Thinking Big and Small in Capital and Culture
Arthur Brisbane reflects on big thinking from John D. Rockefeller’s rise to Standard Oil and Henry Ford’s view, contrasting it with curing disease on scale. He notes traffic safety trials with amber lights and ponders why red triggers instinctual fear rooted in ancient fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Ford
Capper’s
John D. Rokefeller
Maurice B. Clark
Cleveland
Rockefeller
Standard Oil Corporation
Standard Oil
John D. Rockefeller
Atheist Campaign Seizes Churches In Russia
Russia pursues a systematic drive against religious belief with confisca tion and destruction of churches synagogues and mosques. Lenin is portrayed as the sole influence on earthly and cosmic affairs as eight thousand atheists volunteer to dismantle monasteries and convert church treasures into farming tractors funds.
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Russia
Lenin
Mohammed
McErlane Shot By Gangsters Headed Home Warns Suspects
Frank McErlane nicknamed the tough one is wounded in a Chicago hospital cot after being shot three times by gangsters. He returns home to his mother and warns police to remember his motto McErlane takes care of McErlane, adding a grim line about a rat found dead in a ditch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank McErlane
Chicago
McErlane
McErlane Tied to Infamous Ride Invention
Police name McErlane as the inventor of the infamous ride described as a trap from which a victim never returns. The sensational accusation centers on alleged energy and gameness wasted by the gunmen involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McErlane
Wealth of the United States per American and New Yorker
The national industrial conference board states U S wealth at 360 billion 100 million dollars. This equals about 3000 dollars for every American and around 500 dollars more for New Yorkers. The implication is that this amount still feels insufficient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Industrial Conference Board
United States
Human Machines Value Land and People Beyond Real Estate
A quotation argues that human labor and ingenuity surpass physical assets like mines or factories, stating that land and people are worth not just hundreds of billions but trillions when combined with science and industry. The passage emphasizes the primacy of intellect and innovation over material wealth.
Rockefeller claim on truth of family role in cut
John D. Rockefeller Jr. asserts and many agree that neither he nor his father caused the recent cut. The article continues on page 6, column 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Rockefeler
Proposals Sought for Work on Highway 20 A
The State Highway Department invites sealed proposals for grading and drainage structures on State Highway 20 A from Fredericksburg West for 12.7 miles. Plans may be viewed at E B Calvin's office, Resident Engineer. Bids to be opened in Austin at 10 A M March 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper Fredericksburg
State Highway Department
Fredericksburg
E. B. Calvin
Austin
Three One Act Plays to Be Staged at High School
Three one act plays The Wedding Supper Ambition and What Happened to Edward will be staged at the High School Auditorium on Saturday March 15 at 8 15 p m under the direction of Chas von Rosenberg The cast includes Agnes Brannies Billy Burke Allen Keller Sophie Borchers Della Hahn Ophelia Nielson Sidney Henke Woodrow Braeutigam May Stein Margarite Keidel Faye Keidel Ollie Lewis Elsie Sagebiel Amanda Mae Hahn and others with music by the High School orchestra conducted by C W Feuge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward
Chas. von Rosenberg
Sarah Green
Agnes Brannies
Mathilda Lucas
Guenther Wittig
Hollingworth
Billy Burke
Speck
Allen Keller
Ollie Lewis
Elsie Sagebiel
Annie
Amanda Mae Hahn
Supt. C. W. Feuge
District Court Ends February Term in Gillespie County
The Gillespie county February term of District Court closed after two weeks with a record number of transactions. The Grand Jury reconvened and returned nineteen indictments including forgery against Max Blum seven counts embezzlement two counts unlawful possession of intoxicating liquors against Ollie Spruhl aggravated assault on a female against Buck Roberts unlawful carrying of a pistol and swindling by worthless check seven counts. The term totals reached twenty four indictments including fourteen felonies and ten misdemeanors.
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Gillespie County
Max Blum
Ollie Spruhl
Buck Roberts
Bill Hinds
Fredericksburg and Stonewall Polo Face Off Next Sunday
The Fredericksburg Polo team meets Stonewall Polo at the Fair Grounds next Sunday March 9 at 3 p m. Public invited with free admission. Come out to see the game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg
Stonewall
Fair Grounds
Franz Family Relocates to the Alamo City
Mr. Benno Franz and his family from this city have moved to the Alamo City, joining other local residents who relocated for new opportunities and housing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benno Franz
Alamo City
Former County Judge Indicted In Gillespie County Case
Grand Jury in Gillespie County returns nine counts against former County Judge Max Blume with two for embezzlement and seven for forgery. Sproul of the northern county edge indicted for possession of liquor for sale. Buck Roberts, Willow City area, indicted for statutory assault. A nonresident is charged with swindling. Blume is ill in San Antonio after a stroke. bonds totaling 13500 are set or to be set. Court adjourned without trying him this term.
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Gillespie County
Sproul
Buck Roberts
Willow City
Max Blume
San Antonio
Blum
Balsar
Fredericksburg Giants Reorganize for Hill Country League
The Fredericksburg Giants hold a well attended meeting at the Chamber of Commerce to reorganize for the upcoming season. Felix Saenger and Charles Schuch named directors. Ernst Lochte chosen umpire. meetings set for March 10 in Comfort and March 12 in Fredericksburg. R E Jordan nominated as league secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Fredericksburg Giants
Paul Knopp
Henry Langerhans
Kerrville
Felix Saenger
Charles Schuch
Boerne
Comfort
Fredericksburg
Llano
Mason
Junction
Giants
Leo Blanchard
Walter Pfeil
William Petmecky
Otto Kolmeier
Albert E. Klett
Ralph Gold
Robert Basse
Adolp Bonn
Emil Koch
Rubin Bernhard
Charlie Schuch
Emil (Chicken) Henke
Emil Henke
R. E. Jordan
Fredericksburg voter Felix Meurer for Gilmer County Tax Assessor
Felix Meurer of Fredericksburg announces his candidacy for Gilmer County Tax Assessor in the November election. He has lived in the county all his life and is well known to readers and appeals for support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Felix Meurer
Fredericksburg
Gillespie County
Meurer
4 H Club Calf Auction Sale Held Saturday
Calves fed by Gillespie County youths sold at public auction on March 18 at prices from 10.5 to 15 cents per pound. First prize calf brought 15 cents. many buyers included J. W. Rothmann and Sons of San Antonio and local merchants Travelers Cafe and Henke Bros. Calf owners listed with weights and prices, with community support cited.
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Gillespie County
Milton Grona
Morris Ranch
Gretchen Jordan
Frank Newsome
Blanco County
R. B. Tate
Mason County
Mr. Newsome
A. A. Seeman
San Antonio
J. W. Rothmann
Messrs
D. A. Riley
Alex Maier
Norman Keller
Felix Immel
John Rothmann
Travelers Cafe
Greighos Jordan
Elgin Kothmann
Carlos Grote
John Kothmann
Fred. Grote
Simon Burg
City Cafe
F. Maier
R. Henke
Jno
Kothmann
Ewald Schaefer
Elgin Beckmann
Richard Grote
Louis Mayes
Henke Bros
Doris Hohmann
Jno Kothmann
Seven Yellow Jackets of Fredericksburg On KTSA Broadcast
The band known as the Seven Yellow Jackets of Fredericksburg formerly the Melody Mixers will be heard on KTSA San Antonio Texas next Sunday after noon March 9 at 4 30 PM. The orchestra includes Oliver Kowert Edgar Duecker Woodrow Marvin Harvey Gold Jimmie Schneider Wesley Heimann and Walter Weber. Tune to KTLA Sunday at 4 30 for a lively program titled A gang of merry mad music makers.
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Seven Yellow Jackets
Fredericksburg
Melody Mixers
KTSA
San Antonio
Texas
Messrs
Oliver Kowert
Edgar Duecker
Woodrow
Marvin
Harvey Gold
Jimmie Schneider
Wesley Heimann
Walter Weber
Paul C Pressler Nominated For Gillespie Tax Assessor
The Stan dard announces Paul C. Pressler as candidate for Gillespie County tax assessor in the upcoming November election. Pressler, born in Tosca, farmed and ran stock raising before moving to Fredericksburg where he and his wife manage Doctor Hanus Hospital. He seeks voters support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul C. Pressler
Gillespie County
Pressler
Tosca
Fredericksburg
Doctor Hanus Hospital
Post Office in Gold Texas Reopens After Rescission
The U S Post Office Department rescinded its February 27 1930 order to discontinue the Gold Texas post office. The office remains open after the former postmaster withdrew resignation and no replacement had been chosen.
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Post Office Department
Washington
Gold
Texas
Hammond Announces For Dist. Attorney
Hon. F. H. Hammond of Burnet Texas announces for reelection as District Attorney a post he has held five years since appointment by former Governor Neff after George Christian resigned. The notice extols Hammond’s record as a vigorous prosecutor, saving public funds and maintaining fairness, earning respect of business interests and the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. H. Hammond
Burnet
Texas
Neff
George Christian
Attorney General’s Department
Austin
Hammond
Kuenemann Hardware Co Formed By Brothers
Charles and Arthur Kuenemann buy stock and property of the Kuenemann Hardware Store and will continue in business as Kuenemann Hardware Co. The firm will carry hardware paints and sporting goods and invites former patrons to visit. We wish the Kuenemann brothers continued success.
Local Man Receives Patent for Wire Splicing Tool
Local patent records show Henry C. Barsch of Stonewall awarded a patent for an improved wire splicing tool designed to join ends of broken fence wire by stretching twisting and a supplementary connection wire. Also Friday Schanduu and Reichenau granted a patent for a renowned fly trap aiding ranchers in blow fly control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Patent Office
Henry C. Barsch
Stonewall
Clarence A. O’brien
Schanduu and
Reichenau
Local Baseball Players Open Season With Work-out
Next Sunday March 9 local baseball players will gather at the local diamond from 11 A M to 1 P M for their first workout of the season.
Immunization Response Grows As Diphtheria Drive Expands
Local effort led by St Marys School Auxiliary Public School Auxiliary and the Lions Club sees strong parental turnout with about 450 immunization cards returned and plans to treat nearly 500 children next week. First doses for Public School and St Marys students are set for Monday March 10 at each school with doctors nurses and committee members present to ensure comfort and efficiency.
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St. Mary’s School
Lion’s Club
County Field Meet Set for March 14 and 15
The county field and literary meet will be held March 14 and 15 at Fredericksburg Public School buildings. Declamation contests occur Friday night March 14, and spelling arithmetic and silent reading Saturday morning March 15. Four silver cups reward rural schools for merit in literary and athletic events.
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Fredericksburg
Herman Usener
Gener
The Virginian to Play At Palace Theatre Next Week
Manager John Stahl has secured the talking picture The Virginian for the Palace Theatre to run next Thursday and Friday. The film, based on Owen Wister’s 1902 novel, follows the famous stage play tale now brought to sound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Stahl
All Talking Picture
Palace Theatre
Owen Wister
Charles Herber Announces Candidacy for Precinct 4 Commissioner
Local notice states Charles Herber announces his candidacy for Commissioner of Precinct 4. He seeks voter support in the upcoming November election from residents of the precinct.
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Charles Herber
Herber
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District Court
Alf Petsch
Reuben Jordan
R. G. Striegier
Mgr
the Loan and Abstract CO. Loans Abstracts Insurance Rooms
Priess Bldg
Giants Organize
KTLA
Alex E. Jung
Striegler Bldg
P. QO
Dist
al. M. A. Wiemers
Henry H. Houy
Arnord Moellering
C. W. von Rosenberg
Alma Hoffmann
Esther Hanna
L. E. Brodie
Cora Hahn
Elvera Wilke
A. C. Heimann
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